Upgraded Living October 2011

AHHHHHRTOBER. Fall is !nally in the air and the relaxing, cool-ing breeze that echoes through Chico is asserting its calming e"ect over the citizens of our town, heavily-tanned from the relentless summer sun. Its no surprise that art is so prevalent at this time of year, as it exists all around us. #e Esplanade is starting to change her colors, painting Chico’s longest thoroughfare in reds, yellows, oranges and browns so beautiful that any artist would be humbled by its magni!cence. Artoberfest has arrived, bringing with it a renewed breath of interest in the local art scene; provid-ing artists both local and from afar the ability to in$uence our town with their creativity, emotion and message. Finally, less important in the grand scheme of goings-on this month, but indescribably exciting to us: our !rst Artober issue, which you currently hold in your hands. #is issue is packed with some of the best in art that our town has to o"er. From visual art to restored furniture; from artistry in food to $awless car restorations, we’ve seen some pretty amazing sights this month, and we’re excited to share the experience with you. It wasn’t easy either, this month we learned how to create non-toxic, eye-safe paint for our cover shoot, endangered our lives by holding potentially the cutest lion cub to ever grace this earth in our own hands, ate at some of Chico’s best restau-rants and had our egos collapsed by the sheer talent of the artists displayed herein. We did all of that for you. ;) So get out, go downtown, grab a copy of the Artoberfest publication available all over town and revel in the fact that Chico has one of the best art scenes around. Support your local artisans by visiting their shows, taking a day in at a gallery and buying what you can a"ord, because their art supports the beauty of this community, and that’s something we all bene!t from. We hope you all enjoy experiencing this issue as much as we did creating it. We’re proud of it and think it’s our best one yet; we think you’ll agree.

FROM THE EDITOR

Aveed KhakiPublisher and EditorinChief

CONTRIBUTORSAveed Khaki Publisher & EditorinChiefClark Miller Art DirectorEmily Spesert Senior WriterMelissa Snow Interior Design Writer!"#$%&#'(!)*#+',-(. Food WriterRenee Michel Finance WriterBriana Lindstrom Account Executive

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HOME6 . Design Q. & A.with UL’s design pro Melissa Snow

6 . Wondrous Women ConferenceMaintaining Your Style

9 . Be PreparedFinancial Advice

10 . The Art of DiningHosting a Successful Soiree

COMMUNITY12 . The Taste of ChicoCheck out photos from the2011 Taste of Chico

13 . Chico Family ReunionDon’t miss it, Oct 22nd

15 . ARTOBERFEST stars hereFeaturing 5 local artists and their work

16 . Aye Jay18 . Amelia LaMar20 . Tarray Jackson22 . David Simcox24 . Marie Collar!"#$%&'#('#)"'*#+&"',"-./-

26 . The Art of Car Restoration27 . Restoration Co.28 . MenagerieKirshner Wildlife Art Fundraiser

30 . Bidwell ArtThe Bidwell Mansion

31 . Chico Paper Co.32 . Mosaic Artistry35 . Cafe CodaRestaurant Review

ON THE COVER:Artist Marie Collar becomes the canvas, photographed by Clark Miller. Read Marie’s 0"#$%&',12'/&&'3&"'4#"5'#1'0,6&'789

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We were honored to receive an invite to the Wondrous Women’s conference that took place at Sierra Nevada’s Big Room on Friday, September 23rd. Founded by Amy Lance (left), Wondrous Women Worldwide seeks to empower women to be every-thing they want to be. Wondrous women from all over northern California were joined by local marvelous men for an experience that engaged everyone, encour-aged networking and helped each answer some of the most nagging questions about the opposite sex. We’d like to extend a big con-gratulations on a wonderful !rst event of what will undoubtedly be a wondrous annual series!

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Dear Melissa,Do you have any suggestions for caring for

my real wood furniture?- THANKS, NICOLETTE

Dear Nicolette, solid hardwood furniture is authentic and durable. Its oneofakind

beauty can last a lifetime and beyond to become tomorrow’s heirloom if properly taken

care of. Maintaing your wood furniture is extremely important especially in the North

State with such hot summers and cool winters. You should always read the manufacturer’s care directions carefully, since finishes can

vary widely.

CLEANING - When cleaning, you should try to dust weekly so nothing builds up on the surface with a clean, slightly damp cloth. Avoid silicone sprays, which can break down the !nish. Dust is pretty abrasive to wood, which means you need to be careful in the method that you dust. Consider cleaning with a mild non-alkaline soap and water. Use the suds on a damp sponge or cloth, but be sure to pretest the solution on an out -of -site section to make sure it doesn’t damage the !nish. Dry immediately with a soft cloth and bu" lightly, follow the grain. Don’t use too much water while you’re dusting because if it pools or stains it will be di#cult to get rid of those stains. TREATMENT - After you are !nished dusting, I would suggest employing a product made particularly for the treatment of wood; I personally use Briwax, which you can !nd at Collier’s Hardware downtown. $e Briwax product comes in several stain choices, from clear to espresso, which really protects the original quality of the wood but also restores that like-new look. Apply the Briwax as directed at least annually; fall is actually the perfect time to maintain your furniture. With proper care, your hardwood furniture can provide years and years of enjoyment for your family. It requires a little maintenance and a little extra care and attention but it will last several generations in your home.

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ounds simple enough right? But how many of us are really prepared? If you are one of the unfortunate 12% unemployed in Califor-

nia today and you weren’t prepared before the downturn, your number one priority moving forward is most likely to Be Prepared for next time. Because like it or not, there will be a next time. So what does Be Prepared mean !-nancially? It means having an emer-gency fund. Typically a money mar-ket account that has enough money to cover your living expenses for 4-6 months. The account should be set up preferably away from your bank so you cannot easily touch or trans-fer out of it. For example, if your monthly living expenses are $3000, your goal would be to grow your ac-count towards $12,000 - $18,000. To new investors, that amount probably seems impossible, but it is easier than you think. Consider automatically transferring $50 per month or 1% of your take home pay to your money market account. As you get used to putting those dollars away, start increasing the amount. Every three months try adding an additional $5 or 1%. You will be amazed at how easy it be-comes to save and how fun it is to watch your balance grow. Once you

reach your goal…you will be used to saving and can start putting that money away to-wards your dreams…retirement, a vacation home, a boat, travel, etc… The best “Be Prepared” advice I ever re-ceived from my mom… ”Don’t put o" ‘til to-morrow what you can do today.”

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he only thing better than attending a fabu-lous party, is hosting one. Being inspired by Chico’s art of dining event in October and with the holidays just around the corner, here are a few easy tips for setting a stun-ning table and creating an inviting space for guests. ThemeCreating a theme is the easiest way to get started on hosting an event or party. Whether it’s a simple get together with your

closest friends or a lavish a"air, your theme can focus your decorat-ing direction and help you with decision making. Magazines, as well as the internet, are your best bet for this part of the process. Visit your favorite local book store or simply type in “party themes” in Google images and you’re o"; so many great ideas are ready to be discovered. Be inspired by an image or two that you love and let the creativity begin. StyleDeciding on whether your party will be casual or formal really sets the tone for how to decorate and what to serve. Table-ScapingOnce the decisions have been made for your theme and style, the real fun begins. With your inspiration image in hand, !rst check

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your own secret hiding spots for any candle holders, vases or run-ners. Make note of what you still might need and o" you go. RunnersWhen choosing the perfect runner or table cloth, consider stopping by your favorite local fabric store. Visit Carmen at Honey Run Quilters, she has the most unique fabrics in town and also has some simple table runner kits available. FlowersWhen choosing your arrangement be open to mixing both %owers as well as seasonal fruit or veggies. Make sure your arrangements are not too over the top and it is comfortable for people to engage in conversation across the table without them feeling the need to move items. My go-to girl for any %oral need is Melinda at M Creations. Talk about creative! Melinda will bring your vision to life - take your inspiration picture into the shop or simply explain your vision, she will make it happen!! CandlesEveryone loves a candle-lit evening, just please make sure all candles are unscented. One of my favorite tricks is to stick your candles in the freezer for a couple of days prior to using them. $e freezing will eliminate most of the messy dripped wax on your furniture or fantastic new runner.China vs PaperIn my opinion you should never use paper. Don’t set the table with a single pattern of china, mix it up and be creative. However, if you do mix and match your plates, do keep the glassware and %atware consistent, it makes for a more cohesive look. Don’t be afraid to use your !nest china, silverware and crystal pieces outdoors. It can make a casual event a bit more special. Another fun tip is to serve your basic potato chip or cashews in crystal bowl. A right out of the bag snack becomes sophisticated when they’re served in a gor-geous dish.Name Tags and MenusOnce again this will depend on the style of the party but if it is a more formal sit down, create name tags. It makes things so much easier for the guests. Writing the names on both sides of the tag really make it easy for guests sitting across from one another. Also, print out a menu card-it takes only seconds and always looks fabu-lous sitting on the plate for your guests to ooh and aww over.Music Now that the décor and food is taken care of, music is an important aspect that most people seem to forget about. Create a playlist that is ready to begin as soon as the doorbell rings and doesn’t end until the last guest departs. If you don’t have time to create your own, utilize Pandora.com; it takes seconds to get started and really does all of the work for you. Remember, don’t take yourself too seriously. Anything goes these days with your table décor and menu, so have fun and let the party begin!!

