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Volume 25 • Number 8 • Issue 646 • Mendocino County’s Own Real Estate Publication • January 25, 2013 • Published monthly

50This community’s bookshop has long been a retreat— a place to come to on a quiet morning or a rainy afternoon, and a destination walk after a dinner out on a Saturday night. Book groups and gardeners, roofers

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Gallery Bookshop, located on the corner of Main and Kasten streets in Mendocino, is actually older than fifty if you start its history with Fionna Perkins. Attending the Mendocino Art Center Fair on Labor Day weekend in 1960, Perkins fell in love with the village and began fantasizing about a new life for herself on the coast. She decided Mendocino needed a bookstore.

Mendocino Art Center creator Bill Zacha managed the Jarvis-Nichols building and offered to rent Perkins one of the upstairs apartments, and with paperback books and great hopes Fionna’s Bay Window Gallery opened October 29, 1960 with art and art supplies filling up space not occupied by bookshelves. When Perkins energy and enthusiasm for the project faded she turned the whole operation back to Zacha and it became Zacha’s Bay Window Gallery.

About two years later, in 1962, Zacha sold the book stock to Marvel Glynn who moved the book stock downstairs into what had been a warehouse for the Jarvis-Nichols mercantile which faces Main Street. From her 319 Kasten Street address she had her first display advertisement in The Mendocino Beacon in November 1962 listing herself as proprietor. Artists Hilda Pertha and Charles Stevenson were early exhibitors in the

now renamed Gallery Bookshop.

Betty Goodman became the next owner and ran the place for more than a decade and was ready to retire when Tony Miksak bought the operation in 1980. Miksak is a man of many talents, but bookselling and buying books from publishers was new to him. Goodman tutored him but he had some early disappointments. This man loved to play chess, so he ordered lots and lots of chess books. Unfortunately the reading public in Mendocino was not as big on chess playing and those books languished on the shelves.

Leander was the original bookshop black cat whose image appears on the bags and bookmarks, Miksak says. Leander was followed by Collette, who graced the bookshop for twenty years and is buried in the courtyard garden outside the east door. The

bookstore family has recently grown with the addition of a new store cat, an enormous black-and-white longhair named Catsby. He’s a worthy successor to Leander and Collette.

Miksak found that books and merchandise could quickly fill a small space and as gallery space grew in Mendocino the shop focused on books. Greeting cards and gifts moved

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ON OUR COVER—LEFT: Bookshop owner Christie Olson Day and her daughter Susannah, now nine, greet customers outside the open Main Street doors. Photo by Jane Oros. CENTER: Customers find a warm, inviting space inside the historic Jarvis-Nichols Building, where Gallery Bookshop has operated since 1962. Photo by Tony Miksak. RIGHT: A fan hugs Max the Bunny, of the Max & Ruby books, while bookseller Alena Deerwater looks on. Photo by Jane Oros.

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The Jarvis-Nichols Building is the home of Gallery Bookshop as well as several other businesses and residential apartments. Readers can enjoy the view of

Mendocino Bay from comfortable seats in the bookshop’s front windows. Photo by Jane Oros.

Erratum: In last month’s cover story, ‘Franklin Street Comeback,’ in the list of stores in the 300 block of North Franklin, the entry for ‘Whistlestop Antiques,’ should have read, ‘Whistlestop—Gifts and Accessories for You and Your Home. They specialize in jewelry, scarves, dishes, music boxes, candles, glassware, and more, but not antiques anymore.’

into Dorr Bothwell’s old studio on Kasten and Albion streets into a shop Miksak called Confetti in the mid-1980s. Children’s books were crowded into a corner around an old brick fireplace and needed more space so in the late 1980s Bookwinkle’s Children’s Books took over Confetti’s space and the greeting cards migrated back down the street to Gallery Bookshop.

In 1993 change and growth occurred when the bookshop literally broke through the wall and spread into the old Jarvis-Nichols mercantile space on Main Street and brought Bookwinkle’s back under the same roof, where it has existed ever since.

This community’s bookshop has long been a retreat—a place to come to on a quiet morning or a rainy afternoon, and a destination walk after a dinner out on a Saturday night. Parents bring their children in to read and explore the room that is just for them, but many a mother or father also escapes on their own after the school drop-off or on a lengthened lunch hour. Builders and artists stop in for reference and reconnaissance, (and perhaps a good mystery). Book groups and gardeners, roofers and priests, knitters and nature lovers all find something to read. Visitors stop in to browse and exclaim with joy at finding such a treasure in a small town.

And if a person can’t find what they are looking for, they forage into the noisier area of Gallery Bookshop; the front counter. You might call it a Customer Service desk; the staff calls it “the box.” It is the epicenter of activity and conversation about books. With the glorious view of the ocean in the foreground and the phones ringing in the background, a bookseller will be present there to help recall the title you are thinking of…“It has a yellow cover, and I think the author’s name is Mike.” “That’s about all we need to start digging,” grins one of the staff.

The store has a huge selection on hand, of course, and an inventory program that enables them to search and find hundreds of thousands of books. They have access to information from publishers and industry book reviewers. If all else fails, they will use Google to pinpoint the title you are looking for, and then order your book for delivery the next day. Sure, you could do that part at home, but this process inspires conversations around the box which inevitably draws in other staff members and customers; tends to inspire further conversations about other books, and may even instigate an intercom call back to Christie’s office for an on-the-spot answer to an interesting question.

Christie Olson Day is the current owner of Gallery Bookshop in Mendocino. She started as an employee in 1998 and bought the business in 2006. “I don’t think of myself as the owner so much as a steward or caretaker,” says Christie. “Gallery Bookshop belongs to the community, both near and far. It belongs to the people who love it. It’s my responsibility, not my possession.”

To work in a bookstore was a lifelong dream for Christie, much as it is for so many avid readers. She’s happy to report that bookstore work has been one of those rare instances in which a dream that starts with, “I’ve always wanted to…” turns out to be all you’d hoped for and more. “From the very beginning, it was much harder than I’d imagined, but it’s also always been more interesting and satisfying than I had imagined as well.”

Bookshop shelves packed to the rafters include sections stocked with books about Mendocino and books by local authors. The store strives to represent every book in print by or about local folks. Photo by Jane Oros.


It’s not unusual to hear readers or booksellers notify each other of whale-spotting opportunities outside the Main Street doors.‘Sunset Alerts’ occasionally bring everyone out to the sidewalk, too. Photo by Jane Oros.


However, Christie never, ever thought she would want to own a business. Her parents were both teachers, and she was raised to believe that a career wasn’t a career if it didn’t come with job security and a dependable paycheck. It was at a turning point in their lives when she and her husband, Ryan Olson Day, were considering moving back to their home state of Washington that they asked themselves a definitive question.

“What would absolutely keep us here on the coast?” they wondered.

For Christie it was the possibility of a career at Gallery Bookshop. She blithely sent off an e-mail to then-owner Tony Miksak, in which she mentioned his gray hairs, and told him that she would be interested in taking over if he became interested in retiring. “I just about dropped dead when he responded immediately,” she exclaims. “It turned out he had already been making plans to retire. My daughter, Susannah, was just two at the time; my son, Collin, was not yet in kindergarten. I really wasn’t ready but we did it anyway.”

