Upgraded Living July 2018 by Upgraded Living

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FROM THE EDITOR July comes at us with its bilateral one-two punch. The first just takes four days. It is, of course, the beautiful celebration of our Nation’s birth, complete with picnics and fireworks. I have long been aware and have even practiced the act of a New Year’s resolution. There often seems a shallow point to this ritual. The 4th of July has long been a source of reflection for me. I attended high school in the late 60’s and early 70’s. It was in that time frame that I learned to celebrate a country where it was ok to disagree so loudly. Reflection means—a thought, or thoughts, occurring in consideration or meditation. This day of celebration allows ample time for just that. My meditative state that day will be on the current ambivalent place so many of us share in relation to the first and second amendments. I hope, like me, it will be done in a celebratory fashion looking not just at the mirror but also right through it. The second punch, as always, comes with the rising temperatures, applauded by some, abhorred by others (like me). You see, that whole wonderful way Americans disagree so loudly is alive in many arenas. The heat never phased me in my youth. It actually debilitates me now in a cowering recluse fashion, finding any way possible to escape to the Bay. The same one penned by Mark Twain by stating, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” My kind of summer these days. I recently noticed a billboard north of town with a quote from one of my favorite disc jockeys. It read “I just assume everyone is listening.” That is very much my approach to this monthly appointment I have with each page in this magazine. The goal is simple, if everyone is going to read them, make them readable. I have yet to be void of good feelings each and every month thus far, and this month is no different. The pages are filled with dynamite (pun intended) information of places to go, things to do, ways to cool off, and offer pleasing courses to take to absolutely celebrate living in such a rich and diverse area. I personally appreciated the list of varied directions to take to cool off, right here close to where we live! I will make use of these ideas. I look at and read every page as both a responsibility and an avid fan of Upgraded Living. A fan long before I took this title. Join me and read because I am assuming you already do. While I am on this subject of reading, the back page is taking a bit of a turn these next two issues. Remaining true to the series of then and now, now and then; the direction goes a bit more into a personal confession on my part. OK, I was never perfect, even known to fold like an old bad tent in the face of temptation kind of confession. You might just notice that I introduce the concept of mischief and allow it to mature just a bit. Yes, I am assuming you will make it to the back page and hoping that melancholy edges out judgement. On to August and my true ambivalence of joy and consternation that another school year is going to start without me.

UPGRADED LIVING STAFF AVEED KHAKI Publisher/Owner KEVIN DOLAN Editor-in-Chief

NERISSA QUINN

STACY PLANCE

Production Director

Writer

JASON CORONA

FRANK REBELO

Sales Director

Photographer

KERILYNN ANDERSON

MICHAEL MEJIA

Account Executive

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DARREN MICHELS

MICHELLE CAMY

Product Integration & Mobility Strategy

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ALYSSA WORLEY Social Media Specialist & Writer

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CONTRIBUTORS A SEEKER’S BOUTIQUE & ART STUDIO DIY ASHLEY DEKELLIS Interior Design CELESTE BAKER Health

KEVIN DOLAN Backpage LISA ALMAGUER Health OROVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Community

DANIEL ALTAMIRANO Cool Kid

PARADISE RIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

DR. VIMALI PAUL, M.D. Skin Care

Community RENEE MICHEL

EMILEE WARNE Garden EMMA HARRIS Ingredient of the Month

& JOE SWEENEY Finance SANDRA DEIR Beauty

HEATHER LINDSTROM Feature

Kevin Dolan Editor-in-Chief

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CONTENTS JULY 2018 COMMUNITY

FOOD

10 Meet Cool Kid Ruben Vazquez and learn

50 Uncle Skinny’s Tri-Tip sandwich calls for a

the difference he is making as a volunteer at Paradise Animal Shelter.

12 You will marvel at the inside story of the

hearty appetite and a stack of napkins!

51 Cashews and spiral zucchini join together for a delicious Alfredo “Zoodle” pasta dish.

Shalom Free Clinic.

63 Backpage—Our editor takes us to Upper Park and the golf course for a glance at his mischievous childhood.

FEATURE 54 A summer bucket list offering intriguing, filling and surprising items to check off.

HEALTH & BEAUTY 22 Extreme heat calls for extreme measures, follow these tips to stay cool and safe.

24 From hydrating to protection, find out just how to keep your summertime skin glowing.

HOME & GARDEN 42 Your house will be so much more welcoming with these entryway ideas.

52 Tomatoes, summer’s highly sought out fruit. 53 Plant diseases identified and then find out how to cure them.

PHOTO BY: MICHAEL MEJIA DESIGN BY: NERISSA QUINN

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56 Heather from Curated Travel offers savvy summer trip tips.

57 Planning to picnic soon? Check out this list of the best places to go.

58 Beat the heat and get away from it all at these swimming holes found in Butte County.

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C O O L K I D : R U B E N VA ZQ U E Z In a world that can sometimes be dog-eatdog, Paradise Animal Shelter Helper (PASH) Ruben Vazquez has changed the lives of dogs and cats that need us most. Ruben originally joined because of his general love for animals. However, Ruben’s interests evolved into more than that when he realized that giving his time and interacting with the animals, even in a small way, resulted in him making a big difference for the better. Ruben’s responsibilities at the shelter include cleaning animal cages, laundering the animal’s blankets, providing a clean, safe, and comfortable environment and socializing the animals to improve their chances of being adopted. “I help the shelter because I am giving my time to better the lives of the animals that live there,” he said. “I help the animals be socialized so they can get adopted.” Ruben said that his time volunteering at the shelter has helped him to learn responsibility. “The shelter is unique because it allows us kids to be introduced to responsibility, in a fun manner, which is something that is not very common nowadays,” he said. Outside of the shelter, Ruben has also been attending his high school classes, as well as college-level ones. On top of that, he also worked three other jobs: a chiropractic assistant, a cleaner at the dentist office, and he runs his own yard work service business! After high-school, he plans on taking a 10

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two-year mission trip to Columbia, then attending school to pursue becoming an anesthesiologist or a chiropractor. Through all of his extracurricular activities though, he said volunteering for PASH has been one of the best experiences of his life. He said he has learned that the animals that appear the scariest are the ones who need us the most. “Go out and volunteer,” Ruben said. “It is so rewarding to help take care of the animals and it also brings great joy. These animals are beautiful and kind. It's helped me realize you must always take care of others and be prepared to put in that effort for an even greater reward. The caring of others.” Paradise Animal Shelter Helpers is a non-profit, all volunteer group whose main function is to provide for the welfare of the animals of Paradise once they reach the shelter, and to assist the community with its animal welfare needs. Funding for PASH is provided by the generosity of the community through donations. Visit pashvolunteers.org to get volunteer application/orientation information or to donate! DO YOU KNOW A LOCAL YOUTH WHO DESERVES SOME RECOGNITION? TELL US ABOUT THEM! THEY MIGHT JUST BE OUT NEXT "COOL KID". PLEASE SEND NOMINATIONS TO NERISSA QUINN AT NERISSA@UPGRADEDLIVING.COM NOMINEES MUST BE 17 OR YOUNGER.

Three Steps Every Person Nearing Retirement Should Consider

BY RENEE MICHEL, MBA, AND JOE SWEENEY, CFP ®, FINANCIAL ADVISORS AT ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

Knowing it’s time to retire can be a challenge for most people. Questions abound: Am I able to work a couple more years? What will I do with my free time? How much income can I expect from my savings and social security?

investment goals from growth to current income. If you’ve done an excellent job of saving and investing over your lifetime, you might not need to continue to dial up the risk. Why keep playing a game you’ve already won?

In short—whether you’ve had enough, and if you have enough?

Step 3: Look at the burn rate. If you’ve got debt payments and a lifestyle fitting for someone making 6 figures, but you’re retiring to 50k, something must give. Controlling expenses in retirement is the key to making sure you don’t run out of money. Making a list of current cash flows is a great place to start looking for ways to control future spending.

Step 1: Run a couple income scenarios before you decide when to retire. Most people don’t like doing their own projections, they simply come to us with a stack of retirement account statements and a social security estimate. Projecting retirement income over multiple years provides guidance and clarity, which helps determine the best timing for retirement. Step 2: Evaluate your investments for risk and income. We’ve met so many people who literally never changed their retirement investment holdings, and they still have the risk level of a 30-yearold. As people get close to retiring, they usually change their

Retiring from a life’s work can be bittersweet, and overwhelming to grasp. However, with a little preparation and planning, the money aspect doesn’t have to seem so complicated.

Renée Michel, MBA and Joe Sweeney, CFP® | 2452 Lakewest Drive, Chico, CA 95928 530-342-2900 | 800-333-2901 | (F) 530-342-3925 | rmichel@amgchico.com | www.sweeneymichelamg.com Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency), member FINRA/SIPC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity.

WRITTEN BY STACY PLANCE PHOTOS BY MICHAEL MEJIA

S ERV I N G TH E C O M M U N I T Y IN

BODY, MIND, & SPIRIT Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace, harmony, welfare, and tranquility. At the Shalom Free Clinic, they remain true to the meaning of the word by offering free services to the community by treating the body, mind, and spirit. The clinic is a nondenominational private community-based organization, raising their funds by cookie sales and private donations. The clinic was born from the clinic director and co-founder Nancy Morgans-Ferguson’s desire to help a mentally challenged couple in need of severe medical attention. They were ignored and turned away by a number of medical institutions and healthcare providers because of their lack of insurance and financial status. Nancy went to her pastor to seek advice on how to help them and he challenged her to open a free clinic. She began researching free clinics and how to both start and maintain them. The journey led her, along with a few others, to open the Shalom Free Clinic in 2007. The clinic was held in a local church until four years ago when Enloe donated the current facility on Mangrove. They also have a second location 12

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donated by First Christian Church. The Mangrove location services the needs of the body while the First Christian Church location focuses on healing the mind and spirit. They offer counseling, therapy and advice from social workers as well as having a clothing bank, durable medical goods, and diapers for all ages. The patient population varies in gender, race, religion, and class. As Nancy puts it, “Everyone is welcome here.” The people that come to the clinic are the unseen people, the working poor, people who have no insurance, and those that can’t afford the copay or deductible. Patients are not required to show identification or provide insurance information. “We’re just here to help people. It doesn’t matter who you are.” says Dr. Ken Logan M.D., the head volunteer healthcare provider. The lack of providers in Chico has also caused a lot of people to go without having a primary care physician. The staff at the Shalom free clinic helps patients with and without insurance find healthcare physicians that will take them as patients. The clinic screens patients making it easier for doctors

to take them on as new patient without the typically complicated initial consultation. The clinic also helps patients find affordable ways to receive medication, be it changing a prescription to a generic version or helping patients receive the many pharmaceutical companies’ patient assistance programs. The clinic functions only because of the many volunteers including doctors, nurses, college students and other community members willing to give their time to help those receive the medical attention they deserve. They are always looking for more people to volunteer to be cooks, greeters, administrators, social workers, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE PLEASE CONTACT NANCY MORGANSFERGUSON AT 530.518.8422.