Look for Melissa Snow/Dolce Home’s dining room design at the Art of Dining Event this October 28th and 29th

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hat started o" as a means to connect with old friends has now blossomed into a local phenomenon. Created by Jim Secola in Janu-ary 2010, the Facebook Group “You Know You’re

From Chico When...” started with the post, “... you still call it the new mall and it’s 25 years old” and has exploded into a group of over 3,000 Chico natives and residents both in-town and abroad who share old memories, antique photos, and what is turning into a Wikipedia-style accounting of Chico’s historical record. Between the historical debating of Chapman vs Bidwell and the nostalgic photos dating back to the

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early 1900s, this Facebook group has provided some-thing for everyone and continues to attract new members each and every day. To provide a place for everyone to reunite, Jim Secola, Michael Cli"ord Hicks, Layne Diestel and a num-ber of other Chicoans planned a barbecue to take place at one mile in lower Bidwell Park. As Jim put it, “Just like any other day in Chico, someone said let’s have a party and it got out of hand.” $e number of RSVPs quickly overran the city’s limita-tions set for lower park and the party had to be relocated to the city plaza. In the same fashion as the Facebook group itself, the quaint barbecue has now evolved into

a full-%edged downtown event with food, vendors and local musicians. $ere’s even rumor that a certain Chicopcake (see the cover of our September issue) by Cupcake Crusader may make its !rst public appear-ance for all locals to revel in. $e Chico reunion will start on October 22nd at noon and end at 5pm... ...ish (if it holds to standard Chico party practices).

Find more information at the Facebook group by visiting www.UpgradedLiving.net/ChicoReunion and tell them Upgraded Living sent you!

Group creator

Jim Secola (left), with

Michael Clifford

Hicks (right).

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Artoberfest is !nally here and we

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Born in Chico and raised in the local music scene, hip hop artist Aye Jay found his artistic passion cultivated in the Chico High School art program. Mentored by his high school art teacher, Aye Jay quickly diversi!ed into di"erent artistic genres, including acting at the Chico Blue Room Theater under the direction of his art teacher’s son. It was here that he found his !rst major foray into the style of art that he has become nationally recognized for. Rendering publicity artwork for touring bands large and small, Aye Jay quickly made a name for himself both at home and abroad. Over the past 17 years, his artwork has traveled the globe and has a"orded him collaborations with some of the most sought after artists of our time. A self-proclaimed artist without a stylistic home, Aye Jay continues to push the envelope by juxtaposing sensibility with hardcore strokes, likening his art to prominent pop artists like Keith Haring, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichten-stein. In#uenced by artists R. Crumb and Jack Kirby, some of his recent work can be found on display and for sale locally at Art Etc. in downtown Chico.

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An artist born from her mother’s feigned interest in, and eventual aban-donment of, a “painting-for-pleasure” class, Amelia LaMar reclaimed her mother’s soon-to-be discarded acrylic treasure trove at the age of eighteen and hasn’t stopped painting since. In#uenced by the music which speaks to her and the nature that surrounds her, Amelia’s art serves as a historical account of di"erent moments in her life. Expressionist, abstract and undeniably bold, her pieces are compiled layer-after-layer, each providing a deeper understanding of the moment than the one after it. Well-known and recognized throughout the Chico area, Amelia’s artwork claims residency and can be viewed at Broadway Heights California Cuisine in downtown Chico’s Phoenix Building. Visitors may !nd her in the mo-ment at her home studio on Mondays between 12 - 4pm, at 1174 1/2 Palm Ave.

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Naturally drawn to art from a young age, Tarray Jackson moved to Chico from Savannah La Mar, Jamaica in 2004. A gradu-ate of Chico High School, Tarray experienced his !rst major push into the art scene somewhat suddenly in January 2011. Struck with inspiration from the prior Halloween spent with friends as cos-tumed Dia De Los Maria characters, he decided to revisit his childhood penchant for art and delve into paintings that celebrated the Day of the Dead. In nine short months, his !rst Day of the Dead drawing, completed freehand with pen and markers, has given way to a series of pieces focusing on fashionista-styled Dia De Los Muertos charac-ters titled “Dressed to Kill”. By utilizing di"erent artis-tic mediums he has been able to give each work a fresh face that stands wholly separate from the other pieces in the series. The image to the right, titled “La Santa Muerte”, is one such work. Created freehand without a paint-brush, Tarray committed fabric paint directly to canvas using nothing but the tube the fabric paint came in. In the coming months, Tarray is looking forward to expanding his art into clothing design, with the hopes of producing shirts and shoes that bear the image of his caricatures.

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Self taught and well-versed in the art community, most would see David Simcox’s transition from co-owner of Art Etc., one of the larg-est art galleries in Chico, to artist as a next logical step. Located in downtown Chico, Art Etc. has nurtured the creativity of artists like David for thirty-seven years, featuring twenty-!ve or more local artists at any given time. Originally a professor of natural resources at Chico State, an opportunity arose that allowed David to work from home for three years; it was here that he found his calling as an artist. What began as a haphaz-ard splashing of paint on paper quickly turned into much more as David found himself reconnecting with nature through his art in a way he hadn’t before. He quickly moved through water colors and settled on hand-carved linoleum block printing, creating custom stamps whose negative space was !lled in with color once pressed on paper. As with any wise art-ist though, his art has continued to develop as he explores new mediums. Most recently, David has incorporated ceramic tile art into his repertoire. Pressed and glazed, these pieces present art in the opposite way of his origi-nal linoleum block prints, creating a three-dimen-sional surface that remains as the focus of the piece. David’s work is a con-stant evolution. It can be seen in the Art Etc. build-ing, located at 122 W. 3rd Street in downtown Chico.

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A Chico native, Marie Collar graduated Pleasant Valley High School in 2001 and set sail to explore the greater west coast and beyond. Following several attempts to escape her innate artistic talent for something new and di"erent, Marie suc-cumbed to her !rst love; !nd-ing her way back to the canvas and the calling so many of her teachers had encouraged her to further develop and respect. In#uenced by patterns in the inanimate, Marie strives to pull knowledge from those things that exist in general chaos and explain it visually. Her art tran-scends generational boundar-ies and speaks to the inner voice inside each of us that yearns to !nd understanding in the cloud of mysteries we !nd ourselves surrounded by. Marie is currently complet-ing a master’s degree in !ne arts at CSU Chico and plans to pursue a career in teach-ing while expanding on her talents. A builder and experi-mental artist who blends the precise lines between abstract and contemporary art, Marie presents a fresh perspective on the world around us in a way we can all appreciate. Find her art on display at Bustolini’s Deli and Co"ee House in down-town Chico beginning October 8th.

