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Transcript of Upgraded Living September 2015
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Throughout my school years and into my early twenties summer was my
hands-down favorite time of year Summer brought about a world that slowed
to an almost inexcusable pace and laziness was not only expected but actually
accepted Being ldquoproductiverdquo was scored heavily on how many floating trips you
were successfully able to complete each month and there were few months that
went by where I didnrsquot score at the top of my class
In my early thirties things have shifted a bit Where I once craved the laziness
of summer I now anxiously await the busy nature of autumn School is back in
session Chico returns to its normal lively nature the Esplanade transforms into a
watercolor masterpiece and the mindset quickly changes from ldquotherersquos nothing
to dordquo to ldquothere isnrsquot enough time to do it allrdquo
Every one of my favorite annual events happen to take place during the next
four months Northern California becomes a foodie paradise with Downtown
Chicorsquos Taste of Chico in September Sierra Oro Farm Trail and Beer Week in
October and harvest festivals throughout November From an entertainment
standpoint Chico Performances and the North State Symphony kick off their
new seasons highly anticipated movies flood the theaters and pumpkin seems
to find its way into everyhing mdash I know that should have probably been in the
prior sentence but I find it more entertaining than anything else
In this issue we do our best to expose you to as many of those upcoming
opportunities as possible Wersquove dedicated a good amount of space to event
pre-coverage and our community calendar will get you ready for all the major
events that September has to offer
As a clothing store owner in Downtown
Chico September is of special interest to
me personally as itrsquos when we finally get the
chance to unveil fall fashion We had the plea-
sure of working with a number of our favorite
northern California boutiques in this issue to
do just that and Irsquom proud to say that the re-
sulting photos were just what we had hoped
for We hope yoursquoll love them as we do
As always thank you for your continued
readership We hope you take September to
appreciate the wonderful changes through-
out our community and all it has to offer
Wersquoll look forward to seeing you out there
FROM THE PUBLISHER
UPGRADED LIVINGSTAFF
Aveed KhakiPublisher
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please contact Upgraded Living at (530) 894-8091
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PUBLISHEROWNER
Erin Wenham
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Jason Corona
SALES DIRECTOR
Darren Michels
PRODUCT INTEGRATION amp MOBILITY STRATEGY
Alyssa Worley
WRITER
Russell Van Dewark
DISTRIBUTION
Erin Lizardo
ART DIRECTOR
Michelle Camy
PHOTOGRAPHER
Frank Rebelo
PHOTOGRAPHER
Matthew Manfredi
WRITER
Kacey Gardner
WRITEREDITOR
Natalie Dempsey
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
CONTRIBUTORS
Stephanie McKurtis
BEAUTY QampA
Dr Scott Nichols
MENrsquoS HEALTH
Dr Jason Gonzales DC
WOMENrsquoS HEALTH
Bob Ryan
SLEEP THERAPY
Renee Michel amp Joe
Sweeney
FINANCE
Dr Vimali Paul MD
SKIN CARE
Annabelle Pearl
COOL KID
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愀琀 漀甀爀 䌀栀漀瀀 匀栀漀瀀
䜀漀漀搀 昀漀爀 漀渀攀 栀愀椀爀挀甀琀 栀漀琀 猀栀愀瘀攀
㔀 椀渀 猀攀爀瘀椀挀攀猀
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䘀刀䔀䔀 匀䄀䴀䔀 䐀䄀夀 䐀䔀䰀䤀嘀䔀刀夀椀渀 䌀栀椀挀漀 昀漀爀 愀氀氀 漀渀氀椀渀攀 漀爀搀攀爀猀 瀀氀愀挀攀搀 戀攀昀漀爀攀 㐀瀀洀
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㔀 椀渀 猀攀爀瘀椀挀攀猀
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唀匀䔀 䌀伀唀倀伀一 䌀伀䐀䔀刀䔀䴀伀䐀䔀䰀
匀愀瘀攀 琀椀洀攀 戀礀 猀栀漀瀀瀀椀渀最 漀渀氀椀渀攀 愀琀 眀眀眀䘀漀爀洀愀氀䔀搀甀挀愀琀椀漀渀挀漀洀
䘀刀䔀䔀 匀䄀䴀䔀 䐀䄀夀 䐀䔀䰀䤀嘀䔀刀夀椀渀 䌀栀椀挀漀 昀漀爀 愀氀氀 漀渀氀椀渀攀 漀爀搀攀爀猀 瀀氀愀挀攀搀 戀攀昀漀爀攀 㐀瀀洀
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刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
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圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
1515
䰀攀猀猀 圀愀琀攀爀 椀猀 䄀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 ᐠ䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 爀攀昀攀爀爀攀搀 琀漀 漀渀攀 漀昀 琀栀攀 眀漀爀猀琀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀猀 椀渀 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀猀 栀椀猀琀漀爀礀Ⰰ 琀栀攀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 愀琀 愀渀 愀氀氀ⴀ琀椀洀攀 氀漀眀 䄀猀 愀 爀攀猀甀氀琀 漀昀 爀攀挀攀渀琀氀礀 椀洀瀀漀猀攀搀 爀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀椀漀渀猀 漀渀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 氀愀眀渀猀Ⰰ 洀愀渀礀 漀昀 漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 戀攀攀渀 愀搀瘀攀爀猀攀氀礀 愀昀昀攀挀琀攀搀 愀猀 眀攀氀氀 愀猀 琀栀攀礀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 搀攀瀀攀渀搀 漀渀 琀栀攀 猀愀洀攀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀 眀愀琀攀爀 渀攀挀攀猀猀愀爀礀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀
唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 匀漀椀氀猀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 栀甀洀愀渀 愀挀琀椀瘀椀琀礀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀椀猀 挀爀攀愀琀攀猀 猀琀爀攀猀猀 昀漀爀 愀 琀爀攀攀 愀猀 椀琀 挀愀渀 戀攀挀漀洀攀 搀椀昀昀椀挀甀氀琀 昀漀爀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 瀀攀渀攀琀爀愀琀攀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 栀漀氀搀 洀甀挀栀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 漀砀礀最攀渀 搀甀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀椀爀 搀攀渀猀攀 渀愀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀攀爀攀昀漀爀攀 愀爀攀 昀愀爀 氀攀猀猀 戀攀渀攀昀椀挀椀愀氀 琀漀 愀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 愀氀猀漀 昀漀爀挀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 最爀漀眀 漀甀琀眀愀爀搀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 搀漀眀渀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 挀愀甀猀椀渀最 搀攀挀搀攀挀爀攀愀猀攀搀 猀琀爀攀渀最琀栀 愀渀搀 猀琀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
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(530) 809-1839
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C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
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IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
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愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
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䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
倀爀漀琀攀挀琀椀渀最 夀漀甀爀 䤀渀瘀攀猀琀洀攀渀琀刀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䌀漀洀洀攀爀挀椀愀氀 䤀渀猀瀀攀挀琀椀漀渀猀
䌀栀椀挀漀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 愀渀搀 匀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 䄀爀攀愀猀
3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
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Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
漀渀 琀栀攀吀愀欀攀 匀栀愀瀀攀 昀漀爀 䰀椀昀攀 倀爀漀最爀愀洀
琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
䰀䰀攀愀爀渀 栀漀眀 琀漀 氀漀猀攀 眀攀椀最栀琀 焀甀椀挀欀氀礀 愀渀搀 猀愀昀攀氀礀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 猀甀瀀瀀漀爀琀 漀昀 愀 挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀 倀氀甀猀Ⰰ 瀀愀礀 椀琀 昀漀爀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 栀愀瘀攀 昀甀渀 栀攀氀瀀 漀琀栀攀爀猀 椀渀 礀漀甀爀 昀愀洀椀氀礀 愀渀搀
挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
䰀攀愀渀 愀渀搀 䜀爀攀攀渀 䐀椀渀渀攀爀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 猀攀爀瘀攀搀ꀀ
刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
䌀刀䔀䄀吀䤀一䜀 伀倀吀䤀䴀䄀䰀 䠀䔀䄀䰀吀䠀
䌀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀攀猀圀栀椀琀渀攀礀 䬀攀氀氀ⴀ倀爀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀Ⰰ 䌀栀爀椀猀琀椀愀渀攀 圀攀愀爀Ⰰ䐀䌀ⴀ䜀氀漀戀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
䄀洀礀 䰀愀挀攀礀ⴀ䤀渀琀攀最爀愀琀攀搀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
䬀椀洀 氀漀猀琀 㘀 氀戀猀⨀ 䨀愀洀攀猀 氀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀⨀⨀刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 眀攀椀最栀琀 氀漀猀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 䴀攀搀椀昀愀猀琀 㔀 椀猀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀 瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 椀渀 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀⰀ ⴀ 氀戀猀
瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
⨀⨀䜀爀攀最 氀漀猀琀 㔀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 愀渀搀 栀愀猀 欀攀瀀琀 椀琀 漀ucirc 昀漀爀 礀攀愀爀猀
⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
⨀⨀䐀椀愀渀攀 䰀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 㔀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 眀愀氀欀椀渀最
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吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀 㐀琀栀 㔀ꀀ
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䨀漀椀渀 琀栀攀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 刀攀瘀漀氀甀琀椀漀渀㨀吀䄀䬀䔀 匀䠀䄀倀䔀 䘀伀刀 䰀䤀䘀䔀
ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
漀渀 琀栀攀吀愀欀攀 匀栀愀瀀攀 昀漀爀 䰀椀昀攀 倀爀漀最爀愀洀
琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
䰀䰀攀愀爀渀 栀漀眀 琀漀 氀漀猀攀 眀攀椀最栀琀 焀甀椀挀欀氀礀 愀渀搀 猀愀昀攀氀礀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 猀甀瀀瀀漀爀琀 漀昀 愀 挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀 倀氀甀猀Ⰰ 瀀愀礀 椀琀 昀漀爀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 栀愀瘀攀 昀甀渀 栀攀氀瀀 漀琀栀攀爀猀 椀渀 礀漀甀爀 昀愀洀椀氀礀 愀渀搀
挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
䰀攀愀渀 愀渀搀 䜀爀攀攀渀 䐀椀渀渀攀爀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 猀攀爀瘀攀搀ꀀ
刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
䌀刀䔀䄀吀䤀一䜀 伀倀吀䤀䴀䄀䰀 䠀䔀䄀䰀吀䠀
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䄀洀礀 䰀愀挀攀礀ⴀ䤀渀琀攀最爀愀琀攀搀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
⨀⨀䜀爀攀最 氀漀猀琀 㔀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 愀渀搀 栀愀猀 欀攀瀀琀 椀琀 漀ucirc 昀漀爀 礀攀愀爀猀
⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
⨀⨀䐀椀愀渀攀 䰀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 㔀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 眀愀氀欀椀渀最
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
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4 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Throughout my school years and into my early twenties summer was my
hands-down favorite time of year Summer brought about a world that slowed
to an almost inexcusable pace and laziness was not only expected but actually
accepted Being ldquoproductiverdquo was scored heavily on how many floating trips you
were successfully able to complete each month and there were few months that
went by where I didnrsquot score at the top of my class
In my early thirties things have shifted a bit Where I once craved the laziness
of summer I now anxiously await the busy nature of autumn School is back in
session Chico returns to its normal lively nature the Esplanade transforms into a
watercolor masterpiece and the mindset quickly changes from ldquotherersquos nothing
to dordquo to ldquothere isnrsquot enough time to do it allrdquo
Every one of my favorite annual events happen to take place during the next
four months Northern California becomes a foodie paradise with Downtown
Chicorsquos Taste of Chico in September Sierra Oro Farm Trail and Beer Week in
October and harvest festivals throughout November From an entertainment
standpoint Chico Performances and the North State Symphony kick off their
new seasons highly anticipated movies flood the theaters and pumpkin seems
to find its way into everyhing mdash I know that should have probably been in the
prior sentence but I find it more entertaining than anything else
In this issue we do our best to expose you to as many of those upcoming
opportunities as possible Wersquove dedicated a good amount of space to event
pre-coverage and our community calendar will get you ready for all the major
events that September has to offer
As a clothing store owner in Downtown
Chico September is of special interest to
me personally as itrsquos when we finally get the
chance to unveil fall fashion We had the plea-
sure of working with a number of our favorite
northern California boutiques in this issue to
do just that and Irsquom proud to say that the re-
sulting photos were just what we had hoped
for We hope yoursquoll love them as we do
As always thank you for your continued
readership We hope you take September to
appreciate the wonderful changes through-
out our community and all it has to offer
Wersquoll look forward to seeing you out there
FROM THE PUBLISHER
UPGRADED LIVINGSTAFF
Aveed KhakiPublisher
For advertising or editorial inquiries
please contact Upgraded Living at (530) 894-8091
SalesUpgradedLivingcom
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PUBLISHEROWNER
Erin Wenham
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Jason Corona
SALES DIRECTOR
Darren Michels
PRODUCT INTEGRATION amp MOBILITY STRATEGY
Alyssa Worley
WRITER
Russell Van Dewark
DISTRIBUTION
Erin Lizardo
ART DIRECTOR
Michelle Camy
PHOTOGRAPHER
Frank Rebelo
PHOTOGRAPHER
Matthew Manfredi
WRITER
Kacey Gardner
WRITEREDITOR
Natalie Dempsey
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
CONTRIBUTORS
Stephanie McKurtis
BEAUTY QampA
Dr Scott Nichols
MENrsquoS HEALTH
Dr Jason Gonzales DC
WOMENrsquoS HEALTH
Bob Ryan
SLEEP THERAPY
Renee Michel amp Joe
Sweeney
FINANCE
Dr Vimali Paul MD
SKIN CARE
Annabelle Pearl
COOL KID
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刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
1515
䰀攀猀猀 圀愀琀攀爀 椀猀 䄀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 ᐠ䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 爀攀昀攀爀爀攀搀 琀漀 漀渀攀 漀昀 琀栀攀 眀漀爀猀琀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀猀 椀渀 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀猀 栀椀猀琀漀爀礀Ⰰ 琀栀攀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 愀琀 愀渀 愀氀氀ⴀ琀椀洀攀 氀漀眀 䄀猀 愀 爀攀猀甀氀琀 漀昀 爀攀挀攀渀琀氀礀 椀洀瀀漀猀攀搀 爀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀椀漀渀猀 漀渀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 氀愀眀渀猀Ⰰ 洀愀渀礀 漀昀 漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 戀攀攀渀 愀搀瘀攀爀猀攀氀礀 愀昀昀攀挀琀攀搀 愀猀 眀攀氀氀 愀猀 琀栀攀礀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 搀攀瀀攀渀搀 漀渀 琀栀攀 猀愀洀攀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀 眀愀琀攀爀 渀攀挀攀猀猀愀爀礀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀
唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
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圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
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圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
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C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
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吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
㔀 ⤀ 㠀 㤀ⴀ㔀 㘀 䴀愀渀最爀漀瘀攀 䄀瘀攀Ⰰ 匀琀攀 㜀㔀
䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
倀爀漀琀攀挀琀椀渀最 夀漀甀爀 䤀渀瘀攀猀琀洀攀渀琀刀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䌀漀洀洀攀爀挀椀愀氀 䤀渀猀瀀攀挀琀椀漀渀猀
䌀栀椀挀漀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 愀渀搀 匀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 䄀爀攀愀猀
3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
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the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
1515
䰀攀猀猀 圀愀琀攀爀 椀猀 䄀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 ᐠ䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 爀攀昀攀爀爀攀搀 琀漀 漀渀攀 漀昀 琀栀攀 眀漀爀猀琀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀猀 椀渀 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀猀 栀椀猀琀漀爀礀Ⰰ 琀栀攀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 愀琀 愀渀 愀氀氀ⴀ琀椀洀攀 氀漀眀 䄀猀 愀 爀攀猀甀氀琀 漀昀 爀攀挀攀渀琀氀礀 椀洀瀀漀猀攀搀 爀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀椀漀渀猀 漀渀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 氀愀眀渀猀Ⰰ 洀愀渀礀 漀昀 漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 戀攀攀渀 愀搀瘀攀爀猀攀氀礀 愀昀昀攀挀琀攀搀 愀猀 眀攀氀氀 愀猀 琀栀攀礀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 搀攀瀀攀渀搀 漀渀 琀栀攀 猀愀洀攀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀 眀愀琀攀爀 渀攀挀攀猀猀愀爀礀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀
唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 匀漀椀氀猀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 栀甀洀愀渀 愀挀琀椀瘀椀琀礀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀椀猀 挀爀攀愀琀攀猀 猀琀爀攀猀猀 昀漀爀 愀 琀爀攀攀 愀猀 椀琀 挀愀渀 戀攀挀漀洀攀 搀椀昀昀椀挀甀氀琀 昀漀爀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 瀀攀渀攀琀爀愀琀攀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 栀漀氀搀 洀甀挀栀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 漀砀礀最攀渀 搀甀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀椀爀 搀攀渀猀攀 渀愀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀攀爀攀昀漀爀攀 愀爀攀 昀愀爀 氀攀猀猀 戀攀渀攀昀椀挀椀愀氀 琀漀 愀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 愀氀猀漀 昀漀爀挀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 最爀漀眀 漀甀琀眀愀爀搀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 搀漀眀渀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 挀愀甀猀椀渀最 搀攀挀搀攀挀爀攀愀猀攀搀 猀琀爀攀渀最琀栀 愀渀搀 猀琀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
16 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
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INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
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TODAY
Caring Dentistry from Toddler to Teen Years
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650 RIO LINDO AVE 4 CHICO 343-3137
C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
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吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
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䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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PHOTOS
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
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Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
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Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
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唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 匀漀椀氀猀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 栀甀洀愀渀 愀挀琀椀瘀椀琀礀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀椀猀 挀爀攀愀琀攀猀 猀琀爀攀猀猀 昀漀爀 愀 琀爀攀攀 愀猀 椀琀 挀愀渀 戀攀挀漀洀攀 搀椀昀昀椀挀甀氀琀 昀漀爀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 瀀攀渀攀琀爀愀琀攀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 栀漀氀搀 洀甀挀栀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 漀砀礀最攀渀 搀甀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀椀爀 搀攀渀猀攀 渀愀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀攀爀攀昀漀爀攀 愀爀攀 昀愀爀 氀攀猀猀 戀攀渀攀昀椀挀椀愀氀 琀漀 愀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 愀氀猀漀 昀漀爀挀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 最爀漀眀 漀甀琀眀愀爀搀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 搀漀眀渀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 挀愀甀猀椀渀最 搀攀挀搀攀挀爀攀愀猀攀搀 猀琀爀攀渀最琀栀 愀渀搀 猀琀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
16 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
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STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
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Caring Dentistry from Toddler to Teen Years
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650 RIO LINDO AVE 4 CHICO 343-3137