That’s old history now that Susannah and Collin are seen getting off the school bus each day and hanging out in the middle-reader section. Collin often has a buddy with him and Susannah is shaping up to be quite an efficient staff assistant.

“Running a business takes a lot of time and attention,” says this working mother. “You can ask my family about that. It’s a sacrifice but one of the trade-offs is that Gallery Bookshop is a pretty darn kid-friendly workplace. I had Collin before buying the store, but I came back to work here with him in a baby sling when he was four weeks old. He’s been here pretty much ever since. Both of my children have joined a family of Bookshop Kids that include the children of other staffers both past and present.”

By the time Christie started in bookselling, independents had already been battling the big chain bookstores for at least a decade, and e-commerce was in its infancy. The first really commercially viable e-reader, the Sony Reader, came out in the fall of 2006. Bookselling had been getting harder for some time, and wasn’t going to get any easier.

On the other hand, it was pretty clear to her that Gallery Bookshop was an unusual situation. It had been remarkably successful for many years because of some special qualities, and Christie could see an opportunity to build on those qualities so that it would continue to thrive.

A large part of the bookshop’s ongoing success was, and still is, the unique and

magical combination of its customer base. First and foremost are the lifelong local supporters; the tourists and return visitors, loyal buyers who intentionally shop locally and all dedicated supporters of the independent bookstore in general.

“And since our core mission is the experience of being here in the store,” adds Christie, “The staff is right in the center of the mix. For decades, the staff of Gallery Bookshop has been remarkably dedicated and committed to books and reading. They care so much about what they do, it is hard to describe.”

One new member of the staff is quite quick to describe it. “We are all lunatics,” says Emily Lloyd-Jones with a smile, “but we are fun!”

Another staff member, the affable Terry Young, feels strongly that Gallery Bookshop fills a niche in the community which makes it unique. “We are a type of a community center and an information center,” Terry exclaims. “We are always open, we’re open at times when others are closed, and we carry unique merchandise that you don’t find in other bookstores.”

Christie also credits her interesting customers for their solid role in filling the bookshelves. As a book buyer, a big part of her job is to comb through thousands of forthcoming books and choose which ones will land on the shelves. “I love coming across unusual, challenging or downright strange titles and thinking to myself that I know of at least one person who will want that.” She says with a smile.

Still, we all are aware of the looming influences of big box stores and internet sales. People are now familiar with and interested in the subjects of how e-commerce and e-readers are affecting Gallery Bookshop. The bookselling environment is different now than it was twenty or thirty years ago, when a bookstore could survive simply because people needed to buy books and it was the only way to do it

“Readers have so many, many options now,” Christie Olson Day states emphatically. “Not to mention the ‘Angry Birds’ problem. That’s the video game for mobile devices that’s just one of the gazillion possible distractions for readers.” “We’ve definitely had to clarify our purpose,” she continues, “and it’s pretty well summed up in the Independent Bookshop Manifesto that I wrote a few years ago.”

We believe in the book…We believe that together, readers, writers, books and bookstores can work magic.

“There is something valuable, something irreplaceable, about physical books in a beautiful space where people can gather. It ‘s an experience people still want, and will continue to want in an age of virtual everything.”

Meanwhile, the good news is that it seems the virtual world and the physical world of books really can coexist. Gallery Bookshop has been enthusiastically listing e-books on their website at gallerybookshop.com since 2007. They now offer 3.5 million e-books in a partnership with Kobo, and sell Kobo readers in the store. There are many people who want to be able to read digitally but also want independent bookstores to stick around. Kobo is the solution, since you can order your virtual books through your favorite independent bookstore’s application.

Christie Olson Day adds that Social Media has been particularly helpful in reaching people who want to read e-books. “One of the dangers of all of us living in a virtual life online is that it’s easy to kind of forget about the real world,” she explains. “By meeting

‘For decades, the staff of Gallery Bookshop has been remarkably dedicated and committed to books and reading. They care so much about what they do, it is hard to describe,’ says Christie Olson Day. Photo provided.

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Community Events at Gallery Bookshop

Authors and readers come together through the bookshop’s vibrant event series, which transforms the store’s space into a gathering space for expanding your mind and your social circle. (And sometimes your waistband: the Bookshop Bake-Off series has connected avid home bakers with an enthusiastic public.) Events take place at least once a week, and feature speakers from near and far.

Friday February 1 at 6:30 p.m.Mary Ellen Goggin & Jerry Duberstein

Saturday February 2 at 6:30 p.m.Rachel Neumann: Not Quite Nirvana

Thursday February 7Shopping Night for Community Center of Mendo

Friday February 8 at 6:30 p.m.Zac Unger: Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye

Saturday February 9 at 6:30 p.m.Sheriff Tom Allman & Stephen Sparks: Out There In the Woods

Sunday February 10 at 3:00 p.m.Young Poets of Mendocino County

Friday February 22 at 6:30 p.m.— Local Authors Night

Sunday February 24 at 6:30 p.m.Science Sunday: Topic TBA

Tuesday February 26 at 6:30 p.m.Timber: Buddhist Boot Camp

Saturday March 2 at 6:30 p.m.Whale Festival Wine Walk

Sunday March 10 at 6:30 p.m.Community Open House & Spring Cleaning Sale

Friday March 15 at 6:30 p.m.Alison Owings: Indian Voices

Saturday March 16 at 6:30 p.m.Gordon Strong: The Five Tarots

Wednesday March 20 — Spring Equinox Poetry Reading

Friday March 22 at 6:30 p.m. — Local Authors Night

Friday March 29 at 6:30 p.m.Lion Goodman: Creating on Purpose

Friday April 5 TENTATIVETom Reed (his new book)

Friday April 12 at 6:30 p.m.Lucy Lang Day: Married at Sixteen

Tuesday April 16 at 5:30 p.m.World Book Night Giver Reception

Tuesday April 23 — World Book Night

Friday April 26 at 6:30 p.m. — Janet Fletcher: Cheese & Beer

Friday May 10 at 6:30 p.m. — Joshua Mohr: Fight Song

Sunday June 16 — Bloomsday with WMC

our readers online, whether it’s Facebook or Twitter or in their e-mail boxes, we have found a nice way for us to keep in touch.”

And keep in touch they do. Gallery Bookshop has ‘friends’ in twenty countries around the world, some of whom will probably make it into the shop one day. And when they do, they’ll find that the bookstore continues to be a place to find the books you want to read. It’s also the place where you will find books you need whose names you didn’t even know, before you even knew the need existed.

The booksellers will be there to help you find those books, the books you will love. As Johanna Bedford, twenty-two-year-dedicated Gallery Bookshop bookseller, reverently states, “Books are lovely to touch, they are a tactile experience.” “We (the bookshop) need to be here. We’re like comfort food. People need us and we need to be around.”

And as a kind customer so eloquently wrote in her holiday card to Gallery Bookshop; “Thanks for being our bookstore in the heart of our community.”

When you come into the shop, you will notice that the sun is now shining in the big front windows at this old bookshop on Main Street: A fact that has not escaped the attention of the bookshop cat. The Great Catsby is now stretched out in your favorite reading corner, snoozing in nature. There is some sweet symmetry in that.