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THE ART OF RESTORATIONConcours Elite something something subhead

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t isn’t often that I write in the !rst person, nor is it often that I feel compelled to write my own personal testimonial for a com-

pany within a business pro!le in my own magazine. However, when such a time does present itself, I tend to think of it as special and approach the matter as such. Growing up I was taught to, “say what I mean and mean what I say.” $roughout the years I’ve been pre-sented with many di"erent tag lines through advertising, however, I have never felt one was as true to what it said as Concours Elite’s “Quality with a personal touch”. Unlucky enough while driving, I was lucky enough to have been introduced to Bob Fitzgerald years ago after an accident with a drunk

driver that had left me consider-ably injured and reeling from the amount of paperwork I had to deal with. Considering that I was already swamped, I asked Bob for the easi-est route in handling the accident repair claim process. His response was to take my hands o" the wheel (pun intended) and let them handle it. As someone who doesn’t often relinquish control, I reluctantly did and soon found that everything had been taken care of without any involvement on my part. $e car looked brand new and I couldn’t have been more relieved to have one less thing on my plate. Over the years I have come to know Bob and his sta" even better. I’ve spent plenty of time in their shop and haven’t been given

a reason to even think to look anywhere else. Not only have I been amazed by the work they’ve done for me, but have come to realize the art in the work they do for oth-ers. Restoring a car takes extreme patience, knowledge and intimate skill. Returning something to a state of beauty from utter chaos is not an easy task, but the sta" at Concours Elite makes it look so e"ortless, you would think otherwise. Whether you’ve been in a wreck and your car needs repair, you’re looking to restore a car to its once pristine beauty or you’d just love to see some amazing work done on classic cars, make sure you stop by Concours Elite. You won’t !nd a better team in town, and you can take my word for it.

(left) Work is underway on a classic Bel Air. (middle) The staff at Concours Elite. (right) Bob’s ‘vette, winner of a multitude of awards and envy of this magazine.


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ynonymous with the word “res-toration”, Royce Peterson has had wood in his blood longer than he can remember. A graduate

of CSU Chico, Royce found his skill in wood restoration while working for Ruhnke Piano Company, here in Chico. After a stint in the !shing and hot-air balloon industries on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, Royce returned to Chico, !nally accepting the inevitability of listening to his inner voice and opening Restoration Co., which is currently going on thirteen years in business. Concerned for sustainability, both within his own life and within the world around him, Royce began reclaiming the discarded and restoring it. One of his !rst major projects, an addition to his own home, reclaimed a considerable amount of wood from a local barn tear-down and garnered national attention on the cover of Bungalow Style, a book by author April Halbertstadt. Since then, the tearing down of older, unused barns and buildings has become second nature for Royce. $ough it may take anywhere from a month to one full year to tear down an entire structure plank-by-plank, doing so nets his company between 2,000 and 10,000 square feet of usable wood, which is then used to beautify, restore, remodel and create furniture and spaces that, when completed, look

absolutely exquisite. Perhaps most important, each and every piece created at Restoration Co. is unique. Whether it be a dining room table, dresser, retail display, sculpture or otherwise, you’ll never !nd a replica %oating around town or anywhere else for that matter. Best of all, the cost involved with having a unique piece created is as a"ordable, and often even more a"ordable, than buying a replicated piece created in a factory overseas. All wood is reclaimed and recycled from buildings within 30 miles of Chico, and all work is completed at Royce’s shop right here in town. Royce’s work can be seen in homes and businesses across northern Califor-nia, recently having completed projects and commissions for such notable !gures as Lundberg Family Farms, the Gate-way Science Museum, Chico State, the Associated Students at CSUC and Dr. Stephen and Lorraine Landaker. A num-ber of his pieces can be found at Dolce Home in Chico and his shop located at 2139 Esplanade. Whether you’re looking to restore old furniture, create something new or experience some of the best in local sus-tainability using wood, metal and stone, Restoration Co. is there to satisfy. Stop by today and prepare to be impressed.

(middle left) Royce Peterson. (surrounding photos) Material from collapsed barns and his creations.

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id you know that Chico has a zoo? A drive down Durham/Pentz Road, past the Butte College campus, will lead to the Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary that shelters ninety-two wild animals including birds,

reptiles, and forty-four felines. If you have been longing to visit some majestic creatures without leaving Butte County, this would be a perfect place to do so. $e Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foun-dation is led by an all-volunteer sta" and focuses on the good stewardship of some very special animals incapable of surviving on their own. Known as the “last stop” for animals, eighty-!ve percent are classi!ed as special needs with health conditions such as liver trouble, kidney problems, and injury by car. Except for surgery, all needs are met on site. Such care requires the involvement

of Butte County, the Fish & Game Depart-ment, and local hunters to provide over 720 pounds of food each day. With all of this e"ort comes the opportu-nity for you to visit the Sanctuary with your school, family, or group of friends and learn about the world around you. “Animals can change lives,” said Roberta Kirshner. “Just seeing them… It awakens people and opens doors to understanding what’s global and local for these animals.” Human visitors to the site can upgrade their knowledge about responsibility of ownership, respect for the wild nature of wildlife, and the encouragement of health and contentment in animals. Accommoda-tions include nine language options (includ-ing ASL) and eight levels of education about animals, as well as an admission discount for those who are disabled. Special participa-tion in programs such as the Make-a-Wish Foundation and Ronald McDonald House

Charities tie the animals to the community. Recent publicity of the Kirshner Sanctuary includes some television appearances on shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, Access Hollywood, $e Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Chelsea Lately, and Inside Hollywood as well as National Geographic, Animal Planet, and Disney. Currently, the Menagerie Art Show at the Chico Art School & Gallery is raising funds to care for the animals. $e artwork is animal-themed, created by both adults and children, and is on display until October 30th. An ongoing silent auction will end with a reception on October 22nd. Future plans at the Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary include constructing a visitor’s center and organizing a day camp on-site. To look up visiting hours or to preview animals online and sponsor your favorites, simply follow the links atwww.kirshner.org.

Apollo, potentially the worlds cutest lion cub, currently gracing the Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary with his presence.

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Tarps- 12x16ft or 20x20ft, grey if possible, or combination of (about $1,100)

Used 16 passenger extended van or extra long cargo van with heating and air

conditioning for outreach programAlligator enclosure: 8ft tall 9 gauge chain

link, 7 rolls10 ft chain link poles, schedule 40, 2 3/4 or

2 5/8 inch aroundLumber to build visitor center

Shavings: 700 bags, not redwood, to start the winter

Portable generator and welder combo, heavy duty for onsite welding

Plywood: 60 sheets of ¾ inch 4x4s, 2x10s, 2x12s, all 12 ft long

ConcreteLeaf blower

Rakes and big scoop shovelCamera security system

10x12 wood storage buildingPortable horse fence

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Metal roofingLaptop for offsite programs

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These phenomenal animals could use your help and are eternally grateful for whatever you can provide before the cold and rainy winter months ahead. The following items are in desperate need, so please act today! Contact us directly at (530) 519-5683 or contact the Kirshner Organization by visiting

Kirshner.org if you can help! Thank you.

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Bidwell Artby Emily Spesert

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ohn Bidwell drove west in the !rst wagon train to California without an idea what to expect but ended up successfully establishing farm lands in the North and Central Valleys, acting as prison warden and business manager at Sutter’s Fort, seeing the Gold Rush begin, and establishing

what is now Chico (including Chico State). He was a California State Senator when it was accepted for state-hood. He advocated for Chinese, Maidu and other na-tive peoples’ rights. He was 2nd Lieutenant and (later) Brigadier General in the State Militia. Despite his value to state history, Bidwell Mansion will be o#cially closed by April 30, 2012. Recent fund-ing cuts have revealed the Mansion as having less “State-wide Signi!cance,” fewer visitors, less revenue, and fewer operational partnerships than some other parks. $e $200,000 being spent to maintain it this !scal year will not be allocated next year. $e impact of closure is dire. Bidwell Mansion is piv-otal to the history of Chico and its local residents. With-out Mr. Bidwell, many of our ancestors would have never lived in Chico. Tourists today often make the Mansion their !rst stop because learning about a town typically begins with meeting the founder, and then sightseeing and shopping downtown. Traditionally, Bidwell Mansion has been a third-grade !eld trip. Amber Drake, the Mansion’s Guide Supervi-sor and only full-time state employee, will tell you about beautiful experiences of watching history come to life for the kids. Indubitably, the moment in the tour when epiphanies strike is at Annie Bidwell’s dress. “$ere’s just something about that spot that is a vortex of knowledge,” said Drake. “It makes one kid in every group exclaim, ‘History is fun!’” $e tour dispels some very real misconceptions kids have, from photography to electricity. Upon seeing the

legendary painting of Mr. Bidwell in the entrance hall, many a child has won-dered how they got all that color in a painting when the world had no color be-fore color television was invented. And what did people do with their computers and iPods before electricity? $ey just sat on the desk, useless. Right? A tour of the Mansion will tell you the truth. In the meantime, on October 14, Avenue 9 Gallery is hosting a “Save the Mansion” bene!t drawing to bene!t educational programs at Bidwell Mansion. Additionally, the Bidwell Mansion Association (BMA) has an ongoing postcard campaign to aid citizens in sending appeals to state legislators for the prevention of Mansion obscurity. $e BMA will make appearances at the Chico Commu-nity Reunion Celebration (Oct. 22) and at Farm City Celebrations Harvest Fes-tival (Nov. 5) so that more people in the community can get involved in saving the Mansion. $is is your chance.

