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Kill the death penalty In 1978, a man named Ron Briggs ran the campaign for

The death penalty in California is “a nightmarish system that coddles murderers and enriches lawyers.”

It’s the county’s job A dates, I was both surprised and impressed by a shared civic concern: homelessness. The candidates agree that Chico’s t a recent debate for Chico City Council candi-

homeless create a significant presence in our downtown and a large proportion struggle with severe mental illness and/or substance abuse.

Unfortunately no new ideas for dealing with the problem were forthcoming.

Increased law-enforcement presence was suggested, but the inability to provide a roof over one’s head is not against the law. Consequently, that suggestion applies primarily to the severely mentally ill and substance abusers who, without by treatment, will eventually display behavKen Fleming ior that will lead to their detention.

The Butte County Grand Jury for The author served 2011-12 conducted several investigations as foreman of the that provide insight into the implications 2011-12 Butte County and effectiveness of a law-enforcement Grand Jury. He is a approach to homelessness and suggest a retired director of path to a more humane and effective stratebehavioral-health gy for the future. Among its many findings services in Colusa were the following: Annually Butte Counand Napa counties. ty law enforcement agencies transport more than 1,500 people to hospital emergency departments for psychiatric evaluations; 35 percent of people in the Butte County Jail and 25 percent of those in state prison are active mental-health cases; there is an acute shortage of alcohol- and drug4 CN&R October 18, 2012

Proposition 7, which proposed to expand California’s death penalty law to make it among the toughest in the country. Briggs was the son of John Briggs, a Republican state senator who strongly supported the measure. It was written by Donald J. Heller, a former prosecutor. The Briggs Initiative, as it was called, passed resoundingly.

Since then Ron Briggs and Heller have had a change of heart. Today they are campaigning vigorously on behalf of Proposition 34, the SAFE California initiative that would end the death penalty and replace it with mandatory life without parole.

Their goal with Proposition 7, Briggs has written, was to broaden the murder categories eligible for the death penalty and “give prosecutors better tools for meting out just punishments” and warn “all California evildoers that the state would deliver swift and final justice.”

They now realize, however, that it didn’t work. There were 300 people on death row in 1978; today there are more than 720. Only 13 death row prisoners have been executed since their measure passed—far more have died of natural causes—and the state has spent $4 billion trying to enforce capital punishment. Eliminating it could save $183 million annually.

Opponents of Proposition 34 argue that it forgoes justice in order to save money.

But where’s the justice? As Briggs writes, it’s “a nightmarish system that coddles murderers and enriches lawyers.” Meanwhile, the families of victims suffer because they’re forced over and over to face the alleged murderer in a series of mandated appeals that, because of a shortage of judges and public defenders, can take decades to exhaust.

—Ron Briggs Opponents of Proposition 34 also argue that the death penalty deters crime, but study after study shows that’s simply not true. States without the death penalty have murder rates similar to, and sometimes lower than, those of states with capital punishment.

In addition, the death penalty is applied in a biased manner. Proportionally, blacks are sentenced to death far more often than whites, especially when the victim is white.

Finally, there’s the matter of innocence. DNA testing has exonerated more than 2,000 prisoners, including many on death row. It’s a virtual certainty that some innocent people have been executed. Death is a punishment that cannot be reversed.

For all of these reasons, it’s time to abolish the death penalty in California.

Vote yes on Proposition 34. Ω

treatment programs within Butte County; and psychiatric programs for the severely mentally ill are understaffed and underfunded.

The grand jury recommended that the Butte County Board of Supervisors institute a longrange planning effort for the county’s behavioral-health needs. They recommend that this endeavor include private and public medical and behavioral-health providers, social-service agencies, law enforcement and interested citizens.

This recommendation is timely, as criminaljustice and health and human-service programs are currently being realigned by the state to give counties more responsibility. Furthermore, the grand jury was of the opinion that an adequate amount of funding may be available to meet the behavioral-health needs of the county.

However, the lack of system-wide coordination and spending decisions driven by the needs of individual agencies have created a fragmented and expensive delivery system.

The city of Chico needs to ensure that the supervisors meet their obligation to the severely mentally ill. It is their responsibility to bring the necessary people and organizations together to rethink how we can meet the behavioral-health needs of our citizens in a humane and cost-effective way. Our community members who experience homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse cannot deal with these problems alone. Ω

Throw away this lemon Remember Proposition 17 on the November 2010 ballot? That

was the lemon that would have allowed auto insurance companies to charge higher rates for drivers whose coverage had been interrupted for any reason. It was soundly defeated, but now it’s back as Proposition 33 on the November ballot. Its new coat of paint can’t hide its defects.

As before, the man behind the measure is billionaire George Joseph, owner of the giant Mercury Insurance, who has donated more than $16 million to the Prop. 33 campaign. His goal: to make more money, of course. If 33 passes, it will allow him to cherry-pick the customers he wants and raise rates for millions of California motorists, many of whom have perfect driving records, All of California’s major newspapers oppose this measure. So do we.

Vote no on Proposition 33. Ω

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Come on, Doug, fess up The Doug LaMalfa-Jim Reed contest to replace Wally Herger in Congress is becoming more interesting by the day. Look to your right, and you’ll see a letter from Pete Stiglich, a bedrock Republican conservative from Cottonwood, endorsing Reed, a Democrat. As far as Stiglich is concerned, LaMalfa has committed far too many “misbehaviors”—such a quaint term—to warrant support.

Stiglich doesn’t say what those “misbehaviors” are, but we can assume they include the phony website attacking former state Sen. Sam Aanestad during the primary and LaMalfa’s hypocritical acceptance of millions of dollars in rice subsidies while spouting the usual blindly reflexive Republican anti-tax rhetoric.

Stiglich ran in the 2010 primary against Herger and again this year in the open primary, coming in fifth with just under 6 percent of the vote. He’s ex-military and known in the district as a man of principle, and his backing of Reed could persuade some Republicans to join him.

Meanwhile Reed, in an effort to make lemonade out of a lemon, has sent out a statement acknowledging that the Federal Election Commission fined his campaign $505 due to a clerical error made by a former campaign employee. He then noted that the FEC is currently investigating LaMalfa “for far more serious and potentially fraudulent violations.” He noted too that Aanestad had filed a civil complaint against LaMalfa, and he challenged LaMalfa to do what he’d done—come clean on these matters “as well as any other wrongdoing his campaign may have committed—willfully or mistakenly.”

What should the jury do? My friend Dave Waddell is on the 2012-13 Butte County Grand Jury, and because he’s a journalist he’s gotten PR duties, or so it seems. He recently sent out a notice that the jury is looking for advice from the public on what to investigate this year.

So if you know of something fishy or otherwise troubling in local government, go to www.buttecounty.net, click on “grand jury” and fill out a complaint form.

Shameless non-self promotion: Forgive me if I use this space to promote a pet cause. This Saturday, Oct. 20, from 4:307:30 p.m., the Sky Creek Dharma Center is having an open house and blessing ceremony celebrating the purchase of its building, and anyone interested in seeing this beautiful facility and learning what the center offers is invited to attend.

The center is shared by several Buddhist groups from different traditions. They practice in unique ways but all have a focus on meditation and mindfulness practice as vehicles for personal transformation.

Please join us. Meet and mingle, share a light meal and music, and participate in a blessing ceremony for the building. All we ask is that you tell Lakshmi, at ariarat namla@gmail.com, that you’re coming so we can know how much food to prepare.

The dharma center is located at 120 Three Oaks Court, which is off Marauder on the north side of the airport, just south of the Westside Little League ball field. Go to www.skycreekdharmacenter.org for more information.

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Principle or party?

For months, I’ve struggled to decide how I will vote in the 1st Congressional District election. As a longtime conservative and registered Republican, it should have been an easy decision. The idea of even considering a Democrat was a chilling, even frightening, thought.

In the end, though, it boiled down to a vote for either principle or party.

With less than a month to go before Election Day, I’ve come to a decision. It was not easy. But, I’m proud to say, principle wins— as it should each and every time.

As John Quincy Adams so aptly put it long ago, “Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.”

According to American Heritage, principle is defined as “a rule or standard, especially of good behavior: a man of principle.”

And, my friends, there’s the rub when it comes to Doug LaMalfa. Frankly, at least in my opinion, he’s racked up an unacceptable litany of what I’ll simply describe as “misbehaviors.”

Sure, Democratic candidate Jim Reed is far from perfect. But, I know him to be an honest and principled man. And that alone makes him deserving of my support.

For me, principle always trumps party.

Dare I ask: What’s most important to you, principle or party?

PETE STIGLICH Cottonwood

Walker weighs in When I decided not to run for re-election to the City Council, I was hopeful that a newcomer would emerge who had the characteristics I believe are most important to being a good council member. Those qualities include a history of public service, a sense of public fiscal responsibility, and the ability to make decisions by considering all of the available data, not depending solely on political ideology.

Fortunately, two candidates have emerged who have served the community well and want to continue their public service on the City Council.

Tami Ritter has served as executive director of the Torres Community Shelter and other agencies. She has managed multimillion-dollar budgets and understands that the city of Chico is a full-service city with complex issues.

Randall Stone works as a financial planner and a developer of affordable housing and is involved in the local Special Olympics organization.

Both candidates have been paying close attention to the issues important to our city.

Both are ready, willing and able to step up to the responsibilities to serve the citizens of Chico. Tami Ritter and Randall Stone have my full support.

JIM WALKER Chico

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Schiffman backs Kelley There are a number of good folks running for election and re-election to the Chico City Council. Among them is my favorite candidate, Dave Kelley. I met Dave when we served together on the Chico Planning Commission, and I was immediately impressed by his intelligence, his good humor, and the way he listened and responded courteously to applicants.

I also appreciated Dave’s preparedness and careful review of projects as well as his concern that new development follow closely the Chico general plan and be consistent with the city’s environmental goals.

His ideas for building up Chico’s economic capacity include supporting a vital and attractive downtown, growing local tourism, and promoting Chico as a regional medical hub, all of which make good sense to me.

Dave has now served three years as chairman of the Chico Planning Commission and has carried out that role with utmost fairness, thoughtfulness and responsibility. He will bring those needed characteristics to his service on the City Council, and both the council and the city will profit from his efforts.

IRV SCHIFFMAN Chico

Supporters like Schwab I’ve worked with Ann Schwab on numerous Bidwell Park volunteer projects. In addition to her commitment to community service, she is also connected to Chico as a local business owner and Chico State employee. Ann brings a positive energy to the City Council, and her voting record shows that she’s focused on the long-term health of Chico.

SUSAN MASON Chico

Mayor Ann Schwab is a rare talent in local politics, and I urge support for her re-election. She has been impressive in her management of divergent views at council meetings and helpful in providing strong and reasoned arguments in support of the local environment.

As our city grows, so does the need to protect its most popular natural resource, Bidwell Park. I appreciate Ann’s role in helping the park’s natural systems thrive for all those who come to enjoy its beauty and recreational opportunities.

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park on public-policy matters and regularly volunteer for projects benefiting it. If Bidwell Park is of prime importance to you, then Ann’s your gal.

City Council candidates concerned for Chico’s natural environment are being grossly outspent by those sympathetic to the Tea Party’s agenda. On Nov. 6 vote for Ann Schwab and other candidates working for Chico’s quality of life and environmental health.

TOM HAITHCOCK

Views from Palestine Keeping Hope Alive—Life and Culture in Occupied Palestine, a series of presentations highlighting the rich Palestinian culture, challenges of life under Israeli occupation and the historic background, has been at Chico State since Oct. 8. The centerpiece is the internationally renowned exhibit A Child’s View from Gaza, drawings by children from the Gaza Strip made in the aftermath of Operation Cast Lead, three weeks of bombardment by the Israeli military in December and January, 2008-09.

A Child’s View is on display at the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center, Meriam Library 172, and in display cases at Ayres Hall on the Chico State campus.

The final day of the exhibit— and the final presentation—is Thursday, Oct. 18: a lovely closure to Keeping Hope Alive titled Continuing the Hope, 5:00-7:30 p.m. at CCLC, with literary readings— excerpts from My Name Is Rachel Corrie, from the diary of Rachel Corrie, and I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor’s Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity, by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish.

Delicious Palestinian light cuisine will be offered, closing with readings of Palestinian poetry demonstrating the diversity, humor and humanity of the Palestinian people. Admission is free.

I’m puzzled why the CN&R did not cover Keeping Hope Alive previously. Disturbingly, it echoes how Palestinian issues are treated by the U.S. government and mainstream media—silence. Americans need to know these stories, especially since our government provides $3 billion-plus annually to Israel, much of which contributes to the brutal occupation and siege of Palestinian lands and people.

Please come tonight. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to learn about this resilient, gentle people.

EMILY ALMA Coordinator, Keeping Hope Alive Chico

Goloff backs Ritter Tami Ritter’s commitment to Chico and her history as a community leader clearly set her apart as the most promising person in this year’s City Council election.

I support Tami because I know she has the integrity to serve the whole community with an open mind and I fully trust her ability to study all sides of the issues before making any decision.

Tami is intelligent and thoughtful and has a proven track record in our community as a problem solver and consensus builder. She has been a committed member of the Chico community for many years, sharing her professional skills as an administrator with many of our community’s exemplary programs, including Catalyst, the Torres Community Shelter and Habitat for Humanity.

Tami is genuine and places great value on the interests of the Chico community – where it is today, and where it is headed in the future.

Regardless of your political persuasion, if you believe that integrity, careful analysis and problemsolving abilities are important attributes for a City Council member, then please join me in voting for Tami Ritter on Nov. 6.

MARY GOLOFF Chico

Beware of progressives Re “Police questioning” (Newslines, by Vic Cantu, Oct. 11): The Tea Party had the Chico City Council candidates forum with 100 percent attendance of the candidates.

It was not too surprising to learn that Randall Stone, Ann Schwab and Tami Ritter were proud to have signed the SEIU pledge that basically put the unions and government employees’ interests first over those of the population of Chico.

This support brings them a lot of out-of-town money from other unions.

Kimberly Rudisill stated she was in support of the pledge but was moving at the time and did not have time to sign it, then waffled somewhat on whether she would have signed it or not, then expressed her support of unions, noting her work to stop the nonunion Walmart expansion.

The fact that Chico’s crime rate has soared, along with the fact Chico has become a homeless magnet, was discussed. The abovenamed progressive candidates indicated that more money and specialized programs were needed above and beyond what we have already

“Americans need to know these stories, especially since our government provides $3 billion-plus annually to Israel, much of which contributes to the brutal occupation and siege of Palestinian lands and people.”

—Emily Alma

spent despite the budget crises. We need a stronger magnet?

My feeling from these subjects and others brought up during the forum is that, if any of the above progressive candidates are elected, the city of Chico will go deeper in debt and bankruptcy. Their offerings of supporting business with no record of doing such will not help the local economy.

B.K. BROOKS Chico

McGuire backs Purvis Public education is faced with many challenges. It is a critical to have people in leadership roles who are knowledgeable and experienced. Robert (Bob) Purvis will continue to provide the necessary leadership to meet the challenges of our local school districts and the Butte County Office of Education.

Bob has served as a teacher, school principal, district superintendent and as a member of the Butte County Board of Education since 1996. During his tenure in public education he has provided leadership to address the challenges of educators, parents and students. As a member of the county Board of Education he has been instrumental in supporting job training programs, charter schools, programs for students with special needs and projects to support stateof-the-art technology in Butte County schools.

During my tenure as Butte County superintendent of schools, Bob was always supportive of new ideas, programs and services designed to enhance the educational opportunities for the students in Butte County.

Vote for Bob Purvis for Butte County Board of Education.

JERRY MCGUIRE Chico

Evans a ‘truth teller’ I urge Chico residents to consider carefully and vote for Bob Evans.

He is a truth teller. For some reason Chico is spending beyond its means, most of our reserves are depleted, unfunded pension liabilities are staggering, and we owe $9.3 million back to our Private Development Fund.

Would you run your household finances this way? Would you teach your children this kind of irresponsible spending?

Bob Evans is one of the few who will tell you these truths, and he has the courage and sensibility to take actions to correct these dire fiscal matters. Bob has integrity, he is honest, he is easy to work with but tough about sticking to what matters most and setting things right.

Please vote for Bob Evans for Chico City Council in November.

LAURIE MOORE Chico

Morgan is the man Sean Morgan is my adviser and professor and has helped shape my college experience. His classes have given me more knowledge and understanding of complex concepts than I would have ever imagined gaining from a semester-long course.

His attention to students and great insight help students attain knowledge for life after college and how to obtain jobs in the “real world.”

I recommend everyone vote for Morgan for City Council because of his attention to detail and love for Chico.

ALISON BROWN Chico

Corrections In our Best of Chico cover story last week, the address of Chico Computer Clinic, second-place finisher in the category of Local Computer Store, was incorrect. The shop is located at 1304 Mangrove Ave. Also, Chico City Council candidate Sean Morgan informs us that he wasn’t the candidate who, during a forum, stated the city could generated money “by charging for tourism, disc golf and visits to Bidwell Park,” as reported in our Oct. 11 Newslines story, “Police questioning.”

The errors have been corrected online.—ed.

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CRIME IN CHICO FALLS

The Chico Police Department’s recently released “Part I Crimes” statistics for the past six months reveal a significant drop in overall crimes, the lowest level in the city for at least the past nine years.

According to the report, the city saw a 17 percent drop in crimes against property (burglary, larceny and vehicle thefts) from the same six-month period in 2011. Meanwhile, crime against people (homicide rape, robbery and assault) rose slightly, with a 4 percent increase.

Among the notable findings, auto thefts are down by half from last year. Rapes increased significantly (89 percent) from nine reports in the first half of last year to 17 in the first six months of 2012. However, historically speaking, that number is lower than what has been reported in a majority of the past nine years. For example, 22 rapes were reported in the first half of both 2010 and 2009.

Go to www.tinyurl.com/ChicoCrime2012 for more stats.

Is state still tough on crime?

Proposition 36 would modify California’s threestrikes law and permit prisoners to apply for re-sentencing. Experts say this will dramatically change the state’s approach to criminal justice.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

CITY ‘CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC’ ON BUDGET

The Chico City Council this week got a financial update on both the 2011-12 fiscal year and the first quarter of the 2012-13 fiscal year, which runs from July to September.

Numbers in the report by Finance Director Jennifer Hennessy were better than projected, creating a feeling of cautious optimism.

Sales tax, the city’s main revenue source, was up 9.9 percent in the first quarter, compared to the same time last year.

Department directors were scheduled to give detailed updates, but by 10 p.m only six—Building and Development, Capital Projects, Planning, General Services, Housing and the City Attorney’s Office—had done so, with seven more, including fire and police, still to go.

Council voted to continue the meeting to Tuesday, Oct. 23.

Earlier in the meeting the council tentatively adopted an ordinance that will prohibit standing and smoking within 20 feet of downtown doorways. Walking the sidewalk while smoking will still be allowed.

TRI COUNTIES BANK SUED

Chico-based Tri Counties Bank agreed last month to settle with a former employee who filed a class-action lawsuit in Kern County Superior Court. Theresa Ross, a former assistant branch manager, alleged the bank improperly classified her position as an exempt employee under state laws. That meant no overtime pay, no meal time, no rest time, no accurate wage statements or suitable seating, according to a press release from TriCo Bancshares, which owns the bank.