Call 937-2665 or go to www.gallerybookshop.com for more information. REM

Prolific writer and poet Fionna Perkins opened the first Mendocino bookshop under the name of Fionna’s Bay Window Gallery in October, 1960, when she and late husband Richard first moved to the Mendocino coast. Real Estate Magazine published a feature about Fionna and Richard Perkins in the April issue, 2012, which, sadly, came out on the very day Richard passed away. (realestatemendocino.com). Fionna followed him on November 29, at the age of ninety-three. She added immeasurably to the richness of life on the south coast, spearheading many ambitious community projects like the renovation of the Arena Theater, and injecting her energy and sense of wry wit into countless festivals and events as Point Arena’s Poet Laureate for Life. She and Richard were instrumental in founding both the Mendocino and Gualala art centers. The project both she and Richard were proudest of was, without a doubt, the creation the Point Arena Library, for which they worked and fund raised tirelessly. Her commitment to literature and her community never flagged. She mentored countless poets and writers, initiatied poetry readings, literary workshops, and art events. “She was a ‘community-oriented culture agitator,’” said friend, Stephen Kessler, “tireless in her advocacy for arts, culture and literacy on the coast. Before her arrival there literally was very little.”

We miss her.

Fionna Perkins 1919 — 2012

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MENDOCINO’S SPENCER HILLS HOUSE This farmhouse was the residence of well-known local dairy farmers Spencer and Senith Hills and it originally stood on a 250-acre dairy farm. Known as the Spencer Hills House it was constructed of redwood circa 1855. The east/kitchen wing was added to this Victorian in 1880. There are fi ve bedrooms and 2.5 baths. One of the bedrooms is a sepa-

rate master suite that can function as a mother-in-law apartment with kitchene� e and private patio. The gourmet kitchen with large granite island and commercial appliances opens onto the porch with distant views of BigRiver and the redwood forests. Fireplaces in the living room and dining room, ten-foot ceilings, and a lovely staircase. Many op-tions—wonderful home! (23659)

O� ered at $1,450,000

GREAT GETAWAY PARCEL WITH SEASONAL CREEK 10.37± acres with seasonal creek and sunny, private camping area/potential homesite. Inspiring grandfather redwood circle. Lots of open, sunny, level, and very gentle land, plus trails up forested ridgeland comprising back of parcel. Private areas, but close to community clubhouse, showers, and pool. Active septic permit. Power and phone available. Private paved road access. Short drive to river and ocean. This property is in the Rancho Navarro Subdivision which off ers inland sun, a solar-heated community pool, clubhouse, and recre-ational pond. Seller willing to pay a portion of the well drilling cost in escrow, call for details! (21929)

Price Reduced! Now $230,000SITTING ATOP OF MENDOCINO BAY Stunning bluff top homesite with dramatic crashing white water ocean views on desirable Chapman Point. One of the last remaining undeveloped parcels with timeless Mendocino village views. Appealing tree-lined private drive that adjoins 300 acres of open space with miles of trails to access various bluff top locations and pocket beaches. Several options of choice homesites throughout the 6+ acres with captivating views of MendocinoBay, village, and the ocean beyond. A great opportunity to create your own oceanfront sanctuary with convenience to all of the culture and services of Mendocino village. (23429)

O� ered at $1,225,000

OCEANFRONT FARMLAND AND PASTURES This 185± acres is row-crop quality oceanfront farmland with a large pond and irrigation system. On the market for the fi rst time, the property is in Ag Preserve or Timber zoning so the taxes are relatively low. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to own a large tract of frontage on the Pacifi c. (23647)

Price Reduced! Now $2,000,000

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and additional 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest quarters with private entrance, below. Features include vaulted pine ceilings, redwood decking, single-car garage, and end-of-road privacy. Zoning may allow second unit. MLS# 23682 $299,900

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THIS GRAND PIECE OF OCEANFRONT PROPERTY with its panoramic views from its 12.9 acres, is located approximately 1 mile south of the quaint town of Elk. There is a small comfortable studio on a slab foundation as well as a two-story, 1,600 sq. ft., Dutch barn with living quarters above. MLS 23281 Listed for $1,475,000

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QUAINT RUSTIC COTTAGE amid a garden setting of long-time award-winning flowers to be enjoyed from the private patio and many walkways. The three-bay detached garage with shop is a must-see for the hobbyist or collector. Located within walking distance of beaches and park. MLS 21427 Reduced to $325,000

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CASPAR CREEK FARM At 98 acres this is one of the last large parcels, next to Jackson State Forest with breathtaking sunsets and ocean view from the property. Secluded, yet convenient to Mendocino or Fort Bragg. Features a world class workshop with radiant in-� oor heat, glass doors, skylights, and a full bath, perfect for an artist or craftsperson to live and work in. Great property for horses, mountain biking, or hiking in the old growth groves. This trea-sure comes with NTMP. Seller is highly motivated. Price recently reduced. $1,995,000

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REDWOOD WONDERLAND WITH OCEAN VIEW Come build your dream home on this amazing ocean view parcel, with Albion River flowing through the north side of the property. Redwood forest, meadows, and a pond; 58± acres with a well, septic, three-phase power and phone. Forty acres are zoned RR5; minor subdivision is on � le with the county; also included is a sixty-year timber management plan. The owner has applied for a Coastal Development Permit to build. $890,000

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SWEEPING COASTLINE VIEWS Enjoy dramatic coastline views from lofty setting accessed by dramatic half-mile± private access road in desirable Little River location. Two designated developable sites each with spectacular views and privacy. Ten acres—open meadow and coastal forest. Minutes from Mendocino village. (23299) $595,000

SEASCAPE SANCTUARY – Sunny 22 acres with sweeping white water views across from the Westport Union Land-ing State Beach. Spring-fed level parcel has many possible building sites where the infi nite distance and ever-changing drama of the Pacifi c are yours to enjoy. (23665) $395,000

WHITE WATER OCEAN VIEWS include waves crashing against multiple tiny off shore islets before lapping onto the beach at Abalobadia Estuary. Amidst other generous sized parcels, additional views include large open meadows, distant mountain ridges. Well developed on the property recently; six± gallons per minute!! (23588) $649,000

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CHARMING NORTH FORT BRAGG HOME — � is older home has a lot of potential. Confi gured with two bedrooms on the fi rst fl oor, additional room on the second fl oor, two bathrooms, offi ce area, and large detached two-car garage. Zoning may allow second unit. (23625) $199,000

OCEANFRONT VILLA — Enjoy the unique loca-tion with beach access and top-of-mountain views out over the Pacifi c. Relax in the hot tub, entertain guests, hike, bike, ride or dive; you can do it all from this beautiful Italian villa-style home. Lots of room for your wine cellar below house. (23170) $925,000

COASTAL FARMHOUSE — Farmhouse is located in the desirable area of Little Valley. � e south side of this home has a sun porch that overlooks a beautiful southern exposed meadow that is partially fenced. � is 2.5± acres could be a great place for your horses or large garden. (23687) $325,000