Avenue 9 Gallery: www.avenue9gallery.comBidwell Mansion Association: bidwellmansionassociation.com Chico Community Reunion Celebration: www.chico2011.comHarvest Festival: www.farmcity.com

Chico paper co

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ounded by Eleanor Palm in 1968, Chico Paper Company has literally stood as a cor-

nerstone of downtown Chico art at 345 Broadway Street since 1981. Housing the works of over 20 local artists with original art pieces from each and many others from outside artists, Chico Paper Company has made a name for itself both locally and abroad as a must-visit for !ne art. Likewise, it has provided much needed exposure for a number of local artists who were lucky enough to collaborate with them. Possibly the most no-table of these artists, Jake Early, began his collaboration with Chico Paper Company nearly eight years ago with the !rst of

his landmark series. Eight years later, Early and Chico Paper Company have completed over seventy-!ve pieces together; the most current of which will be his new bridges and creeks piece, set to release on October 7th as the second installment of his Chico Experience series. Open seven days a week, Chico Paper Company has become a downtown hot-spot for buyers and browsers alike. Whether you’re looking to purchase, frame or commission artwork, Chico Paper Com-pany has someone on hand to make sure your experience is everything you expect it to be and more. Stop by during Artoberfest for great deals on works from all of your favorite artists.

Chico Paper Co will be featuringthe artwork of Jackie Greene, Saturday, October 29th. (left) A selection of Green’s art.

Chico Paper Co’s location on Broadway (top) and a sample of their large selection of custom frames (bottom).

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here’s something to be said for Americana music; it evokes a certain unavoidable nostalgia in

each of us, hearkening a time when we !rst began to review and incorporate our surroundings into part of our personal-ity’s repertoire. Bridging the artistic gap between music and canvas is no easy feat, so it is no surprise that we do not take a seamless bridging of said gap lightly. Singer/songwriter Jackie Greene has done

just that. Dubbed by many as the “Prince of Americana” and openly touted as the second coming of Bob Dylan, Jackie has proved, with his recent foray into visual arts, that he can pull the same feelings of nostalgia from his audience visually as he could auditorily. Jackie will grace Chico with a two day music event at the El Rey $eater in downtown Chico on October 29th and 30th. Perhaps more notably, though,

he has selected Chico as one of the !rst locations to display his newfound visual artistry. A pre-concert artist reception will be held on October 29th from 4:00 - 5:00pm at Chico Paper Company where he will unveil ten or more of his newest pieces. Opportunities to experience so many facets of an artist’s skillset are few and far between. We hope you’ll join us and experience it together!

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hose who truly admire art will be the !rst to tell you that beauty in art can be found everywhere you

look, so why limit art in your home to one space at a time when you could turn an entire wall into a work of art? Trend USA’s mosaic tile rendering is doing just that. Composed of up to 78% internal+post consumer recycled glass, Trend USA’s mosaic tile wallpapers can be made to your artistic speci!cations and cover as little or as much of your home as you’d like. Granite Transformations of Chico, the premier local dealer and installer for Trend USA mosaic tile has been delivering this wonderful

product to homes and businesses across northern California for the past six years. Simply send them a photo or image that you’d like rendered and within a few short weeks your photo can be installed across a wall in any room in your house at whatever level of detail you’re interested in. Whether you’d like the foundation for hanging your pre-existing art to be a work of art itself or whether you’d just like to cover the drab paint job you’re used to, Granite Transformations of Chico can make your artistic vision a reality. Call them today at 530.588.9690 and set up a consultation. You’ll be glad you did!

Mosaic Artistryby Aveed Khaki

(left) Custom mosaic renderings of landscape photography.

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Last month we launched our !rst foray into the wide world of local dining and let you all in on some juicy gossip with Chico’s Secret Menu and the Secret Menu Chal-lenge. The response from you, our readers, has been absolutely fantastic and we couldn’t be more excited for what October will bring. Remember, the Secret Menu Chal-lenge ends on October 31st, which means you still have ONE FULL

MONTH to win your share of $1,100 in cash and gift certi!cates! If you haven’t already, log onto our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/UpgradedLiving and click LIKE to get started. Visit the restaurants on the secret menu, snap a photo of the secret menu item and upload it to our Facebook wall for your chance to win. It’s just that easy! Good luck and we’ll look forward to seeing you there!

Gordo Burrito’s Veggie Tostada and Veggie Burrito will blow your socks o". Rice, beans, cilantro, onions, tomato, romaine lettuce, avocado, sour cream, monterey cheese and salsa blend beautifully to create two dishes that will make your mouth water long after you’ve !nished them. At $3 for the tostada and $6 for the burrito, how could you pass it up? Stop by Gordo Burrito today!

A special sneak peak at next month’s menu.


Cafe Coda

afé Coda was kind enough to honor us with a sampling of three of their house favorites for the October issue: the Coda Bene-dict, Cranberry-Orange French Toast, and the %avor-packed Chilaquiles. $e tastes were awe-

inspiring and we came away from the experi-ence fully aware that this restaurant has set the bar rather high in the art of plating. $e Coda Benedict is nothing short of culinary genius. A slice of fresh, parmesan-crusted foccacia bread, reminiscent of a perfectly seasoned (but only lightly baked) crouton, is topped with green, garden-fresh spinach, savory ham, and the most succulent egg your mouth has ever been blessed to en-joy. To top-it-o", this mouth-pleasing won-der is perfectly blanketed by a %avorful bé-arnaise sauce wrapping. As if these euphoric combinations weren’t enough, the “Coda Benedict” is impeccably paired with a side of green onion, cilantro, basil, and parmesan seasoned potatoes Perhaps you wake up feeling the need to ‘spice up your life’. Well, Coda has you cov-ered with one simple word: “Chilaquiles”. Grab a fork and dig into this seamless com-bination of fresh scrambled eggs, jack cheese, tortilla chips and chorizo. $is ‘egg-cellent’ wonder is paired with potatoes, black beans, and a morning kick-start of spicy red chili sauce. $e dish is completed with a topping of salsa, cilantro, avocado, and cotija cheese.

Falling leaves, crisp breeze and gentle rain are beginning to usher in the fall. What better way to celebrate the season than with the deli-cious %avors of Café Coda’s palate-warming Cranber-ry Orange French Toast? $is delicious secret menu version of Coda’s original French toast is made with delicious butter-milk bread dipped in a cinnamon-infused or-ange French toast batter, grilled, and then topped with %avor-popping dried cranberries. $is dish is com-pleted with a light sprinkling of powdered sugar and a red berry drizzle. One bite and you’ll forget about all the other cranberry infu-sions out there; this is the real deal. Café Coda’s menu is exploding with %a-vor and variety. Make sure you arrive hungry because the portions are easily big enough to share; though they’re so good… you prob-ably won’t want to.

Coda wordby Sunshine Stanfield

a. Coda’s Secret Buttermilk French Toast.b. Heavenly Chilaquiles. c. The famous Coda Benedict.

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Sherry Landis(530) [email protected] www.SherryLandis.com CA-DRE lic# 01084946

A Note From Sherry When it comes to buying or selling in this market, it is impor-tant to choose an agent who’s looking out for your best interests and exhibits compassion and knowledge. I’ve served the Chico communi-ty’s real estate needs for over 21 years. Call me today and see what these traits can do for you!

Beauty and architecture combine in this custom 4400sqft+ home on 4 acres. Fea-tures 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, office and 3 car garage. Master suite with dress-ing room perfect for workout space, walk-in closet and bath that transports you to the spa. The kitchen is a chef’s delight with commercial range, pantry, and formal din-ing room. Basement perfect for wine cellar. 2 staircases, 10 ft ceilings, custom built-ins and architectural features throughout the home. Backyard resort setting with gorgeous pool and patios perfect for en-tertaining. This dream home can become your reality.