Tri Counties and Ross agreed to settle the case for somewhere between $2,039,500 and $2,500,000, depending on how many of the other 169 current and former assistant bank managers climb on board, said Ross’ attorney, Kitty Szeto. An attorney for Tri Counties, which now operates in 23 California counties, tried to change the venue of the case from Kern to Butte County, but was overruled.

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Propositions 34 and 36 could change how Californians view law and order

Dabout California being some bastion of weak-tea liberal values. When it comes to our

on’t believe the cable-news chatter

criminal-justice system—and its penchant for mandatory-sentencing guidelines, gang enhancements and by the death penalty—the Golden Raheem F. State is as red meat as they Hosseini come.

“It’s remarkably out of sync with the rest of the country,” contends University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law professor Michael Vitiello.

Which is why two initiatives on this November’s ballot are raising some eyebrows. The impressively funded, broadly supported Proposition 36 aims to modify a three-strikes law that voters overwhelmingly adopted way back in 1994. Specifically, Prop. 36’s authors want to make sure that anyone going away for 25 years to life on a third-strike conviction is being prosecuted for a serious or violent offense rather than for something like stealing videotapes.

Proposition 34, meanwhile, is taking on the death penalty itself—not because it’s unethical for a government to execute its own citizens, but because it’s too damn expensive. A study last year by former prosecutor and federal judge Arthur L. Alarcon says it has cost California roughly $4 billion to snuff out 13 death-row inmates since voters reinstated capital punishment in 1978. Prop.

34 promises to save hundreds of millions of dollars a year, and put a chunk of that toward solving more murders and rapes.

Likewise, Prop. 36 makes its case on largely pragmatic grounds, with proponents dangling the juicy carrot of $70 million to $90 million in projected annual savings if the measure passes.

With two ballot initiatives that fly in the face of the accepted “tough on crime” paradigm, the question becomes whether California is experiencing something of a sea change when it comes to its counterintuitively hard stance on crime and punishment.

“I see only a weak trend, not one that’s going over a cliff,” observed Vitiello, an expert on sentencing reform.

Lumping the two propositions together to form such an argument is dicey, Vitiello added, because one measure is a serious re-examination of how fairly the criminal-justice system acquits itself, and the other is about not killing bad people. Which doesn’t have a chance. Sorry.

Despite some big-name endorsements and a $5.5 million war chest, support for repealing the state’s death penalty and replacing it with automatic life sentences is trailing by an eight-point margin, according to the latest polling data from the California Business Roundtable and Pepperdine University School of Public Policy.

The odds of modifying the current

three-strikes law are much more favorable, however. Tracking of that initiative

by CBR/PU shows current support at 81.1 percent, and has never dropped below 71.7 percent.

“The three-strikes initiative really looks like it has a chance to pass,” Vitiello said.

This time around, district attorneys in

the counties of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santa Clara have thrown their support behind the reform effort, which has raised $1.8 million to the opposition’s $100,000. And the two Stanford University law professors behind this year’s model crafted the measure in such a way that perpetrators of certain nonviolent, non-serious crimes involving sex, drugs or guns won’t benefit from the law’s modified sentencing mechanisms.

That doesn’t mean there aren’t those who still think the initiative is a terrible idea.

If adopted, the law would be retroactive, meaning someone like 25-to-lifer Leandro Andrade could petition the court to re-sentence him for the 17-yearold crime of filching $150 worth of videotapes in Southern California.

Andrade is in the unique position of being a poster child for each side of the Prop. 36 debate.

The California District Attorneys Association—which, ironically, opposed three strikes back in 1994—released a position paper this month citing Andrade as someone with “a horrific criminal history” who might be sprung early if the ballot measure passes. A U.S. military veteran who has struggled with drug addiction, Andrade saw his case go all the way to the Supreme Court in 2003; the high court upheld a 50-year sentence for Andrade, who had multiple prior convictions for residential burglary and drug trafficking before stealing a total of nine videotapes from two different Kmart

stores in San Bernardino County in 1995.

Cases like Andrade’s raise the question of how fairly three strikes is being applied around California. Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully, who came out against changing the current law, said in an April 26 statement the law was being used “very judiciously by prosecutors and judges throughout the state.”

Those who work for her agree.

“It’s not that disproportionate at all,” said Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Grippi. “To the degree that it is, that’s why district attorneys are elected by the public.”

A lack of uniformity in applying three strikes isn’t necessarily a problem to be fixed, both Grippi and Supervising Deputy District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert argue.

“You’re always going to find examples of different deals,” offered Schubert.

Some communities might pass laws that say no homeless people within 300 feet of schools, she said by way of example, while others might not consider such ordinances. “It depends on the community that you live in.”

Indeed it does. According to

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation records from September 2011, San Francisco County has a total of 43 three-strikers in prison. A more conservative county like San Bernardino, which has slightly more than twice the population of San Francisco, boasts 625.

The state prison system is currently home to nearly 8,900 three-strikers. The CDAA claims 4,300 of these inmates could be eligible for re-sentencing hearings under the proposed law, but says nothing of the 4,000-plus black inmates that make up a whopping 46 percent of the three-strike prison population.

Grippi agrees that’s a figure that needs scrutinizing.

“I think that’s something that should be studied, definitely,” the prosecutor said. Sacramento County doesn’t tally the ethnic or racial breakdown of its threestrike offenders, Grippi said, because it’s not a consideration that comes into play.

The prosecutor admits it wouldn’t be impossible to extract such figures.

Vitiello believes that racial disparity in how three strikes and other criminal penalties—from drug possession to gang enhancements to the death penalty—are applied is one factor nudging a glacial reenvisioning of our criminal-justice system.

The death penalty has been tied up in legal limbo the past few years, and Schubert blames state politicians for ignoring “tons of bills” that could get the deathrow conveyor belt moving again. But the outspoken prosecutor isn’t deterred. She believes a fix will eventually come.

“Californians want to be safe, and three strikes makes us safer. The death penalty makes us safer,” Schubert said. Ω

Willows publisher gets support Tim Crews’ court case receives serious attention Crews, publisher and editor of the WilTleyimlows-based twice-weekly Sacramento ValMirror, has picked up some big-time

attention and legal support in recent weeks.

Crews is fighting a decision by a Glenn County Superior Court judge who ruled last year that the longtime newsman must pay more than $56,000 in court costs related to a lawsuit he filed against the Willows Unified School District over allegations the district did not respond in a timely manner to his requests for public records.

In 2009, Crews sued the Willows Unified School District and then-Superintendent Steve Olmos. Crews was searching for evidence of misspending by the district, and he contended the district was not meeting his request for public records in a timely manner as prescribed by the state’s Public Records Act. In its introduction the law reads: “If an agency improperly withholds records, a member of the public may enforce, in court, his or her right to inspect or copy the records and receive payment for court costs and attorney’s fees.”

But Glenn County Superior Court Judge Peter Twede ruled that Crews had jumped the gun and filed his writ before the district had finished its task of providing the records. Therefore, Twede ruled, Crews’ suit was frivolous.

“There was simply no reason to serve the writ so long as the respondent [the school district] continued to provide the data in the exact format demanded by the petitioner [Crews],” Twede wrote in his judgment.

The case has gained national attention and

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Former Paradise Post owner Roland Rebele, left, hands Tim Crews an award as the California Press Association’s “Newspaper Executive of the Year,” in 2009.

raised concern among news outlets that see the ruling as a strike PHOTO BY SHARON BAKER against the press and as having a chilling effect on efforts to access public information.

Los Angeles Times columnist Jim Newton featured Crews’ case in his Oct. 3 piece, and Peter Scheer of the First Amendment Coalition wrote about it on the Huffington Post website.

On the same day Crews received support in the form of a friend-of-the-court brief filed by a number of interested parties, including The First Amendment Coalition; the California Newspaper Publishers Association; Los Angeles Times L.L.C.; the McClatchy Company; the California Newspapers Partnership, aka MediaNews Group, owner of the Chico Enterprise-Record, the San Jose Mercury News, the Contra Costa Times and the Oakland Tribune, among others; the Orange County Register; the Hearst Corporation, owner of the San Francisco Chronicle; and the Riverside PressEnterprise.

The file says that if the decision against Crews is upheld “then a provision designed to encourage citizens to seek judicial enforcement of their right of access would be transformed into a tool for scaring them off so that agencies can avoid public scrutiny.”

Crews says he didn’t ask for the support but welcomes it nonetheless: “The Huffington Post and L.A. Times on the same day—it’s landmark stuff.”

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The big spenders

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Last week in this space we told you how much in the way of campaign contributions each of the candidates for Chico City Council had raised and spent as of Sept. 30.

Here are the top six contributors to council campaigns as of the same date:

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Contributors

Total amount

Beneficiaries

Thomas/Sue/C.S./Doug Dauterman, Thomas Welding

$3,400

Sean Morgan ($1,200), Toby Schindelbeck ($1,100), Andrew Coolidge ($1,100)

Hotel Diamond owners Wayne and Carol Cook

$2,500

Coolidge ($500), Bob Evans ($500), Morgan ($1,000), Schindelbeck ($500)

Former City Manager Fred Davis

$2,500

Evans ($1,000), Coolidge ($500), Morgan ($500) Dave Kelley ($500), Schindelbeck ($500)

Builders Greg, Bill Webb/ Webb Homes

$2,000

Evans ($500), Morgan ($1,000), Coolidge ($500)

Councilman Andy Holcombe

$1,700

Tami Ritter ($500), Kim Rudisill ($200), Ann Schwab ($500), Randall Stone ($500)

Butte Taxpayers Alliance

$1,100

Evans ($300), Morgan ($300), Schindelbeck ($300), Coolidge ($300), Dave Donnan ($200)

Still, the 69-year-old says the

$56,000 hanging over his head and his paper is troubling and could spell the end of the 22-year-old publication.

“It’s horrible,” he said. “I talked to Karl Olson, our attorney, the other day, and the briefs are in, but he told me oral arguments would not take place until late next year. So the decision may be 2014.”

He said the situation is wearing on him.

“I don’t sleep well anymore,” he said. “If I can sleep until 3:30 in the morning I’m doing well.”

He said the judge’s decision is clearly a bad one for the newspaper industry and called it “an act of extreme anti-transparency.”

Crews compared Glenn County to the town described in William Faulkner’s Snopes Trilogy, three novels set in rural Mississippi in the mid 1900s. “Unless you read The Hamlet, The Town and The Mansion, you won’t understand Glenn County,” he said. “This whole sort of descendent, rural, anti-democratic attitude is institutionalized here, and the older I get the more apparent it becomes to me.”

He said he continues to file public-records requests, most recently from the Glenn County Board of Supervisors, which has been cooperative.

“I just called up the county counsel, and they spit them right out,” he said. “There are great changes over here in the sense that most government agencies now fully cooperate with the Public Records Act. The big problem remains the schools, which are like little fiefdoms.”

He said his paper had filed more publicrecords requests in the last 10 years “than probably all the other media in the state put together. And it’s just because it is so laborious. And in some years we’ve had to choose between entering CNPA contests and filing court cases because of the financial impact.”

He said he hopes to keep the Mirror going for another 11 years—when he turns 80.

“I don’t know what else I’d do. Some people have made a couple of feints at buying the paper, to see what kind of mental and financial condition we were in. I talked with Reb Rebele, who used to own the [Paradise] Post. He’s been a big supporter and great friend, and he said if they won’t tell you who they are don’t talk to them.”

—TOM GASCOYNE tomg@newsreview.com

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signed into law a bill that will ban the use of dogs while hunting bears and mountain lions. Now, another bill that could mean loss of hunting liberties has passed: On Jan. 1, 2013, the state Department of Fish and Game will have a new name.

Assembly Bill 2402 requires renaming it the Department of Fish and Wildlife. All game is wildlife, but all wildlife is not game.

Hunters worry that the adjustment will require the department to lessen its concern with management of sport hunting and increase its interest in pure conservation— and hunting prohibitions.

“I don’t believe the department was designed with all wildlife in mind,” said Buzz Huntington, whose family has owned Huntington’s Sportsman’s Store in Oroville since the 1940s. “You can’t have a department that manages every single living thing, but that’s what we’re seeing. They’re taking the emphasis away from fish and game and putting it on critters in general.”

The fishing and hunting management departments of many other states—including Oregon, a hunters’ haven—use the word “wildlife” instead of “game,” and even the hunting group California Waterfowl Association recognizes that there is more to a branch of government than its name.

“The name change causes us some concern, but we don’t believe this changes the department,” said Mark Hennelly, a spokesman for the CWA. Yet the Humane Society of the United States was a major backer of the bill as well as Senate Bill 1221, which bans hound hunting of bears and bobcats in California starting in 2013. The involvement of an animal-rights advocate group in hunting-related lawmaking makes many outdoors enthusiasts worry that a larger anti-hunting agenda could be underway.

Jennifer Fearing, the California director of the D.C.-based group, says such concerns are unfounded and that “the name change just more accurately reflects the mission of the department.”

“The truth is the Department of Fish and Game does a lot more than just manage hunting and fishing issues,” she said, adding that 98 percent of Californians do not hunt and may prefer to think of animals as “wildlife,” not “game.”

The Department of Fish and Game took no position on the name change, according to spokesman Mike Taugher. He says that the “mission” of the department remains what it always has been—in his words, “to manage fish, wildlife and plant habitat for ecological value and to provide opportunities for recreational use.”

“Hunting and fishing have been at the core of [the department’s] mission for 142 years,” he said.

“But things have changed. Now we need to consider things like endangered species, conservation and renewable-energy development.

The new name reflects that broader mission, but it doesn’t change the mission.”

AB 2402 came out of a monthslong “Strategic Vision” process in which dozens of stakeholder groups participated in discussions on how to improve the efficiency and transparency of the department. The Humane Society of the United States maintained a major presence in the process.

The CWA’s Hennelly says the involvement of the Humane Society of the United States in affairs related to hunting and fishing in Califor-

nia “makes us very nervous.”

“Our fear is that they will influence the department,” he said.

“They’re a group that is basically opposed to the department’s mission of providing hunting and fishing opportunities in California, and we don’t see how [the HSUS] can possibly work with the Department of Fish and Game.”

Changing the department’s official name will cost the state money at a time when resources are short.

Taugher says the DFG believes the cost will run higher than the $300,000 previously estimated by backers of the bill. Expenses will come from replacement of plaques, vehicle doors, road signs, officer badges and business cards. Most existing signage will be “phased out of existence” over time, Taugher said.

At Huntington’s Sportsman’s Store, Buzz Huntington insists the name change carries real symbolic meaning and could lead to major changes in the operation of the department.

“If you change the name, you start to change the character of the board, and soon you’ll have people running the department who don’t like hunting and just like tweety birds,” he said. “It will be a slow process, but it could be very real, and eventually environmental groups could entirely end hunting in California.”

—ALISTAIR BLAND

Mall gets a makeover New owners remodel Chico’s largest shopping center hen Chico Mall changed W ownership in July 2011, new owners Chico Mall Investors

wanted to make changes and improvements immediately.

The renovations to the mall include more skylights, new flooring, remodeled restrooms and the addition of a children’s play area, said Chris Cullen, the mall’s general manager.

There will be a renovation celebration at the mall this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21, at which 500 attendees will receive free Chico Bags and three will win $500 mall gift cards, said Marketing Manager Lynette Myers.

Events within the two-day celebration include the Kent Family Magic Circus, a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday at 11 a.m., and multiple dance performances from Kinetics Dance Academy, Momentum and Hype Dance Studio. The weekend will be topped off with a performance by bands from the Chico School of Rock on Sunday.

Among Cullen’s favorite renovations, she said, are the new chairs in the food court area, which are all made from recycled Coca-Cola bottles.

“One chair equals 111 bottles,” she said.

Despite the perception that the mall has been struggling, Chico Mall has always been “healthy,”

Cullen said. The stores that have closed, like Gottschalks and Anchor Blue, have done so because their corporate owners have gone bankrupt, not because of the performance of their Chico locations.

General Growth, the company that had owned the Chico Mall since 2003, went into bankruptcy, but the misconception is that the Chico Mall itself went bankrupt, Cullen said. Chico was one of 220 properties that General Growth owned, and resources were limited, so the new owner’s focus on improvements was a big change.

In the coming years, Cullen

said, people can expect to see more of the stores they want, including a Dick’s Sporting Goods store that will open in the late summer or early fall of 2013, filling the vacant west end of the mall that was once a Troutman’s department store.

Bringing in new stores depends not only on what vacancies the mall has, but also what a company’s availability is, so Cullen and her team work to build relationships with retailers.

Although the Chico Mall may not be viewed as a place for local businesses, she said, it supplies many jobs to community members, as well as hosting events like the Girl Scout sleepover or Butte

Humane Society animal adoptions.

“There is a place for corporate stores in the community,” Cullen said. There’s room for all kinds of outlets, whether a national name and local franchisee or one of the local vendors that rent space during the holiday season, such as the Chico State Wildcat Store or All Fired Up Ceramics.

Myers says that the mall should be viewed as a community center, that they want people to enjoy what they have to offer and for it to be a “destination experience.”

The new play area is a part of trying to tie the community in with the mall, since it is entirely Chico themed, featuring the Honey Run Covered Bridge, Bidwell Mansion and Little Chico Creek.

“The person who built the play area for us had never seen anything like it,” Cullen said. “It’s very unique.”

There is also a tile mural just off the food court made by and dedicated to the children of Chico.

Next year is the 25th anniversary of the mall’s opening, and Cullen said that people can look forward to seeing more of the stores and restaurants they like attracted by the renovation.

The remodel is showing potential business that the owners are invested in Chico Mall, and that makes it more appealing, she said.

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HEALTHLINES Nurse-practitioner Shari Lewis checks vitals on 11-month-old Alexia Ethridge at Enloe Children’s Health Center.

PHOTO BY KYLE EMERY

PRESCRIPTION-MED ABUSE TAPERING?

The boom in prescription-drug abuse among young adults may be slowing, a new report finds.

A survey conducted by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found a 14 percent decrease in non-medical use of prescription drugs by teens and young adults between 2010 and 2011, according to California Watch.

The survey revealed that 2 million 18-to-25year-olds in 2010 reported they had used prescription medication for non-medical purposes in the previous month, a figure that dropped to 1.7 million in 2011. A separate report from a group that examines workers’ compensation claims in California found that prescriptions for opioid painkillers tapered off at the end of 2011 after rising steadily since 2002.

However, the report isn’t a surefire measure of the nation’s prescription-medication abuse, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report earlier this year detailing skyrocketing overdose rates.

WAY TO GO, ENLOE!

Enloe Medical Center has been awarded a Bronze Medal of Honor by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its work to reduce the number of people waiting for an organ or tissue transplant.

While all American hospitals are encouraged to meet three national standards for organ and tissue donation, Enloe was one of only 400 hospitals nationwide recognized as meeting or exceeding one of those standards, according to an Enloe Medical Center press release. Last year, Enloe referred 57 patients as possible donors; of those, seven became donors and 25 organs were recovered.

“We, in turn, honor those patient families for their generosity of organ donation in order to save or improve others’ lives,” said Mike Wiltermood, CEO of Enloe Medical Center, in a statement. “It is an incredible gift of kindness.”

DISABLED PRISONERS MISTREATED?

Dozens of California’s disabled inmates have alleged the state has not properly ensured they would receive adequate treatment after being realigned to county jails.

The state has been shifting many of its felons, nonviolent offenders and parolees who have rescinded to county custody following the introduction of the Public Safety Realignment Act last year, according to California Watch.