C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
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䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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8 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
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䘀漀爀 礀漀甀爀 挀漀渀瘀攀渀椀攀渀挀攀Ⰰ 漀甀爀 漀瀀琀椀挀愀氀 椀猀 漀瀀攀渀 昀爀漀洀 愀洀 ⴀ 瀀洀 漀渀 匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀猀 倀氀攀愀猀攀 挀愀氀氀 昀漀爀 搀攀琀愀椀氀猀
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唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 匀漀椀氀猀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 栀甀洀愀渀 愀挀琀椀瘀椀琀礀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀椀猀 挀爀攀愀琀攀猀 猀琀爀攀猀猀 昀漀爀 愀 琀爀攀攀 愀猀 椀琀 挀愀渀 戀攀挀漀洀攀 搀椀昀昀椀挀甀氀琀 昀漀爀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 瀀攀渀攀琀爀愀琀攀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 栀漀氀搀 洀甀挀栀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 漀砀礀最攀渀 搀甀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀椀爀 搀攀渀猀攀 渀愀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀攀爀攀昀漀爀攀 愀爀攀 昀愀爀 氀攀猀猀 戀攀渀攀昀椀挀椀愀氀 琀漀 愀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 愀氀猀漀 昀漀爀挀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 最爀漀眀 漀甀琀眀愀爀搀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 搀漀眀渀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 挀愀甀猀椀渀最 搀攀挀搀攀挀爀攀愀猀攀搀 猀琀爀攀渀最琀栀 愀渀搀 猀琀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
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圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
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唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
16 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
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C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
㠀昀漀爀ᐠ 吀甀攀猀搀愀礀猀 ᐠ
吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
㔀 ⤀ 㠀 㤀ⴀ㔀 㘀 䴀愀渀最爀漀瘀攀 䄀瘀攀Ⰰ 匀琀攀 㜀㔀
䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
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6565
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(530) 343-3333
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匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
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Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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䰀攀猀猀 圀愀琀攀爀 椀猀 䄀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 ᐠ䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 爀攀昀攀爀爀攀搀 琀漀 漀渀攀 漀昀 琀栀攀 眀漀爀猀琀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀猀 椀渀 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀猀 栀椀猀琀漀爀礀Ⰰ 琀栀攀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 愀琀 愀渀 愀氀氀ⴀ琀椀洀攀 氀漀眀 䄀猀 愀 爀攀猀甀氀琀 漀昀 爀攀挀攀渀琀氀礀 椀洀瀀漀猀攀搀 爀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀椀漀渀猀 漀渀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 氀愀眀渀猀Ⰰ 洀愀渀礀 漀昀 漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 戀攀攀渀 愀搀瘀攀爀猀攀氀礀 愀昀昀攀挀琀攀搀 愀猀 眀攀氀氀 愀猀 琀栀攀礀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 搀攀瀀攀渀搀 漀渀 琀栀攀 猀愀洀攀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀 眀愀琀攀爀 渀攀挀攀猀猀愀爀礀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀
唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 匀漀椀氀猀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 栀甀洀愀渀 愀挀琀椀瘀椀琀礀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀椀猀 挀爀攀愀琀攀猀 猀琀爀攀猀猀 昀漀爀 愀 琀爀攀攀 愀猀 椀琀 挀愀渀 戀攀挀漀洀攀 搀椀昀昀椀挀甀氀琀 昀漀爀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 瀀攀渀攀琀爀愀琀攀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 栀漀氀搀 洀甀挀栀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 漀砀礀最攀渀 搀甀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀椀爀 搀攀渀猀攀 渀愀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀攀爀攀昀漀爀攀 愀爀攀 昀愀爀 氀攀猀猀 戀攀渀攀昀椀挀椀愀氀 琀漀 愀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 愀氀猀漀 昀漀爀挀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 最爀漀眀 漀甀琀眀愀爀搀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 搀漀眀渀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 挀愀甀猀椀渀最 搀攀挀搀攀挀爀攀愀猀攀搀 猀琀爀攀渀最琀栀 愀渀搀 猀琀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
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䰀攀猀猀 圀愀琀攀爀 椀猀 䄀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 ᐠ䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 爀攀昀攀爀爀攀搀 琀漀 漀渀攀 漀昀 琀栀攀 眀漀爀猀琀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀猀 椀渀 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀猀 栀椀猀琀漀爀礀Ⰰ 琀栀攀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 愀琀 愀渀 愀氀氀ⴀ琀椀洀攀 氀漀眀 䄀猀 愀 爀攀猀甀氀琀 漀昀 爀攀挀攀渀琀氀礀 椀洀瀀漀猀攀搀 爀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀椀漀渀猀 漀渀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 氀愀眀渀猀Ⰰ 洀愀渀礀 漀昀 漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 戀攀攀渀 愀搀瘀攀爀猀攀氀礀 愀昀昀攀挀琀攀搀 愀猀 眀攀氀氀 愀猀 琀栀攀礀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 搀攀瀀攀渀搀 漀渀 琀栀攀 猀愀洀攀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀 眀愀琀攀爀 渀攀挀攀猀猀愀爀礀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀
唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 匀漀椀氀猀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 栀甀洀愀渀 愀挀琀椀瘀椀琀礀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀椀猀 挀爀攀愀琀攀猀 猀琀爀攀猀猀 昀漀爀 愀 琀爀攀攀 愀猀 椀琀 挀愀渀 戀攀挀漀洀攀 搀椀昀昀椀挀甀氀琀 昀漀爀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 瀀攀渀攀琀爀愀琀攀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 栀漀氀搀 洀甀挀栀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 漀砀礀最攀渀 搀甀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀椀爀 搀攀渀猀攀 渀愀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀攀爀攀昀漀爀攀 愀爀攀 昀愀爀 氀攀猀猀 戀攀渀攀昀椀挀椀愀氀 琀漀 愀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 愀氀猀漀 昀漀爀挀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 最爀漀眀 漀甀琀眀愀爀搀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 搀漀眀渀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 挀愀甀猀椀渀最 搀攀挀搀攀挀爀攀愀猀攀搀 猀琀爀攀渀最琀栀 愀渀搀 猀琀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
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䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
16 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
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C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
㠀昀漀爀ᐠ 吀甀攀猀搀愀礀猀 ᐠ
吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
㔀 ⤀ 㠀 㤀ⴀ㔀 㘀 䴀愀渀最爀漀瘀攀 䄀瘀攀Ⰰ 匀琀攀 㜀㔀
䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
HeavenlyBlueLingeriecom
Foundations for the Bride
ComplimentaryBra Fittings
Shapewear for all occasions
Bra Fitting Bridal Registry amp Foundations
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
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挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
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Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
1515
䰀攀猀猀 圀愀琀攀爀 椀猀 䄀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 ᐠ䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 爀攀昀攀爀爀攀搀 琀漀 漀渀攀 漀昀 琀栀攀 眀漀爀猀琀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀猀 椀渀 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀猀 栀椀猀琀漀爀礀Ⰰ 琀栀攀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 愀琀 愀渀 愀氀氀ⴀ琀椀洀攀 氀漀眀 䄀猀 愀 爀攀猀甀氀琀 漀昀 爀攀挀攀渀琀氀礀 椀洀瀀漀猀攀搀 爀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀椀漀渀猀 漀渀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 氀愀眀渀猀Ⰰ 洀愀渀礀 漀昀 漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 戀攀攀渀 愀搀瘀攀爀猀攀氀礀 愀昀昀攀挀琀攀搀 愀猀 眀攀氀氀 愀猀 琀栀攀礀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 搀攀瀀攀渀搀 漀渀 琀栀攀 猀愀洀攀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀 眀愀琀攀爀 渀攀挀攀猀猀愀爀礀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀
唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
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圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
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圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
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C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
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吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
㔀 ⤀ 㠀 㤀ⴀ㔀 㘀 䴀愀渀最爀漀瘀攀 䄀瘀攀Ⰰ 匀琀攀 㜀㔀
䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
倀爀漀琀攀挀琀椀渀最 夀漀甀爀 䤀渀瘀攀猀琀洀攀渀琀刀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䌀漀洀洀攀爀挀椀愀氀 䤀渀猀瀀攀挀琀椀漀渀猀
䌀栀椀挀漀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 愀渀搀 匀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 䄀爀攀愀猀
3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
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the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 匀漀椀氀猀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 栀甀洀愀渀 愀挀琀椀瘀椀琀礀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀椀猀 挀爀攀愀琀攀猀 猀琀爀攀猀猀 昀漀爀 愀 琀爀攀攀 愀猀 椀琀 挀愀渀 戀攀挀漀洀攀 搀椀昀昀椀挀甀氀琀 昀漀爀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 瀀攀渀攀琀爀愀琀攀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 栀漀氀搀 洀甀挀栀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 漀砀礀最攀渀 搀甀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀椀爀 搀攀渀猀攀 渀愀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀攀爀攀昀漀爀攀 愀爀攀 昀愀爀 氀攀猀猀 戀攀渀攀昀椀挀椀愀氀 琀漀 愀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 愀氀猀漀 昀漀爀挀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 最爀漀眀 漀甀琀眀愀爀搀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 搀漀眀渀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 挀愀甀猀椀渀最 搀攀挀搀攀挀爀攀愀猀攀搀 猀琀爀攀渀最琀栀 愀渀搀 猀琀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
16 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
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STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
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Caring Dentistry from Toddler to Teen Years
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650 RIO LINDO AVE 4 CHICO 343-3137
C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
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䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
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挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
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匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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䰀攀猀猀 圀愀琀攀爀 椀猀 䄀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 ᐠ䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 爀攀昀攀爀爀攀搀 琀漀 漀渀攀 漀昀 琀栀攀 眀漀爀猀琀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀猀 椀渀 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀猀 栀椀猀琀漀爀礀Ⰰ 琀栀攀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 愀琀 愀渀 愀氀氀ⴀ琀椀洀攀 氀漀眀 䄀猀 愀 爀攀猀甀氀琀 漀昀 爀攀挀攀渀琀氀礀 椀洀瀀漀猀攀搀 爀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀椀漀渀猀 漀渀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 氀愀眀渀猀Ⰰ 洀愀渀礀 漀昀 漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 戀攀攀渀 愀搀瘀攀爀猀攀氀礀 愀昀昀攀挀琀攀搀 愀猀 眀攀氀氀 愀猀 琀栀攀礀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 搀攀瀀攀渀搀 漀渀 琀栀攀 猀愀洀攀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀 眀愀琀攀爀 渀攀挀攀猀猀愀爀礀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀
唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 匀漀椀氀猀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 栀甀洀愀渀 愀挀琀椀瘀椀琀礀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀椀猀 挀爀攀愀琀攀猀 猀琀爀攀猀猀 昀漀爀 愀 琀爀攀攀 愀猀 椀琀 挀愀渀 戀攀挀漀洀攀 搀椀昀昀椀挀甀氀琀 昀漀爀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 瀀攀渀攀琀爀愀琀攀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 栀漀氀搀 洀甀挀栀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 漀砀礀最攀渀 搀甀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀椀爀 搀攀渀猀攀 渀愀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀攀爀攀昀漀爀攀 愀爀攀 昀愀爀 氀攀猀猀 戀攀渀攀昀椀挀椀愀氀 琀漀 愀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 愀氀猀漀 昀漀爀挀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 最爀漀眀 漀甀琀眀愀爀搀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 搀漀眀渀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 挀愀甀猀椀渀最 搀攀挀搀攀挀爀攀愀猀攀搀 猀琀爀攀渀最琀栀 愀渀搀 猀琀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
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䰀攀猀猀 圀愀琀攀爀 椀猀 䄀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 ᐠ䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 爀攀昀攀爀爀攀搀 琀漀 漀渀攀 漀昀 琀栀攀 眀漀爀猀琀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀猀 椀渀 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀猀 栀椀猀琀漀爀礀Ⰰ 琀栀攀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 愀琀 愀渀 愀氀氀ⴀ琀椀洀攀 氀漀眀 䄀猀 愀 爀攀猀甀氀琀 漀昀 爀攀挀攀渀琀氀礀 椀洀瀀漀猀攀搀 爀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀椀漀渀猀 漀渀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 氀愀眀渀猀Ⰰ 洀愀渀礀 漀昀 漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 戀攀攀渀 愀搀瘀攀爀猀攀氀礀 愀昀昀攀挀琀攀搀 愀猀 眀攀氀氀 愀猀 琀栀攀礀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 搀攀瀀攀渀搀 漀渀 琀栀攀 猀愀洀攀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀 眀愀琀攀爀 渀攀挀攀猀猀愀爀礀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀
唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 匀漀椀氀猀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 栀甀洀愀渀 愀挀琀椀瘀椀琀礀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀椀猀 挀爀攀愀琀攀猀 猀琀爀攀猀猀 昀漀爀 愀 琀爀攀攀 愀猀 椀琀 挀愀渀 戀攀挀漀洀攀 搀椀昀昀椀挀甀氀琀 昀漀爀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 瀀攀渀攀琀爀愀琀攀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 栀漀氀搀 洀甀挀栀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 漀砀礀最攀渀 搀甀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀椀爀 搀攀渀猀攀 渀愀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀攀爀攀昀漀爀攀 愀爀攀 昀愀爀 氀攀猀猀 戀攀渀攀昀椀挀椀愀氀 琀漀 愀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 愀氀猀漀 昀漀爀挀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 最爀漀眀 漀甀琀眀愀爀搀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 搀漀眀渀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 挀愀甀猀椀渀最 搀攀挀搀攀挀爀攀愀猀攀搀 猀琀爀攀渀最琀栀 愀渀搀 猀琀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
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䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
16 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
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C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
㠀昀漀爀ᐠ 吀甀攀猀搀愀礀猀 ᐠ
吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
㔀 ⤀ 㠀 㤀ⴀ㔀 㘀 䴀愀渀最爀漀瘀攀 䄀瘀攀Ⰰ 匀琀攀 㜀㔀
䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
HeavenlyBlueLingeriecom
Foundations for the Bride
ComplimentaryBra Fittings
Shapewear for all occasions
Bra Fitting Bridal Registry amp Foundations
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
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挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
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Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
1515
䰀攀猀猀 圀愀琀攀爀 椀猀 䄀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 ᐠ䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 䐀甀爀椀渀最 眀栀愀琀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 爀攀昀攀爀爀攀搀 琀漀 漀渀攀 漀昀 琀栀攀 眀漀爀猀琀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀猀 椀渀 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀猀 栀椀猀琀漀爀礀Ⰰ 琀栀攀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 愀琀 愀渀 愀氀氀ⴀ琀椀洀攀 氀漀眀 䄀猀 愀 爀攀猀甀氀琀 漀昀 爀攀挀攀渀琀氀礀 椀洀瀀漀猀攀搀 爀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀椀漀渀猀 漀渀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 氀愀眀渀猀Ⰰ 洀愀渀礀 漀昀 漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 戀攀攀渀 愀搀瘀攀爀猀攀氀礀 愀昀昀攀挀琀攀搀 愀猀 眀攀氀氀 愀猀 琀栀攀礀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 搀攀瀀攀渀搀 漀渀 琀栀攀 猀愀洀攀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀 眀愀琀攀爀 渀攀挀攀猀猀愀爀礀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀
唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
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圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
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圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
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C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
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吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
㔀 ⤀ 㠀 㤀ⴀ㔀 㘀 䴀愀渀最爀漀瘀攀 䄀瘀攀Ⰰ 匀琀攀 㜀㔀
䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
倀爀漀琀攀挀琀椀渀最 夀漀甀爀 䤀渀瘀攀猀琀洀攀渀琀刀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䌀漀洀洀攀爀挀椀愀氀 䤀渀猀瀀攀挀琀椀漀渀猀
䌀栀椀挀漀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 愀渀搀 匀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 䄀爀攀愀猀
3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
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the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 匀漀椀氀猀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 栀甀洀愀渀 愀挀琀椀瘀椀琀礀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀椀猀 挀爀攀愀琀攀猀 猀琀爀攀猀猀 昀漀爀 愀 琀爀攀攀 愀猀 椀琀 挀愀渀 戀攀挀漀洀攀 搀椀昀昀椀挀甀氀琀 昀漀爀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 瀀攀渀攀琀爀愀琀攀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 栀漀氀搀 洀甀挀栀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 漀砀礀最攀渀 搀甀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀椀爀 搀攀渀猀攀 渀愀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀攀爀攀昀漀爀攀 愀爀攀 昀愀爀 氀攀猀猀 戀攀渀攀昀椀挀椀愀氀 琀漀 愀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 愀氀猀漀 昀漀爀挀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 最爀漀眀 漀甀琀眀愀爀搀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 搀漀眀渀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 挀愀甀猀椀渀最 搀攀挀搀攀挀爀攀愀猀攀搀 猀琀爀攀渀最琀栀 愀渀搀 猀琀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
䄀搀搀 猀攀瘀攀爀愀氀 椀渀挀栀攀猀 漀昀 洀甀氀挀栀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 搀爀椀瀀氀椀渀攀 漀昀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 眀椀琀栀 琀甀爀昀Ⰰ 欀攀攀瀀椀渀最 琀栀攀 猀漀椀氀 挀漀漀氀攀爀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 愀氀氀漀眀椀渀最 椀琀 琀漀 栀漀氀搀 洀漀爀攀 洀漀椀猀琀甀爀攀
䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
唀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀椀渀最 䴀愀渀愀最椀渀最
䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
16 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
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STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
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Caring Dentistry from Toddler to Teen Years
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650 RIO LINDO AVE 4 CHICO 343-3137
C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
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䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀唀渀氀攀猀猀 甀爀戀愀渀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀愀瘀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 猀礀猀琀攀洀Ⰰ 琀栀攀礀 最攀渀攀爀愀氀氀礀 栀愀瘀攀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀椀瘀攀 漀渀 琀栀愀渀 琀栀攀椀爀 挀漀甀渀琀攀爀瀀愀爀琀猀 椀渀 渀愀琀甀爀愀氀 猀攀琀琀椀渀最猀 倀愀瘀攀搀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 椀渀挀爀攀愀猀攀 爀甀渀漀昀昀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 愀戀猀漀爀瀀琀椀漀渀 吀栀攀猀攀 猀甀爀昀愀挀攀猀 愀氀猀漀 挀愀甀猀攀 栀椀最栀攀爀 猀漀椀氀 琀攀洀瀀攀爀愀琀甀爀攀猀 愀渀搀 昀愀猀琀攀爀 攀瘀愀瀀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀 漀昀 爀愀椀渀昀愀氀氀
䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 匀漀椀氀猀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀唀爀戀愀渀 猀漀椀氀猀 琀攀渀搀 琀漀 戀攀 挀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 昀爀漀洀 栀甀洀愀渀 愀挀琀椀瘀椀琀礀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀椀猀 挀爀攀愀琀攀猀 猀琀爀攀猀猀 昀漀爀 愀 琀爀攀攀 愀猀 椀琀 挀愀渀 戀攀挀漀洀攀 搀椀昀昀椀挀甀氀琀 昀漀爀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 瀀攀渀攀琀爀愀琀攀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 栀漀氀搀 洀甀挀栀 氀攀猀猀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 漀砀礀最攀渀 搀甀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀椀爀 搀攀渀猀攀 渀愀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀攀爀攀昀漀爀攀 愀爀攀 昀愀爀 氀攀猀猀 戀攀渀攀昀椀挀椀愀氀 琀漀 愀 琀爀攀攀猀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀洀瀀愀挀琀攀搀 猀漀椀氀猀 愀氀猀漀 昀漀爀挀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 琀漀 最爀漀眀 漀甀琀眀愀爀搀 爀愀琀栀攀爀 琀栀愀渀 搀漀眀渀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 挀愀甀猀椀渀最 搀攀挀搀攀挀爀攀愀猀攀搀 猀琀爀攀渀最琀栀 愀渀搀 猀琀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
圀栀礀 愀爀攀 漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀搀㼀
刀攀猀琀爀椀挀琀攀搀 刀漀漀琀 匀瀀愀挀攀 ᐠ唀爀戀愀渀 猀琀爀甀挀琀甀爀攀猀 氀椀欀攀 戀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 昀漀甀渀搀愀琀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 搀爀椀瘀攀眀愀礀猀Ⰰ 猀琀爀攀攀琀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 漀琀栀攀爀 洀愀渀ⴀ洀愀搀攀 漀戀猀琀愀挀氀攀猀 氀椀洀椀琀 琀栀攀 攀砀瀀愀渀猀椀漀渀 漀昀 琀爀攀攀 爀漀漀琀猀 愀渀搀 猀椀最渀椀昀椀挀愀渀琀氀礀 爀攀搀甀挀攀 琀栀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 愀渀搀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀 琀爀攀攀
䌀漀洀瀀攀琀椀琀椀漀渀 ᐠ䴀漀猀琀 琀䴀漀猀琀 琀爀攀攀猀 椀渀 漀甀爀 挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 搀攀渀猀攀 昀椀攀氀搀 漀昀 最爀愀猀猀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 琀栀攀洀 吀栀椀猀 最爀愀猀猀 愀最最爀攀猀猀椀瘀攀氀礀 挀漀洀瀀攀琀攀猀 昀漀爀 洀椀渀攀爀愀氀猀 愀渀搀 眀愀琀攀爀Ⰰ 眀栀椀挀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀猀 琀栀攀椀爀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 漀琀栀攀爀 瀀氀愀渀琀猀
圀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 搀漀 ᐠ䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀䤀渀猀琀愀氀氀 搀爀椀瀀 椀爀爀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀栀攀洀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 愀瀀瀀爀漀瀀爀椀愀琀攀 愀洀漀甀渀琀 漀昀 眀愀琀攀爀 琀栀爀漀甀最栀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀 眀椀琀栀漀甀琀 眀愀琀攀爀椀渀最 礀漀甀爀 氀愀眀渀
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䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀䌀愀氀氀 礀漀甀爀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀 挀愀爀攀 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 琀漀 猀甀爀瘀攀礀 礀漀甀爀 琀爀攀攀猀 愀渀搀 攀渀猀甀爀攀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 愀搀攀焀甀愀琀攀氀礀 攀焀甀椀瀀瀀攀搀 琀漀 眀椀琀栀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀攀 猀琀爀攀猀猀攀猀 漀昀 氀椀瘀椀渀最 眀椀琀栀 爀攀搀甀挀攀搀 眀愀琀攀爀
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䐀爀漀甀最栀琀 匀琀爀攀猀猀椀渀 氀漀挀愀氀 琀爀攀攀猀 搀甀爀椀渀最 䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀 猀 搀爀漀甀最栀琀
瀀爀攀猀攀渀琀攀搀 戀礀
16 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
Caring Dentistry from Toddler to Teen Years
Dr Kimberly Lange DDSGeneral Dentist
650 RIO LINDO AVE 4 CHICO 343-3137
C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
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䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
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匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
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Research shows learning to play a
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improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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C O O L K I D V I A A N N A B E L L E P E A R L
ldquoIrsquove heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in returnrdquo
Madison Carter is an 18-year-old vol-unteer who worked at a hospice this year Hospice is a program that provides end-of-life services that support the patient and their family Madison is a brave deter-mined and caring girl working at a facility such as hospice can often be an emotional job But Madison went through the pro-gram with an open heart and a big smile bringing happiness to all the patients she worked with ldquoMy favorite thing about hos-pice is the way you can learn about other peoplersquos livesrdquo Madison states ldquoYou learn to appreciate life as wellrdquo Throughout the seven months she volunteered Madison sat with the patients prayed and talked with them For two hours each week she worked every moment of which made a huge impact on her life ldquoHospice has impacted my life by helping me be more compassionate Irsquom also now aware of the things people struggle withrdquo These les-sons Madison learned while volunteering have helped shape her into the person she is today
Madisonrsquos determination and caring personality led her to achieve her dreams Working with hospice gave her the idea to set up a 5k race in support of the patients Between pitching the idea to Enloe and hospice getting park permits looking for
volunteers and dividing goody bags the process leading up to the 5k run was no simple task But Madison is full of confi-dence and her spirit led her to achieve her goal In May her dreams became a reali-ty A total of 320 participants showed up for the race mdash so many participants that there werenrsquot enough race bibs for ev-eryone ldquoThe atmosphere of the run was very positive and fun as well as community orientedrdquo Madison describes with excite-ment ldquoThe event was a super wonderful experience Now I am going to help two girls who are organizing their own run for next yearrdquo
ldquoSo much of me is made from what I learned
from you Yoursquoll be with me like a handprint on
my heartrdquo
Madison Carter has learned so much in the several months she volunteered at hospice She learned about being more compassionate and appreciating life Mad-ison will always cherish these life lessons she has learned in the past year and some-day she will pass down stories and lessons too touching the hearts of even more people Madison is an incredibly sweet caring and thoughtful girl Her happiness has given the patients at hospice amazing memories and they will always remember her like a handprint on their hearts
Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and at 15 years old she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids yoursquod like to shine the spotlight on
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
㠀昀漀爀ᐠ 吀甀攀猀搀愀礀猀 ᐠ
吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
㔀 ⤀ 㠀 㤀ⴀ㔀 㘀 䴀愀渀最爀漀瘀攀 䄀瘀攀Ⰰ 匀琀攀 㜀㔀
䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
倀爀漀琀攀挀琀椀渀最 夀漀甀爀 䤀渀瘀攀猀琀洀攀渀琀刀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䌀漀洀洀攀爀挀椀愀氀 䤀渀猀瀀攀挀琀椀漀渀猀
䌀栀椀挀漀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 愀渀搀 匀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 䄀爀攀愀猀
3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
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the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
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Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
㠀昀漀爀ᐠ 吀甀攀猀搀愀礀猀 ᐠ
吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
㔀 ⤀ 㠀 㤀ⴀ㔀 㘀 䴀愀渀最爀漀瘀攀 䄀瘀攀Ⰰ 匀琀攀 㜀㔀
䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
HeavenlyBlueLingeriecom
Foundations for the Bride
ComplimentaryBra Fittings
Shapewear for all occasions
Bra Fitting Bridal Registry amp Foundations
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
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愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
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Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
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Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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18 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
No longer is Two Twenty just a time on the clock mdash itrsquos now an incredible new dining experience in the heart of Downtown Chico The highly anticipated restaurant replacing Johnniersquos on the first floor of Hotel Diamond officially opened last month and we can finally reveal all the juicy details
The first surprising thing we learned when we sat down to talk with Two Twenty Restaurantrsquos owner Greg Scott was his background Hersquos had a long career as an oil executive mdash currently hersquos the senior vice president of Supply Operations for Gulf Oil based out of Boston mdash and this is his first foray into the food industry
ldquoBelieve merdquo Greg says ldquoIrsquom not a foodie Irsquom not a wine sommelier But I like to eat good food and I like to be served wellrdquo
Throughout his career he and his wife Alisa a Chico native traveled extensively and their experiences shaped a vision for a kind of ideal dining experience It was a vision that was shared by Two Twentyrsquos Executive Chef Michael Iles who has more than 30 years of restaurant experience and was most recently the executive chef at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Greg and Michael formed a perfect partnership mdash one based on letting each other shine in their respective areas ldquoI promised to
stay out of his kitchen and he promised to stay out of the businessrdquo Greg says ldquoIt works out wellrdquo
They describe the resulting effort as California classic cuisine with a twist served in an intimate setting by a warm and friendly staff ldquoWe focus on the freshness of the food sourced as much as we can locallyrdquo Greg says adding that they go to the market daily to get the freshest ingredients About 20 percent of the menu will change about every six weeks in accordance with seasonal crops
The entire restaurant space was renovated and the resulting environment is airy and elegant currently containing a piano bar and lounge that opens to the dining room which in itself is composed of a formal dining space and an area thatrsquos more relaxed mdashyet still luxurious mdash where people can have drinks or dine
The restaurant as a whole from the menu to the entertainment is unlike anything wersquove seen in Chico in a good way It comes across as something wersquove been waiting for mdash an addition to the dining scene thatrsquos not trying to emulate anyone or anything else
Take for example Two Twentyrsquos take on chicken and waffles The dish mixes an amazingly good fried chicken a pecan waffle
a corn relish candy-cap mushroom butter citra hopped hot sauce and a jalapentildeo jelly The combination of the hot the sweet and the tangy is simply delicious
Greg hopes that the restaurant will strike a chord with Chicoans and Hotel Diamond guests alike both fitting into local residentsrsquo monthly rotation of restaurants and providing the ideal atmosphere for travelers to dine and unwind
ldquoI want them to have an experiencerdquo he says ldquoI want them to enjoy not just the food I want them to enjoy the decor the service I want them to be planning their next visit as they are walking out the doorrdquo
But before you plan your next visit yoursquove got to plan your first So what are you waiting for The time is now Wersquoll see you at Two Twenty
Two Twenty Restaurant located at 220 W Fourth Street is open seven days a week at 220 pm Visit twotwentyrestaurantcom or call 530-895-1515 for more informationCONNEC T
See You At Two Twenty By Kacey Gardner | Photos Courtesy of Two Twenty Restaurant
THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
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愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
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䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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䌀栀椀挀漀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 愀渀搀 匀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 䄀爀攀愀猀
3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
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愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
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匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
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Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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THE BEST COUNTRYAND TALK RADIO
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
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吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
㔀 ⤀ 㠀 㤀ⴀ㔀 㘀 䴀愀渀最爀漀瘀攀 䄀瘀攀Ⰰ 匀琀攀 㜀㔀
䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
倀爀漀琀攀挀琀椀渀最 夀漀甀爀 䤀渀瘀攀猀琀洀攀渀琀刀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䌀漀洀洀攀爀挀椀愀氀 䤀渀猀瀀攀挀琀椀漀渀猀
䌀栀椀挀漀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 愀渀搀 匀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 䄀爀攀愀猀
3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
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Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
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INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
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(530) 343-3333
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琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
䰀攀愀渀 愀渀搀 䜀爀攀攀渀 䐀椀渀渀攀爀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 猀攀爀瘀攀搀ꀀ
刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
䌀刀䔀䄀吀䤀一䜀 伀倀吀䤀䴀䄀䰀 䠀䔀䄀䰀吀䠀
䌀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀攀猀圀栀椀琀渀攀礀 䬀攀氀氀ⴀ倀爀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀Ⰰ 䌀栀爀椀猀琀椀愀渀攀 圀攀愀爀Ⰰ䐀䌀ⴀ䜀氀漀戀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
䄀洀礀 䰀愀挀攀礀ⴀ䤀渀琀攀最爀愀琀攀搀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
䬀椀洀 氀漀猀琀 㘀 氀戀猀⨀ 䨀愀洀攀猀 氀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀⨀⨀刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 眀攀椀最栀琀 氀漀猀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 䴀攀搀椀昀愀猀琀 㔀 椀猀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀 瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 椀渀 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀⰀ ⴀ 氀戀猀
瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
⨀⨀䜀爀攀最 氀漀猀琀 㔀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 愀渀搀 栀愀猀 欀攀瀀琀 椀琀 漀ucirc 昀漀爀 礀攀愀爀猀
⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
⨀⨀䐀椀愀渀攀 䰀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 㔀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 眀愀氀欀椀渀最
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吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀 㐀琀栀 㔀ꀀ
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漀渀 琀栀攀吀愀欀攀 匀栀愀瀀攀 昀漀爀 䰀椀昀攀 倀爀漀最爀愀洀
琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
䰀攀愀渀 愀渀搀 䜀爀攀攀渀 䐀椀渀渀攀爀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 猀攀爀瘀攀搀ꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
⨀⨀䜀爀攀最 氀漀猀琀 㔀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 愀渀搀 栀愀猀 欀攀瀀琀 椀琀 漀ucirc 昀漀爀 礀攀愀爀猀
⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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20 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locals Troy and Nichole Emmerling met in Chico before moving to
southern California in 2004 to get away from their hometown for a bit
Snubbing their high school rivalry (Chico and PV) the two got engaged
and quickly decided that theyrsquod rather raise kids back in Chico than in
southern California Nicholersquos parents Felicia and Jim Reardon helped
make the decision easier by offering them the purchase of the family
business that Nichole had worked in growing up
Troy and Nichole returned to Chico in 2008 and set out to learn the
ins and outs of the family business The company owned by Nicholersquos
family for 15 years was the only locally owned and operated restaurant
supplier in Chico and focused on selling and servicing Hobart equipment
exclusively
Within a few short years of arriving Troy recognized a major gap in the
local market and set out to expand the businessrsquo offerings to include sales
of smallwares and servicing of all commercial cooking and refrigeration
equipment The gamble proved to be a wise one as the company quickly
gained new clientele and began to grow Troy rebranded the company as
NorCal Restaurant Supply with the intent to position the business as the
alternative to corporate suppliers and servicers
As the clientele grew so did the number of people the business
employed By January 1 2015 when Troy officially took over NorCal
Restaurant Supply had substantially grown in annual equipment and
smallwares sales and had grown to employ 14 Chicoans Physically
the company had grown by leaps and bounds using the entirety of its
warehouse location and opening a new showroom for visitors Troy counts
the work completed for clients such as Sierra Nevada Tres Hombres
Poprsquos Pizza La Hacienda Itrsquos a Grind Chico State and the new Two
Twenty Restaurant as some of the companyrsquos biggest successes
With customers driving down from as far north as Yreka it has
become apparent that another round of expansion is necessary Troy and
Nichole plan to grow NorCal Restaurant Supply further north over the
next year to incorporate Red Bluff and Redding Locally he and Nichole
are looking forward to further expanding their storefront and showroom
which recently opened to the general public Theyrsquove even begun working
with local architects and contractors to build out gourmet kitchens in new
homes
Even with all of the success theyrsquove experienced Troy and Nichole
have remained grounded and committed to the local community Norcal
Restaurant Supply donates goods and support to Enloe Medical Center
Butte County Search amp Rescue Corning Elementary School Chico
Westside Little League and the Downtown Chico Business Associationrsquos
Taste of Chico event They are also active members of the Chico Chamber
of Commerce Butte County Farm Bureau and Valley Contractorsrsquo
Exchange
At Upgraded Living wersquore always excited to witness local success
stories but itrsquos that much better when it happens to a couple as wonderful
as Troy and Nichole Wersquore looking forward to seeing where they go from
here
Follow their story at NorcalRestaurantSupplycom and visit their showroom at 172 Commercial Avenue off of the Esplanade in Chico | (530) 343-5198CONNEC T
NorCal Restaurant Supplyby Aveed Khaki | Photos by Michelle Camy
2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
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吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
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䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
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愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
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匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
⨀⨀䐀椀愀渀攀 䰀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 㔀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 眀愀氀欀椀渀最
