Veterans Day is a day to honor those who have served and given their life for our country’s freedom. The Arc Stores in Chico, Paradise and Oroville want to truly thank all of the veterans that have served for our country. Without individuals like you, we wouldn’t have the count
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“Thank You for your service.” This is something my son says to every active or retired serviceman he meets. He never served himself, but his son and daughter are both in the Air Force and are serving in Korea and Alaska. He’s rightly proud of them and supports their patri
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On October 3 and 4, 2015 the Arc Store in Paradise will staff a booth at the Johnny Appleseed Days Festival. It’s the second largest event in town and along with historical tradition provides plenty of fun and entertainment for anyone who stops by.
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It’s still summertime up here in Paradise when a little tree shade is very welcome, but the leaves are starting to fall and will soon need raking. This yearly chore heralds in the cooler fall and winter months. Besides yard work it makes you start asking yourself if you’re read
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Well, here we are at the Arc Store Paradise and looking forward to participating in the Gold Nugget Days celebration. I’ve lived here since 2006, and again will be running down the Parade route with the local Chapter 711 of E Clampus Vitus. I found out shortly after arriving here tha
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Here it is, already March in a new year and the staff of the Arc Store in Paradise can hardly believe it’s been a full year since we opened. It seems like just a little while ago we were welcoming in our first customers. I guess that confirms how busy we’ve been. It’s bee
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The winter months are here and with them usually comes inclement weather. One of the challenges you might face is what to do to keep your children occupied while stuck indoors. When the rainy season sets in, so do the grumbling statements of the kids, “I can’t go outside, so, w
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Well it’s the Holiday Season again and everybody gets nostalgic strolling down memory lane. I’m sure you all have fond memories of childhood days when your excitement was at such a level about the gifts piling up under the tree that you had a hard time sleeping. In addition to
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When it’s sunny and hot out you don’t think too much about the cold weather that will follow in a few months. If you are like me you wait until the very last minute when you are tight for cash and have NOTHING to wear come winter time! (Even though my closet is full of last sea
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Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday among American families, often celebrated with friends and loved ones. Everyone gathers around the dinner table for an evening of delicious food and good times. It’s the time of year when many families are in need, and many families are starting to
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