Among those inmates are thousands of disabled prisoners with special medical needs, dozens of whom have filed complaints of mistreatment. County governments, already restricted by budget cutbacks, are not likely to be in a position to upgrade jails in order to better accommodate disabled inmates.

“I’m crossing my fingers that we can accommodate some of those needs here in our county,” said Undersheriff Dahl Cleek of Tulare County. “But it’s not like we have a built-in hospital inside these jails. Those could bankrupt a county pretty quick.”

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Smooth transition Northern Valley Indian Health in process of taking over Enloe Children’s Health Center

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F Medical Center has operated a pediatric clinic in Chico. It hasn’t been a big moneyor nearly two decades, Enloe

maker—in fact, it’s a money loser, part of what the hospital considers the “community benefit” it provides—yet the Children’s Health Center has remained important to administrators and physicians alike.

That hasn’t changed, even as the clinic transitions to new ownership. Enloe spent the better part of a year arranging the transfer to Northern Valley Indian Health, another nonprofit health provider, which is committed to preserving all that’s made the Children’s Center so special. The name of the center will even remain the same, minus the word “Enloe”—it will be called the Children’s Health Center.

Enloe announced the transition earlier this month, and depending on the timetable of state regulators, NVIH could take over as early as Oct. 29. The pediatricians on Enloe’s medical staff unanimously approved the decision, which meant a lot to hospital decision-makers. After all, pediatricians played a major role in the establishment of the Children’s Health Center

and continue to see patients there.

“It was the physicians who brought them up in the first place,” Enloe Vice President Aaron Wood said of NVIH. “The pediatricians came to us and said, ‘Hey, we know their providers and the reputation they have.’ I’m not a clinician, but from a business standpoint it was a no-brainer.

From a clinical standpoint, the physicians have all been on board from the get-go.”

Dr. Patrick Tedford is one of the pediatricians who helped launch the Children’s Health Center. He called the transition to new ownership “inevitable” because of the economics of primary care at a clinic where government insurance covers the

majority of patients.

“The Enloe Children’s Health Center, because it’s hospital-affiliated, gets twice as much [from Medi-Cal] as the private pediatrician does to see a patient in their office; Northern Valley Indian Health gets roughly three times as much [being a federally qualified health-care facility],” Tedford explained. “That’s really the reason this is being done.

“We really need to acknowledge Enloe for the dedication, work and monetary loss they felt over the last 19 years. Through all that, they remained really supportive of the children’s center. No one needs to feel that they were bailing out on these patients.

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They in fact are putting the facility in what they recognize is a better situation.”

NVIH offered jobs to all 34 current employees, and the vast majority are staying at the children’s center.

The pediatricians will continue to rotate into the center each weekday afternoon to treat complicated cases.

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“We take this community responsibility seriously. It’s important to us, and we realize how important it is to the community, so we intend to make it thrive.”

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This cancer-inducing substance is created during incineration or chemical manufacturing. One of the most potent versions of dioxin is 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin (TCDD) classified by the National Institutes of Health as a “known human carcinogen,” meaning that it can mutate DNA, leading to cancer.

In 1987 a fire at the Kopper’s wood treatment facility in south Oroville released a toxic cloud of dioxins that settled on the neighborhood. In 2001, the California Department of Public Health tested backyard chicken eggs from the contaminated areas in south Oroville and found high levels of dioxin. Butte Environmental Council repeated the egg tests in 2011 and 2012 finding that there will still some Butte Environmental dangerously high levels of dioxin; Council sampled one of levels high enough to trigger a recall of Covanta’s ash piles in North supermarket eggs.

Chico and the tests revealed

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Center opened in 1993. The demand for pediatric services outpaced the ability of pediatricians to meet the need, so many children in families on Medi-Cal were not receiving primary care.

“A group of pediatricians were concerned at the time that we were sending people out of the nursery with no good follow-up and no good place to have their babies seen for well-baby care,” Tedford explained. “The idea of the children’s center came about, where the patients are seen by nurse practitioners and we supervise.”

Without the children’s center, these families would flock to the emergency room for treatment.

With the children’s center, more patients received preventative care and also had a place to go besides the ER when they did become ill.

Wood said that “340,000 patients later, it’s become a very respected clinic”—albeit one that “the hospital has operated at a significant loss.”

Enter NVIH, which last year celebrated its 40th anniversary.

NVIH operates family-medicine clinics in Chico, Red Bluff and Woodland.

“We had heard that Enloe was interested in finding another organization to manage it, and a good functional children’s center is in the best interest of our Native [American] population,” Miller

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Covanta’s Pacific Oroville Power Industries has been burning urban wood waste and selling the toxic ash to local farmers as fertilizer. Butte Environmental Council sampled one of Covanta’s ash piles in north Chico and the tests revealed illegally high levels of dioxin.

In 2001, the California Department of Public Health tested backyard chicken eggs from the contaminated areas in South Oroville and found high levels of dioxin. This year, the Butte Environmental Council repeated these tests, and found that there were still dangerously high levels of dioxin, levels high enough to trigger a recall of supermarket eggs.

A 2008 study on the pancreatic cancer cluster has investigated the 1987 chemical explosion and fire at Kopper’s wood treatment facility as a probable cause. We already know dioxin causes cancer. Are we going to sit back and allow this toxic substance to be spread around Butte County? This newspaper recently reported that Covanta is closing the Pacific Oroville Power Industries plant, citing “economic unfeasibility.” Even if the plant closes, this waste ash remains in the soil on farms through Butte and surrounding counties. The reality is that this company has stained the land with its toxic waste ash and should be held liable for exposing the public.

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said. “At least half of our Native kids get their care there, plus it’s a vital community service we wanted to make sure remained. So our interest was really two-fold.”

As an FQHC—federally qualified health-care—facility, NVIH gets larger payments from MediCal. Miller said, “We’re hoping that higher reimbursement rates will allow us to protect those services and even expand them.”

Enloe and NVIH have much in common. Both are nonprofit health providers. Each has a board of directors featuring community members. Both serve roughly the same area of the North State.

Moreover, both treat all comers.

NVIH may have been founded by Native American tribes, but its clinics do not discriminate.

“Frequently we have people who are concerned that because our name is Northern Valley Indian Health that we just see Natives,” Miller said. “We’re trying to get the word out that at the children’s center we will see everyone—and at our other clinics, we already see everyone.”

The Enloe Children’s Health Center (soon to be simply the Children’s Health Center) is located at 277 Cohasset Road in Chico.

Northern Valley Indian Health’s Chico clinic is located at 845 W. East Ave.

That’s just one reason why Enloe sees the transition as what Wood calls a “win, win, win”— good for the medical center, good for NVIH and good for families.

Tedford believes in the move just as strongly.

“I’m glad that it’s worked out this way for everybody,” he said.

“The people at Northern Valley Indian Health are very caring, very patient-oriented, very tuned in to take care of people. And they were very willing to take on the model of the children’s center the way it is, so we [pediatricians] all feel they’re likely to keep the same level of medical care that patients have been receiving for the last 19 years.” Ω

WEEKLY DOSE Health myths Green mucous doesn’t indicate a sinus infection, milk doesn’t make you phlegmy and cracking your knuckles will not cause arthritis. So say doctors Aaron E. Carroll and Rachel C. Vreeman, authors of the book Don’t Swallow Your Gum!: Myths, Halftruths, and Outright Lies About Your Body and Health.

Here are a few of the other myths covered in the book: • Cold weather gives you a cold: The rise of colds during the winter is likely due to people spending more time indoors, where germs are more likely to be transmitted.

• Body heat is lost through your head: Heat is equally lost through any exposed body part.

• Double-dipping is OK: A group of scientists conducted an experiment with bitten crackers dipped in salsa, cheese dip, chocolate syrup and water, then measured the amounts of bacteria in the dips and volunteers’ mouths. Three to six dips transferred 10,000 bacteria from the mouth to the dip. Salsa was the dirtiest dip.

• The three-second rule: Scientists testing this pervasive myth have found food that falls onto wood or tile floors picks up large amounts of bacteria the moment it makes contact. Surprisingly, fewer germs are picked up when food hits carpet.

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On Oct. 12, the U.S. Department of the Interior targeted roughly 285,000 acres at 17 sites in California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah for commercial-scale solar projects, according to congressional newspaper The Hill.

The Interior Department predicts the areas will produce roughly 23,700 megawatts of energy— enough to power 7 million homes. The federal government will offer incentives for solar development at the sites, assist in accessing existing or planned electric infrastructure and loosen permitting regulations.

Environmental groups like the League of Conservation Voters commend the move for its potential to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and promote clean-energy jobs.

GREENWAYS Sherri Scott of GRUB Grown plant nursery holds the popular perennial rosemary.

Inset: the pretty “ever-gray” foliage of the pineapple guava plant.

OFF-ROADERS WRECKING TAHOE FOREST?

Conservation groups are clashing with recreationists who have legally challenged a travelmanagement strategy for Tahoe National Forest.

Environmental groups Earthjustice, the Wilderness Society, the Sierra Club, the Forest Issues Group and others have intervened in a lawsuit filed in July by the Pacific Legal Foundation, which is representing off-road enthusiasts, according to Public News Service.

The lawsuit regards the U.S. Forest Service’s 2010 plan requiring dirt bikes, Jeeps and fourwheelers to stay on the 2,000 miles of designated roads and trails. Conservationists argue offroad vehicles destroy vegetation, erode streambeds and threaten sensitive wildlife, while off-roaders maintain the USFS is “illegally padlocking” more than 800 miles of roads and trails long enjoyed by the public.

Earthjustice attorney Christopher Hudak said that if the USFS plan is undone, “other national forests across California and the rest of the country will be vulnerable to the same threat of unlimited off-road vehicle traffic.”

FOOD PRICES RISE WORLDWIDE

Worldwide prices for meat, dairy and cereal products continued to rise last month, a United Nations report finds.

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization found average food prices rose by 1.4 percent in September following steady July and August prices, according to The New York Times. Corn and soybean prices reached record highs as drought conditions in the United States, Europe and Russia limited agricultural production. With a 7-percent rise, dairy-product prices increased the most, driven by higher animal-feed costs, while meat prices increased by 2.1 percent.

The global increases put developing countries at particular risk, said Colin Roche of the nonprofit international aid group Oxfam. “Governments must ensure that these high prices do not tip more vulnerable people into hunger,” Roche said in a statement. “We cannot afford to sleepwalk into the next food crisis.”

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paste, salsa, and basil pesto at her home at the GRUB Cooperative on Dayton Road, where she has operated her nursery called GRUB Grown for the last four years.

Scott loves and appreciates the food she has gotten from her rows of annual plants—plants that germinate, set fruit and die in under a year, like tomatoes—but keeping up with them gets tiring. “At this time of the year, I’m feeling so crazy, because the annuals have such a short lifespan that I feel like I’m always trying to catch up with them,” Scott said. “They have a certain fruiting season, and suddenly there’s a bunch of abundance.”

Perrenials—those plants that survive year after year—are much closer to her

heart. Scott hopes to share her knowledge of and appreciation for the many edible perennials that grow well in Chico in an upcoming free workshop at GRUB on October 20. The workshop, she said, is “geared toward getting the beginner up to speed, but I’ll be covering some new or big areas for some more seasoned gardeners.”

The goal of Scott’s workshop is to help gardeners learn what grows well in Chico, as well as the “cultural requirements of plants”—in other words, in which environment each plant will thrive. “Basically, [perennials] are going to live for more than a couple of years … if you’re choosing the right plants for the right climate and the right spot,” said Scott, who listed asparagus, artichokes, and fruit trees as some of the more common edible perennials.

Scott rattled off a lengthy list of reasons why gardeners should plant edible perennials alongside their annual favorites: Many of the perennials provide year-long foliage, they sequester carbon and provide erosion control, many are very drought-tolerant, and a greater overall variety of plants in

the garden can produce “year-round pollen” for pollinators.

“They’re important to the ecosystem,” Scott said. Many of the taproot perennials, like comfrey and dandelion, “can dive for nutrients, so they can go deeper and pull up nutrients to make them available for other plants, that might be more shallowrooted plants,” she explained.

Perennials are also great for the lazier gardener. “It can be a timesaver [to plant

Find out more:

Go to www.cultivatingcommunitynv.org to register for Sherri Scott’s Oct. 20 workshop on edible perennials and to see a full list of Cultivating Community NV’s workshops.

Scott’s two-hour workshop is just one of a host of workshops in the coming weeks, such as a workshop on planting hedgerows for farmers or gardeners, and a whole series on permaculture gardening. Some are free, but registration is required; others have a registration fee. Low-income participants can apply for scholarships to attend the workshops at discounted rates.

Participants in Scott’s work-

shop will learn how to plan and design a garden with perennials, and will get a chance to see the plentiful plantings of perennials all around the GRUB Cooperative— from large, healthy clumps of verbenas, sages and mints, to the fruit orchards. All participants will go home with a rooted cutting of grapes that Scott propagated.

Scott will be presenting information on a number of perennials that thrive here in Chico, including the productive sunchoke, a pretty sunflower-like flower that produces edible roots that taste subtly of artichoke. Scott runs through its many benefits: “It’s blooming right now, and it’s really tall so there’s a lot of leaf litter that gives you a lot of … easily broken-down compost, and in the winter time, when there’s not a lot of other things to eat, that’s when you get to dig them up. And that one, you [might] think, ‘Oh, man! I’ve overharvested it!’ [but] no way,” she laughs— the next year’s crop will come in even thicker.

“One of my favorites is pineapple guava,” Scott said. “It’s not my favorite fruit, but it has so many functions. [It’s] drought-tolerant, evergreen—or ‘ever-gray’—[and] the flowers, they taste like strawberry candy!” Plus, being an edible fruit in the winter “when there aren’t a lot of other fruits to eat” makes it an ideal choice for Chico gardens.

One of Scott’s favorite perennials—alfalfa—isn’t just for livestock. “It’s a nitrogen fixer,” she pointed out. “You can dry out the tops and use them for fertilizer, you can eat it in salads, make it into tea.

It’s loaded with nutrients and it’s also high protein for animals … and the flowers [are good] for the bees. So it’s got a lot of stuff going on for it. And it’s just a nice, easy plant.”

Scott hopes to help gardeners get more variety out of their gardens—for the many reasons listed above, but also for their health. “I think that there’s a whole spectrum of nutrients and ‘medicines’ out there,” that are available if we just “get more variety in our diet” by adding perennials to the garden, GREENWAYS continued on page 19

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perennials],” Scott noted, as you don’t need to replant yearly. Plus, “a lot don’t require extra compost or nutritional needs” to thrive.

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After Jan. 3, 2013, residents will be responsible for their own leaf disposal and cannot place leaves in the public right-of-way.

YOU’RE WELCOME, TREES.

It’s that time of year again—in the fall, Chico, the City of Trees, quickly becomes the City of Dead Leaves. Accordingly, on Nov. 1, the city of Chico General Services Department will begin its annual leaf-collection program to remove leaves from city streets and bike lanes, thus keeping the storm-drain system clog-free. Keep in mind the removal program is not intended for other yard waste or leaves from trees in private back yards.

BUDGET SLIGHT OF HAND? WHY WE’RE IN TROUBLE

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hico voters will be selecting city council members in a few weeks. As a sitting member of the council, I know how critical it is that our next council take steps to protect and support our local economy. Two issues are key to Chico’s safety, health and the lifestyle we all cherish - our city’s budget and our support of local businesses.

CHICO’S BUDGET – or what some candidates don’t want you to know: Some members of the city council and some current council candidates haven’t been completely honest with you. In public forums they say Chico’s budget has been balanced for the last four years and we’re currently “in the black.”

Their perspective is that one fund, the General Fund, is technically balanced each year. Sure it is – by law, it has to be. What you may not know is that the General Fund is just one of hundreds of funds that comprise Chico’s budget.

And, what they don’t want you to know is that some of these other funds are dangerously under-funded. I’ll name just two: the Development Fund (upside down by $9.3 million) and the Airport Fund (more than $900,000 in the red).

Yes, technically that General Fund is balanced, but to most everybody, a balanced budget simply means that expenditures must not exceed revenues.

By that definition even the General Fund has not been balanced in recent years! You see, Chico continues to spend more than we collect in tax revenues.

The only way our General Fund has been magically balanced is by borrowing money from other city funds and by depleting most of our Reserves to prop up the General Fund.

Results? Our city is in a deep financial hole. Based on what it would take to bring the two funds mentioned above into balance, and to restore our reserves to our own policy guidelines, I conservatively estimate Chico is approximately $19 million in the red. And these figures don’t even include the $63 million unfunded pension liability our city is responsible for.

This is precisely why we must change the direction our current Council majority is leading us. If we don’t elect a council that respects you enough to be honest with you about Chico’s finances – if we again elect a council that is unwilling to make the tough decisions to address the city’s debt – all of us will regret it for decades to come.

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THE RIGHT TO EAT GOOD FOOD “One of the more interesting things we will

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Pollan’s article is focused on Proposition 37—the California initiative on the November ballot that, if passed, will require foods sold in the state that contain genetically engineered ingredients to be labeled as such. Prop. 37, notes Pollan, “has the potential … to change the politics of food not just in California but nationally too. …

“What is at stake…is not just the fate of genetically modified crops but the public’s confidence in the industrial food chain,” a system that, as he points out, “is being challenged on a great many fronts—indeed, seemingly everywhere but in Washington.” Pollan mentions such things as “animal rights advocates seeking to expose [the meat industry’s] brutality; public-health advocates campaigning against antibiotics in animal feed; environmentalists highlighting factory farming’s contribution to climate change” and the much-publicized controversy over school-lunch hamburger meat laced with (cost-cutting) pink slime—“a kind of industrialstrength hamburger helper made from a purée of slaughterhouse scraps treated with ammonia,” as he describes it.

Pollan gets to the bottom of some of the politics at work in the sleazy game that Big Food plays with what we eat when he talks about “why Monsanto and its allies have fought the labeling of genetically modified [GM] food so vigorously since 1992.” (Hint: it has something to do with the fact that “genetically modified foods don’t offer the eater any benefits whatsoever,” as Pollan writes.)

The Big Food industry “managed to persuade the Food and Drug Administration—over the objection of its own scientists—that the new crops were ‘substantially equivalent’ to the old and so did not need to be labeled, much less regulated.” The FDA’s policy, Pollan notes, “was co-written by a lawyer whose former firm worked for Monsanto.”

At the same time as they were claimed to be the equivalent of normal crops (and thus not in need of labeling or regulation), GM crops were also being touted by Monsanto as a “new agricultural paradigm,” as Pollan points out, and thus “revolutionary enough … to deserve patent protection and government support.” Wow. How’s that for talking out of both sides of one’s corporate mouth?

“It’s worth noting that ours was one of only a very few governments ever sold on this convenient reasoning,” writes Pollan. More than 60 countries require the labeling of GM food.

“Monsanto has become the symbol of everything people dislike about industrial agriculture: corporate control of the regulatory process; lack of transparency (for consumers) and lack of choice (for farmers); an intensifying rain of pesticides on ever-expanding monocultures; and the monopolization of seeds, which is to say, of the genetic resources on which all of humanity depends,” says Pollan. “These are precisely the issues that have given rise to the so-called food movement.”

Yet, he laments, this movement has been more successful in “building an alternative food chain” of farmers’ markets, CSAs …demand the right to know what the hell we are eating. and so on “than it has in winning substantive changes from Big Food or Washington.”