It's summer in Paradise—nestled in the Sierra foothills, two thousand feet above the valley floor—many delightful events are planned for the heat of July, so remember... "It's Cooler Up Here!" Paradise Party in the Park, Music & Marketplace, Thursdays evenings through August, features a variety of live bands, beer and wine, a farmers market, food trucks, artisan, commercial and informational booths, and activities for our younger participants. Be sure you’re on the right track with a stop in to the Depot Museum in the center of the park. Paradisechamber.com, 530.877.9356 Don’t miss the proud display of flags along the Skyway in Paradise and Magalia on July 4. Over one thousand star-spangled beauties grace the main drag, honoring veterans and active duty military. The Paradise Recreation and Park District opens its pool at Aquatic Park, providing opportunities to cool down, lay low, or heck, just lay out! PRPD also offers a variety of classes, camps, excursions, and activities for every age, ability, and interest. paradiseprpd.com 530.872.6393 Paradise Lake offers year-round walking, biking, hiking, and kayaking. The quiet wilderness envelops the senses during a leisurely stroll along this sylvan gem off Cuotolenc Road in Magalia. For more information, contact Paradise Irrigation District, 6332 Clark Road, 530.877.4971 The newly retrofitted Yellowstone Heritage Kelly Trail offers 4.5 miles of paved walkway through the center of Paradise. 240+ lights adorn the trail offering nighttime walking, safer crosswalks, and an invitation to take advantage of cooler evenings. The Paradise Elks’ Lodge offers weekly, morning, and evening line dancing as well as Sunday BINGO. 530.877.3977 14

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Atria Paradise, an assisted and independent living for seniors, offers a spectrum of activities for the public, including support groups, concerts, happy hours, ice cream socials, an African Violet Club, and smart phone training. 530.872.3344 Refreshed and renew from the inside out at Heartsong Wellness Studio with a variety of ways to revitalize your whole system, including yoga, low impact fitness classes and nutrition consulting. Free trial classes available. facebook.com/studioheartsong/ or 6311 Skyway, 530.762.2092. Weekly movies are available at the Paradise Ridge Senior Center, Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road, 530.877.1733. ‘Ohana Health offers a monthly Mindful Movie Night, as well as weekly Group REIKI and community acupuncture. ‘Ohano Health, 757 Fir Street, 530.876.1692 Immerse yourself in history for an hour or two at The Gold Nugget Museum, open Wednesdays through Sundays from noon until 4:00 p.m. Through August, a special exhibit tells the story of tattoos through time. 502 Pearson Road, 530.872.8722 A Maker's Space at 5729Almond Street in Paradise invites all makers to its STEAM lab—a 21st century do-it-yourself shop class where imaginations thrive. Drop-in sessions and camps including fiber art camp, summer camp, science camp, and build-it camp available. Call 530.413.9499 or visit amakersspace.com. Norton Buffalo Hall, home of the Paradise Guild, invites local talents of all levels every Wednesday to one of the most popular open mics in Butte County. Potluck & Presentations take place every second Monday of the month, and T’AI-CHI sessions are Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6PM. Check the Buff’s online calendar at nortonbuffalohall.com for updated information.

FOR INFORMATION ON THESE ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS VISITOR INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND A BUSINESS DIRECTORY, VISIT PARADISECHAMBER.COM, PARADISE RIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 5550 SKYWAY, PARADISE, 530.877.9356

ARTICLE PROVIDED BY PARADISE RIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTO BY GLENN HARRINGTON

Paradise It’s Cooler Up Here!

DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF

OROVILLE Oroville has many hidden gems throughout its community, and one of them is the museums. These museums will peak the interest of both locals and visitors who are looking to enjoy a tour of downtown Oroville.

BOLT’S ANTIQUE TOOL MUSEUM

Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum at 1650 Broderick Street boasts a collection of over 15,000 tools that show how these devices have shaped our history and advanced creators’ innovations. On every third Saturday of the month they have presentations that cover a variety of topics.

C.F. LOTT HOME IN SANK PARK

The C.F. Lott Home at 1067 Montgomery Street provides a glimpse into a past era when life was a little less complicated. The City of Oroville Docents dress up in costume while giving visitors a tour of this 1856 Victorian home. Outside the home is Sank Park that creates the perfect place to take your family for a nice cool morning outing this summer. The large trees, gazebo, and covered walkway provide plenty of shade so you can relax outdoors without overheating. The flower gardens are the perfect back drop for your next social media post.

THE EHMANN HOME

Olives are a major industry in the Oroville area and are popular enough that there is an annual Olive Festival. The Ehmann Home, “the house that olives built”, is where it started. When you tour this 1911 Craftsman Bungalow style house at 1480 Lincoln Street, you learn the story of Freda Ehmann who is considered to be the mother of the olive industry.

On July 21st the Butte County Sheriff’s Department and the STARS Program will be talking about what they do in the Oroville Community. For only $3.00 you can learn about these local groups and get a tour of the tool museum.

CHINESE TEMPLE & MUSEUM

This gorgeous complex contains five separate buildings that all hold priceless Chinese artifacts. The Chinese Temple & Museum located at 1500 Broderick Street was built in 1863 to serve the largest community of Chinese north of Sacramento. To this day, the museum includes three active chapels that represent the major ways of life in China. For the nature enthusiasts, there is also a garden with plants that originated from China. 16

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Perfect for an early afternoon walk this summer, the Pioneer History Museum at 2332 Montgomery Street lets you explore the past of Oroville and Butte County. WIth over 6000 square feet of displays containing artifacts from the early pioneers, you can learn how Oroville came to be. After visiting the Pioneer Museum you can take a walk down to the Feather River Nature Center & Native Plant Park. On this scenic path next to the Feather River, you can view the restored Historic Bath-House, the Diversion Dam, the Fish Barrier Dam, and rest in one of the gazebos along the hiking trail IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE HIDDEN GEMS IN OUR COMMUNITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE OROVILLE CHAMBER AT INFO@OROVILLECHAMBER.COM.

ARTICLE & PHOTOS PROVIDED BY OROVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERECE

PIONEER HISTORY MUSEUM & FEATHER RIVER NATURE CENTER

WRITTEN & PHOTO BY STEVE K.

doctor over the years that followed, and was eventually offered a summer internship in his office during her sophomore year at UC Santa Barbara. She accepted and found the experience to be incredibly rewarding. In many cases, her optometrist saw multiple generations within the same family, and was considered more of a family friend than simply a doctor. To top it off, the work-life balance provided by the job seemed to be far better than most other positions in the medical field. Riley moved back to Redding after college and began working for the optometrist that took over her old optometrist’s office. She applied to optometry schools and was accepted to Southern California College of Optometry in 2014. It was during her first year there that she met her husband Brad, whom she married two years later. They traveled throughout the United States together during their final year of school, working at various clinics, and when they recently graduated on May 23rd, decided to accept an offer from North Valley Eye Care to begin working permanently in Northern California.

LIVING A LIFE OF SERVICE:

North Valley Eye Care’s Riley Bullert Originally from Anderson, California, Riley Bullert grew up living the country dream on a 6-acre property adjacent to Cow Creek. Her childhood memories consist of years spent swimming, fishing, swimming, building forts, and unsurprisingly, more swimming. Outdoor activities made up the majority of her younger years, so her immediate affinity for Chico and its parklike atmosphere were only to be expected. Both of Riley’s parents made a huge impact on her life from a young age, but it was her mother’s career as a nurse that instilled 18

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within her the desire to help others. Watching her mother, Riley knew a career in health care would give her the same opportunity to live a life in service of others, so she made every move possible to set herself up for exactly that outcome. When she entered the 6th grade, Riley had her first major experience with optometry, discovering that she needed glasses during a routine visit to her eye doctor. The experience changed her life and made her appreciate the gift of vision like she never had before. She continued visiting the same

Starting in July, Riley has been working fulltime at the Peach Tree Vision Clinics in Chico and Paradise, fulfilling her lifelong desire to help those in need. As the largest Community Health Center to provide eye care services in Northern California, optometrists at Peach Tree Vision are up-to-date with the latest medical advancements and breakthrough medical technologies in the treatment of eye disease. The two newest locations, in Chico and Paradise, are staffed by North Valley Eye Care providers, and fulfill the company's mission of providing quality eye care to the underserved populations of Northern California, including those with Medi-Cal and those with no insurance at all. Riley couldn't be more excited to be back in the North State, doing a job that fulfills what she set out to do so many years ago. What's more, she gets to do it all in a town that closely resembles home alongside the human of her dreams. To all of us at the magazine, that sounds pretty close to heaven.

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE PEACH TREE VISION IN CHICO, CALL 530.634.7647, OR IN PARADISE, CALL 530.634.7648. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT NORTHVALLEYEYECARE.COM OR RIDGEEYECARE.COM

YOUR HEALTH FINDING THE RIGHT SHOE

At Baker’s Birkenstock, we know the challenge of trying to find the most comfortable shoe, and we hope to make that experience easier and more enjoyable. We carry over 30 brands of comfort shoes to meet your needs. The three classic types of comfort in a shoe are support, cushion, and shape. Shoes with a moderate amount of arch support can be enough to satisfy most people’s need for comfort. Brands such as Birkenstock and Vionic offer moderate to very pronounced arch support. Lots of arch support is great for all day standing or walking, like if you are a nurse, retail clerk, teacher, or restaurant employee. During the summertime, we know you want to wear the easy breezy flip flops- but flips are not your foot’s friend! However, if you must wear them, opt for a flip flop with a built in orthotic that supports your arch. Other shoes tend to have more cushion with little to no arch supports. These are very comfortable if a customer has flat or sensitive feet. If you aren’t willing to give up your favorite shoes that don’t quite give you the relief you need, you should look into over the counter orthotics. These handy tools can fit in most close-toed shoes to provide more comfort and support. Another factor in shoe comfort is shape. For optimal comfort, the shape of the shoe 20

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should match the shape of the foot. Narrow feet feel great in narrow shaped shoes, just as wide feet feel best in shoes that can properly accommodate their width. Shoes that prohibit the feet and toes from spreading out will most likely be uncomfortable. If you have foot issues like bunions, hammertoes, or plantar fasciitis, it is very important to get the correct shoe. Bunions and hammertoes need a wider, fuller toe box. Have both feet measured but more importantly, go by how it feels. In addition, Plantar Fasciitis can be helped by wearing a shoe with superior arch support. The arch supports the fascia and helps keep it from pulling on the insertion point. Also, avoid going barefoot. You can even buy slippers with arch support. Avoid higher heels as this puts added pressure on those areas. For persistent foot issues, consulting a podiatrist could be a worthwhile idea. We hope to have answered some of your questions for the next time you go shopping for shoes.

HEALTH ADVICE

VIA

CELESTE BAKER

Celeste Baker is the owner of Baker's Birkenstock and a certified pedorthist. For more information, Celeste at 333 Broadway, Chico, or 5781 Clark Road, Paradise. Here’s to healthy feet!

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YOUR HEALTH S U M M E R H E AT S A F E T Y

The Power Of Products We, at the Derm Bar Med-Spa, pride ourselves on using and selling only medical-grade products for our clients. It's all about maintenance. A new car without oil, gasoline, brake fluid, etc…won't get you very far! When you are willing to spend money on facial procedures such as lasers, microdermabrasions, and fillers or Botox, you will need to use high-quality products to maintain your results. Cleansers, toners, serums, exfoliators, and moisturizers are targeted to specific skin types. The reality is that one size does not fit all! The needs of teenage acne-prone skin don't work for ageing, dry skin. The skin care industry has come a long way technologically, and there are effective methods of care for every skin type and texture. We are proud to carry products that are physician-grade for any and all of these skin types. We have recently picked up some exciting new products. One is a fabulous eye cream that is a tried-and-true way to combat dark circles and puffiness, and to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, the true star of our newly-acquired line is their neck serum and cream! The neck can sometimes be a problematic area to treat because the skin is thinner there, and laser treatments cannot be done over the thyroid. To find the perfect products for your skin, call us at 530.342.2672 to schedule a skin care consultation! DERM BAR MED-SPA 85 Declaration Dr. Suite 100 Chico, CA 95973 530.342.2672

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Butte County can experience very high temperatures in the summertime. Extremely hot weather can cause illness in people and pets. By taking precautions and knowing the danger signs of heat related illness, everyone can still have fun in the sun. Before you plan outdoor activities, stay informed about predicted spikes in heat by checking the local news or National Weather Service. You may need to adjust your plans by avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day. If you plan to be outdoors or traveling, always bring water. During extreme heat, the temperature in your car can be deadly. When the outside temperature is only 80 degrees, the inside of your car can soar to over 100 degrees within 20 minutes. Infants and children are at increased risk for heat related illness and should never be left in a parked car, even if the windows are open. The same is true for your pets. Never leave your pet in a parked car. Heat-related illnesses happen when the body is not able to properly cool down. While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, dehydration can occur. In these cases, a person’s body temperature rises faster than it can cool itself down. This can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs. Prevent heat related illness by:

• Drinking plenty of fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty. • Avoiding sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic beverages. • Staying cool indoors. If you don’t have air conditioning, visit a public place with air conditioning, such as a shopping mall or library. • Wearing light clothing and sunscreen. • Resting often in the shade. Heat related illnesses include muscle cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Although heat cramps are the least severe, they are often the first signal that the body is having trouble with the heat. Signs of heat exhaustion include: nausea, dizziness, cool/clammy skin, pale face, weakness, and heavy sweating. If these symptoms are observed, move the victim to a cool place, loosen clothing and hydrate with water. Get medical attention if symptoms worsen or last longer than one hour. Sign of heat stroke include: high body temperature above 103 degrees, hot/dry skin, rapid pulse, nausea, and confusion. If these symptoms are observed DO NOT give the victim fluids and get medical help quickly.