OCEAN VIEW RESTORED VICTORIAN — Tasteful coastal cottage with ocean views and private backyard with ridge views. Inviting open fl oor plan, spacious liv-ing, dining and kitchen area, and loft sitting area from the second fl oor with outstanding views of the Pacifi c. Original fi r fl oors and trim work, dual-glazed windows, plumbing and electrical upgrades. A great home for family gatherings. (23213) $449,000

HUMMINGBIRD HOLLOW — “Hummingbird Hollow” as owner and guests aff ectionately call this charming home is nestled in a private and serene park-like setting with beautiful redwoods and the sound of Digger Creek running through. � is well-maintained, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has a large living room with brick fi replace and open-beam ceiling. Fenced orchard with fruit trees. (23550) $349,000

ENJOY COUNTRY LIVING — You could dance the night away while living in this 1905 converted ‘’Noyo Hill Dance Hall’’ � e home is very spacious, and has lots of character and charm with its fourteen-foot ceilings in the living area, original tongue and groove redwood, fi r wood fl oors, even the original ticket window. All this on 9 partially fenced acres with a creek running through, with a gated entry. A two-car garage with a guest quarters above. Lots of fruit trees, berries, chicken coop, and even a kennel for your dog. (23292) $497,000

ENCHANTED COASTAL RETREAT — Your journey begins as you wander through the mystic forest pathway along side the creek that leads you to two beautiful ponds. Continue on through the magical pathways among the lush gardens, with patios, arbors, and a gaze-bo that looks out over the manicured estate. A commanding view awaits to those who climb to the observation deck of the three-story jew-el of a water tower, with its drawbridge gate. � e 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is very open and spacious with plenty of natural light. � e lower fl oor of this outstanding home includes two separate artist studios, and a wine cellar. Off the kitchen is a cozy dinning area with skylights and a solarium. � e offi ce space adjacent to the master bedroom is a bonus. (23531) $775,000

JOSHUA GRINDLE INN — For thirty years the beautiful Joshua Grindle Inn has been #1 in the hearts of the owners and the resi-dents of Mendocino village. Now it is top ranked in the hearts of visitors as well having earned the top spot on Trip Advisor. Ten units are spread out in three buildings on over 1.5 acres. � e property includes a very comfortable owners’ residence with pri-vate garden, two-car garage, workshop, private offi ce, massage studio plus a room for the owners’ personal guests. � e center-piece is the 1870s home of Joshua Grindle and a three-story water tower. (23608) $3,195,000

OCEANFRONT ESTATE — Victorian-era home of Italianate architecture proudly sits on the high point of 20± spectacular oceanfront acres looking across colorful gardens and lovely pasture, the village of Westport, the Lost Coast, and the ocean beyond. Built as a six-bedroom home with formal dining, li-brary, study, and attic playroom. � e interior of the home has been lovingly restored, with most rooms retaining the original grandeur of that period. � e property also boasts a seasonal creek, and a quarter± mile of bluff top. (23230) $2,250,000

LITTLE RIVER MARKET — A clean, thriving, well-run family business —deli, groceries, gas, Lotto, off -sale beer, wine, and liquor. Fifty years of success. Long lease in place. Business and property in excellent condition. (23634) $575,000

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LIVE AND WORK IN THE HEART OF MENDOCINO — Perfect live/work retail building for an artist. Great in-vestment, newly reconstructed, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, apart-ment plus studio, and commercial rentals. Adjacent prop-erty available (MLS 20714). Zoning allows residence on Calpella Street where sign is. Businesses are not for sale! (21406) $699,500

VILLAGE FARM AND HOME WINERY — � e fi nest in village living: three full legal residences, water tower, private, quiet, and a complete farm. Gardens, lawns, pas-ture, barn, chicken coops, and privacy. Ocean views from nearly every room Complete home winery crusher/ste-mer, press bottler for making four barrels of wine a year. (23338) $1,950,000


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ALLURING 11± acres offers panoramic views of the rugged Pacifi c Ocean coastline and white water drama as the waves pound the sea stacks. Adorned by groves of eucalyptus, pine, and fi r, this gentle to level terrain extends from Highway 1 to the blufftop, with approximately 1,400 feet of blufftop ownership running north and south. Access from Highway 1 with several op-tions for the perfect homesite. A portion of the California Coastal Trail runs on an easement adjacent to and parallel with Highway 1 along the eastern edge of the property. (23091) $1,100,000

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AT THE TOP of Surfwood IV. Great ocean views with sunny southern exposure and the tranquility of the forest at your back. All utilities are at your doorstep. Plus, this lot has mutual septic and water. One of the few remaining parcels that allow for a two-story home for greatly enhanced views. Jack Peters Creek runs through the land deep in the canyon on the east. Quiet end-of-road location in area of upscale homes. (23493) $195,000

BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN located in the village of Elk, within walking distance to the beach. Three bedrooms, two baths with incredible white water views! Currently operating an antique business. Inventory is not included but is negotiable. (19907) $525,000

THIS PROPERTY is zoned residential but is grandfathered in for a nursery, gift shop or similar business. Nice ocean views but located out of the coastal zone. Property has recently been reno-vated and is operating as a nursery. Includes a nice apartment above the store. In this zoning a second home could possibly be built. Caretaker will stay if needed. Continue commercial use or remodel into large single-family home. Huge parking lot and 480 feet of highway frontage. (23488) $495,000

MAGNIFICENT 110 ACRES of redwood forest, meadows, pond, and even a fi fty-foot waterfall you can hear from the house. Property has Noyo River frontage. House is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,600 sq. ft. home with great wood trim throughout. Second house on property is a Craftsman style, 1,100 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Property has been utilized as a wholesale nursery for years. Business is not included in sale (22792) $1,700,000

RARE FIND on the north coast, old farmhouse circa 1900 on 5.8 acres with many outbuildings located north of Fort Bragg in Inglenook. One of the outbuildings was used as a second unit for years. This is not for the faint at heart, but could be your family retreat or home on the coast. Lots of room for gardens, critters, and more. (23675) $319,000

BLUEBERRY HILL setting in Inglenook, surrounded with beautiful redwoods and rhododendrons. A uniquely designed home full of great character. This two bedroom, two-story home sits on

1.29 acres with new two-car garage and work space. (492 sq. ft.) A wonderful deck and multiple porches allow room to entertain or just sit and enjoy the open space and views. This home has charm with its rustic fi nishes used from wood preserved from an old barn. Located near Ten Mile Beach and miles of coastal trails. There is much more to this property, come take a look. (23636) $299,500

IDEALLY LOCATED with privacy and easy access. Close to Mendocino village and ocean. Park-like setting with redwoods, ponds, and cleared building sites. Used as a summertime family compound for many years. Bordered on west by state park land. Main house is a manufactured home with a stick-built addition. It has one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen, and small offi ce area. Property also has two single-room cabins (no bath-rooms) and a one-bedroom trailer with bathroom. Also has an additional outdoor kitchen. (23532) $399,000

THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME sits on 4.4 acres on a ridge with great forest views. Built in 2006, this 2,600 sq ft. home has two bedrooms, three baths, stone fi replace, vaulted ceilings, and a loft that overlooks the living area below. Granite countertops throughout, top-of-the-line appliances, and 2.5-car detached garage. A fantastic home for a good price! (23518) $599,000