Now, folks, is the time to take the first step toward taking political control of our food away from back-door corporate wangling and the like and into the hands of we, the people. Vote yes on Prop. 37. If GMOs are so great, why not label them and be proud?

(Go to http://tinyurl.com/pollanroxit to read Pollan’s entire article.)

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Scott said. She also sees huge health advantages to “being able to use those herbs and different flavors instead of salt or sugar.” Take spaghetti sauce, for example: “People are used to putting some herbs in their spaghetti sauce, but each of those herbs has a lot of medicine, and so [adding more herbs means] bringing in a fuller spectrum” of nutrients into our daily diets.

“I hear a lot of people tell me that they have a brown thumb, or a black thumb,” said Scott. “Maybe [that is] because they were growing rosemary in shade … or maybe [to them] watering just means a little sprinkling instead of a deep watering—a lot of different factors. If people can be just a little more knowledgeable of the needs [of their plants], I think everybody has a chance to be a green thumb.” Ω

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The CN&R gives over its pages to this year’s winning poets

W

hat a fun thing it is to step back from the usual routine and watch the words of poets flow across the pages of the CN&R. Once again, hundreds of you sent in your poetry, and with much expert assistance we’ve whittled down the massive pile of words to a dozen top poems across four age groups and more than twice that many honorable mentions.

For this year’s contest, we’ve also made a couple of changes in the process. First, we added a junior-high division, giving us a total of four age groups: adult, high school (grades 9-12), junior high (grades 6-8) and kids (5th grade and under). And, second, instead of having one expert judge the entries, we have recruited four. Our judging panel for 2012 was the 1078 Gallery Literary Committee, a group of four local writers/educators who organize and host the gallery’s authors’ readings, writing workshops, the annual Summer Reading Series and collaborative art shows between writers and artists with the mission to “support and cultivate local literary arts.”

“We were honored to be asked to read the Poetry 99 submissions,” said judge Sarah Pape, “We paired up to read poems from the different age groups and then judged the adult category collectively. Once we had narrowed our choices, we took turns reading the poems aloud, which helped us listen closely for sound, cadence and image. Ultimately, we were most drawn to poems that pushed past expected metaphors and rhyme, poems that offered a fresh perspective, surprising language and emotional honesty.”

The judges want to encourage everyone, including those who didn’t make the cut, to keep working on your writing. “Poetry can be a daily practice, just like anything worth mastering,” Pape said. “We recommend The Writer’s Almanac and Poetry Daily as two online places you can go to get a daily dose of poetry.”

A couple of notes on this year’s selections: In the high-school honorable mentions, there was a student from Table Mountain School in Butte County Juvenile Hall who made the cut. This student’s last name has been omitted to protect anonymity.

Also in the high-school category, the second- and third-place winner is judge Pape’s daughter. The CN&R gave the OK for her daughter to enter the contest on the condition that Pape recuse herself from judging the high-school category, which she did. Additionally, author names were removed from poems before being given to the judges.

MEET THE JUDGES 1078 Gallery Literary Committee (from left): Sarah Pape, Hilary Tellesen, Kathleen McPartland and Jeff Hull.

Upcoming literary events at 1078 Gallery: re: home, an exhibit curated by Pape, featuring collaborations between local writers and photographers, shows through Oct. 26. Plus, readings this fall: Davis poet Rae Gouirand (Oct. 25); 1078 Literary Committee reading (Nov. 15); English graduateworkshop reading (Dec. 20).

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ADULT WINNERS

RH Ober (the “R” is for Richard) has entered the Poetry 99 contest before, but this is the first year his work has been chosen—two pieces in fact, one honorable mention and this year’s top poem. A tech editor for Landacorp software company, Ober, who has an MFA in creative writing, has been writing for 40 years.

And, it turns out, the poetry fruit doesn’t fall from the tree, as his daughter, Elizabeth, took both first and third this year in the junior-high division.

Even though this is his first time entering Poetry 99—or any poetry contest—many Chicoans are already very familiar with Evin Wolverton’s poetic skills. He does confess to writing “plenty of poetry” as a kid, but these days the local singer/songwriter more often puts his carefully chosen words to melodies, and any day now the fruits of that work will be released in the form of his debut EP, The Midnight Hour.

After teaching language arts in junior high and English in high school, Andy Hanson moved on to Chico State as a professor— that was in 1972. Hanson retired six years ago from the Department of Education, after more than three decades at the university, and says that his recent poetry writing has come about in large part due to his involvement with the Derelict Voice writing group’s weekly workshops at the Jesus Center (Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m.). (Visit the blog at www.derelictvoice.blogspot.com for regular poem updates.)

FIRST PLACE

HONORABLE MENTIONS

The Farm

A Night at Grandma’s

clouds

Grandma babysits me, I watch TV Her house like a vintage restaurant Chicken tea towels, stitched by hand Old pantry, and I’m looking for sweets.

of course, she said, we wander into clouds

There wasn’t nothing good in there, only chipped plates and piles of clothes, no running water even so it all stank [of something unspeakable maybe, like a clipped conversation after the children were in bed] and the siding worn down to [bone grey weathered wood] nothing.

Shoving it over took [the color from the trees] hardly a shove, could have done it with bare hands [calloused faith], but the tractor made short work. That farmhouse is forever underground [the field is full of bent nails].

RH Ober Chico

Rub her feet for a quarter or an ice cream cone topped with fingerprints.

Relatives stare from off the wall, they’re depressed by the depression.

Scare me a little. No one’s smiling.

Space heater, terrified of charbroiled feet, Hurdling over it to my bed To await my parents return.

Closing my eyes, brain absorbs my evening.

Dark wooden walls sinking in remnants of light.

Wheel of Fortune screaming at me to buy a vowel.

SECOND PLACE

Brooke Johnson Chico

The Gardener Who Was Impervious To Gravity He is a dandelion wrangler; he depends on the wind and on the pulleys that Junior weaved throughout the yard last winter.

He is a dangler and a rake wave-arounder.

The secrets of the earth are nestled in the harbor of his mustache.

His tears are now our radishes – see how he multiplies?

Sometimes, when he thinks he is alone, he lowers to the wood chips, a single toe extended like Michelangelo’s Adam or a child testing a bath.

But the gossamer of solitude is severed with the snip of Junior’s camera and his facade of helplessness restored.

Evin Wolverton Chico

THIRD PLACE Fishing Triptych The Cathedral Blue, cloud frescoed dome Pious cliffs, virtuous trees Unruffled water The Question Sky reflecting lake, Am I fisherman or fish, Lake reflecting sky?

The Mass Solemn children watch the long knife. Terror stricken I gut the first fish.

Andy Hanson Chico

Poetry 9 9

reading: E n jo y a fr e e n ig h t of s p o ke n w ord Po e tr y 9 9 , a s th e w in n e r s share th e ir p o e ms li v e a t Ly on B to n ig h t, O o o k s c t. 18 , 7 p .m . A ll w in n e r s and h o n o r a b le m a r e in v ite e n ti o n s d to r e a d .

Lyon Boo ks 12 1 W. F if th St. 8 9 1- 3 3 3 8

for sneaking up behind things, mainly us and taking on the shape of shapelessness. they pillow us with memory then fly, the everchanging soft and swollen sky.

Bob Garner Chico

Clementine Who would you be today if you’d never been torn limb from limb, if red lips couldn’t be restored by a whistle, or a lost voice recovered by a song?

What then if Brahma blinked his speckled eye and universes scattered like a cloud of chalk from the clap of erasers?

Pair Bond With gusto, I break myself to be more like you, to learn the way you suffer graciously, effortlessly wild, with glint in eye of feral freedom.

No other being more compellingly directs the course of my flight, your long migration bolstering the strength of my wings.

For my love of you, I would suffer, snap of bone, break of heart crease of skin, exile from home, In trade for walking in my skin with the mastery of the wolf who is at his home with every step, who calls down the moon in song, at most because he can.

and pummel them and justifiably so

Jeff Barnreiter Chico

For Gerry Gone way too soon.

Most silver sliver of moon.

Fading into the night sky.

Leaving still the stars To tickle our childhood bones.

Gone way too soon.

Golden heart of light.

Golden mane of curls.

The lions laughter.

Gone way too soon.

South African traveling man.

Pulled back into where time began.

Rachel Libby Chico

My Father’s Clothes My father’s clothes hang from a rope Strung between two trees in the front yard.

The family has decided to ask fifty cents for shirts and pants, A dollar for the sweaters. Evening brings slow rain.

We spread a blue tarp over the line and one of us says, I hope it’s clear by morning.

Remembered always.

Green-eyed sparkler.

Papa bear.

Wizard of the ridiculous.

Dancing fool.

Man without a mask.

Lynda Efros El Cerrito

RH Ober

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POETRY 99 continued from page 21

she sets

Fulcrum

with her eyes on the horizon

They are writhing in the streets tonight and the eyes are all aflutter dancing

the sun sinks sallow doused by waves, beaten from the day left behind

Long running from the exceptional beast the noose, the pomegranate, the shudder, the offing the body of a firefly, light, webbed angel I want you to undress me to turn this fulcrum into a blooming mess to pull lethargy from ligament and spear this desolation with the hungry tangible

and falling farther she drowns but only in the sound of fire meeting water

Blake Husen Chico

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You, the sonorous peal the speaker from the nucleus the tangle in the thread

brace yourself, no, nevermind. fall into this one slowly. Don’t be frightened by the stagelights, or the orange ukulele.

this ship is sailing from the inlet, freshly elected in its marrow, mastic and loins, lunatics, your call

you’ve always been my heroine, my female superdude. lets talk about our lives, but not too deep. it’s getting toasty in here,

The wonders of chemistry

my memory is fire

Bob Garner

Sitting wide eyed and bewildered they’re lost in the wonders of chemistry All their endorphins fire at once flooding each receptor with false hopes and broken dreams Declaring fuck it they proceed to nibble through empty boxes Defeating their own purposes becoming completely useless With all the motivation in the world they’re lost in transition In the depths of convenience taking forever to get nowhere They pop, chop, shoot, rail or base according to their preferred poison and throw themselves away.

Tommie Couch Paradise

Walking in the woods alone And I hung there, suspended by a single high keening note of an electric guitar, juxtaposed against the sound of the forest breathing.

Steven Hammond Chico

Approximation

The Clearing The woman by the window boxes watering the marigolds may not have much time to live, doctors say;

From my son with autism I accept approximation of the action and reward good intentions: to raise a hand suffices for a wave good-bye.

she coils the hose, talks about the seasons’ passing; she will plant impatiens coloring the winter gray.

I must accept my own approximations: my microwave bleep sounds gourmet cooking, vacuum cleaner in the center of the room portends Spring cleaning come this summer.

Calling us, she saddles up horses in the barn, walks us past fence line to the redwood forest.

Email’s my memoir shopping list my poetry run to the car late my marathon push the shopping cart my dance.

We follow along the stream to the green and yellow clearing where we pause, where horses bend and drink,

My long sigh’s my song touch is my embrace exhaled breath my gift for good intentions.

where we riders rinse our senses and return, refreshed, Joan Goodreau Chico

Muir Hughes Chico

we, the not yet diagnosed, shed our cloaks of condescension, see like she does short sweet days ahead.

Kenneth Fries Chico

HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS HONORABLE MENTIONS

FIRST PLACE Lolita

Downpour

Once

Now, I’m no Lolita, but God knows I try with these wet eyes and touching thighs; maybe I was less kind than the average nymph when I left the imprint of my lips and sewed our skin so tight I thought I would perish without your sweat on my cheek.

They run, Seeking shelter, Cowering beneath The brightest of colors, Made even more vivid By the gray of the sky.

I turned an apple into a headstone once, epitaph carved into red skin juice bleeding

I’m not dead yet but if you must know, you were my sin, my soul, and your tongue has touched the tip of mine too many times for this nymph to die.

They hide, Ducking into shops, Slamming car doors, Completely unwilling To ruin new suits, Shiny shoes, Flawless hair.

Kestrel Carroll, 16 Chico

It’s looking really familiar here in highschool division, as both our first and second place winners from last year’s contest are back at the top. They’ve just switched places. Kestrel Carroll is a regular in our writing contests, having had several poems and short stories printed in our Poetry 99 and Fiction 59 issues over the last few years. A student at the CORE Butte Charter School, Kestrel concurrently takes classes at Butte College.

I chased a forest of trees once, we all just stood there forgot moving I dreamt of dying in arms once, dead as I was becoming not soothing I swam in tears that weren’t mine once, sinking in salt I couldn’t stop them so unmoving

They curse, Shouting uselessly At the heavens, Only making The clouds more furious.

I stood atop a grave once, rain and excuses poured on dirt kept losing I forgot all the boundaries once, mind seeped out to the air around us stop choosing

They stare, In disbelief, Watching in astonishment As I tilt my head up To meet you With a smile on my face.

Megan Sousa, 16 Chico

Taylor Matousek, 16 Chico

SECOND PLACE Dirty with Pride

My Place My place is one where it hasn’t rained in a long time.

I have made do with the small bursts green grapes provide, time pockets ruled by sour hydration, the smell of hot sand.

Tiny grains work ways under fingernails, in the crooks of ears.

The spots I bend; elbows, wrists, knees, are flaking white from dryness.

My tongue is the refugee, hidden in its bubble of sameness, same as it will ever be.

In my place, one where it hasn’t rained in a long time, corners packed with hot sand, green grapes rolling round sightlessly, waiting for rain.

Sylvia Pape, 15 Chico

Alive, What does it mean to live?

Or to laugh? It doesn’t mean being detained, It’s not blending with society.

I long for a freight train with wind blowing in my face, tugging at my clothes, dirty with pride.

Craving new sights, meeting new people, and making memories for the future.

For now, I am lying on the tracks pondering …

All who wander are not lost.

Shayne, 14 Oroville

THIRD PLACE

The Deviant She was a deviant, and there was a sea-filled void.

There was surging and convulsing and a sun that shone black.

And she was within the heart of surge swirled with watery void and sun’s black, and she was alive.

She gathered up inside herself, preparing, and she stretched out her hands, the voided sea swirling ’round them, and she was powerful.

And there was black sun and sea filled void and there were whole worlds in a set of eyes, fueled by potential and energy, and all existence was encompassed within the deviant.

Elizabeth J. Allen, 16 Chico

Don’t Say Since Sylvia Pape didn’t take first place again this year as she did in 2011, she just decided to own the next two spots. The sophomore loves to write and says that, in addition to poetry, she also pens shorts stories and enjoys working in video production at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences.

Don’t say love words to me Don’t say them ever if you can Don’t say to me your sympathies Don’t say you understand Don’t say I am witty, wise, or wondrous Don’t say you smile at the thought of me Don’t say everything else seems blunderous Don’t say you would swallow the sea Don’t say I have your heart Don’t say, just don’t say Saying love words is poet’s art How about you just show me, okay?

Sylvia Pape

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JUNIOR-HIGH WINNERS FIRST PLACE

HONORABLE MENTIONS

cluttered

Alone

Buttons yellow and blue Gold stars and sugar free gum My mind is the pocket of my coat Cluttered and crumbly

There I was, just a child.

A child longing for a father’s playfulness and a mother’s warm touch.

I had to love them, my so-called parents.

I had to love them even though they did not love me back.

There I was, all alone.

The trailer park a ghost town, the sky gray, the clouds heavy with rain.

No one was there to tell me it was going to be okay, No one was there to hold me tight, to fill me from head to toe in warmth and happiness, no one was there.

All alone.

Zippo lighter, Mod-Podge, red wax; My hands are sticky and scarred George John Paul Ringo Marcus Sid Chris Songs that get stuck Like a sword My mind an ancient stone

Lilli Golde, 13 Forest Ranch

Elizabeth Ober, 12 Chico

This was Elizabeth Ober’s first time entering Poety 99, and the Chico Country Day School seventh-grader took first and third place! A fan of poetry and short-story writing (and reading as well—everything from classics like Catcher in the Rye to contemporary science fiction), Ober is definitely a chip off the old block. Her dad, Richard, had two poems chosen in the adult category this year—one honorable mention, and one for first place!

THIRD PLACE misstep Can you see me as I stumble Crushing Your perfect image Of a girl I never was With only one slip of My foot All that imaginary potential Out the door Elizabeth Ober

Wonderfully Weird Me Frogs jump like the lump in my pillow, In the wind, trees billow.

I like to sniff rainwater up my nose, While eating hair bows.

I like to balance paper clips on my toes And dance on lawnmowers when people mow.

When I play basketball I get hit in the face, So mom takes me to the hospital place.

While I wait in my mother’s briefcase, With my head touching my toes I silently pick my nose.

When I get bored I climb a Willow, Because frogs jump like the lump in my pillow In the wind, trees billow.

Jasmine Norris, 10 Red Bluff

SECOND PLACE Wildfire

A Sorrowful Moment Tall dark piles of smoke line the city, The color of grey is all you see.

Heart break is arriving among the unhurt, the whimpers of the injured echo in the distance.

A woman is sobbing loudly amongst the crowd, you have nothing else to do but collapse and sob along with the rest.

Chloe Ferraiuolo, 11 Colusa

Every year, Egling Middle School teacher Pam Giuliano has her kids enter Poetry 99, and every year some of her students’work makes it to print. This year is no different, as one of her kids received an honorable mention (see Lincoln Forry at right) and Chloe Ferraiuolo took second for her “sorrowful” entry. Ferraiuolo says that she’s started writing “a lot” of poetry since getting into sixth grade, and also says that she enjoys other artistic endeavors, such as painting and crafting.

The warmth of his exhaling breath, The radioactive streak Of heat As he sprints through woods Leaving everything he skins Ablaze, until he dies out All of the ash from the trees and the vegetation Flows into the sky scorched To a black pulp Lincoln Forry, 12 Colusa

In Space Here I am surrounded by the intolerable presence of nothing Here I stand gazing At the earth’s unseen movement I am somewhere floating Wondering if my life is real Devin Kern, 13 Chico

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KIDS WINNERS FIRST PLACE

THIRD PLACE

Memory Waste Land

Love is like lightening and thunder the way it hits you can’t take one breath without seeing that person Love is like ying yang all you see is black and white until you see that person Love is like hugs and kisses you can’t love until you see that person Love is like PB and J will never be so zesty and taste so good until you see that person That is love

A cold snowy night My companions fur growing Whiter by the second People passing by Shudder as I walk past them Sometimes they remember me Sometimes they don’t A cold dark fire runs Furiously through the waste land Just as though an expiration date had gone off Gwen Henson, 11 Paradise

“I like to drink iced orange juice.”

First-time Poetry 99 entrant Gwen Henson is a girl of specific tastes. In addition to liking her OJ super cold, the Sherwood Montessori fifth-grader says she likes panda bears and wearing ties. She also enjoys reading fantasy fiction, with her favorite titles including Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl and Percy Jackson & the Olympians.

Lily Sajadi, 11 Chico

If Sherwood Montessori fifth-grader Lily Sajadi didn’t already have enough inspiration for poetry-writing, she is probably now fully stocked after going on a trip to Paris that started the day after she was notified of being chosen as winner in the Poetry 99 contest. She says she loves writing a lot, and that she entered her poem at the urging of her literature teacher.

HONORABLE MENTIONS SECOND PLACE Fire of the Phoenix In the smoke and ashes, lying beneath and speckled with soot is an egg quite rare.

The light is dim, the egg cracks open and out emerges flames with heat so intense.

Fire becomes a phoenix, almost unreal, feathers of flame shimmer with heat.

Taking flight into the darkness, frighteningly beautiful is the king of Fire, for he has shown me my will.