HEALTH ADVICE

VIA

LISA ALMAGUER

Lisa is the Communications Manager at Butte County Public Health. For more information, visit buttecounty.net/extremehealth

YOUR HEALTH SUMMERTIME SKIN

Favorite Road trip Songs Crazy Sexy Wild By Inna Picked by Liz Elena Chavez

On The Road Again By Willie Nelson

Picked by Cathy Alexandra Fowler

Vlach Vacation By Thomas Rhett Picked by Lisa Massa

Panama! By Van Halen

Picked by Jesse Jentler

"In the summertime when the weather is hot You can stretch right up and touch the sky When the weather's fine You got women, you got women on your mind Have a drink, have a drive Go out and see what you can find"

EXFOLIATE!

Summer heat activates more oil production which causes more breakouts and places for dirt to stick. The outermost layers become more sluggish causing unevenness and dull looking skin. A good exfoliator scrub like Arcona’s Cranberry or Brightening Gommage removes unnecessary dead skin cells. Exfoliation is key to a healthy and clear appearance.

SPOTS, SPOTS, & MORE SPOTS!

Picked by Charlotte Ball

With the progression of age and for those regularly exposed to sunlight, discolored spots appear increasingly worse on areas of the face, neck and arms. These are the result of your body's production of the brown color called melanin, which defend the skin against UV exposure. PCASkin chemical peels show great results by removing or lightening these spots and discolorations. One favorable qualities of peels is achieving great results without the peeling and in little time! Peels are a great choice.

Take It Easy By The Eagles

DRY SKIN

In The Summertime By Mungo Jerry

Picked by Bernadette Treadwell

Steal My Girl By One Direction Picked by Katie M.

All Star By Smash Mouth Picked by Carli P.

We’re always trying to look and feel our best for the summer. Here are some helpful tips to keep your skin looking its best!

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We all experience dry flakey skin especially when swimming or laying in the direct sun. Rinsing off after each swim is necessary. Sunburned skin has been depleted of any surface water at this point and will soon slough off the damaged skin. While aloe vera will help soothe the burn, the itch will soon follow. These are the skin cells

tightening and ready to flake off. Apply a good lotion every night and morning to reduce this irritation and remember that sunscreen is your best friend!

HYDRATE!

As we consume sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages, we often forget about our water intake. Drinking water will rid the body of toxins and replenish the skin’s glow. It is a challenge to drink as much water as we need. Try adding lemon, cucumber, even rosemary to your water. Pure Inventions, a water enhancer, includes blueberry white tea, coconut, and green tea flavors. These help the immune system with added antioxidants, no artificial flavors or calories! There are many ways to change the taste of water, so get creative with your water!

PROTECT YOURSELF!

Skin can age quickly without protection. Wearing sunscreen is essential with reapplication throughout the day. Picking out a good sunscreen can be frustrating. Spray sunscreen is widely used but difficult to determine proper coverage. Lotions are best for full coverage. Makeup with spf to the face is simply not enough. Before stepping out the door, apply your PCASkin Weightless SPF 45 to ensure protection. Don't forget your ears, lips, and the back of your neck as these areas are common for cancer to appear.

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Visit Sandra at Drift Spa Chico and get a free skin care consultation! Book online at driftspachico.com or call 530.592.3862.

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relieved and grateful for the assistance and empathy shown to them by volunteers whose sole motivation is their welfare. The fulfillment one receives from the relief they feel is impossible to measure. UL: Volunteering can be a significant investment of time and emotion. What do you do to avoid burnout?

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Arlyn Beneke Arlyn Beneke grew up on a farm in Iowa. The third of four kids, he learned the importance of providing a helping hand wherever possible from an early age. After high school, Arlyn served our country for three years in the U.S. Army before enrolling in Florida State University and earning a B.S. degree in general biology. He moved to California where he met his wife, Marge, and worked for eight years as an agricultural biologist for Butte County, before spending the following twenty-three years building an insurance business in Chico. When Arlyn sold the business in 2008, he returned to school and earned an M.A. in history from Chico State University. Now retired, Arlyn continues his life of service, volunteering with the folks at HICAP to help connect others with cost-saving services and support provided by local, state, and federal programs. UL: What inspires you to be involved with HICAP? AB: Life has blessed me with good fortune and I feel it is important for me give something back for the many blessings I have received. HICAP is a good fit. It provides a valuable service and I am able to use the experience I accumulated through my years in the insurance industry to better understand the complexities of the Medicare system, which helps me better serve our clients. UL: Why do you volunteer? AB: Why I volunteer is simpleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;because I can. A sobering fact of the aging process is access to healthcare becomes ever more important as time goes by. Many clients reach out to HICAP because they are afraid they will not be able to access healthcare when they really need it. Most of the time, we are able to help ensure our clients receive necessary medical assistance. Once their situation stabilizes, those people are 26

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AB: Burnout is not an issue with me. I am greatly enjoying my golden years and I jealously guard the flexibility with my time that I am so privileged to enjoy. The mission of HICAP is very important, so it is important that I follow through in a professional and timely manner to any commitment I make to the program. But I do not equate volunteerism with martyrdom, and I try to be careful to commit to no more than what I can give without risking overexposure. I know that many times there is more that I can do, but it is as important to me to feel I will still be as excited to make a contribution five years from now as it was eight years ago. That was when I first began serving as a volunteer HICAP counselor. UL: When you are not volunteering, what are some of your hobbies or commitments? AB: At this point in my life, almost everything I do is recreational. In addition to HICAP counseling, I teach history part-time at Butte College, which I also find fascinating and fulfilling. Other activities I enjoy on a regular basis are swimming, gardening, reading, and writing.

"This project was supported, in part by grant number 90SAPG0052-01-00 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy."

The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides assistance for those who are newly eligible to Medicare or those already on Medicare to navigate through the complicated healthcare system. It is a volunteersupported program and volunteers are essential to the success of the program. Counselors are required to go through intense training to become a State Registered HICAP Counselor and also require continued education training on a monthly basis to remain counselors. We are funded with state and federal funds and there are HICAP offices available in every county in the state. Arlyn Beneke is one of our volunteer counselors and has been with the program since 2010. He was recently recognized as the HICAP Volunteer Counselor of the Year for 2018 and provides counseling in Magalia and Paradise on a monthly basis. Our staff and counselors are honored to work with him and his dedication and commitment to our community is an inspiration to all! â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ronda Kramer, HICAP Director

Dr. Teague displays his passion confidently, enthusiastically sharing his zeal for Chiropractic and life with all who cross his path. This belief stems from the Chiropractor who rid him of his pain and informed him that he “must stay in shape, eat properly and take responsibility for his own care.”

SYNERGY Synergy—the joint action of a pair of agents, as professionals, that when blended together, increase each other’s effectiveness. Dr. Gene Kemper, Dr. Joyce Matro,husband and wife team of Matro/Kemper Chiropractic, and Dr. Loren Teague, Synergy Chiropractic, should have their portraits next to this dictionary entry as the consummate representation. In May of 2018, these doctors put that definition into action, bringing together two successful practices that will eventually be known exclusively as Synergy Chiropractic. Their beginnings may differ slightly, but their dreams were destined to merge. Dr. Matro’s path to Chiropractic differs from her counterparts, as she began her studies as a veterinarian student, but quickly changed when she met Dr. Kemper and learned of the vast wholehealth aspects of Chiropractic. After earning their Doctorates in Chiropractic back East, Dr. Matro and her husband would come to live in Chico where they have owned a thriving 35-year Chiropractic business rooted in the Chico Community. On the other hand, the tale of both men’s Chiropractic path were nearly identical and miraculously eye-opening for the pair! An avid water skier, Dr. Kemper grew up on the lakes of Michigan. Unfortunately he was plagued by earaches but wanted to keep water skiing. Multiple appointments with medical doctors led to no definitive answers until he was taken to a Chiropractor. A thorough assessment and multiple, precise adjustments of the neck allowed for proper drainage and the end to his pain debilitating earaches. Dr. Teague was raised in Humboldt County, the land of Redwood Giants. At 13-years old, he fell out of one of these trees resulting in injuries to his back, hip and leg. Pumping this young man full of pain meds proved futile. A trip to a Chiropractor took only three minutes to reveal the problem stemmed from multiple misalignments of the hip, back and leg. Over the course of several adjustments, he had an exponential decrease in pain. 28

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Dr. Kemper’s eyes are clear and focused, displaying the wisdom behind the 35 years he has been in practice. He has been a firsthand witness to the changes in Chiropractic throughout the last 2 decades. He has seen how ‘Managed-Care’ followed by the Worker’s Compensation Act and, finally, the Affordable Care Act affected their practice. Interesting enough these reforms brought about a shift in attitude—a clear change from medical care to people care. Amidst all the changes, Dr. Kemper and Dr. Matro have been successful. They are unabashedly optimistic about transitioning their practice and patients over to Dr. Teague. Dr. Kemper and Dr. Matro plan to retire fully in two years on what they refer to as “the road to nowhere.” All three doctors look at it as the merging of an existing legacy with, as Dr. Teague puts it, “everything I have been learning, discovering and implementing for the past 14 years.” The result is a full service practice that includes whole-family care, Chiropractic orthopedics, sports-injury treatment and prevention, kinesio taping, custom orthotics and exercise rehab. It is certainly not difficult to understand why this synergism is going to pay huge dividends to all who find their way through those glass doors on the corner of W. 9th and Esplanade.

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Alas, all three would go on to become Chiropractors, Dr. Kemper with a specialty in Chiropractic Orthopedics, and Dr. Teague with a specialty as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner; eventually leading to the current evolution of their practices.

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Pedal Power “Whoa!” I had barely left the store doors, at a surprisingly easy

speed, before Matt’s prediction came true. This involuntary burst of surprise exited my mouth as my foot pushed the bike pedal down towards the ground. Matt Smith, the owner of Sports Ltd, described how customers who have come in to test ride the new selection of electric bikes make some kind of exclamation of surprise at the first pedal. He was right, with just one revolution, I was amazed at how fast and easy it was to ride this bicycle.

“If you haven’t been cycling for awhile, you might want to look again.” Matt’s advice is aimed at those who still want to be active but find the journey too strenuous. Oftentimes, we find ourselves holding back from experiencing the things we love because of our own physical limitations. As technology grows, so do the opportunities we have to re-experience the joys of activities such as cycling. Sports Ltd offers a variety of electric bikes that simply add a power component to the pedal stroke to make it an easier ride. The power of the bikes is adjustable, enabling you to personalize your experience by increasing or decreasing the level of assistance. For those of you who used to ride, but have had surgeries or injuries that deter you from cycling, this is a great option. Comfort is the most important aspect of the e-bikes and your individual comfort is what is most important to Sports Ltd. Matt wanted to wait for the e-bike technology to evolve before stocking the bikes, thus ensuring the best quality product for the customers. They now have Cruiser e-bikes and full suspension mountain e-bikes 30

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available in the store. Unfortunately, mountain e-bikes are still not allowed on a number of trails due to the misconception of their speed and potentially harmful effect on the trails. According to Matt, many forest services are approving more areas for e-bikes to use as well as many groups advocating for the use of e-bikes on trails. The electric bikes at Sports Ltd range in cost, style, and shape. They can reach an assisted speed of 20 mph along with a range of 23–40 miles depending on the power setting. The comfort and option of a less strenuous ride is one of the most beneficial aspects of the bikes. The ease and speed of the pedal assist program in the e-bikes was incredible to experience firsthand and I highly recommend for you to take a test ride yourself. TO EXPERIENCE THESE BIKES YOURSELF, STOP BY CHICO SPORTS LTD LOCATED AT 698 MANGROVE AVE IN CHICO.