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
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䰀䰀攀愀爀渀 栀漀眀 琀漀 氀漀猀攀 眀攀椀最栀琀 焀甀椀挀欀氀礀 愀渀搀 猀愀昀攀氀礀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 猀甀瀀瀀漀爀琀 漀昀 愀 挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀 倀氀甀猀Ⰰ 瀀愀礀 椀琀 昀漀爀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 栀愀瘀攀 昀甀渀 栀攀氀瀀 漀琀栀攀爀猀 椀渀 礀漀甀爀 昀愀洀椀氀礀 愀渀搀
挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
䰀攀愀渀 愀渀搀 䜀爀攀攀渀 䐀椀渀渀攀爀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 猀攀爀瘀攀搀ꀀ
刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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2323
Some of the best ideas are simplified ones
mdash the result of bearing down on a concept
until yoursquove extracted the vital elements
from the excess
In the case of this particular great idea
mdash Chicorsquos own Live Life Juice Co mdash the
method also applies to the product delicious
and nutritious cold-pressed juices
Sisters Angelina Abigail and Autumn
Rasmussen always knew that they wanted
to start a business together someday mdash they
worked well together had plenty of ideas
and dreamed of being their own bosses But
it wasnrsquot until they all settled down in Chico
that they came up with the right solution
ldquoI always thought lsquoOh wersquoll open a cafe
mdash thatrsquos itrsquordquo Angelina recalls ldquoIrsquod write down
all these ideas Irsquod start writing menu items
but when it really came down to it when I
was driving around all I wanted was to get a
juice and I couldnrsquot believe that Chico didnrsquot
have a juice bar So then it just all of a sud-
den all of the ideas started to simplify down
and we said you know what this is what this
community needsrdquo
Just more than a year later selling out
four farmers markets a week with their
glass-bottled cold-pressed juice blends it
would seem that assessment was correct
If yoursquore not attuned to the hot trend of
cold-pressed juicing thatrsquos swept the na-
tion in recent years herersquos a breakdown
Cold-pressing is a gentle process that doesnrsquot
involve heat mdash itrsquos a slow and deliberate way
of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables
with very little exposure to oxygen keeping
nutrients intact The two-step Norwalk ma-
chine used by Live Life Juice Co is touted
for its minimal nutrient degradation and the
extended shelf life of its products
ldquoItrsquos not super huge or anything like that
but itrsquos definitely mightyrdquo says Abigail
Right now the Rasmussen sisters operate
out of a shared kitchen in Hamilton City ev-
ery week buying ingredients at local farm-
ersrsquo markets while theyrsquore there selling their
own products They plan to eventually open
their own store in town but for now they
say theyrsquore content taking things step-by-
step Theyrsquove spent the summer busy and
are delighted by the response of the com-
munity
ldquoWe have a very grateful clientele and
thatrsquos probably the most gratifying partrdquo An-
gelina says ldquoNot only do we have juice in
our lives now all the time but we have peo-
ple who are really appreciative They thank
us literallyrdquo
And whatrsquos not to be thankful for The vi-
brant varieties of Live Life juices are potent
in their flavors and in their nutritional val-
ue Their three standard blends mdash also their
most popular mdash are called ldquoOh My Green-
nessrdquo (kale collards spinach parsley celery
cucumber apple and lime juice) ldquoLiquid
Goldrdquo (carrot orange pineapple and fresh
turmeric root) and ldquoTurn the Beet Aroundrdquo
(beets beet greens apple purple kale lem-
on and ginger) which are sold in addition
to seasonal blends and all-fruitall-veggie
blends The juices are as organic and locally
sourced as possible and offered at affordable
prices ldquoWe call it Live Life because thatrsquos
what itrsquos aboutrdquo Angelina says ldquoI really tru-
ly believe that our vibrancy and our vitality
comes from what we eat Itrsquos all about con-
suming vibrance Consume the colors of the
rainbow Thatrsquos all your body wantsrdquo
Visit Live Life Juice Corsquos Facebook page to learn more about the product preordering and more Visit their booth year-round at Chicorsquos Wednesday and Saturday morning marketsCONNEC T
24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
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吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
㔀 ⤀ 㠀 㤀ⴀ㔀 㘀 䴀愀渀最爀漀瘀攀 䄀瘀攀Ⰰ 匀琀攀 㜀㔀
䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
倀爀漀琀攀挀琀椀渀最 夀漀甀爀 䤀渀瘀攀猀琀洀攀渀琀刀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䌀漀洀洀攀爀挀椀愀氀 䤀渀猀瀀攀挀琀椀漀渀猀
䌀栀椀挀漀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 愀渀搀 匀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 䄀爀攀愀猀
3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
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the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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24 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
TRY ALL 9 DELICIOUS
TRI-TIP FLAVORS
196 EAST 14TH STREETCHICO CA 95928(530) 343-7370
Crushrsquos
Momrsquos Meatballs (also shown Sazerac)
Ingredients
⅓ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup diced yellow onion
frac14 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
chopped fine
frac12 lb ground beef
frac12 lb ground pork
frac12 lb ground veal
frac12 cup panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
Crush 201 Broadway St Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
InstructionsPlace the chicken stock milk onion garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor
and puree In a large bowl combine the pureed stock mix meat bread crumbs egg
both cheeses red pepper flakes and salt Mix with hands until mixture is uniform Do
not overmix Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls a little larger
than golf balls Pour about 12 inch of extra virgin olive oil in straight sided 10-inch-
wide sauteacute pan and heat over medium-high flame Add the meatballs to the pan
working in batches if necessary and brown meatballs turning once This should take
about 10-15 minutes After all meatballs are browned place on a cookie tray and roast
in 400 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until done While meatballs are roasting heat the
marinara sauce in a large pot Serve in a large bowl garnished with pesto ricotta and
more grated parmesan
frac14 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
frac14 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
frac14 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -6 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(we like Orland Farms ricottage)
2525
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吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
愀 戀漀琀琀氀攀 漀昀 眀椀渀攀 昀漀爀 㠀
㔀 ⤀ 㠀 㤀ⴀ㔀 㘀 䴀愀渀最爀漀瘀攀 䄀瘀攀Ⰰ 匀琀攀 㜀㔀
䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
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愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
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匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
⨀⨀䐀椀愀渀攀 䰀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 㔀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 眀愀氀欀椀渀最
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
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琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
䰀䰀攀愀爀渀 栀漀眀 琀漀 氀漀猀攀 眀攀椀最栀琀 焀甀椀挀欀氀礀 愀渀搀 猀愀昀攀氀礀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 猀甀瀀瀀漀爀琀 漀昀 愀 挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀 倀氀甀猀Ⰰ 瀀愀礀 椀琀 昀漀爀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 栀愀瘀攀 昀甀渀 栀攀氀瀀 漀琀栀攀爀猀 椀渀 礀漀甀爀 昀愀洀椀氀礀 愀渀搀
挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
䰀攀愀渀 愀渀搀 䜀爀攀攀渀 䐀椀渀渀攀爀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 猀攀爀瘀攀搀ꀀ
刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀攀 攀渀搀 漀昀 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀吀眀漀 攀渀琀爀攀攀猀Ⰰ 琀眀漀 猀愀氀愀搀猀Ⰰ 戀爀攀愀搀 愀渀搀
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䌀栀椀挀漀
Rice Bowlrsquos
Saketini
Ingredients
1oz sake
1oz Midori (or melon liqueur)
1oz plum wine
1oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
Instructions
Mix well chill pour into sugar
rimmed glass
Rice Bowl 2804 Esplanade Ave Chico | Photo by Frank RebeloGO THERE
26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
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䌀刀䔀䄀吀䤀一䜀 伀倀吀䤀䴀䄀䰀 䠀䔀䄀䰀吀䠀
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䄀洀礀 䰀愀挀攀礀ⴀ䤀渀琀攀最爀愀琀攀搀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
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挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
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爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
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musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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26 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Locally owned and operated North
State Radiology has been integral to
the medical community here for more
than 50 years Theyrsquove built their name as the
service of choice for those seeking quality
medical diagnostic imaging and radiology at
each of their outpatient centers housed along
ldquomedical milerdquo on the Esplanade in Chico
A significant component of their suite of
offerings has always been breast care mdash but
while the care they offered was comprehensive
until recently the distribution of services was a
bit fractured with care provided through North
State Imaging and its affiliate Breast Care
Center of Northern California
With the newest addition to their family of
services however that all changes
The recently opened state-of-the-art
Chico Breast Care Center offers an entirely
new patient-centered experience mdash designed
to address every need a breast care patient
could have in a single facility
This vision brought to fruition by the new
centerrsquos medical director Dr Jim Schlund and
breast surgeon Dr Lydia Schrader is unlike
anything existing in California bringing the full
spectrum of coordinated care including the
newest 3-D mammography technology under
one roof
The New Center The beautiful new Chico Breast Care Center
located at 1720 Esplanade officially opened in
July 2015 as a truly comprehensive integrated
center of services
In addition to screening and diagnostic
imaging with 3-D mammography breast
ultrasound and breast MRI the center will
also offer risk assessment breast biopsy nurse
navigation and if needed referral to high-risk
clinic or surgical consultation conveniently
located upstairs This setup allows North State
Radiology physicians to ldquofast trackrdquo patients
with advanced diagnoses
ldquoWersquore all working together and everythingrsquos
right here so that will give patients a little faster
access to carerdquo says Dr Schlund
No matter what exam or procedure you
need done you can rest assured that it will be
done by highly qualified staff in a first-class
facility North State Radiology is accredited
by the American College of Radiology in
Mammography Breast MRI and Stereotactic
Breast Biopsy and the Chico Breast Care
Center is one of only six centers in California
to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast
Center of Excellence by the NQMBC ldquoAll of
our physicians are board-certified and have
a particular expertise in breast imagingrdquo says
Tracie Fox director of marketing and business
development ldquoThatrsquos their focus thatrsquos what
they do every day and theyrsquore very good at itrdquo
Fox says
Improved DiagnosticsIn another step toward setting themselves
apart as a destination for women in the
North State and beyond the Chico Breast
Care Center has invested in cutting edge
equipment Their 3-D mammography system
from Hologic mdash considered the gold standard
for all women mdash is revolutionizing how breast
cancer is detected
ldquoIt allows the breast tissue to be examined
layer by layer almost as if yoursquore flipping
through the pages of a book or slicing through
a loaf of bread rather than how we used to
do it mdash just looking at a flat imagerdquo says Dr
Schlund
This gives radiologists a better understanding
of your breast tissue than ever before resulting
in 40 percent more detection of invasive breast
cancers and 40 percent less callbacks due to a
false positive result
ldquoThat period of having to wonder is very
stress-inducingrdquo Fox says ldquoso the fact that
now with this new technology we can reduce
the number of patients having to come back is
really a benefit to the patientsrdquo
The current American Cancer Society
guidelines recommend women age 40 and
older have an annual mammogram and a
clinical breast exam performed by a health
care provider and most insurance programs
cover these preventative services
ldquoItrsquos so important for women to get
screenedrdquo Fox says ldquoWhen detected early
the survival rate is very high and our ability to
detect it early continues to improve with the
new technology But women have to take that
step to go out there and actually get screenedrdquo
Make your appointment with North State Radiologyrsquos Chico Breast Care Center today by calling 530-898-0502 For more information visit nsradiologycomCONNEC T
Chico Breast Care CenterA Division of North State Radiology
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
2929
Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
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SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
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Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
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Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
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Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
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Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
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Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
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Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
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6565
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(530) 343-3333
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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Color FixBEAUTY QampA
What can we expect to see this fall in terms
of hairstyles and colors
Wersquore very excited this fall as the refresh-
ing cooler whether rolls in its time to punch
up your hairstyle This fall we are cutting off
those dry summer tresses for healthy shiny
hair Itrsquos true wersquove been loving the long
layered hairstyle set with beachy bohemian
waves but this season many are chopping
their hair into a ldquolobrdquo which is a long bob
This hairstyle is a fun comfy and lived in
look Going even shorter bolder and sassier
ladies have been swooning over the choppy
bob Bobs that hit the collarbone or shoul-
ders worn either straight or angled with
layers give a healthy freshly cut look This
hairstyle looks great with a straight across or
side-swept bang
This season we are treating our locks to
luxuriously rich color with more dimension
We love chocolate and almond brown but-
tery blonds and soft reds with multidimen-
sional copper tones Sombres (subtle ombre)
with deep hues and smooth gradual chang-
es of color give interest with the gray win-
tery backdrop Babylights are popular giving
hair a youthful look like a childrsquos hair in the
sunshine Streaks of color or pastel glazes
are playful and fun
How can I get the best hair color for my
skin tone
Hair color should compliment your skin
B E A U T Y A D V I C E V I A S T E P H A N I E M C K U R T I SStephanie McKurtis is owner and stylist at Chico Color Bar Hair Salon Chico Color Bar specializes in unique cuts and brilliant coloring | 509 Main St in Chico | (530) 896-1090
tone and enhance its natural beauty Our
skin tone is defined by three categories
Most people either have warm or cool un-
dertones while others are neutral If you
tan easily or have a golden complexion then
you probably have warm undertones Peo-
ple with warm skin tones are complement-
ed with hair colors such as golden or hon-
ey blonde caramel or rich deep browns for
brunettes and for redheads warm copper
or soft cinnamon reds If you have a dark-
er complexion or have a pink skin tone then
you probably have cool undertones Cool
tones are complemented with icy cham-
pagne or beige blonde ashy browns and
cool chestnuts for brunettes or deepening
the hue to blue-black Dark reds violet and
pink tones for redheads are flattering If you
have a neutral skin tone you have a mix of
warm and cool tones and slightly softened
shades will look best
Should I dye my eyebrows to match my
hair color What is a good rule of thumb
for brow color
Naturally our brows are darker than our
hair color Brows are the framework of our
face They enhance our eyes and soften
or strengthen bone structure The rule of
thumb for brow color is to keep them dark-
er than your hair and only soften or darken
them one level beyond your natural color
30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
HeavenlyBlueLingeriecom
Foundations for the Bride
ComplimentaryBra Fittings
Shapewear for all occasions
Bra Fitting Bridal Registry amp Foundations
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
漀渀 琀栀攀吀愀欀攀 匀栀愀瀀攀 昀漀爀 䰀椀昀攀 倀爀漀最爀愀洀
琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
䰀攀愀渀 愀渀搀 䜀爀攀攀渀 䐀椀渀渀攀爀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 猀攀爀瘀攀搀ꀀ
刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
䌀刀䔀䄀吀䤀一䜀 伀倀吀䤀䴀䄀䰀 䠀䔀䄀䰀吀䠀
䌀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀攀猀圀栀椀琀渀攀礀 䬀攀氀氀ⴀ倀爀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀Ⰰ 䌀栀爀椀猀琀椀愀渀攀 圀攀愀爀Ⰰ䐀䌀ⴀ䜀氀漀戀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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30 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Great skin is always in
fashionby Dr Vimali Paul
We all want smooth youthful-looking
skin but the seasons take their toll with
temperature changes environmental fac-
tors such as pollution wind chlorinated
pools and spas and pollen or smoke in the
air Even your best outfit wonrsquot look good if
your skin is dry dull broken out or blotchy
The quality of your skin can be protected
with effective skin care products and cor-
rected with the use of lasers light treat-
ments and by being aware of possible
detrimental factors that you are exposed
to Eating right drinking lots of water not
smoking and getting plenty of sleep all
help to keep our skin glowing and healthy
There are also ways to correct the dam-