Fiona Cutler, 9 Chico

When Fiona Cutler bounced into the CN&R offices in her purple cape to get her photo taken, she was disappointed that she forgot her “pet phoenix.” Of course the phoenix is actually her speckled chicken, and one can only imagine that the chicken’s new persona came after her poem. The poem was actually born during the weekly writing group started by Fiona and her friend, Sage Bell, whose poem is one of this year’s honorable mentions (see right).

Swimming to the End of the Pool

Under the sea

Lightning Storm

I walk into the pool determined I pause then leap going hand-over-hand clinging to the wall like a barnacle I push off struggling at first splash! then striking smoothly through a hidden world of ripples almost there I grab onto the edge of the pool exhausted but triumphant

Where the waves are calm where lots of fish are in a coral reef where a turtle lies On the sand lots of little yellow fish nibble on its back at night a hungry eel swims out of its cave any fish it finds will become its midnight snack in the morning the eel swims home sea cows eat sea grass sting rays flap their wings like birds if you sail for miles a huge blue whale sings a lovely tune and another whale sings back

The sun is turning black I feel sad I cannot see Lightning strikes flashing, flicking Trees hula dancing thunder – booming wind – whooshing raindrops – pitter-patting Shh! Shh! Whoooooo!

Sage Bell, 10 Chico

Kylie Grinton, 8 Chico

the beauty of forests have you noticed the beauty of the forest, the sun shining through the trees, the green trees, the golden leaves scattered, the dirt hills, the rain drizzling down, the animals wondering, the birds singing, rivers pattering, leaves crunching, the pine smell along with the fresh air, that’s the beauty of the forest grounds.

Danica Gronlund, 9 Magalia 26 CN&R October 18, 2012

Nikki Sitter, 8 Paradise

The Toy Black, white and silver The colors drip down the toy My finger tips touch the dark souls My fingers turn dark purple I touch the souls that have played with it I drop the toy My mom holds me and I am sad for the people Gage Waltz, 10 Chico

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3,931.79

Mi C.A.S.A. Education, Inc.

11,904.05

The Lyme Center

California Native Plant Society

3,125.80

Dayton Cemetery Association

4,447.20

Museum of Northern Calif Art

6,342.01

The Mustang Project

48.29

Catalyst Domestic Violence

3,949.66

Developmental Disabilities Spor

2,659.60

Music Teacher’s Assoc of Calif

12,567.60

The Worm Farm Learning Foundation

1,760.35

Catholic Ladies Relief Society

2,134.44

Doroteia Pathways

3,359.48

No California Regional Land Trust

1,229.75

Think Pink Team

10,985.26

cChaos

250.65

Durham Cemetery Preservation

1,635.00

No Valley Animal Disaster Group

1,014.84

Thomas C. Bowers Memorial

1,090.00

735.75

No. Valley Catholic Social Services

26,396.24

Thomas Sprys Scholarship Foundation

571.54

North State Symphony

17,183.95

TOPcats on the Ridge, Inc.

256.95

Chico Air Museum

3,346.30

Durham Community Church

Chico AquaJets

109.00

Durham Community Education Foundation:

Chico Art Center

3,846.59

Career & Technology

1,444.25

Notre Dame School

27,874.30

Torres Shelter

46,638.77

Chico Center for Learning

54.50

General

5,189.20

NVCF Angel Fund

1,923.85

Up The Road

259.09

Chico Children’s Ukulele Group

942.60

Student Achievement

218.00

NVCF Endowment

31.97

Valene L. Smith Museum

291.97

Chico Christian Foundation

1,946.58

Student Activity & Athletics

1,989.25

NVCF/Annie B’s Support

6,976.10

Valley Oak Children’s Services

357.01

Chico Community Ballet

1,018.26

Durham Community Foundation

7,490.12

One Media Player

2,751.62

Wildflower Open Classroom

1,891.11

Chico Community Children’s Center

2,134.98

Durham Community Holman IV

610.40

Open Doors Literacy Program

53.75

Wings of Eagles

2,408.65 1,234.31

Chico Community Observatory

1,098.38

Durham Community Legion Post 673

730.30

OPT for Healthy Living

106.28

Women’s Health Specialists

Chico Community Scholarship

6,738.72

Durham Community Memorial Hall

1,111.80

Oroville Chinese Temple

5,232.00

Women’s Microfinance Collaborative

567.24

Chico Country Day School

15,050.74

Durham Community Volunteer Fire

3,486.18

Oroville Church of Nazarene

1,090.00

Wondrous Women

1,629.43

Chico Creek Nature Center

5,485.82

Durham Friends of the Library

8,481.70

Oroville Rescue Mission

13,999.34

Work Training Center

5,653.76

Chico Eat Learn Grow

218.32

Esplanade House CAA

3,324.62

Oroville YMCA

22,209.25

Youth for Change

4,586.06

Chico Heritage Association

3,313.85

Family Service Agency

4,249.47

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Scho

12,851.10

Chico High Ski & Snowboard Team

111.26

Far West Heritage Association

6,433.99

Palermo Community Council

543.91

Totals include a 9% Percentage Grant from Annie B’s

887,283.60

On behalf of the 250 participating local nonprofits, charitable funds and everyone at the North Valley Community Foundation we’d like to say a heartfelt thank you!

In six years Annie B’s has contributed more than $5.7 million to local nonprofits and charitable causes The 2012 Annie B’s Community Drive is brought to you by:

Karen & Brian Sweeney

For more information call 891-1150 or visit nvcf.org

Jane McCulloch

Gregory Debord

The Benson-Valavanis Family

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Arts & Culture Life is weird, and beautiful

THIS WEEK

Inspire’s wacky and uplifting production of Broadway classic hits right notes

“Lyou let it come to you. But the trouble is, people forget that.” Those words spoken by the char-

ife is simple and kind of beautiful if

acter of Martin Vanderhof—the patriarchal Grandpa at the center of You Can’t Take It With You—and included in the by director’s notes for Inspire School Jason Cassidy of Arts and Sciences’ current production of the play at the Blue jasonc@ newsreview.com Room Theatre, go hand in hand with the title as the guiding mesREVIEW: sage for this 1936 Broadway comeInspire’s You Can’t dy.

Take it With You And, after taking in a very spirshows Thursdayited matinee performance last SunSaturday, Oct. 18-20, 7 p.m., day, I have to say that the Inspire at the Blue youngsters—directed by drama Room Theatre. teacher Joyce Henderson (and Tickets: $10-$15 assisted by student Olivia Jolley)— did a nice job of capturing those Blue Room Theatre ideas and delivering a fun reminder 139 W. First St. of the beauty of which we some895-3749 times lose sight. www.blueroom The basic premise finds Alice theatre.com (played by Nicole Jolliffe), a www.inspire cusd.org daughter from the kooky Sycamore family, and Tony (Alden Tichinin), a son from the straight-laced Kirby family, falling for one another. Alice immediately fears that her eccentric family—with dad in the basement making fireworks, mom typing plays in the living room, Grandpa tending to his pet snake, and sister dancing around the house with a crazed Russian dance instructor barking at her—will not be able to control themselves and be too much for Tony’s uptight stock-broker father and equally icy mother to bear. And she is, of course, right on both counts.

But the Sycamore family really isn’t all that nuts.

They are just following Grandpa’s lead of leaving the rat race behind and letting life come to him. As a result, they’re too busy living and following their various passions to worry about appearances … or even stocking up on groceries (dinner one night includes watermelon, corn flakes and candy).

George Kaufman and Moss Hart won a Pulitzer Prize in 1937 for this play that stands the test of time by delivering its timeless carpe diem message via smart and funny dialogue, against the backdrop of this constantly-in-motion household.

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Kickin’ it with the Sycamore clan: (from left) Penelope (Iris Fenn), Ed (Tristan Gunderson), Grandpa (Matthew Stone), Essie (Katie Taylor), Alice (Nicole Jolliffe) and Paul (Joshua Helseth).

PHOTO BY KYLE DELMAR

18THURS Special Events KEEPING HOPE ALIVE: The closing night of the

crew deserve kudos for what was a fun, briskly presented show. First, the stage was set beautifully.

Chico theater mainstay David Beasley’s set was an impressively designed rendition of the Sycamore/Vanderhof’s mid-1930s home, overstuffed with wood furniture and featuring a deceptively smooth flow for the briskly paced entrances and exits. And the costumes, by students Lucy Greenfield, Mahri Gray and Morgan Heffley, were gorgeous and impeccably tailored.

Among the young actors, I’ll limit it to three shout outs. Matthew Stone was very warm and magnetic, playing well beyond his years as the calm Grandpa at the center of the storm, delivering his well-timed lines with a Devil-may-care earnestness; Leo Daverson was a riot as histrionic dance-instructor Boris Kolenkhov; and Katie Taylor, as the dancing daughter Essie, was the embodiment of all of the free-spirited goodness at the heart of the play, dancing with giddy energy from spot to spot with an expressiveness and a real knack for the goofy physicality and timing necessary for her screwball character.

Sure, there was some rushed dialogue in a few places—making for a couple of rough exchanges— but it really wasn’t so out of place in a house where folks were supposed to be going totally bananas.

There was also something about having teenagers playing these parts that set up a relationship between them and the audience that was not unlike the one between the Sycamores and the Kirbys. The unspoiled, authentic youthfulness that was brought to what are supposed to be carefree versions of adults was effective at melting away any pretense brought to the theater. The actors threw themselves into following Grandpa’s lead of being “happy in our own sort of way,” and it was infectious.

Of course, the dynamic was probably different for the many young folks in the audience. They hopefully aren’t yet shouldering too much of the world’s weight, but they do like to laugh. And for the teenagers sitting near me Sunday, the play had them laughing their heads off throughout—which is probably all the recommendation you really need. Ω

two-week series of events demonstrating the diversity and richness of Palestinian culture, featuring literary readings, Palestinian cuisine, children’s art and more. 10/18, 5-7:30pm.

Cross Cultural Leadership Center, Meriam Library, room 172, Chico State, (530) 893-9078, www.chico-peace.org/events/list.

Music DOC SEVERINSEN & THE SAN MIGUEL 5: One of the world’s greatest trumpeters—best known for leading the NBC Orchestra on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show—runs his band through a host of tango, swing, flamenco and gypsy jazz numbers. Th, 10/18, 7:30pm. $21$35. Laxson Auditorium; 400 W. First St. CSU, Chico; (530) 898-6333; www.chicoperformances.com.

TEA LEAF GREEN: A rockin’ five-piece jam band out of San Francisco. The Stone Foxes open.

Th, 10/18, 8:30pm. $16. El Rey Theatre; 230 W. Second St.; (530) 342-2727.

THINK PINK: A celebration of Think Pink Day— which strives to raise breast cancer awareness—will include live music, refreshments and raffle drawings for those wearing pink. Held in the Healing Garden adjacent to the center. Th, 10/18, 12-2pm. Free. Feather River Cancer Center; 5629 Canyon View Dr. in Paradise; (530) 876-7184.

Art Receptions HEALING ARTS RECEPTION: A closing reception for featured artists and cancer survivors Helen Madeleine and Dorothy Cranston. Th, 10/18, 4:30-6pm. Healing Art Gallery; 265 Cohasset Rd. inside Enloe Cancer Center; (530) 332-3856.

LOIS PERKINS & FRANCES MILLER RECEPTION: A reception for watercolors and mixed-media

assemblages by two local artists. Th, 10/18, 58pm. Free. James Snidle Fine Arts and Appraisals; 254 E. Fourth St.; (530) 343-2930; www.jamessnidlefinearts.com.

CHIKOKO: METAMORPHOSIS Saturday, Oct. 20 Silver Dollar Fairgrounds

SEE SATURDAY, SPECIAL EVENTS

Theater TWELVE ANGRY JURORS: This is classic drama (based on the award-winning television movie Twelve Angry Men) follows a jury’s deliberation on whether a 19-year-old man is guilty of murder. Th, 10/18, 7:30pm; F, 10/19, 7:30pm. $5.

Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave. on the PV High Campus, (530) 891-3050.

YOU CANT TAKE IT WITH YOU: Presented by Inspire School of Arts and Sciences, the comedy brings the daughter of a wild bohemian family and the son of a straightlaced family of socialite bankers together with chaotic consequences. Th-Sa, 7pm through 10/20. $10-$15. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W First St., (530) 895-3749, www.blueroom theatre.com.

Poetry/Literature CHICO STORY SLAM: Names go in a hat and 10 “tellers” share their stories, with applause determining the winner. This week’s theme: “What I Really Learned in School.” Th, 7pm.

100th Monkey Books & Cafe; 642 West Fifth St.

FINE ARTS Sa, 10/20, 1-4pm. Free. Our Divine Savior Church Auditorium; 566 East Lassen Ave.; (530) 588-0158; www.butte-rosesociety.org.

METAMORPHOSIS: The fabulously eccentric ladies of Chikoko turn recycled, reclaimed and repurposed materials into high fashion. The clothing sale will include live performances, music and refreshment. Tickets available at Diamond W. (181 East 2nd St.) and Three Sixty Ecotique (511 Main St.). Sa, 10/20, 6pm. $18-$21.

Silver Dollar Fairgrounds; 2357 Fair St.; (530) 893-4524; www.chikoko.com.

OPEN STUDIOS TOUR: This is the big one: A fourday, two-weekend art walk. Print a map from the website and visit 50 arts studios.

Produced by Chico Art Center. Sa & Sun, 10am-5pm, through 10/28. Visit website for details: www.chicoarttour.com

YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM CHICO: A reunion hosted

DOC SEVERINSEN & THE SAN MIGUEL 5 Thursday, Oct. 18 Laxson Auditorium

SEE THURSDAY, MUSIC

POETRY 99 RECEPTION: A reception for the winners of CN&R’s Poetry 99 contest with readings and prizes awarded. Th, 10/18, 7pm.

Free. Lyon Books; 121 W. Fifth St.; (530) 8913338; www.lyonbooks.com.

We Were Robots and more. 10/19-10/21. $95$120. Combat Zone Paintball Park, 4444 Pacific Heights Rd. in Oroville, (530) 533-5300, www.SplatterFestival.net.

Theater TWELVE ANGRY JURORS: See Thursday. Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave.

YOU CANT TAKE IT WITH YOU: See Thursday. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W First St., (530) 895-3749, www.blueroomtheatre.com.

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Special Events

Special Events

MULTICULTURAL COLLABORATION FESTIVAL: The

CHICO MALL RENOVATION CELEBRATION: A two-

annual celebration of diversity will feature performances from Native American dancers, student social justice projects, community speakers, hula dancers, Henna tattoos and a raffle. F, 10/19, 11am-4pm. Free. Sylvesters Cafe; Chico State Campus; (530) 898-4636.

day celebration of the Chico Mall’s fresh look with Kent Family Magic Circus, Kinetics Dance Academy, Chico School of Rock and more. Sa, 10/20, 10am-6pm; Su, 10/21, 12-6pm. Free.

Chico Mall, 1950 E. 20th St., (530) 343-0706.

CHICO LIBRARY FALL FESTIVAL: Chico Friends of

Art Receptions OPEN STUDIOS RECEPTION: Opening night for the two-weekend tour of local galleries (and fundraiser for Chico Art Center) featuring work from 66 artists. F, 10/19, 7-9pm. Free.

Chico Art Center; 450 Orange St. 6; (530) 8958726; www.chicoartcenter.com.

Music KAKI KING: A fret-tappin’ guitar virtuoso who utilizes odd tunings, percussive techniques and jazz elements in her live performances.

Lady Lamb the Beekeeper opens. F, 10/19, 8:30pm. $15. El Rey Theatre; 230 W. Second St.; (530) 342-2727.

the Library’s annual celebration includes family friendly games, music, a children’s book swap, tours of the Butte County Literacy Coach, local author presentations, food and more. Sa, 10/20, 11am-2pm. Free. Chico Public Library; Corner Of E. First & Sherman Avenues; (530) 342-6053.

AN EVENING TO TREASURE: Gateway Science Museum’s annual fall event to highlight past and future exhibits includes dinner, complimentary wine, silent and live auctions and more. Sa, 10/20, 6pm. $90. Manzanita Place; 1705 Manzanita Ave. Inside Chico Elks Lodge; (530) 345-6783; http://tinyurl.com/9zuuxty.

FESTIVAL OF ROSES: Hundreds of fresh roses, arrangements, crafts, paintings and photography judged by the American Rose Society.

SPLATTER FESTIVAL: A weekend of camping, paintball, splatter art and live music. Six fields will be open for paintball actions while dozens of live bands and electronic acts perform including Del the Funky Homosapien, Serendipity Project, Mike Pinto Band, I Wish

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Saturday, Oct. 20 Chico Theater Company SEE SATURDAY, THEATER

by Chicoans for Chicoans, including the newly relocated, lifelong residents, former students or anyone with Chico in their heart. The day will include arts, crafts, food and live music by The Montanes, The Blue Merles, The Blue Hippies and Mossy Creek. Sa, 10/20, 12-6pm.

Free. Chico City Plaza; 400 Main St.

Art Receptions PARADISE ART CENTER ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW: A handful of member artists will complete a work of art in 45 minutes and then auction it off. Sa, 10/20, 1-4pm. Free. Paradise Art Center; 5564 Almond St. in Paradise; (530) 8777402.

Art 1078 GALLERY: re: Home, photographers and writers collaborate to create their own definitions of home. Through 10/26. 820 Broadway, (530) 343-1973, www.1078gallery.org.

ARTISTS OF RIVER TOWN GALLERY & GIFTS:

Annual Mystery Show, a juried art exhibition. Through 10/26. Gallery hours are 11am-3pm Tu-Sa. 1435 Myers St. in Oroville, (530) 533-4140, http://http://artistofrivertown.com.

AVENUE 9 GALLERY: The Guilded Art Space, an exhibit enlivened by demonstrations, workshops, sales, raffles, and formal and informal talks. Through 10/28. 180 E. Ninth Ave., (530) 879-1821, www.avenue9gallery.com.

B-SO SPACE: Advanced Figure Drawing Group Show, student work on display. Through 10/19.MFA Culminating Exhibit, student art on display. 10/22-11/2. Ayres Hall Room 107 Chico State, (530) 898-5331.

BEATNIKS COFFEE HOUSE & BREAKFAST JOINT: Postmodern Mixed Media, paintings and drawings by Lori Stevens on display.

Through 10/31. 1387 E. Eighth St., (530) 8942800.

BUSTOLINIS DELI & COFFEE HOUSE: Artober, an exhibition of work by Nik Burman and Alexander V. Through 10/21. Gallery hours are Closed Sunday.. 800 Broadway St., (530) 892-1790.

CHICO ART CENTER: Open Studios Art Tour, a

Music MUSIC FOR A ROYAL COURT: Chico State choirs perform music fit for kings, including coronation anthems of Purcell and Handel. The evening will also feature Parry’s I Was Glad, Tavener’s Song for Athene and more. Sa, 10/20, 7:30pm. $6-$15. Harlen Adams Theatre; W. First St. CSU, Chico campus; (530) 898-5739.

SPLATTER FESTIVAL: See Friday. Combat Zone Paintball Park, 4444 Pacific Heights Rd. in Oroville, (530) 533-5300.

Theater OUR TOWN: Thorton Wilder’s American classic takes place in small-town New Hampshire during the early 20th century, where change comes slowly for the residents of Grover’s Corners. Opens Sa, 10/20, 7:30pm. Continues 10/25-11/4 (Th-Sa, 7:30pm & Su, 2pm). $12-$20.