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While FitPak was being developed for health clubs, another contingent within InterWest was working on a similar formula for the golf industry. The group found that golf courses and country clubs all had insurance policies, but lacked proper methods for loss control and a comprehensive understanding of risk management. Just as the partners did with FitPak, the brokers at InterWest traveled door to door, educating golf club owners throughout California. In time, the book of business grew to over 35 courses in California alone, from local 9-hole courses to the venerable Monterey Peninsula country clubs with property values in excess of $500 million. Eventually, InterWest combined both groups under the sports and leisure umbrella, and developed a team of underwriters, claims advocates, and educators to create a new level of comprehensive service for these underserved groups in the insurance industry. Today, the group is led by Matt Bauer and Tony Pozas, both second generation FitPak team members. Cody Conway, who grew up in Chico’s health club industry; and Patrick Hoffman, who was once the assistant golf pro at Butte Creek Country Club in Chico and now manages InterWest’s golf program exclusively. CODY CONWAY, TONY POZAS, MATT BAUER, & PAT HOFFMAN

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Health & Fitness When it comes to liability insurance, there is no shortage of industries that have remained underserved over the years, and many of these seem surprisingly overlooked once you’re made aware of them. The fitness and health club industry is one of these. With high exposure to risk, and a common candidate for injury claims, it truly is a shock that such an industry went underserved in the insurance arena as long as it did. As is often the case, some of the best discoveries happen to be right under your nose all along. It was such a discovery that led folks at InterWest Insurance Services to reimagine fitness and health club insurance coverage throughout the industry nearly 35 years ago. In the mid-80s, a number of InterWest partners, who were passionate about 32

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racquetball, discovered that insurance coverage wasn’t all it should have been for a sport that experiences a good number of injuries. They surveyed local gym owners and found that the industry was truly underserved—though many gyms carried insurance, most didn’t know what their insurance realistically covered, the best ways to proactively lower risk, and the most effective way to handle a claim when necessary. The partners reconvened and developed a program they called FitPak, which would provide health clubs with broader insurance coverage, industryspecific claims advocates, and the education necessary to make the most of their policies. Excited about their newly inked program, the partners at InterWest hit the road, visiting each gym in person, and presenting their new program to gym owners throughout the country. Their ambition paid off, with hundreds of gyms signing onto the program within the first few years. Today, the program is used by over 400 health clubs nationwide, ranging in size from smaller 150 member clubs to those with over 30,000 members.

Together, the team has significantly expanded the program and made its efficiencies available to many more health clubs and golf courses throughout the country with each passing year. Even better, they have remained heavily involved in the community, sponsoring groups like Ability First Adaptive Youth Sports Camp which creates opportunities for wheelchair athletes to focus on their abilities through competitive sports; and Chico Striders, a youth running league started by InterWest employee, Daniel DiMeo, that teaches children the love of running through leadership skill building. They have also given out countless scholarships to aspiring young local athletes to pursue their dreams. With comprehensive loss prevention and risk management programs for nearly every industry, InterWest continues to be an innovative leader within the insurance industry and a giving member within its local communities.

If you’re looking to assess your current coverage or explore new insurance opportunities, call InterWest Insurance today at 530.895.1010.

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A K I TC H E N W O R T H Y O F 4 6 Y E A R S O F M A R R I AG E

THE CLIENT Originally from Orland, Gene Gilbert married Andi in 1972. He took up a job working on Andi’s father’s ranch in Ord Bend, and the two moved onto the property where she grew up. Though the ranch was beautiful, it was a significant drive by Chico’s standards, requiring Andi to commute 50 miles each day to get to-and-from work at Chico State’s Center for Economic Development. It wasn’t perfect, but the two made the best of it. Gene stayed on at the ranch until 1997 before deciding to follow a different route, and they continued living at the ranch for another three years. In 2000, Gene was in a major car accident that kept him in the hospital for five days with six broken ribs. Andi drove back and forth to be with him, and, when he was finally ready to leave the hospital, they both found themselves ready for a new home that wasn’t so far away from Chico. They looked at new homes being built on E. 20th Street, as well as other subdivisions around 36

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town, but ultimately fell in love with a late 1950s-built home near East Avenue. It had been remodeled a number of times since, with a great backyard and plenty of room for Andi’s inherited family heirlooms. Perhaps most importantly though, it was centrally located in Chico. They placed an offer, signed the papers, and moved in that year.

THE CALL Gene and Andi lived in that same home for 18 years with nothing more than a few coats of paint to change its appearance. Though everything was in good working order, there were certain things about the house that just didn’t flow. As Andi remembers, the kitchen specifically didn’t function the way she wanted it to, as there simply wasn’t enough room for she and Gene to maneuver in it simultaneously. Eventually, the time came for the refrigerator to be replaced, and Andi tactfully parlayed it into a full kitchen remodel.

Andi and Gene discussed various remodeling options, and though the two didn’t agree on everything at first, they both agreed that they wanted to work with just one remodeling company rather than having to manage a number of contractors. During a trip to their nearby Safeway, Andi picked up a copy of Upgraded Living and read about another couple similar to she and Gene that had just completed a kitchen remodel with New Again Kitchen Remodeling. She decided to call and find out more. Andi reached out and spoke to Ric Powers, New Again’s store manager. They discussed the project, along with what she was looking to accomplish, and Ric offered to come by the house to meet with her and see the kitchen in-person. When he arrived, they discussed the kitchen in further detail and went over options to remove a number of walls that would give the kitchen a more open concept floor plan. They

out of the laundry room to ready it for Victor Cabrera, New Again’s resident tile expert, as the original plan was to tile from the kitchen into the laundry room and adjoining half bath. Once the washer and dryer space was vacated, Gene and Andi saw an opportunity to further expand the kitchen’s footprint and utilize the laundry room as extra storage and counter space. They reached out to New Again once more, and Ric made the necessary arrangements to add cabinets and countertops to the space, doubling the amount of storage they once had. Once completed, Victor arrived and installed the new tile flooring throughout the kitchen, into what was once the laundry room, and the adjoining half bath. Andi and Gene immediately fell in love with the tile and asked him to continue installing it into the room on the opposite side of the kitchen as well. What originally started as a one room remodel, ended up providing a facelift to nearly one-third of the home.

decided to have the entire kitchen redone top-to-bottom, so Ric took the necessary measurements and went back to New Again to draw it all up. A few short weeks later, Andi and Gene visited the New Again showroom to schedule their remodel and finalize their choices for flooring, cabinets, countertops, and backsplash. As they both mentioned, it couldn’t have been easier. They signed their contract, and went home to begin preparing their kitchen for the remodel.

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The final step in the kitchen remodel was to replace the old flooring with new tile. Gene and Andi had moved their washer and dryer

With another remodeled kitchen on the books, New Again continues to set the standard for kitchen and bathroom renovation in Chico. If you’re looking to start a home improvement project, and want a one-stop shop with impeccable service like Gene and Andi did, call New Again Kitchen Remodeling at 530.899.2888.

NEW AGAIN KITCHEN REMODELING | 2502 PARK AVE, CHICO, CA 95928 | 530.899.2888

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A man of many talents, Gene was particularly interested in demolishing his old kitchen. Call it what you will, but there are few things that provide the level of catharsis that demoing a troublesome kitchen does. Gene even invited a friend of his over to share in its destruction.

Once the demo was complete, the couple called New Again and they showed up promptly the next Monday morning to begin the remodel. The team installed Sunway Grey Shaker cabinets throughout the kitchen with self-closing drawers, and a beautiful center island that helped better direct movement while providing Andi with the prep space she had been longing for. They capped the base cabinets throughout the kitchen with white quartz countertops, complete with grey veining, that complemented the cabinets above and below. Finally, they tied the kitchen together with a Bedrosian Provincetown/Beech tile backsplash and cabinet door hardware from Elements’ Park series. The finished look was a spectacular departure from the old kitchen, and even better, the entire process was completed in just three short days.

Asked about their experience with New Again, Andi was quick to exclaim, “It was an absolutely wonderful experience. They were here when they said they would be and were so timely and helpful with everything. We had a fair number of changes, and they were willing to make any that we wanted them to, but also explained the benefits and drawbacks of each idea we had. They did very well; we really enjoyed working with all of them, and I would recommend them to anyone!” Gene continued, “I completely agree. They were very attentive and always explained what they were doing. It was really cool watching them work and put everything together; they did it all so quickly. They were not only friendly and professional, but neat and tidy as well. They really did a great job. After 46 years of marriage, we finally have a decent kitchen!”

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The Home Stretch PA RT T H RE E

When we last left Dave McDonald and Jason French, they had just finished framing their new house at the site of one of Chico’s old Diamond Matchstick Factory bungalows on 16th Street. Over the month that has passed, the two contractors have made significant progress and nailed a number of milestones, while staying perfectly on track to meet their goal of completing the new home by the end of July. With all inspections passed, save for the final whole house inspection, Dave and Jason are finally in the home stretch of the project. During the past few weeks, windows have been installed, sheetrock hung, insulation situated, and all plumbing and electrical work completed on schedule. With the walls now in place, the house is suddenly beginning to resemble a home. 38

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At this point in the project, all of the rough work is out of the way and fine tuning will begin. All entrances and exits, including windows, will be cased with finish wood trim, while the interior will showcase tall, beautiful baseboards and crown mouldings. Outside, the house will feature a simple, but elegant, waterproof hardie plank siding to go along with the craftsman style of this 1930’s home. As stated in the first article, Dave and Jason wanted to focus on energy efficiency wherever possible, and they’ve delivered throughout this home. Aside from the dual pane windows and serious insulation, the home will also feature three separate ductless mini-split heating and cooling systems. Rather than heating or cooling an entire home, which can be incredibly costly, these systems provide temperature control on demand to each

area of the home, only when it’s needed. The tankless water heater also provides the same on-demand heat for the home’s water, saving on natural gas costs year-round. Perhaps best of all, the home will come with all major appliances including a refrigerator, oven/stove, and dishwasher. It has also been plumbed for in-house laundry along with wiring for smart home networking and entertainment to each and every room. Centrally located near a number of schools, and with every feature a buyer could possibly want, this brand new home is a dream come true. Shy of 1,500 square feet, Dave and Jason plan to list this home in the low to mid $300,000 range in August, and we couldn’t be more excited to see the final product. Make sure to check out the home’s grand reveal in the next issue of Upgraded Living along with the weekend dates for its first open house and listing! SHOULD YOU NEED A RENOVATION OF YOUR OWN IN THE MEANTIME, MAKE SURE TO CALL DAVE MCDONALD AND JASON FRENCH AT 530.864.1301 FOR A FREE CONSULTATION.

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The topic of money isn’t always the most relaxing subject but for the team at Prosperity Investment Management, Inc. it’s far from stressful.

Since 1982, Robert Anderson has been advising businesses and individuals on how best to manage their funds. He grew up in Paradise and sold real estate before making the move to CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ PROFESSIONAL. Initially specializing in retirement income, the services at Prosperity Investment Management have expanded over the years. Encompassing everything from beginning an investment, to full and complete financial plans, this close knit team of experts has all the tools to help you thrive monetarily.

Connection is vital when you’re handing somebody the keys to your financial future. Prosperity Investment Management has worked collaboratively with businesses and individuals in this county for over 36 years; that is a substantial amount of experience. Prosperity Investment is also uniquely philanthropic in their methods. “We’ve done Relay for Life the last seven years and are involved with the chamber. Our team is very much a part of the community,” Heidi says. Robert and Heidi are in this business to provide a strong sense of comfort and knowledge to their clients. Understandably, they often help individuals during difficult times of transition, like after a death or loss. For businesses, the Prosperity Investment team is present in the beginning stages of preparation and throughout the entire planning process.

“We become close to our clients. Having our clients trust is an honor that we guard with integrity. We aren’t just money managers! We are relationship people.” Heidi says. Helping clients better understand financial literacy and budgeting, to creating a lifetime income strategy is what Prosperity Investment specializes in. These services are greatly important for every stage of financial planning; from a young family to a successful individual reaching retirement.

CALL PROSPERITY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TODAY AT 530.877.4111 TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TOWARD FUTURE SECURITY & SUCCESS!

She explains, “During a consultation, I put out an evaluation checklist of values. I’ll ask the client to start with 15, then reduce it to ten and lastly tell me what their top five financial values are. It’s incredible what it tells you about people, in the best way! You feel really connected.” 40

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Vice President, Heidi Elick has been a partner in the business since 2017 and in the industry for 24 years. She believes firmly in the importance of community and meaningful dialogue with her clients. As a Behavioral Finance Adviser, her accreditation combines traditional finances with neuroscience and psychology.

2. Let There Be Light: Entering your home should be an enlightening experience and not be mistaken for an underground speakeasy. Whether your lighting is a chandelier, pendant or sconces, a bright home brings a foyer into a fo-YAY! 3. Hang In There: Adding art to your entryway is a great way to personalize your space. A large painting, a series of photographs, or a mirror to check yo-self are all great choices to define the space and set the tone for the rest of your home.

Upgraded Living Staff's Favorite Road trip Songs Send Me On My Way By Rusted Root Picked by Stacy Plance

4. Getting Fresh: Easing the transition from outdoor to indoor can be accomplished by adding some greenery. Potted plants, fresh flowers, or clippings of branches in a vase add life to a space as well as a pleasant aroma.

