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Meet The Artist Gayle Bower
By Jan Cox As I wandered through the Blue Goose Gallery in Chester, CA, my eyes lit upon the work of Papier Mache Artisan, Gayle Bower. Looking closely, I was astounded to see the beautiful creations...
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Meet The Artist Medrith Glover
By Eileen Majors Meeting this artist can be done in her own yarn shop, The Woolroom, in historic downtown Quincy, California. Medrith Glover welcomes students and friends who enjoy sitting and knitting...
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Meet The Artist Jack Dickson, The Earl of Burl
The Earl of Burl Story and photos by Stacy Fisher Clear Creek resident and woodwork craftsman Jack Dickson has lived in the area since 1996, and has been producing a variety of useful wood products as...
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The Soothing Science Of Soy Candles
The Soothing Science Of Soy Candles By Mara Dobyns When I think about candles I think about the relaxation, peace, and warmth that they bring. Knowing what I know now I can never think that way about...
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Meet The Artists Orient & Flume Art Glass
Orient & Flume Art Glass Story and photos by Stacy Fisher Glassmaking traces its roots to at least 3,500 BC in Mesopotamia in the coastal regions of north Syria. Even earlier, Stone Age societies...
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Meet The Artist C.J. & Lorrie Sanders Garden Gnome Homes
Meet The Artist C.J. & Lorrie Sanders Garden Gnome Homes Creative Gardens By Melissa Wynn While visiting the 2015 Reno Outdoor Expo my eye was drawn to the fanciful artwork of C.J. Sanders....
View ArticleCalendar of Events July 15, 2015 – September 18, 2015
Butte County Thursday Night Market, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Chico, on Broadway between 2nd and 5th streets. July 16, Oroville, Come join Summer 2015 Concerts in the Park series at Riverbend Park! Every...
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Meet The Artist Jan Cox
Meet The Artist Jan Cox By Melissa Wynn Local author and poet Jan Cox has always had a passion for writing. She wrote her first poem in the first grade and has created beauty with words ever since....
View Article1949 Cessna 195 Lands On Lake Almanor
1949 Cessna 195 Lands On Lake Almanor It isn’t often you see a plane pull into the marina, but that is just what happened at Plumas Pines Resort on the west shore of Lake Almanor. Pontoons carried the...
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An Uncommon Artist Who Captures the Soul
An Uncommon Artist Who Captures the Soul By Teresa Ambord “I see beauty in the details,” said pencil artist Sarah Crumpton. That’s part of why her drawings are often mistaken for photographs....
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2 Feathers Tipi, Covering The Map
By Melissa Wynn Photos by Kitty Resor When we first featured tipi maker Randy Nelson, Westwood resident and owner of 2 Feathers Tipi in our artist section, we had no idea that the nostalgic tipi had...
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Meet The Artist John Cox
Photos and Article By Jan Cox It is my delight to introduce you to John Cox and his artistic creations, segmented wooden bowls. John began working in wood four years ago as he edged toward retirement...
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The Evolution Of The Wedding Cake
The Evolution Of The Wedding Cake By Melissa Wynn Every little girl dreams of her Wedding Day and most have an idea of what the cake should look like long before she considers a groom. But how did a...
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Tipi Wedding Themes
Tipi Wedding Themes By Melissa Wynn Photos courtesy of 2 Feathers Tipi Today’s wedding themes have become as diverse as the people getting married. One new popular addition to many outdoor wedding...
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A Night of Music With Rickety Bridge
Music is one of those miraculous entities that have the power to transcend numerous boundaries. It can bring together people of different ages, races, and cultures. We all hear the same song but it...
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Meet The Artist- Herman Oswald and Catching Concepts Crankbaits
Growing up in an area like this offers so many blessings it’s easy to take them all for granted. We are gifted with four seasons and many activities to do in all of them. One of the activities I was...
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Playing With Glass And Fire Ben “Tsunami” Lukas
By Molly Barber Photos Courtesy of Ben Lukas Ben ‘Tsunami’ Lukas plays with fire. He doesn’t just play with fire, he makes a living playing with fire as a professional full time lamp worker. This...
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Chico’s Uniquely Familiar Band: The Rugs
By Molly Barber Photos by Ken Pordes Music is my best friend. It’s always there to tell me exactly what I want and need to hear. I love every part of it. It doesn’t matter if it’s old or new, swampy or...
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Veterans Honored At The Living Memorial Sculpture Garden Weed, Ca
Veterans Honored At The Living Memorial Sculpture Garden Weed, Ca By Melissa Wynn Under the protective majesty of Mount Shasta sits a somber place of shocking beauty dedicated to those that gave their...
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Top Ten Questions When Choosing a Wedding Cake.
By Traci Downey Owner Traci’s Sweet Surprises Top Ten Questions When Choosing a Wedding Cake. bigstockphotoQ: WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE MY CONSULTATION? Start thinking about what you want your cake to...
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