Chico Theater Company; 166 Eaton Rd. Ste. F; (530) 894-3282.

YOU CANT TAKE IT WITH YOU: See Thursday. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W First St., (530) 895-3749, www.blueroomtheatre.com.

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tour of galleries featuring work from 66 local artists as a fundraiser for the Chico Art Center. Go online for a tour guide.

10/20-10/21; 10/27-10/28. 450 Orange St. 6, (530) 895-8726, www.chicoartcenter.com.

CHICO ART SCHOOL: Student Exhibit, art from students ranging from 7 years old to adults.

Through 10/30. 336 Broadway, Suite 20, (530) 570-3895, www.chicoartschool.com.

CHICO CITY MUNICIPAL CENTER: Works by

Claudia Steel, an exhibition of etchings, serigraphs, watercolors and oils. Through 1/11, 2013. 411 Main St. City Hall, (530) 8967200.

CHICO STATE HUMANITIES CENTER (TRINITY HALL): Gone to Ground, a new series of photographs of bunkers in Albania from photographer Wayne Barrar. Through 11/30.

400 West First St. 100 400 West First Street, (530) 898-6341.

HEALING ART GALLERY: Watercolors, works by Dorothy Cranston on display. Through 1/15, 2013. 265 Cohasset Rd. inside Enloe Cancer Center, (530) 332-3856.

JAMES SNIDLE FINE ARTS AND APPRAISALS:

Lois Perkins & Frances Miller: New Works, watercolors and mixed-media assemblages from two local artists. Through 10/26. Free.

254 E. Fourth St., (530) 343-2930, www.jamessnidlefinearts.com.

MÁNÁS ART SPACE & GALLERY: Naked Coffee

Art Show, an all-media exhibition incorporating empty Naked Lounge coffee bags into each piece. Through 10/31. 1441 C Park Ave., (530) 588-5183.

NAKED LOUNGE TEA AND COFFEEHOUSE: Naked

Coffee Bag Show, an all-media exhibition of works incorporating empty Naked Lounge coffee bags, jointly hosted by MANAS Art Space. Through 10/31. Gallery hours are Open daily.. 118 W. Second St., (530) 895-0676.

SALLY DIMAS ART GALLERY: Folk Art & Crafts, local folk art and one-of-a-kind sculptures, dolls and old-world Christmas ornaments.

Through 11/30. 493 East Ave. #1, (530) 3453063.

TIN ROOF BAKERY & CAFE: Dance, Music,

Floral, Shoe & Coffee Cup, an exhibition of work by local artist Teresa Renfro. Through 10/31. 627 Broadway St. 170, (530) 345-1362.

THE TURNER PRINT MUSEUM AT CSU: Art

Exhibit: Space Form Light, an exhibition explores how architects do what painters do but in interactive, solid form. Through 11/4. 400 W. First St. Meriam Library breezeway, CSU, Chico, (530) 898-4476, www.theturner.org.

UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY: Art Exhibit: Agit

Props, works of clay with an emphasis on political and social commentary. Through 11/14. Contact School of the Arts Publicity Office (530) 898-5739, http:// for details on this exhibit. 400 W First St. Taylor Hall, CSU, Chico, (530) 898-5864.

CHICO MALL: MONCA Pop-Up Art Exhibition, the year’s second installation of the Museum of Northern California’s pop-up art series is part of the Chico Mall’s renovation celebration. 10/20-10/21. 1950 E. 20th St., (530) 343-0706, www.chicomall.com.

CHICO MUSEUM: I Heart Chico, paintings, poetry, kid’s art, photography, textiles, videos and interactive collaborative exhibits inspired by Chico. Through 1/31, 2013. 141 Salem St., (530) 891-4336.

Call for Artists EVERYTHING GREEN SHOW: MANAS is accepting new green-themed/inspired works in all mediums for their show beginning at the end of November. Manas Art Space & Gallery, 1441 C Park Ave., (530) 588-5183.

Where art is born It’s that time of the year again, when Chico Art Center brings together the area’s visual artists for its mega art walk, the annual Open Studios Tour. This year, there 50 stops on the tour—mostly individual artist studios, but also handful arts dealers— spread out over two weekends worth of walking, Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 20 & 21 and Oct. 27 & 28. Get a peek inside the artists’ workspaces and pick up some original local art from the source while you’re there. Most stops are open both weekends, but there are a bunch that are open only the first weekend, so check the EDITOR’S PICK listings at www.chicoarttour.com (and print up a studio map—for free this year!) before planning your visit. And head down to Chico Art Center Friday, Oct. 19, for the kick-off party and reception for the Open Studios group show at the gallery.

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21SUN Special Events AGUA AZUL OASIS OPEN HOUSE: The day spa celebrates five years in Chico with live demonstrations, live music and refreshment.

Su, 10/21, 1pm. Free. Agua Azul Oasis; 40 Declaration Dr. 100 Independence Plaza; (530) 345-0226.

CHICO MALL RENOVATION CELEBRATION: See Saturday. Chico Mall, 1950 E. 20th St., (530) 343-0706.

OPEN STUDIOS TOUR: See Saturday. Sa & Sun, 10am-5pm, through 10/28. Visit website for details: www.chicoarttour.com

Music FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH: Children’s Choir of Chico delivers an afternoon of music celebrating traditions and languages from around the world. Su, 10/21, 2pm. $7-$10. First Baptist Church; 850 Palmetto Ave.; (530) 342-2775.

JORMA KAUKONEN: The fingerstyle guitarist of The Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna fame explores American roots, blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Su, 10/21, 7:30pm. $25. Sierra Nevada Big Room; 1075 East 20th St.; (530) 345-2739; www.sierranevada.com/bigroom.

PARADISE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: In its 54th season, the Paradise Symphony Orchestra performing works by Tchaikovsky, Modest Moussorgsky, Klaus Badelt and more. Su, 10/21, 7pm. $5-$17. Paradise Performing Arts Center; 777 Nunnelly Rd. in Paradise; (530) 872-8454; www.paradiseperformingarts.com.

SPLATTER FESTIVAL: See Friday. Combat Zone Paintball Park, 4444 Pacific Heights Rd. in Oroville, (530) 533-5300.

Theater THE SOUND OF MUSIC AUDITIONS: Auditions for all roles open; come prepared with 32 bars of music and sheet music. Call or email for more info. 10/21-10/22, 4 & 6:30pm. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Rd. Ste. F, (530) 894-3282, www.chicotheatercompany.com.

22MON Music JOHN BROWNS BODY & KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH BAND: Melodic reggae spiced up with elements of dub, drum and bass, dancehall, hip-hop and electronica. M, 10/22, 7:30pm. $28. Sierra Nevada Big Room; 1075 East 20th St.; (530) 3452739; www.sierranevada.com/bigroom.

Theater THE SOUND OF MUSIC AUDITIONS: See Sunday. M,

10/22, 6:30pm. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Rd. Ste. F, (530) 894-3282, www.chicotheatercompany.com.

24WED Special Events CINEMA TEN78: The next installment in the fall/winter series of films curated and hosted

by Peter Hogue, Chico State English emeritus.

W, 10/24, 7:30pm. $3. 1078 Gallery; 820

Broadway; (530) 343-1973; www.1078gallery.org.

THE MASSACRE MASQUERADE: A masquerade with DJ dancing, horror films and prizes for most outrageous mask. Proceeds benefit Viva Roller Derby. W, 10/24, 9pm. Free. Maltese Bar & Taproom; 1600 Park Ave.; (530) 343-4915.

for more Music, see NIGHTLIFE on page 38

BULLETIN BOARD Community ARTS WORK IN HEALTH CARE: A lecture with Gina Rose, who will outline the therapeutic benefits of creating art. Th, 10/18, 6pm. Free. Enloe Cancer Center, 265 Cohasset Rd., (530) 3323856.

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM: A panel discussion in which City Council candidates will address issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. M, 10/22, 7pm. Chico City Council Chambers, 421 Main St., (530) 893-3336.

DOULA MINI-WORKSHOP: A workshop illustrating the birthing services five local doulas offer.

Call for more info. Third and First Th of every month, 7-8pm. Free. La Casita Primera Preschool, 2035 Esplanade, (530) 592-7887.

EAT RIGHT WHEN MONEY IS TIGHT: Monthly cooking demos for families on a budget. Third Th of every month, 6-7pm through 12/20. Free. OPT for Healthy Living, 1311 Mangrove Ave. B Mangrove and 3rd Ave, (530) 345-0678, www.optforhealthyliving.org.

ENLOE REMEMBERANCE CANDLE LIGHT WALK: A short ceremony and symbolic walk to honor families who have experiences perinatal loss during pregnancy and early infancy. Su, 10/21, 7-8:30pm. Free. Enloe Health Learning Center; 1465 Esplanade.

FOOD DAY: A screening of the documentary The

Weight of the Nation, a panel discussion on community measures in healthful eating and food policies and a bike-kitchen cooking demonstration. W, 10/24, 1-4pm. Free.

Sylvesters Cafe, Chico State Campus, (530) 898-4759.

GOING BATTY!: A workshop for preschool-age children dispelling myths about bats and their importance to the local ecosystem. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Call ahead to register. Th, 10/18, 1011am. $12. Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E. Eighth St., (530) 891-4671, www.bidwell park.org.

HMONG DIASPORA: A lecture and slideshow presentation from photographer, filmmaker and author Joel Pickford, who will share his experiences amongst the Hmong community. Tu, 10/23, 6-8pm. Free. Bell Memorial Union (BMU), 400 W First St. CSU, Chico, (530) 898-4201, www.aschico.com.

HUMBOLDT WAGON ROAD HIKE: Chico State’s fall naturalist outings continue with a guided hike of John Bidwell’s historic Humboldt Wagon Road. Bring water and lunch. Call or email to reserve a spot. Sa, 10/20, 9am-4pm. $5. Chico Park & Ride, Hwy 99 & E. Eighth St., (530) 3421371.

LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL: Chico Boys & Girls Club hosts an open house with educational activities, arts and crafts, tours of the campus. Th, 10/18, 5-7pm. Free. Ostrander Chico Clubhouse and Chico Teen Center; 601 And 608 Wall St.; (530) 899-0335 ext. 2224.

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK: A walk through Bidwell Park to benefit the American Cancer Society’s efforts to raise breast cancer awareness. Go online to register. Sa, 10/20, 7:30am. One Mile Recreation Area; Bidwell Park; (530) 342-8365; http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/Chico.

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OPERATION MAMMOGRAM: Mammogram screenings for uninsured women over 40 who cannot afford a screening and have no signs or symptoms of breast disease. No appointment necessary. Sa, 10/20, 8am-noon. Free. North State Imaging, 1702 Esplanade Parking Lot, (530) 898-0510.

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RIGHT TO KNOW GMO FILM SERIES: The film series highlighting issues regarding GMO labeling continues. Sa, 10/20, 2-4pm. $5-$10. Valley Oaks Village, 1950 Wild Oak Ln., www.carighttoknow.org.

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SPIDERS!: Chico State Professor Emeritus Don Alger will lecture and present a slideshow on his lifelong hobby of studying spiders. Call to reserve a spot. Th, 10/18, 7-8pm. Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E. Eighth St., (530) 8914671, www.bidwellpark.org.

SUNDAY STROLLS IN UPPER BIDWELL PARK: Chico State students help explain the region’s geographical and historic importance on a four-hour hike. Bring hat, water and lunch. Su, 9am-1pm through 10/28. Free. Chico Rod & Gun Club, Wildwood Ave., (530) 895-3730, www.upperpark.net.

TIL THE COWS COME HOME: Photographer Bill DiGrazia will discuss his bovine series and his surrealistic series “Monuments.� Sa, 10/20, 24pm. Chico Paper Co., 345 Broadway, (530) 891-0900, www.chicopapercompany.com.

VINTAGE CAMERA WORKSHOP: An in-depth look at purchasing and working with vintage cameras and how to process black-and-white film with photographer Ann Mitchell. Sa, 10/20, 5-6pm. $15. Avenue 9 Gallery, 180 E. Ninth Ave., (530) 879-1821, www.avenue9gallery.com.

WATER CONSERVATION PRESENTATION: A California Water Conservation team will outline how community members can save money on their water bills. Lunch optional. Th, noon through 10/25. Free. Chico Mobile Country Club, 1901 Dayton Rd. CLUBHOUSE, (530) 343-3904.

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And, contrary to the preconceptions some people may have about bakery items made with alternative ingredients, there is nothing even remotely bland, dense or grainy about them. They are pure scrumptiousness of the highest order and would stand up to any traditionally prepared baked goods.

The brainchild of vegan comasterminds Emily Camaren and Megan Forrest (who happens to

hold a master’s degree in business administration from Chico State), Chico Baking Company has been in existence only since the beginning of July, but already has generated so much interest that the duo are on the verge of hiring an employee to help keep up with demand.

The bakery—which does not have a storefront, but runs a robust pickup and delivery service out of its commercial kitchen in south Chico—recently began offering its wares for sale at the Chico Natural Foods Cooperative. Ninety percent of its cookies, cupcakes, coconut bars and sweet-potato cinnamon rolls sold out on the first day, said Forrest. One woman, she added, was already at the store waiting for her on the next delivery day. (Chico Baking Company’s sweets are stocked at Chico Natural Foods on Fridays and Mondays.)

In addition to the bestselling Crazy for Coconut Bar, the vegan cheesecakes—plain, cherry, blackberry or blueberry—are also wildly popular with customers, as are the Mocha Almond Fudge cupcakes, which Camaren described as a “chocolate cupcake with mocha frosting, chocolate-ganache drizzle and toasted almonds.”

“I’ve always loved baking,” said Camaren, a vibrant 34-yearold who is the mother of a 3-yearold son. “And we don’t have many vegan [baked-goods] options in town—especially good vegan options,” hence the creation of Chico Baking Company.

“Vegan baking is not that dif-

ferent from normal baking,” Forrest offered. “It’s not as difficult as it would seem to be. Butter, eggs and milk are the main things omitted, but there are so many milk alternatives out there.”

“We bake with Earth Balance [vegan butter-like spread],” added Camaren. “It has a good buttery taste—there’s no real difference [between it and butter] except you’re just losing out on the cholesterol.”

In addition to being vegan, many of the new bakery’s offerings are also gluten-free, like the Crazy for Coconut Bar, which incorporates gluten-free graham crackers made by Camaren and Forrest. “That’s how we make [the bars] gluten-free,” explained Forrest of the coconut bars, “‘cause there’s not a gluten-free, vegan graham cracker out there.

So we make them ourselves.”

Chico Baking Company has also fulfilled orders for “a lot of gluten-free kids’ birthday cakes,” Forrest said, “because so many kids are being taken off gluten, due to allergies.” Their cakes come in a variety of flavors, from vanilla with chocolate-buttercream frosting, to carrot cake with cream-cheese frosting, to the Mounds cake—chocolate-andcoconut cake with coconut icing.

“We have quite a big clientele that’s not vegan,” Camaren noted.

“Half, at least,” chimed in Forrest.

No surprise there. As Camaren pointed out, “You’re not losing a decadent dessert by going vegan.

You’re still indulging.” Ω

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Metal dude listens to soul, writes sad country songs

Ihome after screaming and wailing around the nation on tour with n late 2010, settling back

Armed for Apocalypse, local metal guru Kirk Williams apparby ently felt comKen Smith pelled to find a quieter artistic kens@ newsreview.com outlet.

“I’d been listening to a lot of old soul, and PREVIEW: when I got back Lish Bills will from tour I was perform at his CDthinking about release party Saturday, Oct. 27, how I’d like to 8 p.m., at 1078 play some shows Gallery. Pat Hull, around like that,” Birdy Fielder and Williams said, Casing the “just do some Promisedland open.

Otis Redding 1078 Gallery covers and stuff.”

820 Broadway With a pocket343-1973 ful of Redding www.1078 and William Bell gallery.org songs and a few tunes he “might’ve had laying around for a while,” Williams started gigging around town alone under the moniker Lish Bills. He tapped some old country to blend with his newfound soul muse, and more songs came along with a growing following that dug Williams’clear but deeply resonant voice and more mild-mannered alter ego.

Though he said AFA is still going strong (and currently searching for a label to release a new album), he has settled comfortably into his double life and Lish Bills is here to stay, and will release a five-song EP at Origami Lounge on Oct. 27.

“I try to go for simple and sin-

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Bills. “I try not to try too hard when I write, try not to force it and just let it happen, gradually and naturally.

“Since I usually play in metal bands, this is kind of like writing from a different perspective,” Williams said. “It’s less blown up and mythical and melodramatic than I might go for in heavier music. This can be more humorous, or sad, or sentimental. I can do things I haven’t really been able to do before.”

That said, he also noted there are similarities: “I think that even in metal you want to be sincere, even if you’re shrouding things in metaphor, it still needs to have that sincere energy. Both those types of music are a lot about honesty. In metal, you might just be trying to writing honestly about some of your more messed up, darker tendencies.”

Not to say that Lish Bills is all sunshine and snowflakes. The EP’s title track is a down-tempo song about the lovelorn, rambling life.

In “The Booze” he refrains “We’re living the dream and drinking our lives away,” before crooning “The boooooooze is killing me…” And those might be the cheeriest of the bunch.

Three of the five tracks are

Williams alone with a guitar, recorded by local engineer and Surrogate frontman Chris Keene one March morning while both recovered from a festive Lish Bills/Surrogate show the night before. They captured some magic in doing so; to both men’s credit, you can practically hear the hangover.

Though the songs on the EP are just Williams, he will be playing some songs with a full band (Casey Schmidt, drums; Adrian Hammons, bass; Keene, second guitar) at the CD-release show.

Williams played with Schmidt and Hammons in Red Giant and said of all three, “They’re people I love to play music and hang out with.”

He also intends to record a Lish Bills full-length with backup in the near future, though in the meantime he’s mostly going it alone.

“The whole appeal initially was not having to rely on anyone else, to be able to do it on my own. I can play shows without having to ask anybody, just jump in the car and go play wherever. But it’s definitely satisfying to hear everything with more instruments, so I’m sure it will happen again, but I don’t know to what capacity.” Ω

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They are destined to play the best concert and festival stages, I look forward to seeing it all happen.”–Nat Keefe of Hot Buttered Rum. This is a wonderful chance for all you local Railflowers fans to see them in the wonderful setting that is the Big Room. Closing out the evening will be one of my personal favorites, Rita Hosking & Cousin Jack. I saw them at the Kate Wolfe festival and they were the only act that I made a point of seeing each time they played. “From the first time I heard Rita sing, her voice gripped me and did not let go.” –Joe Craven. A show for the whole family. This will be a seated show so get your tickets early.

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Ben Affleck directs riveting hostage-rescue thriller

I a CIA agent organized an undercover caper that was desperate, dazzling and very improbable—“the best bad idea” the n 1980, in the midst of the Iranian hostage crisis,

agency could come up with. In the hands of Ben Affleck and company, that little farrago (which was kept secret until the late 1990s) becomes a riveting, by briskly entertaining thriller.

Juan-Carlos There is no shortage of peril and suspense Selznick in the basic incident—agent Tony Mendez (Affleck) is attempting to spirit six Americans hiding in the Canadian embassy out of Iran.

(The six are separate from the 52 Americans imprisoned in the besieged U.S. Embassy, but are in increasing danger of discovery.) And the Argo tension is only heightened by the outlandishStarring Ben ness of Mendez’s scheme—he and the six Affleck, Bryan escapees will exit Iran disguised as a Canadian Cranston, John film crew.