Bohemian Rhapsody By Queen Picked by KeriLynn Anderson

Pumped Up Kicks By Foster The People Picked by Michael Mejia

Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) By Deftones Picked by Jason Corona

"Sittin' in the mornin' sun I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes Watching the ships roll in Then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah" Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay By Otis Redding Picked by Kevin Dolan

Jackie and Wilson By Hozier Picked by Nerissa Quinn

10,000 Emerald Pools By BORNS Picked by Alyssa Worley

Free Falling By Tom Petty Picked by Aveed Khaki

Devoured by Amarok Picked by Michelle Camy

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STYLING YOUR

Entryway The entry to your home is like making a first impression on a date. You want to put your best foot forward by showcasing your personal style and conveying a sense of what the rest of your home has to offer. Also, just like a first date, you want to hide the hot mess of real life as best as you can. Backpacks, shoes, junk mail and a collection of to-go cups are a part of everyday life. However, that should not stop you from creating a beautiful and welcoming entry space. With these following tips and tricks, you can make the entrance to you home more enjoyable for you as well as more inviting to your guests. 1. Front door not a bore: A home gets its energy through the front door. Making the proper first impression means the

5. Color Me Good: The entry is a great place to add a splash of color on your walls. Little commitment is needed in this smaller space, so pick a color, grab a roller and watch your home transform before your eyes. Still a little color shy? Adding a pop of color with a vibrant rug will do the trick. 6. Clean Up Your Act: Designating a spot to place all of your unsightly belongings is key to keeping your entryway a peaceful pathway instead of a clutter catch-all. An entry console with storage, hooks, or a basket (aka the most stylish way to corral anything) are all great solutions to stay organized and keep your space looking like the cover of a magazine…a girl can dream. 7. Sit Ubu Sit: 80’s tv trivia aside, placing a chair or bench in your entryway is a Pinterest worthy and practical use of your entryway. Happy Styling!

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door should be as inviting, welcoming and attractive as possible. A fresh coat of bright paint, new hardware and a clean doormat makes your entry say “come on in y’all”. I don’t know about you, but my door has a southern accent.

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“Effie was an awesome advocate as our Realtor; she was on our team the whole way through the purchase and even after. She took every step possible to make our home-buying process smooth and simplified. We appreciate Effie’s attention to detail and excellent communication. Effie made sure that we found our dream home, paid a fair market price, and that all inspections requested were performed in a timely manner. We highly recommend Effie for your next purchase!”” -George Selland

Expect to be impressed. Superbly appointed in an exclusive community of fine estates, this elegant home was built to exact specifications with almost no regards for cost. As you approach the house, you will fall in love with the peaceful ambiance of the beautiful koi pond and its waterfalls. The massive, double door entry will welcome you to a stunning residence offering exceptional detailing throughout. This beautiful home features all the amenities one could want, including radiant, heated marble floors, imported Brazilian mahogany pillars, dramatic ceilings, formal room,neighborhood formal dining room, a family by room with fireplace, Intoxicating view! Where the eagles soar, this captivating residence Tucked away in living a upscale & sheltered majestic kitchen with granite counters, doublehome. convection oven, trash compactor, and sits shielded behind iron gates. This home is truly magnificent with trees, here you will find your dream This beautiful home bar. The master suite offers dual vanities, hisproperties her closet, a jetted is eating designed for income indoor/outdoor entertaining and is&loaded with toweringvacancy ceilings, factors walls of are glass, oors, afrom lavishthe living These great producing investment with their tub, zero percent justgleaming a stone wood throwflaway CSUC and a walk-in shower. You love the fully-equipped home theater, wine room, formal & informal dining, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, upgrades. will love thewill generously proportioned rooms, theofthe campus. You This well maintained apartment complex consists 2 individual four plexes, each with their own separate parcel number and can cellar, andwood the dumbwaiter. A wholeliving house fan,dining central vacuum, A/C units, gorgeous fltogether oors, the or formal and rooms, the2located cozy designer hood, one 3 fireplaces, 6” Sacramento interior walls, Ave. 2HVAC, carother garage be purchased separately. Both four plex home are next to each other, at 620 W and3the at and 1019 2 water heaters, and security system will keep thismaster perfectly family room with intercom it’s fireplace, guest quarter, expansive suit, more all onan almost 2 acre parcel. The ambiance is peaceful with Mechoopda. Both properties are identical to each other, each off ering 4 units, each unit consists of 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. All the units have suited to you with at allcan times. The backyard is centered around entertaining, with a views of sunsets & city lights. You will breakfast on the patio watching large kitchen lighting, breakfast nook over looking a beautiful their own indoor laundry with side by side washer dryer, dishwasher, waterAtheater, centralrelax heat&and air.your New gorgeous pool, waterfalls, and covered gazebo. private yard, 3 car garage, gated R.V. parking all on and almost onerefrigerator, ace the mountain garbage ranges &disposal, Sutter-Buttes. night simply enjoy installed on both buildings in January of 2018. Bed:of 32.0 16.0 Lot sky. SqFt: 10,454 Price: $2,190,000 ofroof totalwas privacy. unobstructed view theBath: star-speckled 4.0 Bath:3.0 Price: $749,900 Bed: 4.0 Bed: Bath: 3.0 SqFt: SqFt: 2,5014,367 Price: $487,500 Bed: 4.0 Bath: 3.0 SqFt: 2,389 Acreage: ~2.0

PENDING The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home! Tucked away Pirates will squeal & scurry for this hidden treasure! The delightful, large in neighborhood, a friendly neighborhood, immaculate home offers an open Golf porch course,oflake &gorgeous walking trails are provides just a stone throw away from this inTucked a quiet this well this maintained home offers a darling front this home relaxation and great You will marvel at this home’s spaciousness, the fl owing fl oorplan, gleaming wood flTucked oors, Prime location, in next to CSUC! 4aunits, each floor plan, highperfect ceilings,for large living days room,to ansitopen kitchen with an island, a stunning home. away in a cul-de-sac a prestigious neighborhood, gated porch, summer upon and relax. Inside place to get to know your neighbors. With soaring 10 and 12 foot lion-sized den, 3 balconies, and large game room. The home features a dream kitchen with 2 floor fi ve burner gas cook top and a double ovens. Seller has made many upgrades this home off ers an open plan, generously proportioned rooms and with spacious living rooms, large dining you’ll find an open floor plan, high ceilings, tile counters, and wood ceilings, this home features walls of glass windows providing ample full stoves, 2home ovens, pot and pan drawers, Corian counters and new an island. abundance The list of amenities this darling which includes new appliances in the kitchen, of windows for natural lights. As of you step into house you will areas and lots storage. All units have their flto ooring throughout. Tile floors in theallkitchen and bathrooms, fireplace natural lighting, crown molding throughout, bamboo flthe ooring, a cozy faucets, shower head, bathroom sink, newer carpet and some new windows. fall in love withmantel, the spacious living room and its cozy fireplace, withdoors, its sunny includes 3 heating & cooling units, vac,sink, security system, in-ground pool and so built-in in also the living room, walk-in closet, mater bathcentral with dual separate fireplace with bookshelves, cabinets with glass own indoor laundry and all major appliances The master bedroom is yard located in the floorin and two other bedroom are nook and3the formal dining room. In addition, this home also offers much more! CallThe today toissee thisfirst once a lifetime home forlife yourself! shower and a tub. maintenance free so you can enjoy abreakfast darling kitchen, bedrooms and a loft, indoor laundry, a beautiful including refrigerator. Bed: 16 Bath: 8 on the second fl oor. The yard is beautifully landscaped and off ers a lush lawn, a family room that can be easily turnedlandscaping into an office plus or a 24th bedroom. by spending more time by the lake canoeing, fishing, or just enjoying patio with fountain and Zen-inspired car garage.The a bubbling spa, water fountain, 2 large sheds and an oversize side yard. updated kitchen and bathrooms have slab granite and custom SqFt:counter 10,454 tops Price: $1,195,000 walking the paths around the area. Bed: 5.0 Bath: 6.5 SqFt: 6,236 Price: $799,000 Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,516 Price: $279,900 tiled flooring. Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,899 Price: $399,000 Bed: 2.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,346 Price: $269,000 Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.5 SqFt: 1,739 Price: $309,000

PENDING Two commercial properties. The This home features granite Intoxicating views of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen!! This well maintained Step through theAC entry home and experience the history of this antique Chico charmer. Nested in the coveted Avenues, first parcel has 1.6 withofathis delightful counter tops, laminate flooring, home sits on 10 acres of total privacy. Featuring a large living room InSq ahome community of fienjoyed ne estates, thismolding, captivating residence. Situated on over an acre lush grounds, this beautiful home offers exquisite this has been numerous Chico generations. From its with cozy with of granite to its newer dual pane windows, 600 ft. building structure that by awaits crown security system, akitchen free standing wood counters stove, a newly remodeled kitchen with detailing throughout. From its soaring fland uted columns, to its chandeliered dining room and crown moldings, this home exemplifi es the quality security new gas water heater stainless steel appliances, this home exemplifi es the quality of fi ne homes. You will love the was built insystem, 1979 and has been central heat and air, dual pane granite counter tops, custom cabinetry and newer appliances, this of fine homes. The living room the peaceful family room are spacious andhome perfect forprovides entertaining, while theformal gourmet kitchen makes you want generously proportioned rooms the ambiance of this home. Thealso lavish living tile room and the dining room of this home operating as a nursery for the last and windows, upgraded appliances and laminate flooring, an over sized bonus 25have years. It ishome. partially fenced, itand is entertained and xtures. home a to eatheld at The lavish suitefioff ersmany aThis bedroom sized closet, walk-in shower, dual vanities, and jetted tub. Of course, is also a room a wood stove, indoor laundry, water softeners, 2there balconies, numerous partiesmaster friendsalso andhas families. Guestwith must of marveled at rich wood floors, the spacious family on city services and isin near park pool.the large basement perfect foroff your a private domestic well aashared Ag. central covered patio overlooking sparkling in-ground gunite pool, and darling pergola. Thisplus is your chance towell, unwind andheating live lifeand the air, way room anddining sparking ground The yard is beautiful and ers a dinning patio with pergola and newly installed drought friendly and shopping. Theto 2nd is youwine collection and storage! andBath: much2.5 more. it was intended lived. for Bed: 4.0 Lot SqFt: 2,948 Price: $639,000 landscaping. This isbe a parcel home to create memories of your own. barn/shop, 4 car carport on .29 AC and is adjacent to the Bed: 2.0 Bath: 2.0 Bed: Bath: 3.0 SqFt: 2,503 2,240 Price: Price: $399,900 Bed:4.0 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: $399,900 other parcel. Price: $400,000 SqFt: 2,085 Price: $239,000 40

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“Sherry LandisLandis is the is most helpful andreal understanding thatShe myishusband and I “Sherry by far the best estate agentrealtor in Chico. have professional, ever met. Wepositive, have appreciated her attention to detail and what our us needs are. and has incredible follow through. She helped She began working with us over 20+ ago on a real transaction navigate our way through the saleyears of two homes and estate the purchase of which was aanother—all rental property exchange andShe a bitnever trickymissed to the alatest which at the same time! beat.transaction She made sure wewas accomplished in less than three weeks (while we were in Europe for two of those understood the process, and stayed in constant contact with us. Even after all weeks). Shehomes has taken careshe of continued the inspections necessary documents through three closed, to call,and email, and text just to make sure manyeverything steps involved in a sale/purchase with seamless ease. It isitawithout pleasure to was going as planned. We could not have done her.” associate with such a nice and smart person - we always recommend Sherry!“ — Doug anD CoLEttE RobERtS -Jeffrey Hancock, Chico

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Need a big shop??? 960 sq.ft. !!!!! in addition to an oversized garage? Cul-de-sac location, a stones throw from Bidwell Park, around the corner from Sierra View Elementary, and just a little slice of heaven at the end of the street :). This beautifully remodeled kitchen with granite counters, solid oak stained cabinets and milgard dual pane windows (throughout the entire house) are just a few of the things that I like most about this home. The brick ﬁreplace in the living room, and the Wall of slider windows with custom window coverings are some others!! They ll leave the chicken coop, but you have to bring your own chickens!!! Bed: 3.0 Bath: 3.0 SqFt: 1,392 Price: $369,000

Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and large walk in closets make this home have a very upscaled and custom feel. The natural lighting is nice too! The back yard patio is a great size to sit out and enjoy. The attached garage and indoor laundry just terrifi This was the are model homec too!! and only one owner! There have been many Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,496 Price: $339,900

upgrades including travertine tiles, upgraded carpets, granite, oversized lot, built in desk in media room, special color paint throughout, draperies, landscaped beautifully with slate water fall, flowers galore and redwood trees. RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see! Bed: 4.0 Bath: 4.0 SqFt: 3,166 Price: $429,000