Bed: 5.0 Bath: 5.0 SqFt: 4,467 Price: $799,000

Above Morgan Stanley with a Bird’s Eye View of Downtown Chico! Watch the sun-sets out your covered slate patio, entertain with this sound system that is high tech, security system, gourmet kitchen and go up and down your own elevator in style “go-ing down?” All the bells and whistles are here with upgraded appliances, granites and fixtures. Luxury at an affordable price.


A Top Ten Agent in 2011

Cute as can be! Brand new roof, brand new carpet throughout, fresh interior paint, newer dishwasher, large inground gunite pool, .39 acre, great soil for growing your veggies-hurry! Fantastic value w sq. Ft.-hurry won’t last!


Windmill Falls Condo -- here I come!! Lucky are you to find this corner unit, in the popular California Park area, close to the lake, walking trails and club house, this immaculate unit with tiled entry and hall-way, upgraded dishwasher, stove and win-dow coverings are ready for you to be the new proud owner! Attached 1 car garage!



A Top Ten Agent in 2011 Effie Khaki(530) 514-3334

[email protected] www.EffieSellsChicoHomes.com

CA-DRE lic# 01024181

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Located in one of chico’s finest neighborhoods and has a beautiful hill-top view. Owner finnancing possible, subject to sellers approval of buyers credit report.

LOTS & LAND!

Acreage: 1.66ac Price: $99,000

Intoxicating View! Located in one of the most precious gated community. This beautiful Tuscan style home offers; soaring ceilings walls of windows, spacious living room with fireplace, library, formal dining room, beautiful kitchen, bamboo and slate flooring’s, full house speaker system, fine slate surface counter tops, Jack & Jill bedrooms, Kohler visl sinks, 400 sq. ft. covered lanai with wet bar, 30x15 Pebble Tec Pool with hydraulic cover, fire pit, fountain, 2 car garage plus 30x15 shop for boat or recreational vehicle.


Great Investment Property in the Avenues! Conveniently located near CSUC and downtown, offering an open floor plan, large kitchen with an eating bar, indoor laundry, a large living room downstairs and a sitting area upstairs, 5 bedrooms and 3 bath in one side of the house and one bedroom, one bath with a kitchenette in the other! This is a must see

SqFt: 2,184 Price: $389,000

Intoxicating View! Nearly the highest point for miles, the magnificent vistas of the city lights and sparkling stars will be yours as the owner of this .73 of an acre lot. Situated in an exclusive gated community of fine estates with a common area that offers lush manicured grounds, pool, RV parking and storage units. Acreage: .73ac Price: $119,000

Hold on to your hat! You won’t believe your eyes! This one of a kind Amber Grove home has been stripped of it’s original door knobs and hinges, replaced lighting throughout the home with updated fixtures, stainless steel appliances (owner may even leave refrgerator?), newer carpet (except in bedrooms original) in most of the home with plush pad, custom built cabinets in the garage, large corner lot that looks like Mr. Green Thumb lives here! This home looks great, smells good and the sellers are nice too! Hurry as we don’t get an opportunity to see such tender loving care of homes like this one very often!!! 4th bedroom no closet- county lists as 3 bedroom.Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 Price: $299,000

Wonderful Home in A Great Locaton! offering formal living and dining room, family room, breakfast nook, beautiful tile floors, indoor laundry, large yard with mature trees and inground gunite pool, 2 car garage and more.


This darling charm and character offers 2 bedrooms, living and formal dining rooms, wood floors, indoor laundry, large basement, darling niches throughout the house, detached 2-car garage and large yard with nice size wood deck. Situated on a large corner lot in a great location!Bed: 2.0 Bath: 1.0 SqFt: 1,095 Price: $197,000

One Owner! 2-1/2 year old home in popular neighborhood close to P.V. high school and shopping. This 3 bedroom/2 bath home has a great open floor plan and feels quite large. Raised ceilings and a large eating bar open to family room, lends itself to an easy flow and entertaining. Too much to list! Call today!Bed: 3 Bath: 2SqFt: 1,464 Price: $189,000


Sherry Landis(530) [email protected] www.SherryLandis.com CA-DRE lic# 01084946

A Note From Sherry When it comes to buying or selling in this market, it is impor-tant to choose an agent who’s looking out for your best interests and exhibits compassion and knowledge. I’ve served the Chico communi-ty’s real estate needs for over 21 years. Call me today and see what these traits can do for you!

Beauty and architecture combine in this custom 4400sqft+ home on 4 acres. Fea-tures 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, office and 3 car garage. Master suite with dress-ing room perfect for workout space, walk-in closet and bath that transports you to the spa. The kitchen is a chef’s delight with commercial range, pantry, and formal din-ing room. Basement perfect for wine cellar. 2 staircases, 10 ft ceilings, custom built-ins and architectural features throughout the home. Backyard resort setting with gorgeous pool and patios perfect for en-tertaining. This dream home can become your reality.


Above Morgan Stanley with a Bird’s Eye View of Downtown Chico! Watch the sun-sets out your covered slate patio, entertain with this sound system that is high tech, security system, gourmet kitchen and go up and down your own elevator in style “go-ing down?” All the bells and whistles are here with upgraded appliances, granites and fixtures. Luxury at an affordable price.


A Top Ten Agent in 2011

Cute as can be! Brand new roof, brand new carpet throughout, fresh interior paint, newer dishwasher, large inground gunite pool, .39 acre, great soil for growing your veggies-hurry! Fantastic value w sq. Ft.-hurry won’t last!


Windmill Falls Condo -- here I come!! Lucky are you to find this corner unit, in the popular California Park area, close to the lake, walking trails and club house, this immaculate unit with tiled entry and hall-way, upgraded dishwasher, stove and win-dow coverings are ready for you to be the new proud owner! Attached 1 car garage!


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CUSTOM BUILT RANCHETTE ON 9.79 ACRES! Open floor plan with beautiful beam celings. Many upgrades through-out home. Tile counters in kitchen & baths. Awesome master suite with jetted tub. Detached excersize room with sauna and shower. Above ground pool. Attached 2 car garage. Detached 30 x 40 amazing shop with 1/2 bath. There are 7 acres of 15 yr. old olives. Seller has a contract with Bell Carter Foods. The whole property is perfectly manicured and is located in Corning.Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,903 Price: $320,000

Vikki Reimer(530) 894-4515

[email protected] www.VikkiSellsChico.com


I’ve been serving Chico’s real estate needs for over 13 years and I’m looking for new listings!

Call me today and put my expertise to work for you!

(530) 894.4515

Very Nice Mobile Home in one of Chi-co’s nicest senior parks!! Featuring an open floor plan, spacious kitchen, ap-pliances included. Seperate living & dining room. Big lot with mature trees and landscaping, nice fenced yard and extra parking. Please call for a private showing.


Come See This Absolutely Charming Ranch Style Home on 4.61 acres planted in CHANDLER WALNUTS! It is truly lovely! SHOWS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP!! Many upgrades recently and in the past few years include, vinyl windows, cen-tral heating/air, roof, paint, new decking, remodeled kitchen with newer appliances, flooring & solid surface counter tops. A beautiful brick fireplace with gas insert in the family rm. & rock fireplace with wood stove in Liv. rm. Partially finished basement. Beautifully landscaped with brick patios. Too much to list. Call today!Bed: 3.0 Bath: 3.5 SqFt: 1,881 Price: $425,000

Drive Up To This Beautifully Appointed Tudor Style Home! The views are incredible! This 3 bed, 3 bath, custom built home on 4.75 acres was designed to bring the out-doors in. Includes an office/study off the master bedroom. Sewing/art rm. upstairs. The 3rd. bedroom has a redwood deck and stairs going down to the backyard. Walk-in closets in 2 bedrooms. A very cozy family rm. with a vaulted knotty cedar ceiling & a wood stove(alcove) that invites you in with a “Tahoe feeling”. Unique indoor garden/spa room set w/a watering system. Call today to see more of this great home!

Bed: 3.0 Bath: 3.0 SqFt: 2,541 Acreage: 4.75 Price: $549,900

Katherine Ossokine Cell: (530) 591-3837

[email protected] www.KatherineSellsChicoHomes.com


This Darling & Very Well Maintained 3 bedroom/2 bath home is in a very pleasant cul-de-sac location. Near Enloe & shopping. It features a light & bright open floor plan. Beautiful laminate flooring & berber carpet. Wonderful pellet stove with sitting area for those cozy winter nights. Large & bright kitchen with eating nook and eating bar. Lots of storage in house/garage. In door laundry room with 2nd. bath close by. Lg. master bedroom with entrance leading out to a wonderful hot tub. Explore the backyard with its lg. exposed aggregate patio, raised garden beds, and a beautiful rose garden.