IF YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING for that rustic cabin in the woods, wait no more. Live among the redwoods. Water sup-plied via a spring. No hot water plumbing except to shower. On the grid, but also wired for 12V. Wired for phone service, too. Adjacent to Jackson Demonstration State Forest. (23602) $265,000

THIS BUILDING once had two separate rentals so there are two addresses: 221 and 223 Franklin Street. There is 3,000 sq. ft., alley access for easy cargo deliveries, and rear parking lot. Located next to the post offi ce, this property should have great potential for the investor. (20948) $465,000

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE in one of California’s most beauti-ful coastal towns? Many upgrades have been completed in the recently reopened Elk Store. With the state park just feet away, and a great parking area for access to the store. Wonderful product lines, both local and otherwise have been added to make this a great owner-operated business with potential to live in or rent out the 1,200 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bath home located behind the store. Income is on the increase due to the overwhelmingly beautiful little village, where the locals value small town com-munity and breathtaking ocean views! (23466) $649,000

THIS THREE BEDROOM 3 bath redwood home sits on almost an acre in the beautiful redwood for-est. Wheelchair ramp to deck and paved drive-way make this home very ac-cessible. Wood-beam ceilings and skylights in

great room. Detached two-car garage. (23519) $339,000

THIS IS TURN-OF-THE-TWENTIETH-CENTURY home built in 1900. Charm and more charm. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with garage and storage. The home could be a four-bedroom as the owner is using as a living room also a dining room, den, and large kitchen. Pull-down stairs to upstairs attic area. Remodeling has been done with a beautiful large landscaped yard. Property is very well maintained. Guest unit. Close to the junior high, senior center, and Bainbridge Park. Only an eight-block walk to downtown. You will pass by the library and Wiggly Giggly Playground on your way. Single-car garage with a storage area. Outdoor patio between home and garage. Paved driveway to home with sidewalks resurfaced. Furnishing are negotiable except for a few owner items. New roof, exterior paint, and furnace in 2008. New ducting in 2012. (23527) $425,000

BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL Williamsburg-style home on over 4 acres. Two complete main-fl oor master suites, one with a study, and private entrance. The upper fl oor contains an additional bed-room with attached sewing room, plus a large loft studio. Three-car garage with loft. Completed in 1992, this home was built with dual-pane windows, full insulation, and propane forced-air heat. Beautiful Colonial wood-framed fi replace. (23309) $692,000

VERY PRIVATE, well-maintained newer home built in 2004 offers ocean views, and is surrounded by trees. Located In Irish Beach subdivision, enjoy the gated beach access to miles of Manchester State Beach. Large home with two bedrooms, three full baths, and attached two-car garage. (23556) $365,000

COMMERCIAL ZONING makes this one a good opportunity. Large 028 acre lot with existing, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home that may need to go, or fi t your needs. Lot has existing dug well, too. (23623) $150,000

COMPLETE PRIVACY and spectacular views from this ridgetop home with newer, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, second unit. 26.88 acres with two separate parcels and RR1 zon-ing. Over a quarter mile of beautiful Noyo River frontage with easy access and gorgeous meadows. South-facing property in the sunbelt with a short, straight drive to town. Older cabin near river with electric, water and septic (condition unknown). Lots of redwoods. Did I say private? (23475) $999,000

BEAUTIFUL and very clean low-price home near the ocean—quick walk to Pudding Creek, accessed through tunnel un-derneath Highway 1. Very close to Fort Bragg amenities and downtown. Lovely view of lake from front window. (23646) $98,000

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Telephone: 707 964-5532Terri� c oceanfront land parcel in the Paci� c Reefs gated community and it is ready to build! Of signi� cant im-portance is the Coastal Development Permit for a 1,649 sq. ft. home with one bedroom, 1.5 baths, o� ce, at-tached garage, and solar panels on � le and current. Fabulous west and southwest view…serene and quiet at this end-of-the-road location. Perfect for that getaway cottage on the ocean! (23681) $525,000

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� e Virgin Creek Estuary creates the bound-ary and viewshed for this big, wonderful home north of Fort Bragg just a short walk to Virgin Creek Beach and miles of coastal walking and bike trails. Classic, original, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1930s style and newly renovated attached, 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest unit with kitchen are joined by a wraparound sunporch overlooking the natural meandering of the creek as it moves west to meet the Paci� c. Central heat, drilled well, septic system and

� fty-year roof are all fairly new. Great storage and shop space in a 1,500 sq. ft. garage building also. Continue as successful vacation rental investment property or enjoy a charming, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with room for everyone! (23679) $575,000

In the last forty-one years there have only been � ve new parcels created in the vil-lage of Mendocino. One of them has just become available for development of a grand ocean view estate! � is special parcel sits up on high ground to overlook white water ocean and headland views. It is a very easy walk to all the many town services. What makes this parcel unique is the en-

tire infrastructure is in place with limited interference to proper development. Water has been approved for a 2–5 bedroom home with sewer lines and utility conduits in place. Call for details. (23673) $675,180

Big sky horizon ocean views are the theme at this great rustic contemporary redwood home on 3 acres the in desirable Inglenook area. Enjoy the views from the wrap-around deck or inside where the other focal points are the wonderful huge ceiling beams and the gorgeous redwood interior. Two loft bedrooms open to balconies that overlook the living area with � oor-to-ceiling brick hearth and woodstove At 2,100 sq. ft., this

3 bedroom, 2 bath home also has a 22 ft. x 13 ft. sunroom/laundry room adjacent to the kitchen which will be a perfect space for a home o� ce or studio. � ere is also a guest room with half bath above the double detached garage. Other outbuildings include a nice greenhouse and a serious carrier pidgeon aviary. (23628) $495,000


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Mondays—Weekly vigils at Mike Thompson’s office, Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, 10:00 a.m.

Mondays—Drop-in English Country Dance, 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., C.V. Starr Community Center, 300 South Lincoln Street, Fort Bragg; $6 at the door.

Mondays—Drop-in T’ai Chi Chih class for all ages and conditions, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Fort Bragg Se-nior Center, 490 North Harold Street; sliding scale fee, 962-0903.

Wednesdays—Drop-in T’ai Chi Chih class for all ages and conditions, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., Fort Bragg Se-nior Center, 490 North Harold Street; sliding scale fee, 962-0903.

Wednesdays—Mendocino Figure Drawing Collective, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mendocino Art Center. Profes-sional models; $12 fee. Drop-ins welcome. For more information, call MAC Open Studios, 937-5818 ex. 10.

Thursdays—Support group for grandparents raising grandchildren, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Safe Passage Family Resource Center, 208 Dana Street, Fort Bragg; 964-1931 or 964-3077. With holidays, some meeting days change.

Thursdays—Bingo; snacks and beverages provided; 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.), 490 North Harold Street; 964-0443.

Fridays—Noyo Food Forest learning garden hands-on experiences, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fort Bragg High School; 964-0218.

Fridays—Swing Dancing, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Caspar Inn; Free and open to the public.

Saturdays—Noyo Food Forest community garden, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; grow food for the Food Bank; Mendocino Community Garden next to the recreation center; 964-0218.