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Dual pane windows, newer roof, and a ﬁreplace that will make you open the front door to cool things off!!!! Enjoy summer right here! Bed: 3.0 Bath: 1.0 SqFt: 1,008 Price: $259,900

2 homes on one lot!!! A - 2/1- 585 E. 8th street has lots of built-ins, glass door knobs, and a cute laundry room off the kitchen area. Next door is another home at 581 E. 8th street - another - 2/1 making up just under 2,000 total sq.ft.!! Great investment property. Leases currently on both of them. Close to downtown, A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to park, and public transits. Bed: 4.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,984 Price: $375,000

toe about a year ago. Stainless steel appliances, granite counters, plush carpets, decorator lighting, exterior and interior painting, lush park like yard, sparkling in ground gunite pool, newer 10x10 outdoor shed, wood stove, shows truly like a model home. Open floor plan with so many upgrades! Bed: 4.0 Bath: 3.0 SqFt: 3,675 Price: $665,000

Mansion Park here you come!!! This 1940’s charmer has the wood floors, fireplace, remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer/refrigerator are included in the sale. These updated bathrooms with tiled floors and pedstal sink have saved the charm of yester years, while incorporating the modern conveniences of today. Plus plenty of natural light through the French doors leading outdoors. The detached unit in the back of approx. 247 sq.ft. is a great possible separate office. So much to see here! Call today! Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,510 Price: $399,900

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Kitchen Cabinet Door Chalk Paint (color of your choice) Decoupage glue Decorative Elements: Napkins, printed images, or memorabilia. Drill Pull Handles Clear sealer

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Visit your local Habitat for Humanity Store any buy an old kitchen cabinet door for $2. Paint the door with chalk paint and apply a variety of decorative elements with decoupage glue. Drill holes at each end and attach common drawer pull handles. Give the trays a few coats of clear finish sealer and enjoy your new serving tray. FOR MORE DIY INSPIRED PROJECTS, VISIT A SEEKERS BOUTIQUE & ART STUDIO AT 6424 SKYWAY IN PARADISE.

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Banks of Imagine cooking your meals with an abundant variety of fresh seasonal herbs right at your fingertips. Thanks to Nancy and Kelly Osborne, the mother-daughter duo behind Capay Rancho Herb Company, your vision can become a reality. With just one of the pair’s vibrant herbal bouquets, you can bring the rich taste, fragrance, and colors of local, certified organic herbs straight from the farmers market to your kitchen. Nancy and Kelly started Capay Rancho Herb Company in 2013, cultivating beds of herbs all throughout their two adjacent properties, a total of three and a half acres that overlook the Sacramento River. Nancy and her husband moved to Capay from Chico in 1978, raising their two daughters, including Kelly, on the property they affectionately call “the homestead.” As an adult, Kelly jumped at the opportunity to purchase the property next door to the place where she grew up. When Nancy retired, she and Kelly decided to begin growing and selling their favorite herbs at farmers markets. Between Nancy’s artistic touch and Kelly’s passion for sharing the growth process with customers, the two women make the perfect team. Leading the way from her back porch, Kelly gestures to her permaculture-style plant beds, pointing out different sections including her “food forest,” “smoothie central” and “pollinator zone.” In a practice referred to as “companion planting,” Kelly groups together a diverse range of fruits, vegetables and, of course, herbs. From parsley and pomegranates to figs and feverfew, each bed is bursting with tasty and nutrient-dense superfoods. When asked how she and her mother have managed to cultivate such successful crops, Kelly replies humbly: “It's just a lot of observation and watching and talking with your neighbors and your friends. It's kind of trial and error. But it's also seeing how the plants respond.” 48

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the River Crossing over to the other property, Nancy identifies sprouts of calendula, parsley, dill and oregano growing in neat rows. She opens the door to a quaint greenhouse lined with shelves of basil plants, which thrive in the warm, humid environment. Nearby, a shade structure protects flats of turmeric, ginger, chamomile, parsley and more basil. Pointing out her compost heap, Nancy explains that composting, mulching and covering the soil on the two properties is part of the conditions of the nearly $50,000 grant that she and her daughter were awarded this year by the California Department of Food and Agriculture as part of their Healthy Soils Program Incentive Project. “It was a competitive grant,” Nancy says. “We felt really honored…. It was our first attempt.”

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As part of the three-year grant, Nancy and Kelly will be planting hedgerows on the perimeter of the properties as well as a riparian herbaceous cover along the banks of the river, all with the aim of building healthy soil, preventing erosion, and reducing greenhouse gases. Though the soil-building grant will require a good deal of time and sweat, Nancy and Kelly are up to the task. “It's exciting and scary all at the same time,” Nancy says. Despite the hard work, she and Kelly enjoy having the opportunity to work outside on the property they love, contributing to a cleaner environment, and sharing a small portion of their farm’s natural beauty with each and every customer. “We are living a dream,” Kelly says, smiling. “You know we don't make a lot of money, and it is a lot of work. But it is idyllic.” SUPPORT CAPAY RANCHO HERB COMPANY BY FOLLOWING THEM ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK, AND LOOK FOR KELLY AND NANCY’S BOOTH AT THE CHICO CERTIFIED FARMER’S MARKET ON SATURDAYS STARTING JUNE 24. 49

INGREDIENTS:

• 2–3lb Tri-Tip Roast, trimmed (sometimes called Peeled) • 3T Granulated Garlic • 3T Coarse Ground Pepper • 3T Kosher Salt • Barbecue Sauce of Choice • French Rolls • Unsalted Butter

DIRECTIONS: Preheat the smoker to 240 degrees. While smoker heats, trim fat and skin from Tri-Tip. Brief smoke time doesn't allow fat to render. Prepare rub in a small container with a lidcombine garlic, pepper and salt. Shake until well incorporated. Salt weighs more than pepper, be sure the rub stays mixed. Rub each side of Tri-Tip with 1T of rub and another to season the edges. Leave the rubbed Tri-Tip on the counter.

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When smoker is at temperature, add wood chips. We recommend mesquite chips because flavor and quick burn is perfect for Tri-Tip's short smoke. Hickory works for a more mild smoke flavor. No need to soak the chips. Place the Tri-Tip in the smoker. After an hour, check the temperature to see if it is about 145 degrees.

Our Tri-Tip normally smokes for just over two hours. Don't check the temperature of the tri-tip at anything less than 30 minute intervals. Remember "if you're lookin' it ain't cookin'!". When it's time to pull roast, remove it and wrap in large piece of foil. Let rest on counter for 15 to 20 minutes. Slice Tri-Tip against the grain. Next, construct the sandwiches. Butter rolls and toast lightly. Lay 1/3 pound on each roll. Top with favorite barbecue sauce and complete with favorite picnic sides. Get a heaping handful of napkins and enjoy! Please Remember! All smokers are different so individual cook times will vary. Do not be alarmed if cooktime is shorter than described above. For 3 Tri-Tips, reduce heat to 230 degrees for entire cook.

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Slow Smoked Tri-Tip Sandwich

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Alfredo “Zoodle” Pasta INGREDIENTS:

• 4 lb.s zucchini (spiraled) • 2 cups cauliflower • 1 handful fresh parsley • 1 cup Kalamata olives (halved) • 1 red bell peppers (thinly sliced, julienned) • fresh herbs for garnish (rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram)

INGREDIENTS: • 1 cups soaked cashews • ⅔ cups water + 2 T lemon juice • ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast • ¼ cup EVOO • 1 tsp. salt + 1 tsp. fresh cracked pepper • 1 BIG clove garlic RECIPE COURTESY LIVE LIFE JUICE CO. VISIT THEM AT 220 BROADWAY STREET IN CHICO.

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Soak your cashews in filtered water one hour before making sauce. For the creamiest consistency, soak overnight. To make sauce, place all ingredients in high speed blender on low speed for 30 seconds and work up to high for another 30 seconds. Scrape down sides and blend until smooth. Clean & spiral zucchini, store in fridge until ready. In processor, chop the fresh parsley until very small, add cauliflower until it is “rice” texture. Set aside until ready to plate. Thinly slice bell peppers, cut olives, set aside. Finely chop fresh herbs for garnish. When ready, mix in sauce to noodles with tongs. Split into four portions. Top each portion with cauliflower/parsley mixture, bell peppers, olives and sprinkle herbs over the top. To finish, drizzle olive oil and crack fresh pepper over the top. Enjoy!

What's Your favorite summertime snack? Peach Cobbler Topped With Vanilla Ice Cream –Linda Hogan

Chimango! –Beth Peplow

Cosmo's –Carol Bates Johnson

Frozen Hot Chocolate from Naked Lounge –Luann Manss DiRienzo

Fried Seasoned Prosciutto –Caroline Grossman

Frozen Grapes

–Hannah Kuiper-Morgan

Any Kind Of Cold Melon –@ashenderson2117

Swerve from Live Life Juice Co. –@crsatava

Cadillac Marg and Chips & Guac at Tres Hombres –Aubrey Lee

Shuberts

–Katherine Soudan

Jicama with Tajin & Lime –Liz Elena Chavez

Gelato or Sorbet from Sweet Chico –@landofpoppies

Frozen Lemonade –@Heartstringsyarn

Watermelon! Or a smoothie from Fresh Twisted Cafe. –Katie M.

Peaches –@Carli P.

Ingredient Of The Month:

TOMATOES As the sun in Northern California beats down on the Earth’s surface, warming the soil’s temperature, tomatoes begin to ripen on the vine and summer commences. Juicy, plump tomatoes are summer’s most highly sought out fruits for the delightfully fresh flavor they bring to the kitchen. As one of the main ingredients in Italian and Indian cuisine, tomatoes are an essential ingredient to have on hand to add depth and flavor to any delicious meal. Tomatoes are not only flavorful but also quite nutritious, and are likely to make locavores among us swoon at the first sighting of tomatoes at the farmers market. Tomatoes are a must have item on your shopping list once they are in season. Vendors at the Chico Certified Farmers Markets bring an impressive display of tomatoes in different colors, shapes and textures for months on end once the season begins. Local farmers put an incredible amount of effort into tomato production for a very good reason; they are simply irresistible and a staple for cooking. Tomatoes are one of summer’s most abundant crops and local shoppers wait all winter long, anticipating the return of dazzling red, orange, yellow, and multicolored tomatoes. These beautiful fruits should also be on your shopping list because of the health benefits they offer. They improve digestion with their high source of fiber and water, reduce cholesterol levels, detox the body, and provide antioxidants which can help fight different forms of cancer. Eating tomatoes daily will improve your overall health and support the body in preventing cardiovascular disease. Incorporating 52

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tomatoes into your diet will give you the important vitamins and minerals you need to stay healthy. You can easily grow a variety of tomatoes in your home garden. There are infinite varieties that produce fruits abundantly. You can find plants that thrive in your climate at the local farmers markets during spring and early summer. Growing your own adds to the health benefit of satisfaction and increased enjoyment of food. There is no one recipe for tomatoes that I can say is my favorite; I simply love them in everything! Adding them into recipes where they weren’t used before gives me a new found love for the dish. They seem to pair well with just about every other vegetable in season. Sliced cherry tomatoes in a green salad are perfectly sweet, juicy and crunchy. Cherry tomatoes are as sweet as candy and you can eat them right off the vine. Heirloom tomatoes sliced with cucumbers and onions and tossed in olive oil with just a pinch of salt and pepper makes a perfect tomato salad. And of course, tomatoes make amazing sauce for pasta, pizza, and added to roasted chicken, squash, or eggplant dishes. When you’ve had your fill of fresh tomatoes and still have an abundant mountain of perfectly beautiful ones on your counter, stew them into a sauce and store in the freezer. This way, you can enjoy summer’s bounty during winter when tomato plants are seedlings in farmer’s greenhouses, small promises of the best that the warm season ahead has to offer.

INGREDIENT OF THE MONTH VIA E M M A H A R R I S For more information, visit the Chico Certified Farmers Market.