Don Camy (530) 520-1889 [email protected]


You won’t find a better location in Chico - Bidwell Park is practically your neighbor! This custom built home features 2x6 con-struction, architecturally pleasing design with cathedral ceilings, skylights, spacious kitchen with island, nook, and eating bar; wood floors in the dining room, great room with fireplace, skylight, and ceiling fan; 4 bedrooms plus office; upstairs den/media room; jetted tub in master bath; spacious .32 acre lot with mature landscaping and side yard access for RV/boat, and more!


Sherrie O’Hearn (530) 518-5904 [email protected] www.SherrieO.com


Adorable, remodeled home with a backyard for entertaining. Built in brick BBQ, pool surrounded by a redwood deck, horse shoe pit, utility shed, and low mainte-nance yard with sprinklers. Room for RV or boat, honey oak laminate floors, jet-ted tub, tile counters. Bedrooms have mirrored closets, ceiling fans, some dual pane windows, painted inside and out, newer water heater, comp. roof, and HVAC 5 years old. Washer/Dryer hookups.


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Tanny Johnson (530) 570-2233 [email protected]


Stunning English Cottage in one of Chico’s premier neighborhoods! Rustic beamed ceilings, wood floors, massive brick fireplace, built-ins galore, 500 square foot sunroom, 3 bedrooms plus an office/hobby room! Outside you’ll find a beautiful gazebo, Koi pond, brick patio and driveway, lovely fountain and many other charming features benefitting this timeless style. Quality and character with modern convenience! AND priced to sell! $409,000


Fantastic home on huge lot, tucked away in cul-de-sac locaton! Yet around the corner from shopping and freeway access! All the amenities: beautiful pool, updated kitchen with gorgeous granite and stainless appliances, spacious living room overlooking back yard, large bedrooms, upgraded baths with skylights and top of the line fixtures, and so much more! Add brand new carpet and paint and you’ve got an incredible home at an unbeatable price! Call today! $285,900Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,602 Price: $285,900


Mary Ann Scott (530) 521-0297 [email protected] www.maryannscott.com


Incredible Value on this newer house on over an acre! Built in 2005, this 3 br two bath home has vaulted ceilings, beauti-ful cabinetry in kitchen with abundant counter space, extra large master and walk-in closet, oversized two-car ga-rage, and a full acre to roam! Located west of Corning. Worth the drive!Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,520 Price: $125,000

Charming 1940s 3+ bedroom home. Con-veniently located by library and schools. New interior paint, garage, carport, original wood floors, lath and plaster, and central heat and cooling. Additions include laun-dry, dining room, shop and “bonus room.” Large lot with auto sprinklers, fruit trees, garden area and storage sheds. RECENTLY REDUCED TO $149,500.


Charming 3 bedroom / 2 bath in ex-clusive area of central Chico on quiet cul-de-sac. BRAND NEW carpet, vinyl, interior paint, range and double ovens. Extra large, tree-shaded yard with nice covered patio, garage w/ storage, plus RV area. Near schools, Lindo Channel, and hospital.


JUST REDUCED TO $222,000! Adorable, well kept, newer 3 bedroom - 2 bath in excellent area near Pleasant Valley High School & Bidwell Park. Custom tile floors, vaulted ceilings, light and airy, split floor plan with upgraded paint throughout. New carpet & baseboards. Huge covered patio, neat landscaping, cross fenced with shed and garden area. Newer appliances.Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,400 Price: $222,000


Mary McGowan Anderson (530) 518-8888 [email protected] www.marymchico.com


This is one of the most beautiful homes you will ever expe-rience! Office, computer center, kids play room, beautiful Beech wood and stained concrete floors, granite and con-crete counters, cherry cabinets, open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows viewing private yard with gorgeous pool and waterfall!Bed: 6.0 Bath: 3.5 SqFt: 3,461 Price: $499,000

Look NO Further! Great California Park location. Open and spacious living room w/vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, and slider to rear yard, huge bright kitchen w/eating nook and loads of storage, formal dining area, large master suite w/slider to rear yard, separate tub and shower and dual sinks. Great buy!

Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,713Price: $299,000

Amazing Bidwell Park Property! Nicely remodeled down to the studs! New wir-ing, plumbing, walls, windows, roof, etc! Inside laundry, gourmet kitchen w/gran-ite, gas range, oven + microwave, spa-cious island, gorgeous cork floors, de-signer light fixtures, open kitchen/family rooms, .41 ac & tandem 4 car garage!


Spectacular canyon views! Walls of windows, high ceil-ings, and a huge deck make this home feel open, spa-cious and bright. Marble floors, formal dining, office, wet bar, TV cabinets, living room w/ gas fp, sound system, an exquisite master suite, gourmet kitchen & more!


Beautiful 1 acre +/- buildable lots in Rocky Bluffs. Just minutes from town. Nice views, gated community, custom homes, CC&Rs, 2,200 sq.ft. minimums, HOA dues $240/quarter. All priced under $100,000! Great Values!

Acreage: .79 - 1.21 Price: $69,900 - $89,900

Looking for that incredible setting? Pri-vate, spacious, gorgeous views, running creek, hiking paths, horse or 4H ready? Look no further! Amazingly updated and renovated w/office on 1.89acres. Gour-met kitchen, cherry cabinets, island, lg pantry, open kitchen/family w/ gas fire-place! Not enough space to list it all!


Barbara Weibel (530) 624-6350 [email protected] www.barbaraweibel.com

CA-DRE lic# 1095047

This architecturally designed very spacious custom home, built in 1980, is one of the finest custom homes in the area encompassing a marvelous open design and numer-ous amenities. The homes’ unique beauty and attention to detail shine throughout the entire property. Window views of the natural wooded foothills and landscape are beautiful and serene. Situated on 16.23 secluded acres! Call today!


Ranch Style Home on a quiet cul-de-sac with views of mountain ranges, Sut-ter Buttes, & sunsets on almost 3 usable acres. Split Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Master and spare bedrooms on opposite side of the house. Kitchen has island & breakfast bar combo, with plenty of cabinet space. Completely landscaped with, auto sprinkler system. Call today!


Wonderful Custom-Built Home on 10 acres not far from town. Recent updates include new hardwood floor, quartz coun-tertops, tile floors, plumbing hardware, and outside paint, large bedrooms with a master bedroom upstairs and down-stairs, downstairs den, and an open floor plan, a beautiful inground pebbletec pool with Baja shelf and rock waterfall.


Want Charm Plus Locaton? This is it. Close to town & CSU Chico. One of Chico’s most desirable neighborhoods. 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath & bonus room, dining room plus eating area in kitchen. Owner has updated home. Large backyard, In-ground heated spa that is surrounded by a slate patio and lush landscaping. BBQ area. Garage is converted into an entertainers dream. Bar sink, U-line refrigerator w/ ice maker, custom wood cabinets. 1/2 bath inside, shower outside. A MUST see.Bed: 2.0 Bath: 1.0 SqFt: 1,326 Price: $329,000

Brent McCarthy (530) 228-1232 [email protected] www.northvalleyforeclosures.com


Tanny Johnson (530) 570-2233 [email protected]


Stunning English Cottage in one of Chico’s premier neighborhoods! Rustic beamed ceilings, wood floors, massive brick fireplace, built-ins galore, 500 square foot sunroom, 3 bedrooms plus an office/hobby room! Outside you’ll find a beautiful gazebo, Koi pond, brick patio and driveway, lovely fountain and many other charming features benefitting this timeless style. Quality and character with modern convenience! AND priced to sell! $409,000


Fantastic home on huge lot, tucked away in cul-de-sac locaton! Yet around the corner from shopping and freeway access! All the amenities: beautiful pool, updated kitchen with gorgeous granite and stainless appliances, spacious living room overlooking back yard, large bedrooms, upgraded baths with skylights and top of the line fixtures, and so much more! Add brand new carpet and paint and you’ve got an incredible home at an unbeatable price! Call today! $285,900Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,602 Price: $285,900


Mary Ann Scott (530) 521-0297 [email protected] www.maryannscott.com


Incredible Value on this newer house on over an acre! Built in 2005, this 3 br two bath home has vaulted ceilings, beauti-ful cabinetry in kitchen with abundant counter space, extra large master and walk-in closet, oversized two-car ga-rage, and a full acre to roam! Located west of Corning. Worth the drive!Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,520 Price: $125,000

Charming 1940s 3+ bedroom home. Con-veniently located by library and schools. New interior paint, garage, carport, original wood floors, lath and plaster, and central heat and cooling. Additions include laun-dry, dining room, shop and “bonus room.” Large lot with auto sprinklers, fruit trees, garden area and storage sheds. RECENTLY REDUCED TO $149,500.