Fourth Wednesday—The Noyo Chapter of the Ameri-can Rhododendron Society meets at 6:30 p.m. from September through April at the Fort Bragg Presby-terian Church. Short business meeting followed by a speaker. All with an interest in rhododendrons are encouraged to attend. More information is available at: www.noyochapterars.com.

First Fridays—Women in Black Peace Vigil, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Town Hall, Fort Bragg. All are welcome to come and stand in silence for Peace. You are welcome to bring a candle.

First and Third Fridays—Irish Set Dance Workshops, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 307 East Redwood Avenue, Fort Bragg; $5 at the door; 964-7525; social dances of ru-ral Ireland, Irish sets are danced by four couples in a square formation, to lively reels, jigs, polkas, slides, and hornpipes; the figures are not difficult, though the dance is fast-paced; musicians familiar with Irish mu-sic are invited to come and play; “drop-in” basis; new-comers always welcome, no partner necessary; please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.

First Saturdays—SHARE (Simply Happy About Raw Eating) network’s Raw Food Potluck, 6:00 p.m.; bring an organic, raw vegan dish for eight people to share, a plate, eating utensils; upstairs of the Company Store at Living Light, Fort Bragg; 357-2030.

Second Wednesdays—Odd Fellows potluck and open stage. Bring music, food, and poetry; 428 North Main Street, Fort Bragg, behind PAWS; doors open by 6:00 p.m.; 961-6099 or 964-2511 on Wednesday.

Second Fridays—Pub Night: open mic, games, food, conviviality, beer and wine. All ages welcome. Guest chef. Free for the fun; fees for food and beverages. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Caspar Community Center; 964-4997.

Fourth Sunday—Grange Pancake Breakfasts: In-land, Little Lake Grange, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Little Lake Grange #670, 291 School Street, Willits; $6 for pancakes, eggs, ham or bacon, juice, and coffee or tea; Thanksgiving coffee and real maple syrup. Coast, Whitesboro Grange, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; ham and eggs, pancakes, juice, milk, coffee and teas (herbal and regular), homemade berry syrup; three miles up Navarro Ridge Road, just south of Albion village.

Fourth Sunday—Breakfast in Caspar, featuring lo-cal, organic and gourmet food, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Road; menu varies with the seasons; book sale takes place in conjunction; call 964-4997 for more informa-tion or visit casparcommons.org for monthly menu.

January, 2013 Fri. 01/25Cioppino DinnerA Benefit for Mendocino Coast Clinics! Served family-style, fresh Dungeness crab fills the giant Cioppino pot with shrimp, mussels, and clams. Plenty of Café Beaujolais’ bread for dipping, tossed salad, bibs and

extra napkins! Dessert and locally roasted Thanksgiv-ing Coffee are included! Mendocino County wines and North Coast Brewing Company beer available in the Crabby Bar! Silent Auction Prizes at all three seatings!$35/adult; $15 kids, twelve to six; under six, on us!Three seatings: 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Historic Pentecost Hall, 822 Stewart Street, Fort BraggOnline tickets at www.mccinc.org; email [email protected]; call 707-961-3463.

Sat. 01/26Crab Cake Cook-off and Wine Tasting CompetitionA benefit for Mendocino Coast Clinics. Savory, spicy, sizzling crab cakes made by Mendocino chefs for your tasting pleasure. Sample with Mendocino wines from America’s Greenest Wine Region. Participants vie for the People’s Choice and Professional Judges’ Award. Cast your vote for your favorite! New this year—Men-docino County micro-brews! Made in Mendocino food purveyors offer their wares. Extraordinary wines, des-tinations, gifts in the Silent Auction. Buy your Raffle tickets for a chance at the Lake Tahoe Get-Away Grand Prize! It’s about health at Mendocino Coast Clinics, the only not-for-profit community health cen-ter on the North Coast. Raise a glass and raise funds for health care. Experience January on the rugged North Coast. Indulge in the bounty of sweet Dunge-ness crab. Join us for great food, great wine, and beer, and a great cause!$75 per adult; online tickets at www.mccinc.org12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Big White Tent at the corner of Main and Spruce, Fort Bragg961-3463

Sat. 01/26Mendocino Stories and Music SeriesThe Mendocino Stories and Music Series will present Dan Newton, aka “Daddy Squeeze.” Daddy Squeeze” has been playing offbeat accordion music since 1987. Music out of context”, or “Ethno-clectic Bop” is the result of Dan Newton’s genre-bending experiments with Celtic, Tex-Mex, Creole, Blues, Jazz, Scandina-vian, Polka and pop music. He also enjoys mixing up styles and genres that don’t generally seem compat-ible. Dan will be joined by a host of local musicians including Peter Barg and Frannie Leopold for a set of mixed dances after the concert. Bring your dancing shoes for a one-time only event. All ages welcome!Special reserved table seating for $20; General ad-mission, $12 in advance; $15 at the door. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and full bar. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.Hill House of MendocinoTickets available by calling Pattie at 937-1732. Tick-ets available by calling Pattie at 937-1732. www.men-docinostories.com/events.html

February, 2013

Sat. 02/02

Mendocino Music Festival’s Season PreviewAllan Pollack, artistic director, will announce the art-ists and programs of the best festival ever, offering sight and sound samplings of the season ahead, the twenty-seventh season festival program. Enjoy arti-sanal beers from North Coast Brewing Company, or sip wine and taste savories prepared by NCBC’s chef.4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.North Coast Brewing Company’s Taproom and GrillSpace is limited, so please RSVP soon: (707) 937-4041

Sat. 02/02Getting Familiar with Theatre LightsA Gloriana workshop led by Dave Gealey Dave dem-onstrates the different types of lights. Students will take them apart, clean, and learn how to make neces-sary repairs. Free11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Eagles HallCall 964-7469 for more information.

Sat. 02/02–Sun. 02/03Winter ConcertAllan Pollack conducts the Symphony of the Red-woods’ thirtieth season with Rossini, Mozart’s Clari-net Concerto with guest clarinetist Eric Kritz, and Beethoven’s 7th Symphony.Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

Sunday at 2:00 p.m.Cotton Auditorium in Fort BraggTickets are available at Harvest Market, Tangents, and Out of This World, or online at www.symphon-yoftheredwoods.org and at the door. For information, call (707) 964-0898.

Fri. 02/08–Sat. 02/09Auditions for Seussical Jr.Fort Bragg LibraryCall 964-7469 for more information.