Goodman and That scheme adds a second, curiously comAlan Arkin. plementary element to the story—Mendez Directed by Ben Affleck. must set up an actual production company as a Cinemark 14, supporting cover story for the film-crew disFeather River guise. The cover-story movie becomes a sci-fi Cinemas and epic called Argo which might be filmed in Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R. Iranian locations. And a couple of Mendez’s Hollywood contacts (engagingly played by Alan Arkin and John Goodman) set up a publicity campaign and a production office on a studio lot.

Poor The movie angle adds a rich level of ironic comedy to Affleck’s own production, which thereby also becomes a dark, barbed comedydrama about the business of making movies.

Fair (In an exchange between the characters played

by Affleck and Goodman, the latter has a line about movie-directing being a job that even a rhesus monkey could quickly learn to do.)

Good The calm assurance with which that wisecrack is delivered is in part a sign of Affleck’s continued growth and mastery as a director.

Very Good His previous efforts, Gone Baby Gone and The Town, were already very impressive in that respect, and here he’s clearly in charge of a smart, efficient, handsomely mounted venture Excellent into suspenseful entertainment.

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Affleck’s own performance as Mendez, a resourceful trickster shadowed by his own resolute intensity, is nicely underplayed. That approach is right for the character and right for a movie that steers clear of conventional movie heroism and concentrates instead on a multitude of smaller dramas, replete with sudden reversals and split-second escapes, that occur among the various characters involved in the carrying out of Mendez’s scheme.

Chris Terrio’s script (adapted from a book

by Mendez and an article in Wired) and William Goldenberg’s razor-sharp editing are key contributors to the film’s brilliant pacing.

Bryan Cranston, Victor Garber, Goodman and Arkin all make strong and apposite impressions in key supporting roles, and the actors playing the six escapees (Tate Donovan, Clea DuVall, Scoot McNairy, Rory Cochrane, Christopher Denham, Kerry Bishé) all make precise individualized impressions in the midst of fleeting circumstances. Ω

‘One wretched affair’ Sinister

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by Craig Blamer Boozy true-crime writer Ellison Oswalt

(Ethan Hawke) is desperate for another bestseller, so he uproots his long-suffering family and relocates them to a suburban house where another family was sacrificed in a sinister ritual. Of course, he doesn’t clue his wife in to that li’l bit of info. But ol’ Oswalt is pretty short on clues himself, seeing how he finds a box of 8mm home movies and a projector up in the attic—a box that wasn’t there before they moved in—and still stays put.

Now, some folks might think that someone sneaking back into a murder house to plant a

sinister housewarming gift to be a very, very ominous development, but Oswalt is so desperate to resurrect his career that he sort of goes with the flow. Even after he realizes that the found footage is not just of the prior family being snuffed, but also a few other families scattered across the map.

Naturally, he doesn’t bother turning the crucial evidence of these capital crimes over to the police, ’cause that’d end the movie a half-hour into the proceedings—which would have been nice. Instead he spends most of the film’s running time either pulling his best Nicolas Cage face while watching the grainy 8mm footage or padding around the dark house investigating eerie noises. All this ends up pretty much as you’d expect it to end.

Sinister is one wretched affair. It really, really

Reviewers: Craig Blamer and Juan-Carlos Selznick.

wants to be a suburban version of The Shining, but has no idea how to go about it other than lifting a few obvious aspects and having Oswalt paraphrase Jack Torrance. And instead of a kid doing that stupid finger thing, here we have a bunch of kids in bad makeup trying to look creepy by doing their own stupid finger thing. It just looks stupid.

Now, some folks argue that horror films are supposed to be stupid, so those folks might be impressed by this butt-numbing Frankenstein of faux snuff footage and wannabe J-horror. But I found the whole thing to be boring, derivative and kind of ludicrous.

(Admittedly, it does look good, though.) There are some flashes of wit, but the jump scares play flat and the pacing is sluggish and redundant. Even worse, it’s not scary at all. Ω

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Admittedly, Tim Burton’s latest is sort of fun visually, but with about 75 percent homage, 25 percent story and weak jokes that don’t really have punch lines, it makes for a vaguely unsatisfying bit of déjà vu all over again. Cinemark 14 and Feather River Cinemas. Rated PG —C.B.

Alex Cross

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For this latest film adaptation of one of the books in James Patterson’s series of Alex Cross thrillers, Tyler Perry takes over for Morgan Freeman in the role of the homicide detective/psychologist, now tracking down a killer called The Butcher. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

Kevin Smith plays a middle-aged high-school teacher and former collegiate wrestler who becomes a mixed-martial-arts fighter to raise money to save the job of his school’s music teacher (Henry Winkler). Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG.

Paranormal Activity 4

The latest 3-D animated feature takes place at a five-star hotel strictly for monsters run by Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler), who is forced to protect his place and its guests from a young human (Andy Samberg) who stumbles upon the exclusive resort.

Cinemark 14 and Feather River Cinemas.

Rated PG.

More spooky strangeness goes down after dark as the supernatural faux-found-footage series picks up four years after the events of the original. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R.

Searching for Sugar Man

A documentary following two South African fans of ’70s singer/songwriter Rodriguez as they search for the musician who, despite having best-selling albums in South Africa in the ’90s, was living a life of very modest means in Detroit, oblivious to his popularity abroad. Pageant Theatre. Rated PG-13.

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Argo

See review this issue. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R —J.C.S.

Atlas Shrugged: Part 2

Part two of the film version of Ayn Rand’s dystopian novel of a world on the brink of collapse, and the objectivist philosophy she (and her small-government followers) believe can save us all. Cinemark 14.

Rated PG-13.

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Frankenweenie

Young Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) is living in a stop-motion universe somewhere between the worlds of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride, a monochrome suburbia populated by spindle-legged figures with large eyes.

Although his school seems to be made up of kindred spirits of the morbid variety, Victor prefers to devote his time exclusively to his dog Sparky, but that friendship is sorely tested when Sparky is flattened by a car while chasing a ball. Fortunately, on the curriculum the next day the science teacher (Martin Landau) shows the class how to make a dead frog’s legs kick with the help of electricity. Victor scuttles off to the pet cemetery, disinters the pieces of Sparky and returns to his attic space and stitches ol’ Sparky back together. A slash of light and a crash of thunder later and it’s alive! Alive!

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The Intouchables

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Driss (Omar Sy), an African immigrant and part-time hoodlum, inadvertently charms his way into an appointment as full-time care-giver in the chateau of a quadriplegic aristocrat named Philippe (veteran French star François Cluzet).

Driss, impressed by the sumptuous creature comforts that are part of the job and prodded by Philippe’s testy defiance, rises to the challenges of his unexpected new responsibilities. And Philippe in turn begins to feel somewhat re-enlivened by the younger man’s frenetic and sometimes reckless ministrations to him. As such, The Intouchables is an amusing combination of odd couple/buddy buddy comedy with ostensibly therapeutic concerns in mind.

Its apparent good intentions carry less weight than they might have in a tale less dependent on broad stereotypes. Still, the good-natured performances of the lead actors have a lot to do with whatever success this French blockbuster finds as entertainment in the U.S.. And Omar Sy, who won the French Cesar for best actor, is a particularly large and exceptional delight. Pageant Theatre. Rated R —J.C.S.

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Looper

Dateline: 2044. The mean streets of America are looking even more ghetto than they do in 2012. Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and his fellow Loopers are hit men, and their job is to show up in an isolated area and wait for a bound-and-hooded package to arrive from 30 years in the future, blow them away and pocket silver bars for their day’s work, which they generally spend on rocket cycles, drugs and hookers: The good life.

Unfortunately, in the future there’s been a coup and the Loopers are increasingly finding themselves whacking their future selves for a severance package of gold bars. It’s not pretty how things are resolved when a Looper doesn’t “close the loop” as directed,

so Joe should know better when his own future self (Bruce Willis) arrives, but he hesitates on the trigger and Old Joe promptly knocks Young Joe out and sets off to … Well, it’s kind of like the first Terminator, with all sorts of time-space continuum paradoxes and other nonsense that doesn’t really add up when looked back on, but is sort of neat while it’s happening. Cinemark 14. Rated R —C.B.

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Cinemark 14 and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

Pitch Perfect

The Bellas are an all-girl college a capella group led by a new member (Anna Kendrick) who injects updated songs into the repertoire on the way to The Bellas taking on their male rivals. Cinemark 14 and Feather River Cinemas. Rated PG-13.

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Seven Psychopaths

The action in the new movie by playwright/filmmaker Martin McDonagh includes the efforts of an Irish guy named Marty (Colin Farrell) to write a Hollywood screenplay, but all he has at the start is a title, “Seven Psychopaths.” The fragmented stories that emerge, for Marty’s screenplay and/or from McDonagh’s movie, have a good deal of violence in them, some of it farcical, some of it gruesome, some of it both at once.

McDonagh, whose movies call Quentin Tarantino to mind, fancies himself having a moral seriousness that is lacking in Tarantino’s pictures. Be that as it may, Seven Psychopaths fails to distinguish itself as moviemaking and ends up looking a lot like a rather lazy and deluded knock-off of the Tarantino “brand.”

What it does have going for it are a good cast, an assortment of offbeat amusements, and a wacko throwaway story about a psychopathic gangster (Woody Harrelson) trying to retrieve the Shih Tzu that two parttime dog kidnappers (Sam Rockwell and Christopher Walken) are holding for ransom.

Farrell, stranded in McDonagh’s mildly parodic self-portrait, ends up playing half-hearted straight man to those guys and others.

Cinemark 14. Rated R —J.C.S.

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Sinister

See review this issue. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R —C.B.

Taken 2

The retired CIA agent (Liam Neeson) who rescued his daughter who was taken by human traffickers in the first film is himself the target of the father of the kidnapper who he killed while saving her. (Side note: Isn’t it obvious that they should’ve called this Taken Again? C’mon, people!). Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

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KAKI KING

She’s been called a “genre unto herself,” playing percussive acoustic guitar in various styles—from jam to jazz to rock to experimental—and being hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the new guitar gods: “Van Halen meets Bootsy.” She’ll be coming to Chico’s El Rey Theatre Friday, Oct. 19, in support of her latest album, Glow.

—JASON CASSIDY

18THURSDAY AARON RICH & FRIENDS: Country music round-robin. Third and First Th of every month, 9pm. Free. Crazy Horse

Saloon & Brewery; 303 Main St.; (530) 894-5408.

BLUES JAM: Weekly open jam. Th, 8pm-

midnight. Lynns Optimo; 9225 Skyway in Paradise; (530) 872-1788.

CHICO JAZZ COLLECTIVE: Thursday jazz.

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

CHICO UNPLUGGED: The series of four unplugged (and judged) singer-songwriter nights continues. Th, 10/18, 7-9pm. Free. Woodstocks Pizza; 166 E. Second St.; (530) 893-1500.

DIRTY FILTHY MUGS: Delightfully aggres-

sive punk rock. The Pushers, Severance Package and Ryan Davidson open. Th, 10/18, 8pm. $5. Monstros Pizza & Subs; 628 W. Sacramento Ave.; (530) 345-7672.

DOC SEVERINSEN & THE SAN MIGUEL 5: One of the world’s greatest trumpeters—best known for leading the NBC Orchestra on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show—runs his band through a host of tango, swing, flamenco and gypsy jazz numbers. Th, 10/18, 7:30pm. $21-$35. Laxson Auditorium; 400 W. First St. CSU, Chico; (530) 898-6333; www.chicoperformances.com.

HARVEST HOOTENANNY: Local bluegrass outfit Low Flying Birds performs. Th, 10/18, 8pm. Free. The Hub; 685 Manzanita Ct. Inside the Holiday Inn, Chico; (530) 345-2491.

IMPROV JAM: Open jam with Michael

Gaughan. Th, 5-8pm. Cafe Flo; 365 E.

Sixth St. (530) 514-8888; http://liveat flo.weebly.com.

JOHN SEID: John Seid and friends, featuring Larry Peterson and Steve Cook playing an eclectic mix. Th, 6:30-9:30pm through 11/1. Free. Johnnie’s Restaurant; 220 W. Fourth St. inside Hotel Diamond; (530) 895-1515; www.johnniesrestaurant.com.

MATTEO PLAYS FILM SCORES: Classical guitarist Matteo plays film scores and light classics. Th, 6pm. Free. Angelos Cucina Trinacria; 407 Walnut St.; (530) 899-9996.

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

OPEN MIC: COMEDY: Everyone is welcome to try their hand at stand-up comedy.

Th, 8-10pm. Cafe Flo; 365 E. Sixth St. (530) 514-8888; http://liveatflo.we ebly.com.

OPEN MIKEFULL: Open mic night to share your music, poetry, comedy, or other talents in a 10-minute slot. Third and First Th of every month, 7pm. $1.

Paradise Grange Hall; 5704 Chapel Dr. in Paradise; (530) 873-1370.

TEA LEAF GREEN: A rockin’ five-piece jam band out of San Francisco. The Stone Foxes open. Th, 10/18, 8:30pm. $16. El Rey Theatre; 230 W. Second St.; (530) 342-2727.

THE WEST EDGE: Blues, rock and rockabilly on the back patio. Th, 10/18, 6-9pm. LaSalles, 229 Broadway.

19FRIDAY 49‘ER FAIRE BENEFIT CONCERT: A fundraiser with music from Cooper’s Bluff and artwork from Chris Jennings.

F, 10/19, 7pm. Donations. Cafe Flo; 365 E. Sixth St. (530) 514-8888; http://liveat flo.weebly.com.

FINAL LAST WORDS: Fun, uplifting poppunk in the same vein as Blink-182.

Stanley & The Search (from L.A.) and locals A Holy Ghost Revival open. F, 10/19, 9pm. $3. LaSalles; 229 Broadway; (530) 893-1891.

IRISH MUSIC HAPPY HOUR: A Chico tradition: Friday night happy hour with a traditional Irish music session by the Pub Scouts. F, 4pm. $1. Duffy’s Tavern; 337 Main St.; (530) 343-7718.

THE JEFF PERSHING BAND: Chico’s

master of all things funk. F, 10/19, 9pm.

Free. The End Zone; 250 Cohasset Rd.; (530) 345-7330.

MCBRIDE BROTHERS: Covers of British invasion-era bands and more in the lounge. F, 10/19, 8:30pm. Feather Falls Casino; 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville; (530) 533-3885; www.featherfallscasino.com.

MIDNIGHT RIDERS: A cover band playing hits from Merle Haggard to Nickelback in the brewery. F, 10/19, 9:30pm. $5.

Feather Falls Casino; 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville; (530) 533-3885; www.feather fallscasino.com.

NORTHERN HEAT: Live southern rock. F,

10/19, 9pm. Free. Colusa Casino Resort; 3770 Hwy. 45 in Colusa; (530) 458-8844; www.colusacasino.com.

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NORTHERN TRADITIONZ: The country alter

funky, rockin’ three-piece led by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Joseph. F, 10/19, 9pm. $5. Lost on Main; 319 Main St.; (530) 891-1853.

ego of local metal/reggae act Esoteric.

F, 10/19, 8:30pm. Free. Gold Country Casino; 4020 Olive Hwy at Gold Country Casino & Hotel in Oroville; (530) 534-9892; www.goldcountry casino.com.

KAKI KING: Lady Lamb the Beekeeper

opens. F, 10/19, 8:30pm. $15. El Rey Theatre; 230 W. Second St.; (530) 3422727.

SPY PICNIC: Rock hits from the ‘80s and ’90s. F, 10/19, 9pm. $1. LaSalles; 229 Broadway; (530) 893-1891.

CHAPARRAL: Live twang from a newly formed, female-fronted country band.

F, 10/19, 9pm. Free. Tackle Box Bar & Grill; 375 E. Park Ave.; (530) 345-7499.

DIRTY FILTHY MUGS Tonight, Oct. 18 Monstros Pizza

CHICO BAILE LATINO: MORE THAN SALSA: Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Bachata dance lessons followed by an open social dance. F, 8pm through 11/15. $2$4. The Hub; 685 Manzanita Ct. Inside the Holiday Inn, Chico; (530) 518-9454.

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MAJOR POWERS & THE LO-FI SYMPHONY

23TUESDAY

JAZZ: Weekly jazz. Su, 4-6pm. Has Beans Internet Cafe & Galleria; 501 Main St.; (530) 894-3033; www.hasbeans.com.

This San Francisco three-piece made up of one Nick (the Major) Powers and French brothers Kevin and Dylan Gautschi play a grandiose, irresistibly catchy brand of prog rock—equal parts fun, heavy and orchestral … or as they simply call it: “Adventure Rock” (and that’s trademarked!). Saturday, Oct. 20, at 1078 Gallery.

JORMA KAUKONEN: The fingerstyle guitarist of The Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna fame explores American roots, blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Su, 10/21, 7:30pm. $25. Sierra Nevada Big Room; 1075 East 20th St.; (530) 345-2739; www.sierranevada.com/bigroom.

—JASON CASSIDY

PARADISE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: In its

20SATURDAY ALLEN STONE: The Washington-based singer-songwriter is influences by traditional soul and R&B masters.

Yuna and Tingsek open. Sa, 10/20, 8pm. $15.50. El Rey Theatre; 230 W. Second St.; (530) 342-2727.

BLUEGRASS JAM: Open jam hosted by

Lucy Smith. Sa, 1-4pm. Cafe Flo; 365 E. Sixth St. Next door to the Pageant Theatre; (530) 514-8888; http://liveat flo.weebly.com.

DUBSTEP KINGS: Electronic dance music.

Sa, 10/20, 9pm. Lost On Main; 319 Main St.; (530) 891-1853.

THE JEFF PERSHING BAND: Chico’s

master of the funky stuff. Sa, 10/20,

9pm. Free. Tackle Box Bar & Grill; 375 E. Park Ave.; (530) 345-7499.

MAJOR POWERS & THE LO-FI SYMPHONY: Furlough Fridays and Big Tree Fall Down open. Sa, 10/20, 7:30pm. $7. 1078 Gallery; 820 Broadway; (530) 343-1973; www.1078gallery.org.

MCBRIDE BROTHERS: See Friday. Sa,

10/20, 8:30pm. Free. Feather Falls Casino; 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville; (530) 533-3885; www.featherfallscasino.com.

MUSIC FOR A ROYAL COURT: Chico State choirs perform music fit for kings, including coronation anthems of Purcell and Handel. Sa, 10/20, 7:30pm. $6-$15. Harlen Adams Theatre; W. First St. CSU, Chico campus; (530) 898-5739.

NORTHERN HEAT: See Friday. Sa, 10/20,

9pm. Free. Colusa Casino Resort; 3770

Hwy. 45 in Colusa; (530) 458-8844; www.colusacasino.com.

NOTHERN TRADITIONZ: See Friday. Sa,

54th season, the Paradise Symphony Orchestra performs works by Tchaikovsky, Modest Moussorgsky, Klaus Badelt and more. Su, 10/21, 7pm. $5-$17. Paradise Performing Arts Center; 777 Nunnelly Rd. in Paradise; (530) 872-8454; www.paradise performingarts.com.

10/20, 8:30pm. Free. Gold Country

Casino; 4020 Olive Hwy., Oroville; (530) 534-9892; www.goldcountry casino.com.