Charming 3 bedroom / 2 bath in ex-clusive area of central Chico on quiet cul-de-sac. BRAND NEW carpet, vinyl, interior paint, range and double ovens. Extra large, tree-shaded yard with nice covered patio, garage w/ storage, plus RV area. Near schools, Lindo Channel, and hospital.


JUST REDUCED TO $222,000! Adorable, well kept, newer 3 bedroom - 2 bath in excellent area near Pleasant Valley High School & Bidwell Park. Custom tile floors, vaulted ceilings, light and airy, split floor plan with upgraded paint throughout. New carpet & baseboards. Huge covered patio, neat landscaping, cross fenced with shed and garden area. Newer appliances.Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,400 Price: $222,000

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Wonderfully maintained & centrally lo-cated on a large, nicely landscaped lot on paved street. Features include; large bonus room, master bedroom fireplace, granite countertops, upgraded finishes, front porch, back patio, metal roof, and more! Call Kiersten (530) 895-3063Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.5 SqFt: 2,374 Price: $325,000

Privately Situated Home on 1 ac. close to “downtown” Forest Ranch. Features new paint, central heating/air, wood stove, open floor plan, dog run, and oversized garage. Great community w/ school, gro-cery, restaurants, fire station, churches, and more! Call Kiersten (530) 895-3063Bed: 2.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,192 Price: $159,500

Custom home on 3.94 Acres w/ beautiful creek crossing property. Timber-framed sunroom, cedar siding, metal roof, den, garage, vaulted ceilings, oak flooring, deep private well, deck & spa. Large gar-den with ornamental plants and gazebo.

Call Kiersten (530) 895-3063Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,644 Price: $225,000

Thursday, October 20, 2011

11:30 am - 1:15 pm

Canyon Oaks Country Club

999 Yosemite Dr, Chico, CA 95928

Members - Free

Non-members $25.00

RSVP to Shari Dixon by August 15, 2011

Nestled Amongst Mature Trees, this country home on Stanford Lane has a large yard with citrus trees, peaches, nec-tarines and beautiful flowers through out. There is also a sunny location for a large garden. Beautiful home with tons of stor-age. Call Shari Dixon (530) 966-5902

Looking for a home? Call me today! Joan Heckerson

(530) 809-3720

Forest Ranch Acreage: ** 5 acre view property! Deep well, power & septic. $85,000 ** Ready for your Dream Home! 2.79 acres w/ septic, power & well $109,000

** Outstanding view acreage w/ deep well. $149,000

Call Kiersten (530)895-3063

Layne Diestel (530) 828-7297


Westcoast Realty Group

Shari Dixon (530) 966-5902


Keller Williams Realty Chico (530) 924-4097

WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS

Country Living Close to Town Wonderful home on almost an acre in Chico! Features spacious living areas, covered patio, at-tached garage w/ shop area, and tons of privacy. Home is tucked away off the street and hobby orchard includes pistachio and fruit trees. Call Kiersten at 530-895-3063


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Overlooking Little Chico Creek, this pri-vately situated home on 1 ac. boasts lovely views. Goldman’s 2002 remodel, show-cases views & natural light. Wrap-around deck, office, spa, wood finishes, end of cul-de-sac, & HOA w/pool & 80 acres of open space. Call Kiersten (530) 895-3063Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 2,182 Price: $395,000

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Remodeled Cabin on 2 parcels in Butte Meadows. Newer metal roofs and Cedar siding on main house, 12x16 workshop, pumphouse and garden shed. 20x8x8 car-go storage unit included. All inclusive pkg.; hand-made pine livingrm & bedrm furni-ture, stackable W/D, portable dishwasher, newer Frig & stove and so much more!

Call Leslie (530) 924-4097

Price: $209,000

Joyce Turner (530) 571-7719


Century21 Jeffries/Lydon (530) 345-6618

Leslie Moller (530) 924-4097


Moller Realty Group

Serenity without solitude on 5.97 acres! A view of the mountains off the back Trex deck says “Ahh, nice to be home.” Worth the scenic drive up Hwy 32 to alittle piece of Heaven in Forest Ranch. Split bedroom set up with Master at one end and oppo-site end of home has 2 nice size bedrooms, huge guest room & so much more!

Call Leslie (530) 924-4097Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.5 SqFt: 2,246Price: $339,000

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Richard Graeff (530) 781-1714 Mission Hills Mortgage

Move-in Ready! Sale or Lease Option possible on this 1995 home on quiet long term neighbors culdesac. Tile, fresh paint, & pellet stove. Oversized garage w/workbench area. 2 covered porches on a big lot room for pool and garden.

Call Leslie (530) 624-6111


Be Cool. Fenced grassy yard. Large patio with double full length awnings. New HVAC. Nice open floorplan. Roomy kitchen w/newer appliances included. Separate large living & family rooms. Active 55yrs+ park.

Call Leslie (530) 624-6111


Nestled amongst mature trees this coun-try home on Stanford Lane has a large yard with citrus trees, peaches, nectarines and beautiful flowers through out. There is also a sunny location for a large garden. Sepa-rate living and family rooms, plus large oversized laundry room and tons more!

Call Sherry (530) 518-3220


Sherry Wilson (530) 518-3220


Keller Williams Realty Chico Area

A professional approach and personalized service! - Kiersten Morgan -

Please call today. (530) 895-3063

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Tennis Anyone!? FABULOUS FORE-CLOSURE with tennis courts, in-ground swimming pool situated on almost three acres in highly desir-able North Chico location. Custom features throughout! 2960 square feet! Call today for a private tour!

Call Layne (530) 828-7297

STILL TIME TO BUY OR SELL!AFFORABLE HOME PRICES AND

FINANCING.Call me, I will help you get started.

Joyce Turner - (530) 571-7719

Jessica MacKenzie (530) 828‐1734

CA‐DRE lic# 01319600

Best Buy! Beautiful double wide mobile home. New carpets and kitchen lino-leum, pest repairs made and the home has been professionally cleaned. Out-side is newly painted and it has a new carpeted deck. at this price the home is being sold “as is”. It has two nice stor-age sheds. Call Ginny (530) 513-8854


Adorable Bungalow! This home has a large .22 acre lot, refinished hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms, re-modeled bathroom, recently painted throughout, 1 car garage and indoor laundry room. Great value at this price!

Call Kristen (530) 526-3144


2 Homes on One Lot! Live in one house and rent the other! The main house is 3 bedrooms 2 bathroom and has a huge living room with wood floors! The sec-ond house is 2214 1/2 North Avenue and faces Pelican Park Drive and has 3 bed-rooms and 1 bath and has some updat-ing. Call Alisha (530) 354-4244


Beautiful, well cared for home built by a local builder for his own home and it shows! A bonus room was added a three years ago as an art studio with gorgeous built in full wall cabinets. The home has a rock fireplace in the living room and a pellet stove in the family room. Call Ginny (530) 513-8854


Must see immaculate home and yards! You will fall in love with this spacious open floorplan, clean, bright and ready to move into. Relax on your huge cov-ered porch or in your soaking tub. Enjoy the fenced, landscaped acre with RV parking area, 2 sheds and a workshop. Call Jennifer (530) 809-3788Bed: 2.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,440 Price: $139,000

SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITIESFor more info, call The Anderson Team at

530.809.3790

Jennifer Serna (530) 809‐3788

Ginny Bruns (530) 513‐8854

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concerned about making your mortgage payment?

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Adorable - and Smart! Craftsman style 2-story with great charm and character, bamboo and tile flooring, tall ceilings, con-temporary colors and an awesome veranda for even more living space! 3 bedrooms and 2 ! baths in the main house, PLUS a sweet little studio apartment over the 2-car garage for extra income!

