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DeAnna Holman, a San Diego native has been in the Chico/Durham area for over 16 years.  She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Gerontology/Health Science from the University of Southern California, a Teaching Credential and Science Supplement from California State University, Chico and an AA Degree in Liberal Studies/ Photojournalism from Grossmont College in San Diego.  She and Greg Holman have been married since 1997. DeAnna taught fifth grade until she had her three children and became a stay-at-home mom.
ABOUT US

The Chico Connection, as well as the Durham Connection and The Paradise Connection, came about as a family business venture brainstorm.  At the heart of this idea, DeAnna Holman was looking to pursue a career in magazine publishing and web design.  As a stay-at-home mom, she wished to work out of her home and provide her with a creative outlet.  After brainstorming with family, brainstorming with friends and community polling,
The Chico Connection was born.  Soon after, came the Durham and Paradise sites. The mission of each site is to provide a website that offers many links to local businesses and attractions.  This way, there is one site to bookmark for all of your local needs!

The idea for Community Seeds eMagazine actually came about as the initial idea for DeAnna's business.  It seemed as though the area could use a FREE, local magazine that could offer information on a variety of topics and showcase the works, talents, and ideas of community members.  As the concept for the magazine grew,  the idea of providing an eco friendly, on-line "e-magazine" arose.  No need to search around town for the magazine, it will be right at your fingertips whenever you want to read it!

Working on both of these projects will be DeAnna Holman (Owner/Publisher/Editor), Greg Holman (Associate Editor), Amy Behlke (Ad Rep/Paradise Links Coordinator/Writer), Kari Casey (Ad Rep/Chico Links Coordinator) and many, many community members.  It will be a fun, evolving, and exciting!

DeAnna and Greg Holman with their three kids ages 2,4,and 6.
Amy Behlke, a Downeyville native, has lived in the Chico/Paradise area for 10 years.  She currently lives in Magalia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Chico.  She has been teaching 6th grade in Paradise for 8 years and is currently teaching English and Math at Evergreen 6th Grade Academy in Paradise. Amy has been married since 1999 and has two boys ages 2 and 4.  She enjoys writing and written grants for her school and plans to write articles for Community Seeds. 
Kari Casey, a greater Sacramento native, relocated to Chico in 2003, after marrying Chico native Greg Casey. They settled in Chico to raise their young family. Aside from being a certified pastry chef and certified massage therapist, Kari has experience with sales and graphic design,  She enjoys being an at-home mother of two boys, digital photography, relaxing outdoors and all creative projects. She is commonly referred to as 'The Queen of paper craft' by her friends.

Greg Holman, a Durham native, holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies and a teaching credential from California State University, Chico.  He has been a 6th grade teacher in Paradise for 11 years and currently teaches Science, Math and Environmental Education at Evergreen 6th Grade Academy in Paradise.  He also works for the Foundation for Environmental Education, writes grants, is involved with the PG&E Solar Schools program, is an almond farmer, and has been a volunteer firefighter for almost 18 years.