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Plant Disease When plants get sick, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How can you tell the difference between an insect or watering problem? What do you do if you get a fungus or virus? When is the point of no return? Similar questions ran through my mind when anticipating the thrills of an ‘Introduction to Plant Pathology.’ It was here I was first introduced to ‘The Disease Triangle’. ‘The Disease Triangle’ is the first concept you learn when understanding how diseases develop. There’s a reason it is taught in the introductory class—it’s simple to understand. The triangle consists of: “host,” “environment,” and “pathogen.” Without one of these factors, there can be no disease. Host: Host is your prized roses, your fruit trees, the basil in your kitchen window, the azalea your family bought—basically, any plant. Environment: The environment must be favorable to a pathogen for a disease to occur. This can be based on temperature, humidity, amount of sunlight or shade, wind, or any other environmental factors. Pathogen: This one throws us gardeners off our game as pathogens are the catalyst of disease. A pathogen generally falls into one of these categories: fungi, bacteria, viruses, parasites, nematodes, and protists. If we can remove one of these players from the triangle, we can eliminate disease.

However, you don’t want to throw out the azalea your family bought you in anticipation that it might get a disease. It is also not feasible to have a garden comprised of rocks. So generally, the host factor stays put. We can do a few things to change the environment. You can take your basil out of your window and place it outside when it begins to get leggy. You can move that Azalea out of a soggy depression in your yard to a shaded dry location to avoid fungus. You can buy nematode resistant varieties of veggies so you never have to worry in the first place! Finally, the pathogens: Anticipating them, then identifying them if/when they occur is the key. You can anticipate Peach Leaf Curl, Fire Blight, or Brown Rot to occur on your fruit trees. Observing signs once you do have a disease will help you identify it. Each pathogen usually has a pattern or characteristic. Bacterial disease will have an angular pattern on a leaf when you observe damage. Viruses are known for having a mosaic pattern. The Butte County Master Gardeners can help. Send a disease sample/ photos to their office in Oroville, they will research it and give you a diagnosis and control method—all free of charge.

Upgraded Living Staff Favorite summer snacks Fresh Beef Jerky & Southern Sweet Tea –Stacy Plance

Watermelon, Mint, & Feta Salad –KeriLynn Anderson

Margaritas + Guac & Chips –Nerissa Quinn

Watermelon Slices with Tajin –Michael Mejia

Strawberries & Blueberries –Frank Rebelo

Cucumbers & Hummus –Jason Corona

As that college professor liked to say in that poorly-ventilated classroom: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Knowing how to manage any one of the three factors in the Disease Triangle can change your life.

Ruffles With Ridges & Homemade French Onion Dip –Kevin Dolan

Icy Watermelon And Fresh Pineaplle Slices –Alyssa Worley

Fruit Popsicles –Michelle Camy

GARDEN ADVICE

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Iced Tea

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2018 Summer Bucket List Living in Chico during the summer heat is difficult for us Chicoans not just because of the heat but because we love the outdoors. Here are some great ideas for places to go outside that also offer a slightly cooler experience. We also like good food, good beer, live music and art, so check out my other suggestions for you this summer.

Check Out the Water Slide at Rock Creek

If you’re looking for a place to escape the heat, then this is the place to go. Rock Creek has a natural waterslide, a beautiful waterfall and multiple swimming holes with plenty of rocks to jump off. Being just 40 miles east of Chico, up highway 70, this amazing natural waterpark is the perfect day trip. To get there, you will have to trek through the river and climb over a boulder or two, so bring appropriate shoes and always remember to be respectful of nature and clean up what you bring in.

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The Dark Sky Festival

While living in a city, we often forget how vast and beautiful the night sky truly is. This summer at the Lassen Volcanic National park you have the opportunity to see it in a new way. During the festival this August, there will be many opportunities to see the dark night sky through the eyes of a world without light pollution. Telescopes will be set up so you can stargaze and identify constellations while hearing from scientists U P G R A D E D L I V I N G M AG A Z I N E J U LY 2 0 1 8

The El Rey

The El Rey is open again! This summer is the perfect time to go check out the new additions and old treasures residing within the walls of this Chico monument. This year they have already hosted a film festival, classic movie days, various musical acts and other unique events. Summertime is sure to offer some fun at the El Rey!

explaining the mysteries of the universe. So, if you’ve always wanted to experience the unfiltered beauty of the Milky Way, come meet us under the stars.

Eat a Burger at Nobby’s

Summer is the perfect time for firing up the barbeque and throwing on some burgers. If you find yourself craving the burger but would rather eat out then Nobby’s is the place to go. This local favorite offers a mouthwatering burger smothered in cheese that has melted down onto the grill surrounding the burger to create a crispy cheesy mote-like chip. Can you say, yes please!

Escape to Butte Meadows

Why can’t it just be ten degrees cooler? If you’ve had that thought already this summer then you should drive up to Butte Meadows where it is always a good ten degrees cooler than Chico. There are two local establishments, the Bambi Inn and The Outpost on the mountain that offer great food and thirst quenching drinks. The Outpost also serves BBQ and live music every Saturday and most Sundays all through summer. The 45 minute drive is a great idea for a quick day trip but if you want to stay for the weekend, there are cabins to rent or campsites right by the river to reserve.

The Shasta Caverns

Finish That Project

The caverns are a beautifully eerie maze of limestone stalagmites that drape down to create a spectacular scene. The cooling qualities of the underground caverns naturally offer a beautiful way to escape the heat while learning a little California history. There are also a lot of fun activities for the youngsters such as mining for gemstones, and climbing through tunnels and tree houses carved of oak.

Whether it’s a DIY Pinterest idea or a honey-do that has been on your list for a little too long, get it done this summer. Take the time to work on it and you will find there is nothing more satisfying than completing a project.

Read A Book

We know you have a book in mind, maybe even a constantly growing shelf of future reading endeavors, so now is the time to crack the spines. Take a moment this summer to delve into an unknown literary world while sitting at the park, on the balcony in your backyard, or at your local coffee shop.

Rocky Raccoon By The Beatles Picked by Jim Peplow

On The Road Again By Willie Nelson

Picked by Carol Bates Johnson

Last Dance With Mary Jane By Tom Petty Picked by Andrea Aragon

Free Bird By Lynyrd Skynyrd

Picked by April Gausemel

MONCA

The Museum of Northern California Art showcases the vast art spectrum by displaying different styles of paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, visual art, and ceramics. They often host various social nights that include live music, film screenings, and clothing swaps. This summer is a great time to stimulate your senses by taking a walk through this wonderful display of creativity.

Favorite Road trip Songs

The Winchester Goose

The constantly changing deliciously innovative menu items and the ‘get it while it lasts’ craft beer selections are just a few of the reasons to check The Winchester Goose out this summer. The Goose also host fun social events like candy bingo night, themed trivia nights, a pop up record shop by Outpatient records and, local guest DJ’s spinning a variety of sounds. Follow them on social media to keep up to date on all the happenings.

"When I wake up, well I know I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next you When I go out, yeah I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you" I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) By The Proclaimers Picked by Mary Carmen Godinez-York

Summertime (Doin' Time) By Sublime Picked by Sarah Jentler

Road Trippin' By Red Hot Chili Peppers Picked by Ricki Pavis Birdsill

When You Were Young By The Killers Picked by Hannah Kuiper-Morgan

Coastin' By Zion I and K. Flay Picked by @brittany.reneephoto

Future Islands By Ran

Picked by @billy_harkness

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY HEATHER LINDSTROM

SAVVY SUMMER TRAVEL What trends are you seeing for summer travel? Secret spots, food foraging trips, hands-on foodie experiences, luxury all-inclusive beach resorts, and millennialfocused river cruises are hot trends for summer. Italy is a favorite and I’m currently planning several unique Italian getaways for clients. What travel trend are you are seeing for Chico? Southwest Air is planning to open Sacramento to Hawaii routes in late 2018. We can expect lower fares from many carriers which will make the Hawaiian Islands a more affordable option. I'm also excited that support is building to reopen the Chico airport to commercial flights! Follow JetChico on Facebook for updates. What is your best advice for travelers? Mix it up. My husband and I recently spent several days at a luxury high rise resort on Maui and ended the trip with a few days at a beachfront condo, swimming with sea turtles, and having coffee with our toes in the sand. Mixing up vacation styles can enhance the vacation experience. Another tip, always keep a copy of your passport and credit card in a separate spot from the originals just in case they get lost or stolen. Travel professionals seem to be more popular than ever. What are the benefits of using a travel advisor/travel agent? The internet has made travel info more available but sometimes more confusing. I hear horror 56

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stories of misrepresented properties, missed connections, and ruined vacations. With a savvy travel professional, you will often receive special deals, perks, upgrades, and amenities, as well as the expertise of a professional who cares about making your trip seamless. You will also have 24-hour support if something goes wrong. You won’t get that personal touch from a big box store. What was your most recent travel adventure? I was invited to a luxury travel event in Italy last March and my itinerary was packed with nine days of professional events and dressy cocktail parties. My luggage didn't arrive for six full days! I learned to strategically pack my carry-on bag with a capsule collection of neutral

pieces, accessories, scarves plus makeup and hair products to last me more than two days. I’ll never be caught without my essentials again! Tips for travel souvenirs? I scout out handmade spices, teas, fragrant candles, oils, and soaps made from regional ingredients. The sensory elements of fragrance and flavor take you back to a travel moment in a heartbeat.

T R A V E L I N G A D V I C E VIA HEATHER LINDSTROM Heather is a travel advisor at Curated Travel. For more information, visit curatedtravel.net or contact Heather at curatedtravel1@gmail.com or 530.228.6191.

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PLACES TO PICNIC

#ChicoVersion Ah, picnicking—the classic summer pastime. Right around July is when we start getting the urge to dust off our picnic baskets, dig up our Frisbees, and enjoy spending quality time with friends and family in the fresh summer air. But in a town like Chico, where Bidwell Park alone makes up more than 17 percent of the city, honing in on the best picnic spots can be a real challenge. There are just too many places to choose from! Lucky for you, we put together a list of some of our favorite places to picnic in Chico. First up, check out Wildwood Park at the entrance to Upper Park on the corner of Eaton and Wildwood. With two expansive covered picnic areas that include places to barbecue, Wildwood is the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon grill out. While the kids explore the large adventure play structure, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the nearby walking path or toss a football on the multi-use sports field. If you are into cycling, try out the pump tracks located behind the little league fields. With plenty of parking, a clean restroom facility and easy access to Upper Park’s extensive hiking trails, picnicking at Wildwood Park can easily turn into a full day of summer fun.

For an authentic Chico picnicking experience, head out to Five Mile in Bidwell Park. With tables and grills scattered along the banks of Big Chico Creek, this locale offers plenty of activities in a beautiful natural setting. Hike or bike the park or beat the heat by wading in the cool water of the creek. Even your pets can get in on the fun. Dogs are welcome at Five Mile—just make sure you bring a leash. Next up, head to 20th Street Park located off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. This 40-acre park has it all, including playgrounds, horseshoe pits and fields for baseball and soccer. Set up your picnic feast at a table or on the grass and heat up some hot dogs at one of the nearby barbecues. Bring your tennis gear and play a few rounds at one of the park’s eight lighted courts. And if it is too windy for tennis, you can always try flying a kite on the multipurpose field. What better way to spend a breezy afternoon in Chico! Last but not least, take advantage of the fact that classes are out by picnicking on the lawn at Chico State. With most of the students gone for the summer, you can find parking near the university with minimal difficulty. Pack a picnic basket or grab a to-go order from one of the restaurants downtown before finding the perfect shady spot on the university’s beautiful campus. While you are there, check out the university’s new bronze wildcat statue in front of Bell Memorial Union. After your picnic, enjoy a stroll through downtown and end the day with a cool, sweet treat. We hope you love these picnic places as much as we do. Have fun out there! 57

LET’S DIVE

Right In There is nothing quite like the sweet sensation of diving into a cool pool on a hot summer day. With daily high temperatures regularly climbing above 100 degrees throughout Butte County, we are all looking for ways to cool off! Fortunately for those of us without swimming pools, there are several natural swimming holes tucked away throughout the county, just waiting for us to make a splash. Whether you are looking for an easily accessible swimming hole or one that requires more of a hike, Butte County has the perfect spot for you. Let’s dive right into it! First off, did you know there are four swimming holes located along the Big Chico River right in Upper Bidwell Park? Starting at the southern end closer to the golf course and working your way north 58

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along the river, you will find Alligator Hole, Bear Hole, Salmon Hole, and Brown’s Hole. You can hit each of these swimming holes by following the Yahi Trail, which starts near Horseshoe Lake and Parking Area E. If you are looking for a shady scenic hike to really prime you for a refreshing swim, taking the Yahi Trail is a fantastic option. However, if you just want to get straight to the water, you are in luck. There are parking lots located in relatively close proximity to each of the swimming areas.