ROCKRIDGE BLUEGRASS BAND: One of the North State’s most seasoned traditional bluegrass bands. Sa, 10/20, 7pm. $5. Cafe Flo; 365 E. Sixth St. (530) 5148888; http://liveatflo.weebly.com.

TOM DRINNON: Live country and western

music. Sa, 10/20, 9pm. Free. Rolling Hills Casino; 2655 Barham Ave. in Corning; (530) 528-3500; www.rollinghills casino.com.

writer night. Tu, 7-9pm. Free. Cafe Flo; 365 E. Sixth St. Next door to the Pageant Theatre; (530) 514-8888; http://liveatflo.weebly.com.

ZACH DEPUTY: A one-man acoustic funk and reggae show. Tu, 10/23, 9pm. Lost on Main; 319 Main St.; (530) 891-1853.

24WEDNESDAY HAPPY JAZZ: A weekly jazz appointment with Shigemni Minetaka on piano and Christine Lapado-Breglia on upright bass. W, 4:30-6:30pm. Chicoichi Ramen; 243 W. Ninth St.; (530) 891-9044.

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LOYALTY IS BLUE: Delicate string arrangements are at the forefront of this lush, layered indie rock sound right out of Seattle. W, 10/24, 7:30pm. $5. Cafe Flo; 365 E. Sixth St. (530) 5148888; http://liveatflo.weebly.com.

OPEN JAM NIGHT: Drum kit, bass rig, guitar amp and PA system are provided, bring your own instruments. All ages until 10. W, 7pm. Free. Italian Garden; 6929 Skyway in Paradise; (530) 876-9988.

OPEN MIC: All ages welcome. W, 7pm. Free.

100th Monkey Books & Cafe; 642 West Fifth St.

JAZZ HAPPY HOUR: Carey Robinson hosts a jazz happy hour every Monday. M, 57pm. Cafe Flo; 365 E. Sixth St. (530) 514-8888; http://liveatflo.weebly.com.

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Monday, Oct. 22 Sierra Nevada Big Room

spiced up with elements of dub, drum and bass, dancehall, hip-hop and electronica. M, 10/22, 7:30pm. $28. Sierra Nevada Big Room; 1075 East 20th St.; (530) 345-2739; www.sierra nevada.com/bigroom.

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Dying Words K. Patrick Conner NaCL Press Longtime CN&R readers may recognize the author’s name. He was a co-founder of the paper and early on one of its more stellar reporters and editors. He moved to San Francisco and eventually took a job with the Chronicle, where he worked for 20 years, five of them as city editor, before retiring in 2009. Along the way he wrote two atmospheric redneck-noir novels, Blood Moon and Kingdom Road, and Horace Bristol: An American View, a biography of a legendary LIFE magazine photographer. For his latest, Conner taps into his experiences at the Chronicle, creating a flock of odd ducks inhabiting the far reaches of the newsroom, among them his central character, Graydon Hubbell. Hubbell is an aging former city hall reporter who for medical reasons has moved to the obituaries desk, a job he loves because he sees writing obits as a kind of art form. When he learns he’s dying from cancer, his solitary, ordered life begins first to unravel and then to take on new form as he perforce invites others—like his neighbor, the kind-hearted aging hippie Lydia Gifford—into it. Written in a warm, lucid style and rich with quiet humor and affection, this novel about dying is a pleasure to read and, in the end, quite joyful.

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DEVOTIONS Before Arts DEVO dives into the poetry overflow, two quick programming notes: As previously reported here, the local songstresses of MaMuse will be performing as part of A Prairie Home Companion’s duet competition this Saturday, Oct. 20. You can hear it live (and vote for MaMuse!) at www.prairiehome.org starting at 3 p.m., or listen to a re-broadcast later on KCHO—online at www.kcho.org and on the dial at 91.7 FM. And, did you know that Del tha Funky Homosapien was coming to Oroville Friday? He is the headlining act for a massive paintball-andmusic festival called Splatter Festival. I am not joking. This Friday-Sunday, Oct. 19-21, the Combat Zone paintball arena on Highway 70 will be thumping non-stop to the rhythm of electronic and hip-hop music and air-propelled balls of paint. Visit www.splatterfestival.net for all the crazy deets.

POEMS? Multiple copies of each printed on, like, actual paper? Given to the general public!?! I love the Poetry 99 issue! It feels like we’re getting away with something, letting poets run wild across our pages just for the love of the words. And it feels good. (And the good feelings go live tonight, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., at Lyon Books for the Poetry 99 reading.)

This year, as every year, there were poems that our judges loved that didn’t make the cut because the poets didn’t make enough cuts—down to 99 words or less. And here are two rebel poems that I just couldn’t let slip away. Call ’em Poetry 109-or-less winners: Dreamers Oh the wonderful dreamers they give you the wonderful dreams and the bad The dreamers are invisible Although they hold a bag that they keep their dreams in they hold their hollowed out stick although it looks more like a straight trumpet to blow their dreams through, but it is not the dreamers’ decision, it is their trumpets’ for they have a mind of their own, they only catch the dreams, then they stick them in and the trumpet makes its decision, when it does it makes a toot!

Then the dreamers pick it up and blow out the dream, and the dream just seems to find its own.

Consequences I am dealing smoke, Trying to name my consequences Wondering how long I will last?

Looking on the internet, I find people looking for me.

Out my back door, I hear the homie whistle asking me to deal more.

My mom, she wants me to change, but I am like, “Wow that is so hard.”

Now that I’m locked up I think to myself in my cell: “There is no point.”

I wonder if the only reason why I say that is because I’m locked up.

It was the last mistake of my life … or maybe the first.

Unless I stay the way my mind is in.

Ann, age 13, Table Mountain School Butte County Juvenile Hall

Savannah Cresswell Age 7, Chico

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3/ 2.5 6/ 4 3/ 2.5 3/ 3 3/ 2 3/ 2 3/ 2 3/ 2.5 2/ 2 3/ 1 3/ 2

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642 Larch St 34 New Dawn Cir 679 E 3rd Ave 13 Mione Way 27 New Dawn Cir 940 Karen Dr 4 Tioga Way 1976 Webb Ave 577 El Reno Dr 27 Baltar Loop 2775 Vistamont Way

Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico

$219,000 $196,500 $188,000 $188,000 $183,000 $170,000 $163,000 $155,000 $145,000 $143,500 $139,000

3/ 1.5 3/ 1.5 3/ 1 3/ 2 3/ 1.5 3/ 1.5 3/ 1.5 3/ 1 3/ 2 6/ 4 3/ 2

1194 1396 1128 1751 1796 1688 1120 1030 1671 2538 1126

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$125,000 $200,000 $215,000 $180,000 $135,000 $115,000 $351,000 $247,000 $238,000 $220,000 $218,000

2/ 1 3/ 1 3/ 1.5 2/ 1 3/ 1.5 3/ 1 3/ 2 8/ 4 3/ 2.5 3/ 2.5 3/ 2.5

780 2298 1333 1235 1496 1392 2819 3504 2815 2520 2129

86 Lemon Hill Dr 164 Ward Blvd 4416 Sierra Del Sol 1437 Sleepy Hollow Ln 5350 Harrison Rd 546 Oakwood Ln 6158 Fern Ln 5223 Edgewood Ln 374 Circlewood Dr 8396 Montna Dr 1551 Kay Ct

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Oroville Oroville Paradise Paradise Paradise Paradise Paradise Paradise Paradise Paradise Paradise

$170,500 $167,000 $290,000 $279,000 $227,000 $195,000 $194,500 $182,500 $124,000 $118,000 $114,000

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

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GABRIEL R WREN, 2788 Ceres Ave. Chico, CA 95973.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as TRI COUNTY BUILDING MAINTENANCE at 1351 Mangrove, Ave. Suite B, Chico, CA 95926.

CAROLINA TRENADO, MARINA ZEPEDA, 1351 Mangrove Ave. Suite B, Chico, CA 95926.

This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

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Thomas Paul Edward Dusell, 7 Woodside Lane, Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an individual.

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Dated: August 21, 2012 FBN Number: 2012-0001226 Published: September 27, October 4,11,18, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as HALL MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT at 4051 Augusta Lane, Chico, CA 95973.

BEATRICE HALL, 4051 Augusta Lane Chico, CA 95973.

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Signed: BEATRICE HALL Dated: August 21, 2012 FBN Number: 2012-0001219 Published: September 27, October 4,11,18, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as APOLLO PIANO at 3150 Highway 32 Suite F, Chico, CA 95973.

VINCENT CHAMBERS, NERISSA M PRIETO, 763 Hill View Way, Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by a Husband and Wife.

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JOSEPH P MCNALLY, 1986 Mountain View Dr. Paradise, CA 985969.

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FICTITOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as PACIFIC MOTEL at 1308 State Highway 99 Gridley, CA 95948.

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NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner SARAH WILSON, DANIEL HANSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Kyden David Asher Wilson Proposed name: Kyden David Asher Hanson THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: November 16, 2012 Time: 9:00amm Dept: TBA

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The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: Robert Glusman Dated: September 18, 2012 Case Number: 157779 Published: September27, October 4,11,18, 2012

Signed: Sandra McLean Dated: September 18, 2012 Case Number: 157825 Published: September27, October 4,11,18, 2012

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MORGAN KALFSBEEK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MORGAN KALFSBEEK Proposed name: MORGAN BERRY THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: November 9, 2012 Time: 9:00amm Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner GEORGE MARY CHEEVERS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: GEORGE MARY CHEEVERS Proposed name: MANOJ GEORGE CHEEVERS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: November 2, 2012 Time: 9:00amm Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: Robert Glusman Dated: September 25, 2012 Case Number: 157863 Published: October 4,11,18,25, 2012

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE OR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MATTHEW REECE THOMAS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MATTHEW REECE THOMAS Proposed name: MATTHEW THOMAS RITENOUR THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: November 9, 2012 Time: 9:00amm Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: Robert Glusman Dated: October 3, 2012 Case Number: 157977 Published: October 11,18,25, November 1, 2012

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ARIES (March 21-April 19):

When Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro laid waste to Peru in 1532, his soldiers found green stones on the land. Were they emeralds? A priest who was traveling with them gave them bad advice. He said that the way to determine whether they were merely colored glass or else precious gems was to test their hardness by pounding them with hammers. In this manner, many actual emeralds were shattered into fragments. Learn from this mistake, Aries. Make sure you recognize treasures for what they are. And don’t force them to submit to unwise tests that misconstrue their true nature.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone at

Reddit posted a question to the community: Could anyone help him recreate the aroma of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland? He said he loved that smell. It was a blend of damp earth, rotting wood and gunpowder. It had musty overtones, a hint of chlorine, and a tantalizing freshness.

If only he could get that fragrance to permeate his house, he testified, he’d always be able to work at peak efficiency. You might want to follow his lead, Taurus. It’s a good time to identify and gather all the ingredients you would need to make sure your environment inspires you to the max.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you asked

me to be your personal adviser, I would prescribe supplements and herbs to build up your immune system. I’d insist that you eat nothing but healthy food and get at least eight hours of sleep every night. I’d suggest that you meditate daily on images that symbolize your most inspiring desires. For fun, I might even advise you to do a ritual in which you create a big circle around yourself using violet yarn and then do a series of playful acts to pump up your freedom, like dancing as wildly as you know how and chanting “Love is my creator.” Finally, Gemini, if you sought my counsel, I’d urge you to use your exuberant imagination in concert with your disciplined intellect as you design a longterm plan to charge up your well-being.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Dear Free

Will Astrologer: I found your website by accident today and was drawn in fast and hard. No matter what I did, I could not escape and get back to my work. Your messages were too interesting for my own good. You gave me too many answers to questions I’ve had for too many years. I felt like I was being cured of problems I didn’t even know I had. Many hours went by until finally I was able to pull myself out of the vortex. How did this happen? —Freaked Out.” Dear Freaked: I was born under the sign of Cancer the Crab, and it so happens that the people of my tribe are currently emanating an intriguing and inscrutable aura. We’re at the peak of our ability to attract and seduce. Many of us are using our power benevolently, but our mysterious mojo could still be a bit unsettling.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The past is headed

your way bearing gifts, Leo. I recommend that you make yourself available for its blessings, which may be delivered to you in unexpected ways. For example: The spirit of a dead loved one could impart an enigmatic but useful tip in the middle of the night. An abandoned dream you assumed was gone forever might return from limbo to grant you a wish. A favor you did for someone long ago could finally be repaid. Are you ready to let history reward you in its own unique style?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Just for you, it is Shark Week. During this dicey holiday, you should be wary of all sharks, especially the kind that look like human beings. Don’t get in their way, and don’t underestimate them. On the other hand, I’m not opposed to you getting to know some sharks better. They could teach you some valuable lessons on how to get what you want. Not that you would ever be as cold-blooded and predatory as they

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Visualize your-

self heading out on a high adventure with interesting people—but all the while being distracted by the memory of a trivial insult you experienced earlier that day. Picture yourself getting intimate with a lover who inspires you to lose your self-consciousness—up until the point when you decide to interrupt your fun by answering a phone call from some random person. Imagine toning yourself down and holding yourself back because of misplaced politeness or unnecessary guilt or delusional fear—even though you’re feeling a rushing instinct to surge and soar and overflow. Finally, Libra, understand that in getting you to envision these parodies of your current inclinations, I’m hoping to shock you into making sure that nothing like them happens.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Sometime

soon you may dream of being naked at a public event, like a class at school or a committee meeting. I think this would be an excellent omen, so I hope it comes to pass. It would signify that you’re ready to shed the disguises that have been making it problematical for you to reinvent yourself. Who is the new you? Stripping down to the bare essentials in your dreams will help you see raw truths about your waking life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As

you cross the great water in search of the unknown treasure, navigate by the light of the clouds. That’s your dreamy oracle, Sagittarius. What does it mean? Well, the work you do to figure it out is essential to activating its potential, so I don’t want to give away too much. But here are three further hints to inspire you on your quest. 1. Be willing to go a long way to find a secret you don’t even know you’re looking for. 2.

Consider the possibility of cultivating faith in a goal that you don’t quite yet grasp in its entirety. 3. Rely on shadows and reflections to give you accurate information you can’t get directly from the thing that’s casting shadows and being reflected.

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Michael Perelman’s eyes light up as he reclines in his office chair, reminiscing about nearly 40 years of experiences in education. Perelman began teaching economics at Chico State in 1970 and he’s written 19 books over the course of his academic career. The noted economist has traveled throughout the world and has become a go-to source for journalists and others, nationally and internationally, seeking his insights into economics. Perelman is often found researching and writing in his office, but the spunky 73-year-old also is regularly spotted on the basketball court at the Chico State WREC, throwing down with the 20-year-olds no less.

Go to www.michaelperelman.wordpress.com to read his blog.

What needs to be done to turn the economy around?

We need to get money out of politics and a free press that provides serious information with in-depth reporting. Those are two of the primary things that need to happen to boost our economy. Without that, I don’t see us making significant progress anytime soon.

What are some of your most memorable experiences?

Well, the two highest honors as far as my experiences would be when I won this World Association for Political Economy (WAPE) award that I was given in Sujo, China, and a two-day conference that was held regarding my work, held in Colombia. But you know, I probably learn as much in the classroom as I do on the foreign trips. I’ll get anecdotes, I’ll get experiences, I’ll make valuable contacts

with people who I’ll be in touch with. I remember someone in class asked me the other day how many countries I’ve been to … I had trouble remembering all of them.

What advice do you give to the people you meet?

Well, I try to tell my students not to rush into what they want to do. Everybody can be the best in the world at something. It’s a matter of figuring out what that something is. Like, for me, I tried a bunch of different majors before I settled in on what I do now. And make good new contacts; it can help you go further in life.

What gets you out playing basketball with the young guys at Chico State?

It’s an addiction. I love to do it. I think it keeps me younger, and also I really think it helps in the classroom. People relate to me differently and then that filters through the whole class. I believe playing basketball with these guys helps me with that. I like to meet new people, find out what they do. I probably learn just as much from them, if not more, than they learn from me.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Everyone has some kind of power. What’s yours? In the coming days, I suspect there will be some crisis and opportunity regarding how you use it. Maybe you will be invited to assume more authority or exercise greater influence. Maybe your ability to wield your particular clout will be questioned or doubted, and you will be challenged to either stand up and express it with more integrity and purpose or else relinquish it. For best results, take a moment right now to visualize the precise power you would love to command.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Dear Rob: I really enjoy reading your horoscopes. You feel like a friend I’ve never met. When I try to picture what you’re like, I keep getting a vision of you as being fat, short and bald with a strawberry-blonde mustache. Am I right? —Curious Aquarius.” Dear Curious: It’s great that you’ve decided to do a reality check. This is an excellent time for all you Aquarians to see if what you imagine to be true is a match for the world as it actually is. To answer your question, I am in fact tall and thin, don’t wear a mustache and have an abundance of long silver hair.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I’ve got just

the right message to set the tone for you in the weeks ahead. It comes from writer H.P. Lovecraft, and captures the essence of your astrological omens. “Pleasure to me is wonder,” said Lovecraft. “It’s the unexplored, the unexpected, the thing that is hidden and the changeless thing that lurks behind superficial mutability. To trace the remote in the immediate; the eternal in the ephemeral; the past in the present; the infinite in the finite; these are to me the springs of delight and beauty.” Now get out there, Pisces, and gather up all the mysterious marvels you have coming to you—all the bracing encounters with uncanny grace.

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FROM THE EDGE

by Anthony Peyton Porter himself@anthonypeytonporter.com

Games Editor’s note: This column was originally published in 2008.

I’m not much of a game player. I played games mostly from social pressure, to which I used to be susceptible. When I say games, I mean games that aren’t sports—board games and card games mostly, I guess.

From childhood, I remember mainly Monopoly, maybe because Monopoly games were grueling tests of endurance for me and stuck in my mind. I was interested as long as I didn’t think about how the game would likely drag on. I could stand the race to buy up the good properties, but once the prime spots were off the market—even if I owned them—I was ready to do something else.

Pete, my father, taught me my first card games— Tonk and draw poker. My friends taught me War and Dirty Hearts and checkers and dominoes, along with Chinese checkers and Parcheesi. I won’t even discuss Old Maid. In high school and college, I played bid whist and gin rummy, Life and Sorry, pool, and Mille Bornes when I was a French major. Somewhere in my 30s I played Uno. At some point I learned to play chess, encouraged and nearly brow-beaten by a couple of fanatic friends. I liked it, but not much. At first I thought my lukewarm attitude was because the chess I experi-

enced was slow and deliberative, and I like games to be fairly snappy.

When I discovered fast chess, I realized that speed wasn’t the issue, and what kept me from being a fanatic like my chess friends was that I didn’t take the game as seriously as they and lots of others did. I played games for fun, and if I wasn’t having fun, I didn’t want to play.

Then a buddy of mine taught me backgammon, and everything changed. I spent much of the late-’70s smoking dope and playing backgammon, all day long when I could.

Backgammon hit my spot. Unlike chess, rolling dice ensures that there’s plenty of chance in backgammon, and I like working the odds. Backgammon’s not all chance, like Candyland or roulette, and a skillful player can win most of the time, but the best player is still going to lose some, and the worst player is going to win some. I like that.

Backgammon is like life—anything can happen at any time. You can be way behind on points and catch a couple of good rolls and win. You can be way ahead and catch a couple of bad rolls and lose.

And every turn in backgammon is best thought of as a new game, a fresh chance to improve my position so something good can happen. Backgammon’s interplay of position and probability keep me in the moment, and that’s a very good thing.

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