age that has already been done Esthetic
procedures such as lasers radio-frequen-
cy pixel resurfacing and photofacial (IPL)
can improve the appearance of sagging
skin dark spots scars rosacea acne and
many other skin imperfections Fine lines
wrinkles and facial contours can be ad-
dressed with injectables such as Botox
Juvederm and Voluma Botox relaxes
the muscles that make frown lines and
crows-feet Juvederm and Voluma are
dermal fillers used for deep lines around
the mouth and to fill the cheek area due
to volume loss from aging While we canrsquot
turn back the clock we can improve skin
tone texture and elasticity with the prop-
er application of skin care products and
services At the Derm Bar Med-Spa con-
sultations are always free and we want to
get you on the path to your best-looking
skin
The Derm Bar Med-Spa
530-342-267285 Declaration Drive Suite 100
Chico CA 95973
Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
倀爀漀琀攀挀琀椀渀最 夀漀甀爀 䤀渀瘀攀猀琀洀攀渀琀刀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䌀漀洀洀攀爀挀椀愀氀 䤀渀猀瀀攀挀琀椀漀渀猀
䌀栀椀挀漀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 愀渀搀 匀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 䄀爀攀愀猀
3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
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the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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Signs and symptoms of depression in men
may include any of the following
Feeling sad ldquoemptyrdquo flat or numb
Feelings of hopelessness irritability anxiety or anger
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feeling very tired or run down
Concentration or memory loss
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Extreme changes in eating habits
Thoughts of suicide or suicideattempts
Inability to meet your responsibilities for work or family
Finding help
If you or someone you know is not doing
as well in life as they once did encourage
them to seek help If they donrsquot get better
after several weeks encourage them to get
a thorough medical evaluation for illnesses
that can look like depression
Medication prescribed by a doctor can
help though it may take a couple of weeks
to begin working Therapy is also important
because it can teach new ways of thinking
and behaving and create new habits that
may help overcome depression Years of
research have shown that both medications
and psychotherapy can be effective for ma-
jor depressive disorder because they work in
different ways in the brain and the combina-
tion of both is often better than either alone
H E A L T H A D V I C E V I A S C O T T N I C H O L S M D
More than 6 million men in the United States are living with de-pression but many do not rec-ognize their depression or donrsquot seek help because they donrsquot re-alize it is treatable
Sometimes people think they are immune to depression due to their employment financial or social status The truth is no one is immune to it In a given year more than 21 million adults suffer from depressive illness
Where does it come from
Genetic and family factors brain chem-
istry hormones stress and physical illness
contribute to depression in complicated
ways Do you have a family history of de-
pression Men who do are at higher risk for
depression than those who donrsquot Hormones
also play a big role The hormones that con-
trol emotions and mood alter brain chem-
istry and the brains of depressed men look
different on scans compared to those with-
out it Stress can trigger depression in some
men whether itrsquos brought on by the loss of a
family member by work or children or many
other causes
Recognizing depression
It is important to become aware of onersquos
own depression or that of a friend or family
member and get help before it goes on too
long Left untreated depression can progress
to severe depression which can lead to sui-
cidal thoughts or ideas
Dr Scott Nichols is a psychiatrist at Enloe Behavioral Health where he and a team of professionals offer inpa-tient care for adults with depression and other psychological conditions
Depression Common and treatable
MENrsquoS HEALTH
334 BROADWAY STREETDOWNTOWN CHICO
(530) 809-1839
HAIR CUTSTRIMS amp STYLING
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
INSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION
SCHEDULEYOUR CUT amp SHAVE
TODAY
34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
OS
F
RA
NK
RE
BE
LO
Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
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匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
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Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
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Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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34 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
GET MOVINGby Brent Farris
MONTHLY FITNESS
PH
OT
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Elevate | (530) 680-9133 | elevatechicocom | 1015 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926
Position1 Active Military (3 x 20 reps)Start with a wall sit and focus on keeping the small of
your back pressed firmly against the wall Place your
arms at a 90 degree angle elbows and wrists fully onto
the wall as you slide your arms up so your fingers touch
above your head Itrsquos important to keep your arms and
wrists in contact with the wall for maximum effective-
ness This exercise targets the upper back (mid traps
and rhomboids) and is a great exercise to combat the
hours most of us spend hunched over our electrical
devices
TIP Donrsquot rush this range of motionslowly
Position 2 Side Lying Leg Lifts (3 x 25 reps)Begin by laying with your body on
your side in a straight line with the
foot internally rotated and flexed
lift your top leg 15 inches Be
sure to have your top leg subtly
behind the center line of the body
to strengthen the smaller muscles
in your glutes that help stabilize
the pelvis
TIP Use a yoga block to keep
your cervical spine neutral and tap
your toe a couple inches behind
the center line of the body
Does your daily life demand your body to spend several hours a day sitting Do your mid and lower back frequently hurt
Remember sitting puts more pressure on your lower back than standing Here is a work-out designed to mitigate some of the
physical problems caused by our lifestyles These exercises focus on your posterior chain of muscles the muscles that allow you to
stand up straight Remember if you donrsquot move it you lose it Thoughtfully moving your body is prevention to a host of ailments
Wellness takes action Give the friendly non-ego based environment of Elevate a try and watch your fitness goals manifest
Position 3 Kettle Bell Swing (3 x 100 minute)The kettle bell swing strengthens the entire posterior chain while providing a cardio hit as well The move is initiated with a
hip hinge and partial squat loading weight in your heels Engage your glutes to stand up fully extending the legs and driving
the pelvis forward This creates the power to swing the kettle-bell Let your arms guide the curve-linear range of motion while
engaging with the entire core to keep the back in alignment This is a safe and incredibly effective move with proper form
TIP Consult a qualified trainer to ensure proper form
36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
倀爀漀琀攀挀琀椀渀最 夀漀甀爀 䤀渀瘀攀猀琀洀攀渀琀刀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䌀漀洀洀攀爀挀椀愀氀 䤀渀猀瀀攀挀琀椀漀渀猀
䌀栀椀挀漀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 愀渀搀 匀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 䄀爀攀愀猀
3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
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EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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36 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Snoring is the annoying sound that a lot of people make while sleeping It is caused by air moving into and out of our lungs as it passes through a narrowed portion of the throat We have a need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to maintain life If your airway becomes constricted the air passing through it must
SNORING ITlsquoS A WARNING
accelerate to keep the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide constant This more rapidly moving air causes the soft tissue of the throat to flutter producing the noise we know as snoring
Our airway can become narrowed due to weight gain loss of throat muscle tone and loss of the elasticity of the soft tissues of the throat
Oftentimes the narrowing of the airway (and snoring) can progress to the point of hellip silence This is known as sleep apnea a condition where there is no air entering or leaving the lungs This can be a very significant health problem
There are many studies in medical journals indicating that the risk of heart attack or stroke is greatly increased in those who have untreated sleep apnea Other significant problems are excessive daytime sleepiness an increased rate of motor vehicle accidents mood disorders attention deficit and on and on
But there is treatment A sleep test can be performed in the patientrsquos home or at a lab and there are several methods to eliminate snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring is annoying but it may be the warning that there are more important issues to be treated
Donrsquot ignore snoring Sleep apnea can be a killer and those who are trained in diagnosing and treating it can be life savers
North State Sleep Therapy | 555 Salem St Chico CA 95928 | (530) 895-3732
by Bob Ryan
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䌀栀椀挀漀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 愀渀搀 匀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀椀渀最 䄀爀攀愀猀
3737
THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
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INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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Shapewear for all occasions
Bra Fitting Bridal Registry amp Foundations
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吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀 㐀琀栀 㔀ꀀ
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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THE GLASS HALF FULL BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Itrsquos hard to ignore
the pundits when we
continuously hear
that our economy is
ldquofragilerdquo and on the
brink of another re-
cession Many popular
financial media figures
have been projecting
another market melt-
down for years and
many investors are still suffering from Great
Recession PTSD
Every time a new headline makes the
news the fear of another 2008 crash often
crosses the mind Investing in equities (shares
of publicly traded companies) however re-
quires optimism and faith Wersquod like to point
out some economic truths which have maybe
been masked by all of the negative media
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency) member FINRASIPC Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity
Reneacutee Michel MBA and Joe Sweeney CFPreg | 2452 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 95928
530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichelamgchicocom | wwwsweeneymichelamgcom
Statement Earnings growth is slowTruth Corporate earnings are at all-time highs
Statement GDP growth is slowTruth Gross Domestic Product is already at all-time highs
Statement Price of oil is tankingTruth Consumer and corporate bills just got lower increasing disposable income
Statement Consumers arenrsquot spending moneyTruth Big ticket items like cars and new homes are selling at a pre-recession pace
Statement Emerging market stocks are droppingTruth Companies in emerging markets have growth potential described by McK-insey institute as ldquothe greatest opportunity in the history of capitalismrdquo
Statement Rising interest rates will hurt the economyTruth The Fed only raises rates as a result of economic growth
Statement Now is not a good time to invest
Truth Investing is not always com-
fortable but history tells us that great
companies survive and grow through slow
economic growth presidential changes
and world wars
Remember market volatility is normal
and headlines sell Itrsquos important not to hit the
panic button every time a new ldquodisasterrdquo leads
the nightly news Sit down with your advisor
take stock of whatrsquos actually happening in
financial markets and make prudent adjust-
ments where necessary
Source JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Guide to the Markets 3Q as of June 30 2015
3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
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Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
漀渀 琀栀攀吀愀欀攀 匀栀愀瀀攀 昀漀爀 䰀椀昀攀 倀爀漀最爀愀洀
琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
䰀䰀攀愀爀渀 栀漀眀 琀漀 氀漀猀攀 眀攀椀最栀琀 焀甀椀挀欀氀礀 愀渀搀 猀愀昀攀氀礀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 猀甀瀀瀀漀爀琀 漀昀 愀 挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀 倀氀甀猀Ⰰ 瀀愀礀 椀琀 昀漀爀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 栀愀瘀攀 昀甀渀 栀攀氀瀀 漀琀栀攀爀猀 椀渀 礀漀甀爀 昀愀洀椀氀礀 愀渀搀
挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
䰀攀愀渀 愀渀搀 䜀爀攀攀渀 䐀椀渀渀攀爀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 猀攀爀瘀攀搀ꀀ
刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
䌀刀䔀䄀吀䤀一䜀 伀倀吀䤀䴀䄀䰀 䠀䔀䄀䰀吀䠀
䌀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀攀猀圀栀椀琀渀攀礀 䬀攀氀氀ⴀ倀爀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀Ⰰ 䌀栀爀椀猀琀椀愀渀攀 圀攀愀爀Ⰰ䐀䌀ⴀ䜀氀漀戀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
䄀洀礀 䰀愀挀攀礀ⴀ䤀渀琀攀最爀愀琀攀搀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
䬀椀洀 氀漀猀琀 㘀 氀戀猀⨀ 䨀愀洀攀猀 氀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀⨀⨀刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 眀攀椀最栀琀 氀漀猀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 䴀攀搀椀昀愀猀琀 㔀 椀猀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀 瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 椀渀 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀⰀ ⴀ 氀戀猀
瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
⨀⨀䜀爀攀最 氀漀猀琀 㔀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 愀渀搀 栀愀猀 欀攀瀀琀 椀琀 漀ucirc 昀漀爀 礀攀愀爀猀
⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
⨀⨀䐀椀愀渀攀 䰀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 㔀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 眀愀氀欀椀渀最
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吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀 㐀琀栀 㔀ꀀ
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䨀漀椀渀 琀栀攀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 刀攀瘀漀氀甀琀椀漀渀㨀吀䄀䬀䔀 匀䠀䄀倀䔀 䘀伀刀 䰀䤀䘀䔀
ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
漀渀 琀栀攀吀愀欀攀 匀栀愀瀀攀 昀漀爀 䰀椀昀攀 倀爀漀最爀愀洀
琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
䰀䰀攀愀爀渀 栀漀眀 琀漀 氀漀猀攀 眀攀椀最栀琀 焀甀椀挀欀氀礀 愀渀搀 猀愀昀攀氀礀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 猀甀瀀瀀漀爀琀 漀昀 愀 挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀 倀氀甀猀Ⰰ 瀀愀礀 椀琀 昀漀爀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 栀愀瘀攀 昀甀渀 栀攀氀瀀 漀琀栀攀爀猀 椀渀 礀漀甀爀 昀愀洀椀氀礀 愀渀搀
挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
䰀攀愀渀 愀渀搀 䜀爀攀攀渀 䐀椀渀渀攀爀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 猀攀爀瘀攀搀ꀀ
刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
䌀刀䔀䄀吀䤀一䜀 伀倀吀䤀䴀䄀䰀 䠀䔀䄀䰀吀䠀
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䄀洀礀 䰀愀挀攀礀ⴀ䤀渀琀攀最爀愀琀攀搀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
⨀⨀䜀爀攀最 氀漀猀琀 㔀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 愀渀搀 栀愀猀 欀攀瀀琀 椀琀 漀ucirc 昀漀爀 礀攀愀爀猀
⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
⨀⨀䐀椀愀渀攀 䰀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 㔀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 眀愀氀欀椀渀最
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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3939
C O N N E C T New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 2502 Park Ave Chico CA 95928 | 530) 899-2888
David and his wife visited
the autumn Home amp Gar-
den Show in Chico and met
Ric from New Again Kitchen
Remodeling They were im-
pressed with the wide variety
of granite and cabinetry that
The couple furnished the kitchen with lighting from Lamps Plus an ultra-convenient pot filler overhead hood appliances from a local appliance store and a beautiful farm sink they found online Finally they completed the space with a backsplash that played off of the gold and silver flecks in the granite countertop Their general contractor Mark Strauss worked with Ric to make sure that the rest of the home remodel and the kitchen remodel progressed together seamlessly
they had on display and ex-
pressed the frustrations they
had with their new (but dated)
home They asked Ric for his
help and naturally he was
happy to oblige
The CallGlass tile backsplash and border
With the remodel now complete David and Sarah couldnrsquot be happier and are both excited to share their experience with others (including us) As David puts it ldquoIt was a pleasure working with Ric He never said he couldnrsquot come up to Paradise from Chico and was always on time if not earlier He knew what he was talking about the first time we met him and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process even while we were living eight hours away Wersquove already recommended him to our in-laws that
live in Chico and plan on recommending him to anyone else doing a kitchen remodel It turned out perfect I canrsquot think of anything else I would have done differentlyrdquo Testimonials like that arenrsquot easy to come by
David and Sarah are all moved into their new home in Paradise and ready to see their last daughter through her college career at Chico State Wersquod like to wish them a warm welcome to the North Valley and a happy retirement in our beautiful little pocket of California
Ric visited David and Sarahrsquos newly purchased house and set out a plan to help transition the kitchen to what they would want in their future home As Sarah had wanted darker cabinets in their previous home Ric made sure they were the central feature in the new kitchenrsquos design For their granite countertops they selected silver galaxy in an eased edge a selection that David is quick to point out was a no-brainer From the photos itrsquos easy to see why
The Cure
3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
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夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
BY
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PHOTOS
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
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the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