Sat. 02/09Mendocino English Country DanceVery lively music by “Take A Dance” English country dance orchestra, the house band for the Mendocino English Country Dances. Support your local dance events by coming out and dancing! Calling and in-struction by dance leaders Lea Smith, Dan Kozloff, Ashley Harvie. English Country Dance is fun, rela-tively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught. No partner is required. Beginners are encouraged to participate. No special dress is required. Please bring potluck snacks and beverages to share during the break.$10 admissionNewcomer instruction at 7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.Caspar Community Center964-4826

Fri. 02/15Hooked on SwingCommunity Center of Mendocino will present this delight-filled jitterbug extravaganza featuring The Swing Doctors and members of Mendocino Swing Dance Society. Continuing the Acoustic Kitchen series, the music and dance performance starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center, located at the corner of School and Pine Streets in Mendocino. Pro-ceeds benefit the Community Center. Sponsored by Mendocino Stories & Music Series, The Swing Doc-tors will play the best of swing dance music from the forties and beyond. This is the era of easy jazz with Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, and Irving Berlin. With several members of the Men-docino Swing Dance Society, the audience will have an opportunity to witness a variety of unabashed, titillating improvisations performed by the exuberant dancers. How they feel about swing-dancing? They’re totally hooked! All ages welcome!$10 at the door; $5 for students Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for snacks and beverages.For more information on this event, call Pattie at 937-1732 or visit www.mendocinostories.com/events.html

Sat. 02/16All We Need is Love

Mendocino Film Festival presents this film on Valen-tine’s Day weekend. For your loved one, what’s better than dinner and a movie? Dinner and 11 movies! You provide the dinner, Mendocino Film Festival provides the movies. Enjoy an encore presentation of the wildly popular 11 short films on love from the 2012 Festival. All of the shorts are special and different in their own way when it comes to expressing love.Tickets $10 at MendocinoFilmFestival.org. Matheson Performing Arts Center, Mendocino High School2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. screeningsMatheson is on Ford Street, Mendocino“Like Us” on Facebook.com/MendocinoFilmFestival

Sat. 02/16Mendocino Stories and Music Series Hot Latin sounds of salsa band PURA VIDA. PURA VIDA (PURE LIFE!) is Mendocino County’s original Latin inspired dance band. PURA VIDA has brought eclectic Latin rhythms to the North Coast dancers for over twenty years. More than a salsa band, PURA VIDA offers authentic interpretations of a wide va-riety of Afro Caribbean styles. In addition to their signature Cuban son and salsa, the band performs Cumbia, Merengue, Flamenco, and Brazilian Bossa and Samba rhythms, with a sprinkling of Rock, Jazz and Funk. PURA VIDA plays a spicy Latin mix that

is diverse, energetic, and always danceable, bringing PURE LIFE to every celebration.This is an all-ages dance party with music from Cuba, Brazil, Spain, and beyond. Sliding scale $12–$15. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner menu and libations will be available. 7:30 p.m.Hill House of MendocinoFor more information, call Pattie at 937-1732 or go to www.mendocinostories.com/events.html

Sat. 02/23Mendocino Stories and Music Series Frida’s Circus Dance Party. Frida’s Circus started as an art band in 1993, playing mainly at Christy Wells’s art receptions, and quickly moved on to top venues between Sacramento, San Francisco, and Mendocino north to Oregon. Their shows were packed with hard core driving rhythms, funk,reggae, blues, pop disco all intertwined in their own “party music” way. The group started by Christy Wells, Pilar Duran, and Lady J (Jennifer Schmidt ) has worked with many drum-mers and will be joined by local drummer Claudia Paige.Reserved table seating, $20; general admission, $15 at the door. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner menu and full bar. Rock and roll dance music starts at 7:30 p.m.Hill House of Mendocino Call Pattie at 937-1732 or www.mendocinostories.com/events.html

Sun. 02/24Benefit for Second Chance RescueThe Spa at Little River Inn will be donating all pro-ceeds from massages, facials or spa treatments to Second Chance Rescue. This organization helps dogs owned by low-income and disabled people by offering services and supplies to keep dogs healthy and happy. Call for appointment 962-2240.

April, 2013 Sat. 04/06–Sun. 04/07Spring ConcertAllan Pollack conducts the Symphony of the Red-woods’ thirtieth season with Rimsky-Korsakov, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with guest pianist Elena Casanova.Cotton Auditorium in Fort Bragg Saturday at 8:00 pm.,Sunday at 2:00 p.m.Tickets are available at Harvest Market, Tangents, and Out of This World, or online at www.symphonyoftheredwoods.org and at the door. For information call (707) 964-0898.

TOTAL RAINFALL*

for theMENDOCINO COAST

Total Rainfall 1999–2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.13”Total Rainfall 2001–2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.40”Total Rainfall 2002–2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00”Total Rainfall 2003–2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.41”Total Rainfall 2004–2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.79”Total Rainfall 2005–2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.18”Total Rainfall 2006–2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.20”Total Rainfall 2007–2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.59"Total Rainfall 2008–2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.17" Total Rainfall 2009–2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.89" Total Rainfall 2010–2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.75” Total Rainfall 2011–2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.82”

Total Rainfall 2012–2013

To Date 23.54”Total Rainfall

December 19, 2012 to January 22, 2013

7.18”This rainfall data was gathered at

Mendocino City Community Services District

*Total rainfall is measured from July 1 of the preceding year to June 30 of the current year.


Pamela Hudson Real Estate“ENERGY, ETHICS, EXPERIENCE!”

1000 MAIN STREETMENDOCINO, CA 95460

707.937.3900www.pamelahudson.net

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NEW LISTINGS

EXQUISITE seven-plus acres of oceanfront land, located just south of the town of Elk. Sweeping views of the rug-ged Mendocino coastline, Point Arena lighthouse in the distance t o t h e s o u t h ; sea stacks and arches. Absolutely gorgeous land with

many mature trees, as well as the original farmhouse that is cur-rently a successful vacation rental. Reports for the future building site exist and are available for review. Proudly owned for the past twenty-fi ve-plus years and ready now for a new future. Priced to sell at (23649) $1,099,000

BUILD YOUR NEW HOME on one of the best lots in coveted Surfwood Estates IV in Mendocino. Old red-wood barn from the early 1900s still exists on this lot. Lumber from this original barn may be of substantial salvage value. Improvements on the lot have already

been done to include drainage, electrical, underground conduit, drilled well, and rough drive. Many high-end homes currently exist in Surfwood Estates IV. This lot is situated at the western end of the subdivision with a large view area to the west. Mature trees will frame romantic sunsets. $195,000

ONE OF MENDOCINO’S MOST ELEGANT SINGLE-STORY HOMES is now on the mar-ket and ready for a buyer. Located on fi ve acres of beau-tifully-landscaped and forested prop-erty. Crackling fi re-place in the great r o o m , c u s t o m kitchen with island for entertaining, beautiful doors out

to an immaculately maintained deck. Large three-car garage with brand new automatic doors.. So much to see! (23609) $879,000

OCEANFRONT VIEW OPPORTUNITY with a quiet trail to the Navarro Beach…main house and guest house on over two acres of prime view property perched above the river as it enters the Pacifi c Ocean. Stand on your deck and take in the blue and white water to the south, the rugged coastline, and the Point Arena Lighthouse. Gaze to the east up the majestic Navarro River as it winds its way through the redwood trees. This is the location of a lifetime. (23470) $1,130,000

FORT BRAGG COMMERCIAL building is the perfect location for a live-work situation that offers con-venience and practicality. Two large downstairs storefront retail shops, two upstairs apartments, and owner’s quarters that are comfortable and welcom-ing. This building has had many different types of businesses in the past! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. (22552 ) $799,000

OCEANFRONT RENTALS Gorgeous oceanfront home with income—Get Paid to Live the Mendocino Dream! Few homes offer you the opportunity to have turn-key income while you can live in a beautiful, four-bedroom home overlooking the Pacifi c Ocean. Currently all three units have income being profes-sionally managed by the Inn at Schoolhouse Creek. $1,475,000