Call Jessica (530) 828-1734Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.5 SqFt: 2,090 w/studio Price: $239,900

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ing green” is about, why it just makes sense to be green - and provides

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3100 Tule River Way, Chico $290,0002780 Ceres, Chico, $132,000

2745 Ceanothus, Chico $179,0002351 Notre Dame, Chico $159,0007 Freda Court, Chico $179,000

27 Kimberlee Lane, Chico $185,00025291 Orange Street, Los Molinos $35,0002375 Serviss Street, Durham $165,000

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HOW TO CHOOSE A HOME WARRANTY PLAN

BY ANGIE MOHR CA CMA

ome warranty plans are be-coming increas-ingly popular in North America. $e purpose of a home warranty plan is to insure

the homeowner against costs related to the breakdown of certain appliances or home systems. Navigating through the myriad of plans available can be a daunt-ing process but following these steps can help you decide if you should purchase one and, if so, which one.

STEP 1: Determine if you would bene!t from a home warranty plan. In a note-book, tour your home and make a note of all of your appliances and major systems (such as heating, air conditioning, water heater, etc.). List the make and model, the approximate age and any recent repairs or upgrades.

STEP 2: Review your risk of !nancial loss. Beside every entry in your notebook, write down the approximate useful life of the appliance or system. $ere are many websites on the web that have this infor-mation. Search for “appliance useful life” in any popular search engine. Subtract the age of the appliance or system from the useful life to get the approximate re-maining useful life of each appliance or system. For example, if your refrigerator is 12 years old and its estimated useful life is 14 years, then the approximate remain-ing useful life is 2 years. In other words, you could expect to have to replace it 2 years from now. Starting with the appli-ance or system that has the smallest re-

maining useful life, note the approximate cost of major repair or replacement. $is will give you a sense of how much money you should expect to have to pay out in repairs or replacements over time. If this amount is more than the annual premium of a home warranty that covers those ap-pliances or systems, then it will be money well spent to purchase the protection.

STEP 3: Choose a plan that’s right for you. Home warranty plans di"er from company to company and policy to poli-cy. Read the !ne print for each policy that you are considering. Understand which appliance and home systems are covered. Know how much each service call will cost you out of pocket. Find out what the restrictions are on payments from the pol-icy. For example, if your policy covers all damage to your water heater except that caused by rodents, it may not help you if you know that you have mice in your basement. If your roof already leaks, there

may be restrictions on certain policies that state that the leak must be new and not a pre-existing condition.

STEP 4: Compare policy premiums. Once you have decided what’s important to you in the way of home warranty cov-erages, compare the annual premiums for those policies that have the coverages that you need. As a tiebreaker for those policies that are comparable, telephone the com-panies’ customer service lines to make sure that you can speak with a real live person without a great deal of e"ort. Companies that are di#cult to get a hold of now will be even more so when it’s time to make a claim on your home warranty. Only deal with companies that have above-average customer service.

Home warranties can be confusing but with a little planning and investigation, you will be able to !nd the one that’s right for you.

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Heather Cooper (530) 521-2606

[email protected] www.heathersellschico.com

Dennis Deromedi (530) [email protected] www.deromedirealestate.com President - Chico Assoc. of Realtors ‘98 Realtor of the Year - 1999 Top 3% in Sales Nationwide



Commercial Opportunity! Across from Bidwell Park, these two buildings have great upside. 2 year old front building has 6,460 sq. ft. of office space and 6 rented residential units. Back building with 7,200 sq. ft. is rented as daycare unit at $6,000/month.

Call Dennis (530) 899-2313

SqFt: 17,780 Price: $950,000

Chance to Customize! Great opportunity to go in and make this home just the way you want it. Soaring ceilings, expansive rooms, numerous balconies, an elevator and 3rd floor pool with views of the valley. Located opposite the 7th fairway at Canyon Oaks.

Call Dennis (530) 899-2313


Chico Charmer Located in the heart of downtown, this home has many upgrades! The remodeled kitchen is one of a kind and the backyard living area features an inground gunite pool and waterfalls with privacy fencing. Separate guest quarters located above garage.

Call Dennis (530) 899-2313


New Canyon Oaks Custom! Wonderful 4 bedroom 3 bath with fabulous views just under construc-tion. Great lot for pool with easy access from house. Granite counters, extensive tile floors, 3 car garage and more.

Call Dennis (530) 899-2313


Breathtaking Views!! Only 10 minutes from Chico, this 8 year old super custom home has slate floor-ing, concrete counter tops, separate office, large space underneath house for wine cellar/storage, community pool, RV storage, and much more.

Call Dennis (530) 899-2313


Commercial Opportunity! 3.98 acres of bare land in area of extensive development along Hwy 32 cor-ridor in west Chico. 100 feet of road frontage but could be changed.

Call Dennis (530) 899-2313

Price: $400,000

Wonderful 4 bedroom, 3 bath with family room and office in desirable Canyon Oaks. The many upgrades include extensive tile floors throughout and granite counters in kitchen. It has a spacious indoor laundry room and oversized garage. Call today!

Call Dennis (530) 899-2313


What a Deal! This like new 3 year old home shows like a model with laminate wood flooring throughout and granite counters. Near the end of street, it is private with no neighbors in front and a nature preserve be-hind. Bank owned-great value at this price!

Call Dennis (530) 899-2313


Cute and Clean! Home has newer a/c, roof, carpet, and interior paint. Remodeled bath. Brick fireplace in living room and indoor laundry. Lot next door is .20 acres and is included in price!

Call Heather (530) 521-2606


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No doubt you’ve heard the news: the housing market hit a rough patch this summer. Sales of existing homes declined at a rate that took many by surprise, sending pundits into a “what’s next” tailspin. As the prognosticators pondered, savvy buyers didn’t miss a beat. $ey got it that the doomsayers were taking a one-dimensional view of the buyer’s market and that market skittishness gives rise to an even more favorable climate for buying a home. Recent history has reframed some of what had long been taken for granted about buying a home. Namely, we’ve learned that even though buying a home remains one of the best and safest investments available, a home should not func-tion as an ATM or a short-term spec-ulation strategy. So, where does that leave us? A lot smarter, able to recognize an oppor-tunity when we see one, and aware of the facts that point to “now” as the prime time to buy a home.

This is just a quick excerpt from our new 10-page report “7 Reasons Why Now is a Great Time to Buy a Home!” Want a copy? Shoot a quick email to [email protected] or call 530.809.3792 and let us know where to send it. Happy home hunting!

Everyone keeps saying that don’t they? Seems like they’ve been saying it for awhile! Ever won-dered exactly what ‘they’ mean, where ‘they’ get their information and what it’s based on? Well, here’s a little taste of a new KW report that really sheds some light on the subject!

HOME AFFORDABILITY IS AT AN ALL!TIME HIGH. $e median mortgage payment on the median priced home as a percentage of the median household income is lower than it’s been in a generation.MORTGAGE RATES ARE AT ROCK BOTTOM. It’s hard to imagine interest rates going much lower, and when they start to inch back upwards, monthly payments and total loan costs will spike upwards.HOME PRICES ARE BACK ON THE RISE. After declining for 30 months, home prices in most markets are trending back upward. $e time get in to the market is NOW!SELLERS ARE MOTIVATED. $is means that buyers have the upper hand! From banks looking to dispose of foreclosed properties to homeowners who are !ercely compet-ing among an excess of housing inventory, buyers have untold choices and negotiat-ing power.FINANCING IS READILY AVAILABLE! Banks are back in the game and ready to lend to well-quali!ed buyers.OWNING VS. RENTING IS INCREASINGLY FA!VORABLE. Since 2009, the average princi-pal and interest payment has fallen below the average rental rates, and the gap is now wider than it’s been in the past 22 years.HOMEOWNERSHIP IS STILL AT THE CORE OF THE AMERICAN DREAM! Owning a home is critical to !nancial stability and wealth building. It’s a forced savings account, a place to live and a fabulous tax deduc-tion.”

NOW IS THE

TIME TO BUY!

The market is probably going to zig and zag a little

for the next six months, but it’s not going to drop any

further.

BY JESSICA MACKENZIE

- WILLIAM WHEATONPROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS AND REAL ESTATE

MIT, BOSTON MA

WHY NOW IS THE PRIME TIME TO BUY?

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