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Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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3939
Therersquos something about
This was the model home and only one owner There have been many upgrades including travertine tiles upgraded carpets granite oversized lot built in desk in media room special color paint throughout draperies landscaped beautifully with slate water fall flowers galore and redwood trees RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see
Bed 40 Bath 40 SqFt 3166 Price $429000
A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to toe about a year ago Stainless steel appliances granite counters plush carpets decorator lighting exterior and interior painting lush park like yard sparkling in ground gunite pool newer 10x10 outdoor shed wood stove shows truly like a model home Open floor plan with so many upgrades
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 3675 Price $665000
YikesMy homes are selling fast Call if I can help by listing your home today
CA-DRE lic 01084946
ldquoSherry Landis is by far the best real estate agent in Chico She is professional positive and has incredible follow through She helped us navigate our way through the sale of two homes and the purchase of anothermdashall at the same time She never missed a beat She made sure we understood the process and stayed in constant contact with us Even after all three homes closed she continued to call email and text just to make sure everything was going as planned We could not have done it without herrdquo
mdash Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS
(530) 514-4855 | landis4saleaolcom | wwwSherryLandiscom
Sherry LandiS
Two commercial properties The fi rst parcel has 16 AC with a 600 Sq ft building structure that was built in 1979 and has been operating as a nursery for the last 25 years It is partially fenced it is on city services and is near park and shopping The 2nd parcel is on 29 AC and is adjacent to the other parcel Price $400000
Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood amp sheltered by majestic trees here you will fi nd your dream home This beautiful home is designed for indooroutdoor entertaining and is loaded with upgrades You will love the generously proportioned rooms the gorgeous wood fl oors the formal living and dining rooms the cozy family room with itrsquos fi replace guest quarter expansive master suit large kitchen with can lighting breakfast nook over looking a beautiful private yard 3 car garage gated RV parking all on almost one ace of total privacy
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2501 Price $487500
Intoxicating views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen This well maintained home sits on 10 acres of total privacy Featuring a large living room with a free standing wood stove a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops custom cabinetry and newer appliances this home also provides tile and laminate fl ooring an over sized bonus room with a wood stove indoor laundry water softeners 2 balconies a private domestic well plus a shared Ag well central heating and air barnshop 4 car carport and much more
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2240 Price $399900
Pirates will squeal amp scurry for this hidden treasure The delightful large front porch of this gorgeous home provides relaxation and a great place to get to know your neighbors With soaring 10 and 12 foot ceilings this home features walls of glass windows providing ample natural lighting crown molding throughout bamboo fl ooring a cozy fi replace with mantel built-in bookshelves cabinets with glass doors a darling kitchen 3 bedrooms and a loft indoor laundry a beautiful patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1739 Price $309000
PENDING
PENDING
Intoxicating view Where the eagles soar this captivating residence sits shielded behind iron gates This home is truly magnifi cent with towering ceilings walls of glass gleaming wood fl oors a lavish living room formal amp informal dining gourmet kitchen granite counters designer hood 3 fi replaces 6rdquo interior walls 2HVAC 3 car garage and more all onan almost 2 acre parcel The ambiance is peaceful with views of sunsets amp city lights You will breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges amp Sutter-Buttes At night simply relax amp enjoy your unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky
Bed 40 Bath 30 SqFt 2389 Acreage ~20
The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this well maintained home offers a darling gated porch perfect for summer days to sit upon and relax Inside yoursquoll fi nd an open fl oor plan high ceilings tile counters and wood fl ooring throughout Tile fl oors in the kitchen and bathrooms fi replace in the living room walk-in closet mater bath with dual sink separate shower and a tub The yard is maintenance free so you can enjoy life by spending more time by the lake canoeing fi shing or just enjoying walking the paths around the area
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 1346 Price $269000
This home features granite counter tops laminate fl ooring crown molding security system central heat and air dual pane windows upgraded appliances and fi xtures This home also has a large basement perfect for your wine collection and storage
Bed 20 Bath 20 SqFt 2085 Price $239000
44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
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(530) 343-3333
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
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Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
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improved reading and speech skills and
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44 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Mid-Century Mod 101Metropolitan interior designers have long been gushing
over the distinct Mid-Century Modern look Over the past
decade wersquove seen it popping up in magazine ads and
Hollywood TV and movie sets (seen Mad Men) To get better
sense of this Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic we took
a trip over to MCM Vintage where owners Lorna and Dan
Lewis have curated an entire shop and show space full of those
iconic mod furniture and decor pieces We chatted about all
things mid-century modern and herersquos what we learned
MID-CENTURY VS MID-CENTURY MODERNIn the 1950s the most popular interior designs were actually not that modern
and were rather traditional They featured heavy wooden furniture that copied
the motifs and shapes of the Victorian and Colonial periods Simultaneously a much
smaller group of designers from around the world was creating pieces to challenge that
traditional design sensibility Hard corners became curves Heavy furniture that once
sat entirely on the ground was lifted up on thinner legs There was a new appreciation
for the negative space under and around furniture Any opportunity to push the
envelope was taken The avant-garde designs coming out of that movement are
considered the modern aspect of that Mid-Century period
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN
SHAPES Kidney triangular starbursts atomic shapes boomerang and paislies
MATERIALSAmerican walnut (for the grain) Scandinavian teak and rosewood fiberglass plastics lucite and chrome
COLORS + FINISHESTextured ceramic glazes metallics jewel tones and rich wood
THEMES + MOTIFSSpace Age The movement was influenced by new advances in atomic science the Space Race and pop culturersquos obsessionwith UFOs
Transparency Decorative containers that would have been opaque were now transparent and glass top tables were increasingly popular
Minimalism Clean lines and negative space were hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern movement
BY ERIN LIZARDO
All items from MCM Vintage at 260 E 1st Street
in Downtown Chico
4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
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INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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4545
TREASURE COVE
We take CONSIGNMENTSDrop oo donations OR
Schedule a pick up
Collectibles bull Antiques bull Furniture bull JewelryClothing and more
8247 Skyway Paradise (Corner Skyway amp Wagstaff)Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
530-877-2514
46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
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INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
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musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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46 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
SPECTACULAR ESTATE Unique home and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley vaulted ceilings tile wood barn garden area Salt water solar heated pool covered porch woodstove with Brick hearth open floor plan amazing views Great horse potential
Bed 3 Bath 3SqFt 2606 Price $565000
PRIME PARADISE LOCATION Spectacular custom home built in 2004 featuring a split floor plan tall ceilings full master suite including walk-in closet en-suite bathroom with view tub and shower spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and eating bar tile freestanding gas fireplace large fenced yard gated RV parking generous setbacks Gorgeous well kept home
Bed3 Bath2SqFt1869 Price$294900
WONDERFUL CENTRALLY LOCATED HOME This lovely updated home is on a quiet cul-de-sac with a level frac12 acre lot oversized laundry room large bonus room additional multi-purpose room fenced rear yard nice RV parking area covered front porch open beamed ceiling MUST-SEE TO APPRECIATE
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1872 Price$245000
CUTE HOME IN QUIET SETTING Enjoy an end of the lane setting from this sizable 116 acre usable lot Large living room family room with brick fireplace with woodstove insert two ample bonus rooms previously used as guest bedrooms updated open kitchen indoor laundry room basement storage area and more
Beds2+ Baths2 SqFt1536 Price$169000
BREATHTAKING CANYON VIEW ESTATE Astounding large home living room family room office 3 fireplaces covered decking magazine worthy landscaping gazebo relaxing pond with waterfall amazing must see property
Bed4+ Bath3 SqFt3407 Price$559000
UNRIVALED CANYON VIEW Astounding views from the living room and bonus room of this super clean home Covered decking court yard indoor laundry attached carport workshop area shed end of lane privacy newer paint newer roof vaulted ceiling tile walk-in closet and more
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1620Price$79000
Must Sell Properties
AWE-INSPRING VIEW PROPERTY Pride of ownership exudes from this immaculate home overlooking the Feather River canyon Graciously updated with magazine worthy kitchen nearly new synthetic deck with cable railings living dining and family rooms gated RV parking MUST SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2572 Price$479000
LOTS VIEWS SMALL FARMRANCH SUBDIVISION GATED COMMUNITYWe have land and lots in many shapes and sizes Whether you are looking to build a home estate or small farm we have what you need Let us help you find what yoursquore looking for
Acreage 3-10+ acres Prices From $25000-$135000
SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY Not your average home Living room family room bonus great room with soaring ceiling brick hearth amp wall of windows largebonus rooms detached workshop deck patio beautifully landscaped yard massive50rsquo+ deep garage big enough for RVrsquos or trailers plus cars Additional storage mezzanine Bed2 Bath2 SqFt2326
Price$169900
Serving Butte County
NEAT AND CLEAN Lovely home modern feeling home on 24 Acres of level useable land Oversized living room with gas fireplace vaulted ceiling large attached deck massive RV parking storage shed area of nice homes in established neighborhood lovely landscaping WONrsquoT LAST
Bed3 Bath2 SqFt1626Price$18900
TWO HOUSES ON ONE LOT Perfect opportunity for multi-generational living family compound guest home or Larger home is 54 2050+SqFt Smaller home is 315 1660+SqFt 64 Acre lot two carports RV Parking extra storage space Quiet Cul-De-Sac setting nearly unlimited potential Call Today
Beds8 Baths6 SqFt3668 Price$375000
HOME WITH TWO LOTS Ever dream of space between you and your neighbors Well this is perfect 1981 2 Bedroom home with detached carport and oversized two car garageworkshop on two contiguous lots The two lots total nearly a half acre of flat useable property
Bed2 Bath2 SqFt1200 Price$99000
IMMACULATE ONE OWNER HOME Attention to detail and pride of ownershipexude from this lovely home Open living room soaring ceiling skylights splitbedroom floorplan hardwood flooring large detached RV garage low maintenancelandscaping partially covered rear patio sweeping corner lot MUST-SEE HOME
Beds3 Baths3 SqFt2095 Price$409900
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
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EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
BY
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
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愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
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匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
⨀⨀䐀椀愀渀攀 䰀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 㔀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 眀愀氀欀椀渀最
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
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䰀䰀攀愀爀渀 栀漀眀 琀漀 氀漀猀攀 眀攀椀最栀琀 焀甀椀挀欀氀礀 愀渀搀 猀愀昀攀氀礀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 猀甀瀀瀀漀爀琀 漀昀 愀 挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀 倀氀甀猀Ⰰ 瀀愀礀 椀琀 昀漀爀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 栀愀瘀攀 昀甀渀 栀攀氀瀀 漀琀栀攀爀猀 椀渀 礀漀甀爀 昀愀洀椀氀礀 愀渀搀
挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
䰀攀愀渀 愀渀搀 䜀爀攀攀渀 䐀椀渀渀攀爀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 猀攀爀瘀攀搀ꀀ
刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
BY
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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48 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Additional costsThe price advertised for a new home is typ-
ically that of only the base model The vast majority of new home buyers elect to upgrade a number of items during construction After all part of the benefit of having a home built is the ability to choose what goes into it Up-grades add up quickly and this is especially the case when many of the standard features offered are of a lesser quality and cost Just upgrading things like flooring fixtures and ap-pliances can easily add another 5-10 to the original price
Another huge underestimation that many new construction buyers make is the cost of ldquofinishingrdquo the home Irrigation and landscap-ing blinds and window coverings applianc-es and furnishings often mean an additional $15000 -$20000 or more in out-of-pocket ex-penses to the homeowner
These are just a few of the potential con-cerns one should be aware of when deciding to purchase a new home Also keep in mind that each situation is unique and that some may even present additional issues to con-sider
Dan Bosch is a realtor asso-ciate with REMAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team Dan specializ-es in residential and invest-
ment properties He can be reached at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danboschsbcglobalnet You can also visit his website premierteamchicocom
for more tips and information
All it takes is a drive across town in most areas to see that the volume of new construc-tion has increased significantly as a whole This increase in activity has resulted in new construction opportunities for buyers in near-ly every price range From those qualified for smaller entry-level properties to those that can afford a high-end custom home in a gated community nearly everyone looking to pur-chase a home now has new construction as an option On the surface buying a new home seems like a winning proposition and if prices are comparable with resale homes you canrsquot blame buyers for choosing to purchase new However when deciding whether to buy a new or resale home there are some very important factors that you must keep in mind Many of these considerations can be lost in the excite-ment of purchasing a new home yet they are critical to the success (or failure) of the pro-cess nonethelesshellip
Builder reputation
When the market strengthens many folks
who have little or no experience with the con-struction process suddenly come to the con-clusion that there is easy money in building homes They attempt to be their own gener-al contractor and oversee the entire project themselves Unfortunately the building of any home whether large or small is a very sys-tematic process One subcontractor depends on another to complete their portion of the project correctly and on time Even small de-lays or errors can be magnified dramatically as construction moves along If the person in charge of the project is inexperienced andor has ldquosubsrdquo that are inferior the end result can range anywhere from delays in the building process to issues with the quality of construc-tion
TimingThe saying goes that Rome wasnrsquot built in a
day The same can be said about your homehellip Under a best-case scenario a home can take four months or more to complete Often times you can be in for an even longer wait than that In fact many subdivisions take reserva-tions and deposits for homes before streets are even completed and long before founda-tion work begins This can mean that your new home might not be ready for six months to a year in some cases For some people that timeframe simply wonrsquot work For others who are already on a tight home-buying budget the concern of rising interest rates means that waiting could cost them the opportunity to purchase anything at all
NEW VS USEDhellip
䘀䤀一䐀 夀伀唀刀䠀伀䴀䔀 䠀䔀刀䔀
夀漀甀爀 搀爀攀愀洀 栀漀洀攀 椀猀 漀甀琀 琀栀攀爀攀 䘀椀渀搀 椀琀 琀漀搀愀礀 愀琀 䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀䌀伀䴀
栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀䌀䠀䤀䌀伀䠀伀䴀䔀䤀一䘀伀挀漀洀
匀甀戀洀椀琀
BY DAN BOSCH
4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
BY
KA
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AR
DN
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PHOTOS
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RT
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SS
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
KATIErsquoS CORNERFASHIONS BY INDIGENEOUS INCLUDE A DEEP NAVY LONG SKIRT WITH COORDINATED NAVY TANK TOP HAND LOOMED COTTON SWEATER IN HEATHER GREY AND DEEP NAVY