Next, you can find Bear Hole by parking at Lot K and taking the trail down to the river. Though short, this is a steep, somewhat slippery hike that may be too difficult for some. However, those who do make it down the incline will be well-rewarded. Flanked by smooth basalt boulders on both sides, the river widens here into a deep pool where the current temporarily slows. There are even a few places where it is safe to jump from the boulders into the water for an invigorating soak.

Located just a quick walk from Parking Lot G off Upper Park Road, Alligator Hole offers shallow water and a gentle current. With overhanging branches to shelter you from the worst of the direct sunlight, this is the ideal place for wading or playing with small children. There is a brief stretch of shore where you can lay out and sunbathe if you so desire. Of the swimming holes in Upper Bidwell, Alligator Hole is the easiest to access and the safest option for people with young kids.

Like Bear Hole, Salmon Hole is lined with basalt and can be accessed from nearby parking in Lot N. The river here runs faster and deeper than at the previous locales, and people have been injured jumping from the cliffs. Remember to be cautious! Despite its relative risks, this swimming hole has a lot to offer to experienced swimmers and is usually less crowded than the previous swimming holes.

on top of the flumes (which do not have railings), this hike is not recommended for those who are afraid of heights. However, the amazing swimming holes you will find along the river are more than worth the hike. The Cable Pools are luxuriously deep, crystal clear and mountain cold—an effective way to stave off the summer heat. Connected by waterfalls that range from a playful trickle to a full-on shower, this chain of pools is a blast to explore. Cliff divers in particular enjoy the Cable Pools, pulling crazy stunts from overhangs more than 25 feet above the water. Do not attempt to cliff dive here without prior experience!

Shifting from Chico to Paradise, you will find another string of cool and inviting swimming holes known as the Cable Pools. This hot destination is located along the Feather River and accessible via the Paradise Flumes. To get to the Cable Pools, park at Paradise Hospital’s lower lot and hike down to the river. With a steep downgrade and a portion of the trail that takes you directly

We saved the most challenging swimming holes to access for last: the remote swimming holes surrounding Feather Falls. Despite the shade that covers a large portion of the eight-mile round trip loop to reach Feather Falls in Oroville, the incline and uneven terrain on the hike will definitely have even experienced hikers working up a sweat. To save yourself some

uphill climbing, when the trail splits about a half a mile from the parking lot, take the upper route on your way to the falls and the lower route on your way back. Plan to pack a lunch and lots of water. Insect repellant is also recommended. Those who complete the journey will have the chance to explore the surrounding pools, which are guaranteed to feel glorious after the strenuous effort it took to reach them. The hike to Feather Falls is definitely difficult and requires a good amount of endurance. However, if you are physically able, the effort will be worth it for the reward of swimming in these largely untouched pools with the roar of the falls in the background.

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Brown’s Hole is the final and most remote swimming hole in Upper Park. It is fairly easy to access. Simply park at Lot S and take the main trail from the northeast end of the lot straight down to the hole. Though the trail is not too steep, you will want sturdy shoes to avoid stumbling into the patches of poison oak that grow along the path. With two pools separated by a low dam, a narrow waterfall, and places suitable for jumping, Brown’s Hole is a great spot for a chill afternoon swim. And because it is so far up the river, Brown’s is generally the least crowded of all the swimming holes in Upper Park.

With as many amazing swimming holes as there are throughout Butte County, it was not easy narrowing this list down. Nonetheless, we hope we helped you find a few new places to swim this summer.

Have fun & stay cool!

Lost In Paint Imagine finding something you are so passionate about that time seems to melt away, becoming an abstract concept against a sea of possibilities. For Julee Spohn painting is just that, a sea of distracting colors and images. She confessed to almost being late to the interview because she was so lost in painting that she simply forgot the time. In meeting her, right away you feel her joyous inquisitive spirit wanting to try everything and explore ways to express herself through art. She began drawing when she was about ten years old as a way to impress her parents and their friends. Creating something beautiful was a loophole she found in the “go to your room” rule when having adult guests over for dinner. Her father was in the Navy, a survivor of Pearl Harbor, so their family moved every two years to an unknown place. With each move, Julee sought out the art community by taking classes, joining clubs, or participating in workshops. This was an easy way for her to make new friends as well as continue exploring her passion for art. She went to college for commercial artistry where she learned lettering, design, pen and ink, copying surface art, and skills to paint on commission. In her twenties, she got a job with the phone company drawing illustrations for the yellow pages in San Francisco. She left that position when she became pregnant with her son and began focusing on both her family and her creative pieces. She began working with watercolors when her mom suggested putting more color in a pen and ink landscape she had given her. School and life gave her experience in a number of art mediums and, as time went on, she grew to love watercolors.

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After 35 years of painting with watercolors, she decided she wanted to create larger pieces than the watercolor paper would allow. After trying several different types of paint she settled with acrylic saying, “I’m too impetuous to watch paint dry so I knew I couldn’t paint with oil.” She has drawn technique and pallet inspiration from two fellow California artists, Robert Burridge and Greg Kondos. She likes to paint abstract pieces, often collage pieces, combining paper, paint chips, and bubble wrap dipped in paint. She is known for her koi fish and her abstract collage of a cow, using pages from the national geographic magazine entitled, How now paper cow?.

Julee has found a calling in teaching painting classes at Brushstrokes in Oroville and leading classes at different venues set up by clients. Julee loves seeing people’s faces as they see what they are creating and remarks, “A painting class is a gateway drug to art.” If she is not at Brushstrokes or teaching a class across the land then she is painting high up in her castle above the dam. Her husband, the engineer, and herself, the artist, created an oasis complete with a courtyard filled with geraniums. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SEEING HER WORK, SHE WILL BE PUTTING ON A SHOW AT THE LOCAL OROVILLE COFFEE SHOP, MUGSHOTS IN SEPTEMBER DURING THE SALMON FESTIVAL. SHE WILL HAVE ORIGINAL WORKS, ABSTRACT COLLAGES, KOI FISH, AND SMALLER PAINTINGS. U P G R A D E D L I V I N G M AG A Z I N E J U LY 2 0 1 8

COMMUNITY CALENDAR JULY 4 4TH OF JULY Silver Dollar Fairgrounds: Points Race #10 and Giant Fireworks Display 7:00–11:00 p.m. Info: The event starts at 6:00 p.m. You can also park in the Fairgrounds parking area to watch the firework show. Fireworks will be shot off at dark! Wine, Potluck, Live Jam 760 Safford Lane, Oroville 6:00–9:00 p.m. Info: A Purple Line Tradition. Come out and join us. Bring a dish to share and hang out. Something new for the main course posted each week. Wyandotte Grange 1st Sunday Pancake Breakfast 4910 Foothill Blvd, Oroville Cost: $8 Adults | $3 Children under 12 Info: Join us on the first Sunday of every month for our monthly pancake breakfast fundraiser. Pancakes, ham, eggs, juice and coffee. For more info contact, Sandy & Bob 530.589.5932 or 530.589.3194

JULY 6–15 Downtown Chico Restaurant Week Downtown, Chico Info: 10 days of food attraction that invites locals and visitors of Chico to explore unique food items at fantastic specials from the restaurants in Downtown Chico. 530.345.6500

JULY 7 3rd Annual Christmas In July Veterans Benefit 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Veterans Memorial Hall, Orland Info: All proceeds from this event will go towards "Puppy Paws for Warriors". This Veterans Program trains dogs to help with disabled Veterans. Shop early for Christmas gifts and/or sell any crafts you wish. There will be snacks, drinks, and raffles.

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Book Sale 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 1820 Mitchell Ave (corner of Lincoln, Oroville Info: Children’s Books DVDs, Audio Books, CDs, Fiction, non-Fiction, Presented by the Oroville Friends of the Library.

JULY 12 Passages Caregiver Support Group 10:00–11:30 a.m. 1007 Buschmann Road, Paradise Info: Run by Passages, the California State University, Chico Area Agency on Aging serving seniors and their families in Butte County. atria-paradise.com

JULY 13 Life and Songs of Haggard and Jones 9:30–11:30 p.m. Tackle Box, Chico Cost: $7 in advance | $15 at door Info: This tribute show is followed by Greatest Classic Country Hits for the rest of the evening. Tickets available at the Tackle Box & Online

JULY 21 Pop Up Concert: An Evening with Los Caballitos de la Cancion 1264 Howard Drive, Chico 7:30–9:30 p.m. Cost: $15 Info: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

JULY 26 Kids Summer Film Festival 10:00 a.m.–noon Feather River Cinemas, Oroville Cost: $1 per person, per show. Info: Open to Everyone, Every Age! Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. Our Snack Bar will be open during all shows.Get your tickets at our box office or through our website. frcmovies.com

JULY 13–14 Slice of Chico Downtown, Chico 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Info: A summertime tradition! Come downtown for a family-friendly, fun-filled day exploring the charming shops and quaint eateries in Downtown Chico.

JULY 13–15 Trail Camp Philbrook Lake, Butte County Info: Join Fleet Feet Sports Chico and New Balance for their first summer trail camp. Three days, two nights, four runs, and a whole lot of fun!

JULY 14 Movies in the Park "Despicable Me" Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park, Chico Cost: FREE Info: Bring a blanket or low-back chair and relax on the grass with your friends and family! Movies start at dusk.

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A series about juggling the juxtaposition of being a native Chicoan from our Editor-in-Chief, Kevin Dolan.

four balls, 3 on the green and 1 just off. We pounced in full sprint mode, each after one of the four balls and placed the ones on the green off and placed the other by the flag. We were surprised how easy it was to return to the bunker before anyone came into view. The four men arrived, each sort of grumbling and complaining about how they thought they hit it better than that. One did think aloud that he thought that his ball was well short of the green. They, too, took turns and moved up the steep path, disappearing through a hedge.

Behind the 4th Green I believe mischief finds young kids. Ok, I believe that sometimes mischief falls right into young kids’ laps unannounced. At least that is what I remember happening that particular day. For a week or so, we had been riding our bikes to the entrance of Upper Park and ditching them in the high weeds right before the small building where cars checked in and out. We slid down the steep dirt path, entered the creek, and lumbered up to what we called our “Secret Pool.” It was perfect. Deep and shaded with a dirt beach and high bushes surrounding it. Back in the day, we were skinny and went dipping in this cool water, escaping the intense heat. We never saw anybody or really even heard voices. Until that day. Out of the sky, a golf ball splashed into the water right in front of our eyes. Up until that moment, we didn’t realize that our so called ‘secret place’ was right off the 4th green of Bidwell Park Golf Course. The thick trunks

and foliage hid the green from our view. We made our way over, clamored up and around the tree trunks and noticed in the high grass one, two, three, four, five, six golf balls, like a cluster of forgotten Easter eggs! We gathered them up with delight laughing and celebrating the find. Then, we heard a voice. A man’s voice asking, “Hey, did you boys find a golf ball?” Instantly thinking we were in big trouble, we murmured a weak response. He replied, “It’s a Maxfli 7 with a red dot.” That ball was in my hand and I told him so. He appeared relieved, thanked us, and went on with his game. At that very moment, mischief raised its jubilant head. We re-positioned ourselves under a fallen tree with a bunker-like view of this green. Two balls came flying onto the green, followed a bit later by two men who took turns getting their ball in the hole, and then disappeared up a steep path. A plan developed quickly and with instantaneous buy in. Next came

Not too long after, a ball came bouncing down the hill resting just off the green. An identical shot followed. Two more shots flew in, each shorter of the green than the others. Mischief manages to push the envelope, and, as a result, two of us took off on a mad sprint, each scooping up two balls, and depositing them into the hole on the way back to our cover. It took longer than expected. Then four older women waddled their way towards the green. You know, that walk that has the feet landing outside the body in a waving motion kind of waddle. They were collectively confused. Each certain they had hit it straight and each thought they were going to be short of the green. The banter continued with varying degrees of volume until one of them side-stepped to the flag and looked down. Words belie their reaction. It is so enigmatic now to realize that they did not even flinch at the thought that they each actually holed their shot. They danced different jigs, giggled, hugged each other and ever so slowly made their way up that steep path. We were silent at first, waiting, I suppose, for them to disappear. When they did, we broke into a war dance of glee and exuberance, hugging each other, high fiving and taking turns falling into bursts of uncontrollable laughter. We made our way to our side of the creek and lay in reveling silence on our towels in the dirt. Mischief won. So, let me leave you with this. Pat Conroy once said that he could not tell the truth in his writing because he was convinced no one would believe it. Maybe he was right. However, I caution you to wait until next month before jumping to any conclusions. 63