ACCESSORIES INCLUDE COTTON HEATHER GREY SCARF AND A THREE STRAND ACRYLIC BROWN AND SILVER NECKLACE BUTTER SOFT COFFEE COLOR LEATHER BAG WITH ADJUSTABLE STRAP
INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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ComplimentaryBra Fittings
Shapewear for all occasions
Bra Fitting Bridal Registry amp Foundations
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀 㐀琀栀 㔀ꀀ
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
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匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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4949
Becky Prater (530) 520-0308
beckysbuysyahoocomwwwBeckysBuyscom
CA BRE 00772540
COMING SOON
A home with almost 13 acre inground pool great cul-de-sac lot off W Shasta Yoursquoll have space to roam has a shed in private area and RV access Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a newer home backing up a ecological reserve This fabulous 3 bed2bth home is open open open Separate master suite great backyard professionally designed with pond covered patio and privacy plus Mid $300000rsquos
Looking for a beautiful place with a view to build your dream home We have 2 great lots at Woodland Park ready for you You can choose from an upside lot that is nearly flat for $75000 or a spectacular canyon side lot for $110000 This gated neighborhood offers its homeownerrsquos security private water and septic systems hidden individual storage units for each homeowner AND a pool and club house
Looking for a great RV space garden area and inground POOL This home on a quiet street has it ALL One of the most popular neighborhoods in Chico it offers easy freeway access yet low traffic and a wide street With 4 bedrooms2bths and living and family rooms there is space for everyone The home has been freshly painted almost NEW roof water heater and pool equipment the heavy lifting has been done for you Come put your own decorating touch on this and make it a great home
Bed 40 Bath 20 Price $315000
City of Trees Realty (530) 864-6632
LauraChicoLauracomwwwCityOfTreesRealtycom
CA BRE 00991783
Charming 4-bedroom (plus office) home near Hooker Oak Elementary Solid construction with lathe and plaster walls coved ceilings and archways pocket doors for privacy Custom-designed tiled kitchen and bath countertops elegant glass block Floor-to-ceiling custom-designed shower tile in master bath Numerous windows (including floor-to-ceiling bay window in living room) and 6 solar tubes bring in tons of natural light Energy-efficient features include central heatingAC plus roof-mounted whole house evaporative cooler Drive-through garage door gives back yard access for RVboat storage etc 18rdquo crawl space below and attic access overhead to heating plumbing electrical etc Hardwood tongue and groove under carpeting Professionally-designed drought-tolerant landscaping in back yard
Bed 40 Bath 15 SqFt 1489 Price $265000
Lovely spacious townhome nestled in the beautifully-landscaped Pebblewood Pines Planned Unit Development just a stonersquos throw from the lovely Lindo Channel No common walls on these units The kitchen is light and bright and opens to the family room for easy entertaining Features include a Bosch dishwasher solid surface countertops wood laminate flooring and lots of windows to bring in natural light You and your guests will want to spend lots of time in this space The separate living room features a soaring open-beam ceiling and a fireplace for cool autumn evenings The master suite is especially roomy with a step-in shower and lots of counter space
Bed 30 Bath 25 SqFt 1889 Price $260000
Looking for a precious piece of Chico history with adorable guest unit This gorgeous ldquoO Tracyrdquo home exudes charm and is located conveniently close to downtown and Bidwell Park It has been lovingly updated (maintaining the vintage character) and even had a 40-year roof installed in 2007 The hardwood floors virtually gleam and there are tasteful decorator colors throughout The living room features a fireplace with lovely mantel and an archway to the dining area Bedrooms and bathrooms are a delight they seem straight out of a magazine The back yard is beautifully landscaped and features elegant patio areas a spa and outdoor shower Guests will love the studio unit in back complete with lofthellipor it would make a great art studio or office Cool basement and plenty of parking off the alley behind all in a great neighborhood Bed 20 Bath 15 SqFt 1430 Price $365000
54 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
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INSIDE THE CHICO MALLPHOTO BY MICHELLE CAMY
6565
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(530) 343-3333
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漀渀 琀栀攀吀愀欀攀 匀栀愀瀀攀 昀漀爀 䰀椀昀攀 倀爀漀最爀愀洀
琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
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䌀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀攀猀圀栀椀琀渀攀礀 䬀攀氀氀ⴀ倀爀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀Ⰰ 䌀栀爀椀猀琀椀愀渀攀 圀攀愀爀Ⰰ䐀䌀ⴀ䜀氀漀戀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
䄀洀礀 䰀愀挀攀礀ⴀ䤀渀琀攀最爀愀琀攀搀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
䬀椀洀 氀漀猀琀 㘀 氀戀猀⨀ 䨀愀洀攀猀 氀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀⨀⨀刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 眀攀椀最栀琀 氀漀猀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 䴀攀搀椀昀愀猀琀 㔀 椀猀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀 瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 椀渀 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀⰀ ⴀ 氀戀猀
瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
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匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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To register for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimers visit actalzorgchico2015 For more information email chicowalkalzorg or call 530-895-9661 For help and resources call the 247 hotline at 1-800-272-3900
CONNEC T
There are approximately 7000
people in Butte Glenn and
Tehama Counties who are
affected by Alzheimerrsquos disease
It is the fifth leading cause of death in
California and there is currently no cure ldquoItrsquos
one of the most challenging heartbreaking
difficult things that people can deal withrdquo says
Becky Robinson director of the North Valley
office of the Alzheimerrsquos Association ldquoBut this
at least is a glimmer of hoperdquo
The ldquothisrdquo Becky is referring to is the Walk to
End Alzheimerrsquos the annual nationwide event
that serves as the Alzheimerrsquos Associationrsquos
biggest fundraiser Last year 900 Chico
Walk participants raised $136000 in support
of the organizationrsquos mission to ldquoeliminate
Alzheimerrsquos disease through the advancement
of research provide and enhance care and
support for all affected and reduce the risk
of dementia through the promotion of brain
healthrdquo
This year the Chico eventrsquos organizers
hope to go even further ldquoItrsquos something we
need to be paying more attention tordquo says
Jody Cornilsen special events manager for
the North Valley office whose family has been
The Chico Walk To End Alzheimerrsquos Providing a Glimmer of Hope
personally affected by the disease ldquoThe way we
are able to offer our services is through things
like the walk and through private donations
That is how we get our money to do what we
do mdash to help our families that are touched by
this diseaserdquo
This yearrsquos Chico Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos
with both 1 mile and 5k options is scheduled
for October 10 with check-in beginning at
830 am at Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
You can join as a team or an individual mdash the
organization just asks participants to fundraise
All funds raised through the walk further the
care support and research efforts of the
Alzheimerrsquos Association and the walk is open
to all ages and abilities uniting the entire
community in a fun and inspiring display of
combined strength and dedication in the
fight against this devastating disease mdash the
No 1 health concern for the Baby Boomer
generation ldquoIf we make a difference now
hopefully we can come up with some sort of
treatment or prevention so that others wonrsquot
have to deal with this diseaserdquo Becky says
ldquoWalk now so that future generations donrsquot
have tordquo
10 WAYS TO LOVE
YOUR BRAIN
Therersquos nothing we can do currently to totally prevent getting Alzheimerrsquos disease but there
are things that we can do to improve our brain health Start now Itrsquos never too late
Break a Sweat
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates hear rate and increases blood flow
Hit the Books
Exercising your brain will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
Butt Out
Smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline Quitting smoking can reduce risk
levels
Follow Your HeartRisk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke mdash obesity high blood pressure and
diabetes mdash negatively impact your cognitive health
Heads UpBrain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline
and dementia Wear a seatbelt and use a helmet
Stump Yourself
Challenge your mind Build a piece of furniture Play games of strategy
Buddy Up
Staying socially engaged may promote brain health Share in activies
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some studies link depression with cognitive decline so seek treatment
Fuel Up Right
Eat a balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit
Catch Some Zzzrsquos
Not getting enough sleep may result in problems with memory and thinking
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
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匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
⨀⨀䐀椀愀渀攀 䰀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 㔀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 眀愀氀欀椀渀最
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
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琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
䰀䰀攀愀爀渀 栀漀眀 琀漀 氀漀猀攀 眀攀椀最栀琀 焀甀椀挀欀氀礀 愀渀搀 猀愀昀攀氀礀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀 猀甀瀀瀀漀爀琀 漀昀 愀 挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀 倀氀甀猀Ⰰ 瀀愀礀 椀琀 昀漀爀眀愀爀搀Ⰰ 栀愀瘀攀 昀甀渀 栀攀氀瀀 漀琀栀攀爀猀 椀渀 礀漀甀爀 昀愀洀椀氀礀 愀渀搀
挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
䰀攀愀渀 愀渀搀 䜀爀攀攀渀 䐀椀渀渀攀爀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 猀攀爀瘀攀搀ꀀ
刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
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䬀椀洀 氀漀猀琀 㘀 氀戀猀⨀ 䨀愀洀攀猀 氀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀⨀⨀刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 眀攀椀最栀琀 氀漀猀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 䴀攀搀椀昀愀猀琀 㔀 椀猀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀 瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 椀渀 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀⰀ ⴀ 氀戀猀
瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
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improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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56 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
You learn you earn and you serve mdash those are the values Jerry and Diane Pajouh were raised with the principles theyrsquove built their previous successes on and the culture they hope to create as the new owners of Courtesy Automotive Center in Chico We met them for the first time in person last month and it was plain to see that this philosophy is one they truly believe in It comes across clear as day in their passion and professionalism when speaking about what they do But these are words you donrsquot have to speak to believe mdash the proof of them is in the past in the story of the Pajouhsrsquo life before this new Chico chapter
LEARNING
Diane and Jerry Pajouh have been married for more than 18 years and have two children Nikolaus almost 18 and Jesika 10 They met in Fresno when Diane returned to her hometown after attending college and working in Rhode Island for 10 years
ldquoShe actually came all the way from Rhode Island to find merdquo
Jerry says
Meet the New Owners of ChicorsquosCourtesy Automotive Center
Dianersquos background is in marketing before coming back to California she had been selling radio for WSNE When she moved back to Fresno she worked as an account executive with the Spanish television network Univision for five years before becoming a partner in her own Spanish-language advertising agency with big-name clients such as Longs Drugs and Gottschalks
Jerry on the other hand has been in the car business for 38 years Originally from Fresno he started at a Chrysler dealership there selling cars out on the front line mdash meeting and greeting customers and helping them find the right car
ldquoBelieve it or notrdquo he says ldquoit was called Courtesy Chryslerrdquo
From there he worked his way up at various high-line dealerships in the area including serving as the general sales manager for a Porsche Audi and Ferrari store and for a local Volvo dealer It wasnrsquot long though before he caught the eye of the local BMW dealership and was solicited to run their store In April 1987 he joined Weber BMW as the general sales manager mdash the first move in a storied run with the luxury brand
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
MODELS ALEX VAN DEWARK TANYA TEATS MELANIE KING AND GEORGIA NILSSONPHOTOS MICHELLE CAMY + FRANK REBELO | LOCATION PATRICK RANCH DURHAM
HAIR JESSICA ROACH + BLAKE RACINE | MAKEUP LEILANI MILADI-MENINGA
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(530) 343-3333
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
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䌀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀攀猀圀栀椀琀渀攀礀 䬀攀氀氀ⴀ倀爀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀Ⰰ 䌀栀爀椀猀琀椀愀渀攀 圀攀愀爀Ⰰ䐀䌀ⴀ䜀氀漀戀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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5757
EARNINGJerry ultimately became the General Manger of Weber
BMW and continued to work in that capacity for the Webers until October 1998 at which point the store came up for sale
ldquoI had always positioned myself for the opportunity if it ever came uprdquo Jerry recalls
So that year he bought the store and with Diane as his partner embarked on a major effort to bring the BMW enterprise to an entirely new level of performance
ldquoI remember when I was building the dealership it was a true
partnershiprdquo he says
Diane handled all of the promotions advertising and grassroot marketing efforts while Jerry translated his vision for an expanded operation into reality With the help of two architects he took the dealership from its 8000-square-foot facility to a new 6-acre site about 12 miles away ldquoparked right in between where our customers worked lived and playedrdquo he says
In total the transition to the new facility took about 18 months They began selling cars there in October 2000 and officially moved in on September 4 2001 mdash exactly a week before 911 The attacks rattled the nation mdash and no one was excluded At the new dealership in Fresno there was a feeling of uncertainty and a desire to do something to help even
from so far away ldquoWe were all kind of dragging that day and depressedrdquo Jerry recalls ldquoBut that afternoon on or about 5 orsquo clock I called an all-mangers meeting and we came to the conference room and sat ourselves down and I said we have to pull ourselves together And my exact words to them were therersquos nothing we can do to help the situation in New York and our country right now The only thing we can do is to support the officials who are in charge and the only way we can do that is to generate revenues for themrdquo
So thatrsquos what they did mdash they stayed the course and rose to the occasion resulting in an unprecedented amount of growth in just the first four years (400 percent to be exact) and going from 22 to 56 to 83 employees in no time at all Business was so good that Diane sold her shares of her advertising agency and officially became the dealershiprsquos marketing director
ldquoWe put BMW on the map in our marketrdquo Jerry says ldquoBut we also put Fresno on the map with
the brand worldwiderdquo
Individual employees achieved accolades numerous times in numerous years And the store as a whole won the BMW Center of Excellence award two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 mdash an honor awarded to the top 10 percent of dealers in their market Jerry himself was also nominated to compete in a global contest called Excellence in Sales he was one of five from
By Kacey Gardner | Photos by Frank Rebelo
58 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
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6565
240 Main Street Chico
(530) 343-3333
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吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀 㐀琀栀 㔀ꀀ
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琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
䰀攀愀渀 愀渀搀 䜀爀攀攀渀 䐀椀渀渀攀爀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 猀攀爀瘀攀搀ꀀ
刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
䌀刀䔀䄀吀䤀一䜀 伀倀吀䤀䴀䄀䰀 䠀䔀䄀䰀吀䠀
䌀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀攀猀圀栀椀琀渀攀礀 䬀攀氀氀ⴀ倀爀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀Ⰰ 䌀栀爀椀猀琀椀愀渀攀 圀攀愀爀Ⰰ䐀䌀ⴀ䜀氀漀戀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
䄀洀礀 䰀愀挀攀礀ⴀ䤀渀琀攀最爀愀琀攀搀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
䬀椀洀 氀漀猀琀 㘀 氀戀猀⨀ 䨀愀洀攀猀 氀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀⨀⨀刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 眀攀椀最栀琀 氀漀猀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 䴀攀搀椀昀愀猀琀 㔀 椀猀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀 瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 椀渀 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀⰀ ⴀ 氀戀猀
瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
⨀⨀䜀爀攀最 氀漀猀琀 㔀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 愀渀搀 栀愀猀 欀攀瀀琀 椀琀 漀ucirc 昀漀爀 礀攀愀爀猀
⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
⨀⨀䐀椀愀渀攀 䰀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 㔀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 眀愀氀欀椀渀最
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吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀 㐀琀栀 㔀ꀀ
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
漀渀 琀栀攀吀愀欀攀 匀栀愀瀀攀 昀漀爀 䰀椀昀攀 倀爀漀最爀愀洀
琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
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挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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the western hemisphere to receive a personal invitation from the chairman of the board to compete in whatrsquos analogous to the Oscars of the automotive world ldquoEven receiving the letter was awesomerdquo Jerry says ldquoIrsquom very proud of thatrdquo
SERVING
But with all of the success that the Pajouhs saw they never lost sight of the importance of giving back to the community which was so important to them Under their direction Weber BMW won numerous civic leadership awards including the Community Medical Foundationrsquos ldquoCorporate Citizenrdquo Award and Fresno Cityrsquos Architectural ldquoOrchid Awardrdquo among others
Here in Chico where theyrsquove been up and running since May they say community engagement will continue to be a top priority In fact the sense of community in Chico is one of the No 1 things that attracted them to this city ldquoWhen Diane and I were coming up here prior to the acquisition of the store we would meet people go out to dinner and the phrase lsquoI love Chicorsquo we heard a lot Usually thatrsquos a sign of a very healthy community Everyone is very happy to be here and wersquore happy to be here too Irsquom proud to say lsquoI love Chicorsquo I really do This is our homerdquo
Moving forward at Courtesy the Pajouhs have a vision thatrsquos similar to the one they brought to life in Fresno mdash expanding facilities and creating a space that brings cohesion to the seven-brand operation But everything that they do is driven by the mission to serve the client
ldquoItrsquos not just really all about selling cars itrsquos about providing services to our clients that gives
them information so they can make the logical and personal
buying decisionrdquo Jerry saysldquoIt should be a very user-friendly environment where they
can go and see the familiar faces the facilities are very inviting and comfortable for them to come and do business with us Whatever we build wersquore going to build for our clients Wersquore going to build with their best interest in mindrdquo
So take it from us at Upgraded Living (the writer of this piece coincidentally owns a Chico Courtesy vehicle) mdash if you have a negative preconception about car sales head on down Cohasset and give the Pajouhs a chance to change your mind We have a very good feeling they wonrsquot let you down
Courtesy Automotive Center is located at 2520 Cohasset Rd in Chico For more information call 530-345-9444 or visit wwwchicocourtesycom
CONNEC T
THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
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improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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THE CURTAINrsquoS UP ON MAESTRO SCOTT SEATON
We hope yoursquoll join us for an exciting concert season with our new music director
Tickets to Laxson ConcertsUniversity Box Office 530-898-6333wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
ldquoNow PresentingrdquoTchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Beethoven Symphony 5Sunday September 27 200PM
ldquoMaestro in the SpotlightrdquoBernsteinrsquos West Side Story John Adams ldquoLollapaloozardquoSaturday November 14 730PM
ldquoMelodic AttractionrdquoSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Brahms Symphony 2Sunday February 28 200PM
ldquoCelebration Center StagerdquoMason Bates ldquoMothershiprdquo Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesSaturday May 14 730PM
6161
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琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
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挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
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Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
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Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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䈀攀愀琀渀椀欀猀 䌀漀ucirc攀攀 䠀漀甀猀攀㠀㜀 䔀 㠀琀栀 匀琀爀攀攀琀ⴀ䌀栀椀挀漀
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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刀刀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 伀渀氀椀渀攀 䀀栀琀琀瀀㨀眀眀眀攀瘀攀渀琀戀爀椀琀攀挀漀洀攀挀爀攀愀琀椀渀最ⴀ漀瀀琀椀洀愀氀ⴀ栀攀愀氀
琀栀ⴀ琀椀挀欀攀琀猀ⴀ㠀㘀㔀㠀 㔀㤀ꀀꀀ
䈀攀 猀甀爀攀 愀渀搀 洀攀渀琀椀漀渀 琀栀椀猀 唀瀀最爀愀搀攀搀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 愀搀 眀栀攀渀 礀漀甀 爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀 昀漀爀 愀 挀栀愀渀挀攀 琀漀 眀椀渀 愀 䘀椀琀䈀椀琀
䌀刀䔀䄀吀䤀一䜀 伀倀吀䤀䴀䄀䰀 䠀䔀䄀䰀吀䠀
䌀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀攀猀圀栀椀琀渀攀礀 䬀攀氀氀ⴀ倀爀攀猀椀搀攀渀琀椀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀Ⰰ 䌀栀爀椀猀琀椀愀渀攀 圀攀愀爀Ⰰ䐀䌀ⴀ䜀氀漀戀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
䄀洀礀 䰀愀挀攀礀ⴀ䤀渀琀攀最爀愀琀攀搀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀爀攀挀琀漀爀
䬀椀洀 氀漀猀琀 㘀 氀戀猀⨀ 䨀愀洀攀猀 氀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀⨀⨀刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 眀攀椀最栀琀 氀漀猀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 䴀攀搀椀昀愀猀琀 㔀 椀猀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀 瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 椀渀 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀⰀ ⴀ 氀戀猀
瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
⨀⨀䜀爀攀最 氀漀猀琀 㔀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 愀渀搀 栀愀猀 欀攀瀀琀 椀琀 漀ucirc 昀漀爀 礀攀愀爀猀
⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
⨀⨀䐀椀愀渀攀 䰀漀猀琀 㤀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 㔀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 眀愀氀欀椀渀最
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吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀 㐀琀栀 㔀ꀀ
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
漀渀 琀栀攀吀愀欀攀 匀栀愀瀀攀 昀漀爀 䰀椀昀攀 倀爀漀最爀愀洀
琀栀攀 刀攀眀愀爀搀猀 漀昀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䌀漀愀挀栀椀渀最ꀀ
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挀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 挀爀攀愀琀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀ꀀ
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瀀攀爀 眀攀攀欀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
䨀漀椀渀 甀猀 昀漀爀 愀 眀愀氀欀 椀渀 戀攀愀甀琀椀昀甀氀 䈀椀搀眀攀氀氀 倀愀爀欀 漀渀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀
夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
爀搀 䄀渀渀甀愀氀 一愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䐀椀猀挀漀瘀攀爀 夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
⨀⨀䜀爀攀最 氀漀猀琀 㔀 氀戀猀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 愀渀搀 栀愀猀 欀攀瀀琀 椀琀 漀ucirc 昀漀爀 礀攀愀爀猀
⨀⨀ 刀攀猀甀氀琀猀 瘀愀爀礀 漀渀 琀栀攀 吀匀䘀䰀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 吀礀瀀椀挀愀氀 爀攀猀甀氀琀猀 愀爀攀 ⴀ㔀氀戀猀愀 眀攀攀欀 搀甀爀椀渀最 眀攀攀欀猀 ⴀ 愀渀搀 ⴀ 氀戀猀 琀栀攀爀攀愀昀琀攀爀
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Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
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Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀㠀㨀 ⴀ 㨀 愀洀
䴀攀攀琀 愀琀 䴀椀氀攀 䈀爀椀搀最攀愀渀搀 琀愀欀攀 愀 眀愀氀欀 眀椀琀栀
挀攀爀琀椀椀攀搀 栀攀愀氀琀栀 挀漀愀挀栀攀猀䜀攀琀 琀椀瀀猀 漀渀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀愀琀椀渀最Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 猀氀攀攀瀀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 攀砀攀爀挀椀猀攀 愀渀搀
愀 栀攀愀氀琀愀 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 洀椀渀搀
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匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀
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ꀀꀀ㘀㨀 ⴀ㜀㨀 瀀洀 ⴀ 䤀渀昀漀爀洀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䔀瘀攀渀琀
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夀漀甀爀 伀瀀琀椀洀愀氀 䠀攀愀氀琀栀 䐀愀礀
吀栀甀爀猀搀愀礀Ⰰ 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 㜀Ⰰ 㔀 䀀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
BY
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PHOTOS
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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洀椀氀攀Ⰰ 洀椀氀攀 漀爀 㔀 洀椀氀攀 眀愀氀欀
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
BY
KA
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Y G
AR
DN
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PHOTOS
C
OU
RT
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Y U
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TAT
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OM
MU
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CM
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FO
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
- September2015 1
- September2015 2
- September2015 3
- September2015 4
- September2015 5
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74 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Symphonyrsquos New Young Conductor Raises the Curtain in September
Scott Seaton the new conductor of the
North State Symphony (NSS) will lead the
orchestra in some very famous classical music
this fall and some selections later that will
surprise everyone
Concert tickets are now on sale at the
University Box Office (Chico 530-898-6333)
and Cascade Theatre Box Office (Redding
530-243-8877)
Seaton whorsquos just moved to Chico said
ldquoBeloved pieces by Beethoven Tchaikovsky
and Mozart even after hundreds of years
reach the depths of our souls But I also like
to mix it uprdquo
Mark your calendar for the symphonyrsquos
opener September 26 (Redding) and 27
(Chico) The concert ldquoNow Presenting rdquo
features Beethovenrsquos Fifth Symphony and
Tchaikovskyrsquos First Piano Concerto with
soloist Alpin Hong
Seatonrsquos later concert dates include Nov
14 (Chico) and 15 (Redding) with ldquoWest Side
Storyrdquo music some Haydn ldquoLollapaloozardquo by
John Adams and the ldquoBlue Danuberdquo Waltz
Student violinist Brianna Ruiz solos
February 27 (Redding) and 28 (Chico) the
music is Mozartrsquos ldquoMagic Flute Overturerdquo and
Brahmsrsquo Second Symphony A brilliant young
violinist Andrew Sords will play On May 14
(Chico) and 15 (Redding) are more Beethoven
and Puccini and the passionate Russian
Rachmaninoff Young American composer
Mason Batesrsquo ldquoMothershiprdquo says Seaton is
ldquodance club meets the orchestrardquo
NSS also plays a Christmas concert
chamber music and youth concerts in Chico
Red Bluff and Redding The North State
Symphony season is sponsored by Dignity
Health
For more information go to wwwnorthstatesymphonyorg
OROVILLESALMON FEST
The Oroville Salmon Festival will be on
Saturday September 26 in historic Downtown
Oroville This fun and free annual event is
composed of three main elements the Street Fair the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Court
The Oroville Downtown Business Association Street Fair is from 10 am to 4 pm on
Montgomery and Bird streets It includes a food court kids zone and over 100 crafts art and
commercial vendors as well as the Butte County Board of Education ldquoFamily Fun Dayrdquo featuring
free childrenrsquos activities
The Salmon Court is located on-the-levee on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive from 10 am until
5 pm featuring non-stop free entertainment gourmet food court with a variety of salmon
dishes cooking demonstrations and a beer and wine garden The Oroville Hospital Health Fair
will offer free flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol screening kids art activities ldquononprofit
alleyrdquo featuring dozens of organizations performing community outreach and more This yearrsquos
entertainment includes The Miami Rouge Roosters Kezirah The Delbert Bump Trio and Inside
Straight
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is open from 9 am until 3 pm with free tours educational
booths fish viewing and a pancake breakfast
There is also free shuttle service to the street fair Salmon Court and the fish hatchery from
River Bend Park and the county building at Grand and Table Mountain Boulevard
The Feather River Nature Center Dinner and Dance is on Friday night This elegant linen
tablecloth event is held from 6 pm to 10 pm on-the-levee at Salmon Court The event is an
annual fundraiser for the Nature Center and Trail Restoration featuring grilled salmon or tri-tip
beef potato a green salad roll beverage and dessert This event starts at 6 with a no-host
beer and wine bar dinner is at 7 pm and dancing at 8 pm under the big tent overlooking
the beautiful Feather River complete with jumping salmon Tickets are $25 for adults and $12
for children under 12 and available at the Oroville Chamber by calling 530-538-2542 and at
salmonfestorovilleorg Entertaimnet begins at 6 pm with music by The Crawlers and the
Charlie Robinson Trio
The Salmon Festival is subsidized and supported by the City of Oroville the Oroville Chamber
of Commerce the Supplemental Benefits Fund the Department of Water Resources California
Fish and Wildlife and the Feather River Recreation and Parks Department Major sponsors to
date include Oroville Hospital PGampE Wells Fargo US Bank Gold County Casino Sierra Nevada
Brewing Co and Feather Falls Casino For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg and or
the Oroville Salmon Festival page on Facebook
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Check it Out Saturday September 26th 1000 AM - 400 PM Downtown Oroville For more information visit salmonfestorovilleorg
CONNEC T
7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
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7575
BRENT SHEEHAN
While placing flowers in a glass vase or admiring the color in a glass bowl
you may not realize how much time and creativity is put into any given piece
Brent Sheehan has made glassblowing his sole profession and soul passion for
many years Newly employed at famous Orient and Flume Brent talked with us
about how he found his lifersquos work behind the glass
How did you begin glassblowing I started in 2000 in Maui and that was the first shop I worked for I later
moved on and built my own shop Then I moved to the Big Island in 2005 I
had lived in Chico in the rsquo90s and I would go to Orient and Flume and watch
them They worked with torches on furnace glass with really amazing detail I
used to watch them a lot and it got me interested in that form of glassblowing
I helped other people assist in glass shops and when I moved to Maui I already
had pretty good experience with glassblowing
What is the interest with that particular mediumThe nature of the material Glass is really an amazing material Itrsquos liquid and
solid You can create things three-dimensional You can make your own colors
using metal oxides and silica The colors are really like no other art form Irsquove
ever seen they are really vibrant Gold and copper makes a really deep dark
ruby red You can reduce the oxygen in the environment and that brings the
metallic luster to the surface
What is the process of creating a pieceIn general terms glass is from sand or silica There are things added to it to
lower the melting temperature and make it a little bit easier to work with Itrsquos
melted down in a furnace at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit It can actually get hotter
than that The glass is gathered out of the furnace on the end of a blowpipe
or solid rod kind of like honey As that cools you can dip and gather again
building up layers With each layer you have opportunity to add foreground and
background to your piece I usually have an idea of what I want to make It can
take several years to develop a design
by Alyssa Worley | Photos by Michelle Camy
LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
- September2015 1
- September2015 2
- September2015 3
- September2015 4
- September2015 5
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LOCAL ARTISTSWe have the largest selection of local jewelry artisans
CLASSES - BEAD SHOP Hours Mon 1-5 | closed Sun amp Tues | Wed-Sat 11-5
78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
- September2015 1
- September2015 2
- September2015 3
- September2015 4
- September2015 5
- September2015 6
- September2015 7
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78 U P G R A D E D L I V I N G C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Up Next
Taste of Chico
Celebrating 30 years of food and fun at
the Taste of Chico On Sunday September
13 the streets of downtown will host the best
local and regional restaurants breweries and
beverage distributors Live entertainment and
an ldquoOpen Air Art Galleryrdquo will showcase our
arearsquos talents With so much to eat see and
do this is the yearly event you donrsquot want to
miss All proceeds fund the Downtown Chico
Business Association Funds raised directly
support the many downtown Chico programs
and services that are offered to our town
members and community Come prepared
with sunscreen an empty belly and plenty of
energy for a day of fun
wwwdowntownchicocomevents
dcbaeventstoc
Chico Palio
Chico Palio is the kickoff event for
Artoberfest a monthlong festival of arts
and culture featuring more than 130 events
during October The event is community
based with ldquopaliordquo referring to the Italian word
of competition between neighbors Instead
of racing real horses like in the Palio di Siena
in Italy community members create and race
horse sculptures made of papier-mache
and recycled materials whatever works for
their creation Itrsquos a wonderful opportunity
for arts culture and nonprofit organizations
to come together to celebrate community
and let people know what they do and how
they serve our local citizenry On Saturday
October 17th the dayrsquos events include free
music dance art exhibits food activities and
information about the upcoming Artoberfest
events Chico Palio has moved in recent years
to shady and green One Mile and Sycamore
field See you out there
wwwfriendsoftheartsupstateorgchico-palio
Patrick Ranch Barn Dance
Beta Chapter of Omega Nu is raising
scholarship money for Chico Paradise and
Durham high school graduates with its annual
Barn Dance and dinner Saturday September
19 The evening includes a ranch-style BBQ
dinner with a no-host cocktail hour casino
silent auction and a benefit prize drawing
Performing live music throughout the evening
are The Defcats and The Decadesmdashboth sure
to keep you energized and having fun on the
dance floor Western attire is encouraged
for this event at the gorgeously rustic Patrick
Ranch Museum
wwwomeganuorgomeganuorg
Apollo PianoSales middot Rentals middot Tuning middot Service middot Moving
Call 530-924-4469 middot 3150 Highway 32 Chico
apollopianonet AUTHORIZED DEALER
Research shows learning to play a
musical instrument directly translates into
improved reading and speech skills and
makes you cooler than the other kids
- September2015 1
- September2015 2
- September2015 3
- September2015 4
- September2015 5
- September2015 6
- September2015 7
- September2015 8
- September2015 9
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