BEACH ACCESS Own your own beach and stream fl owing to the magnifi cent Pacifi c Ocean. First time on the market and a very special opportunity. Four plus acres on two separate parcels. Custom-built ranch-style home Level property has abundant po-tential. Located just south of the Fort Bragg city limits provides easy access to amenities, yet has ultimate privacy. (23083) $2,400,000

EIGHT-ACRE FORESTED PARCEL Huge ma-ture trees frame a sunny meadow. There is a spring on the property and an old farmhouse remains. Located about ten minutes from Mendocino and Fort Bragg. (23201) $469,000

PRICE REDUCED

SAME TIME NEXT YEAR vacation home is near beaches and shopping, yet is an oasis of calm that feels miles away...This home has beautiful Japanese touches throughout. This house must be seen in person to appreciate, the feeling here is amazing. Most of the furnishings are included to make this a turn-key investment home. Shoji screens, laminate bamboo fl ooring, and custom cabi-netry throughout. Japanese soaking tubs in bathrooms, tiles and custom cabinetry throughout. Wi-Fi. Additional information on the rental is at www.vrbo.com listing #222582. MOST FURNISHINGS INCLUDED IN SALE! (23231) $499,000

COAST HIGHLANDS ESCAPE This home offers an expansive single-story fl oor plan with easy-living style. The upper story has a bath, two bedrooms or a bedroom and living area, and a generous deck surrounded by mature cypress trees and a view of the ocean. Ground fl oor private master suite, game room/library with French doors leading to a luxuri-ously landscaped backyard. (23037) $769,000

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY The fi rst grocery store after a thirty-minute drive through the redwoods on Highway 128. Large free-standing building, upgraded refrigeration throughout, meat department, deli department, small gift store with fi shing and diving equipment, two gasoline pumps. Ocean view. Turn-key operation. Immediately adjacent to the local post offi ce and hardware store. (23164) $2,499,000

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS will greet you when you arrive at this pristine residence, newly com-pleted in 2008. Ranch-style, single-story, spacious fl oor plan, gleaming wood fi nishes throughout, and warm colors with views to the ocean and neighboring horse ranch. Second unit above the garage for guests or longer term resident. (23605) $868,150

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VIRTUALLY AN OCEANFRONT location—eye-popping views from every room created by floor-to-ceiling windows and F leetwood doors, taking ad-vantage of this incredible private location minutes from Mendocino. Completely remod-eled in 2012 with

additional new construction added to make this an ideal vacation home or permanent residence. Large carport can be easily fi nished to be a two-car garage. Completely new kitchen with high-end appliances, warm wood fi nishes, wood fl ooring, forced-air heat, passive solar with west-facing glass on both fl oors. Ample lot with mature trees framing the entry and grounds. Massive wood deck off of the living area for entertaining (23657) $999,000

MENDOCINO OPULENCE Custom-built, 3 bed-room, 2.5 bath home with every amenity imag-inable. Located in the Hills Ranch subdivision, only a short walk to the village of Mendocino. Beautiful entertainment room with doors leading to the deck, and views of the valley leading to the ocean. (22945) $759,000

TOP-NOTCH QUALITY CRAFTSMAN home with 600 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bath cabin and 300 sq. ft. workshop on 5 acres. This property is in the transitional area between the pigmy and the redwoods, in a quiet, private setting 0.4 miles off Comptche-Ukiah Road. Just fi ve minutes from the village of Mendocino! (23546) $525,000

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY New on the market. Live in one and rent the other. REO. Two houses on one lot. Great central Fort Bragg location. Each has two bedrooms, one bath. (23689) $192,675

PRICE REDUCED COUNTRY PROPERTY Spacious single-story main residence with sunny rooms, adjacent two-story unit with living quarters on 5.12 acres. Valley and mountain views. Only a short distance from forested area and a short drive to the beach. A welcoming family home (23200) $425,000

PRICE REDUCED

Broker’s Bulletin2013 is starting off with a fl ourish! We have already put over two million dollars’ worth of escrows together, scheduled many showings of our beautiful listings, and are looking forward to bright sunny days with open houses for the locals and tourists. We have many new listings and are ready for more! We are updating our Web presence, exploring new creative photography ideas, and making sure our contact with our clients is the best ever. We have a stellar group of buyers that are ready to fi nd the perfect property just for them.

Our offi ce is known for “putting it out there” and we are doing just that. Inventory is low at the moment which is helping to stabilize prices and increase the attention of buyers that are here to establish their lives in this incredibly pristine environment. This is the time to list if you have been waiting! We will come to you, thoroughly go through your goals with you, analyze strategy for the best marketing plan we can put together to increase the likelihood of your success in the most expedient manner possible.

My 25 years of mortgage experience has never been needed more as we embark in the “new” real estate market, where actual qualifi cation is the norm. Knowing how to evaluate the ability of buyers to perform is key to the success of escrows closing and everyone’s time counting towards the completion of expectations.

Please remember, there are three “E’s” in “real estate,” and at Pamela Hudson Real Estate, they stand for “Energy, Ethics, Experience!”

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Very best, Pamela Hudson

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IN ESCROW

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY located on the northwest curve of the newly constructed roundabout on north Highway 1 in Fort Bragg, California. High visibility with ease of access. Both buildings are currently oc-cupied with longstanding tenants. Access from both Highway 1 and the Old Coast Highway makes this a unique commercial property with lots of potential. (23137) $489,000

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Residents enjoy privacy and independent living in their own apartments. Relatives enjoy knowing their family member is safe and well cared for.

Friendly, caring staff serves three deli-cious home-style meals a day with accommodation for dietary needs. An on-site licensed nurse, emergency call system, and 24-hour assistance provide peace of mind and security. Transportation to and from appointments is included. Individualized attention is given based on a complete personal assessment. Companionship with peers and stimulating activities both on- and off-site help residents live life to the full-est. All this is surprisingly affordable, and there is no community fee or security deposit required!

The Lodge at The Woods. Committed to serving seniors.

The Woods is owned and operated by Northern California Presbyterian Homes & Services, Inc. CA Lic. No 236800187

Privacy. Dignity. Safety. Assisted Living in the Lodge at the Woods

To learn more about The Lodge at The Woods call 707 937-0294 or 800 469-663743300 Little River Airport Road, Little River, CA 95456 • www.ncphs.org

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THIS IS A CHANCE TO OWN one of Fort Bragg’s newest gated two-acre parcels. Private road to cleared build-ing sites. Soils work complete. These lots are ready to begin building. Owner would consider fi nancing to qualifi ed buyer. Starting at $225,000CONTACT ROB BORCICH: 964-5503

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NEWLY REMODELED Hills Ranch townhouse. New carpet and lighting make this a desirable and affordable home wi th in walking distance to the village. This is one of the best deals in the Mendocino

school district. (23277) $298,500

BEAUTIFUL, level, fenced ocean view parcel surrounded by large parcels and bordering Belin-da Point Access Trail. (22959) Price Reduced $119,000

18300 Old Coast Highway, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Across From The Botanical Gardens

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GREAT PRICE for these two parcels his-torically used for grazing land. Fenced and level. Currently leased for cattle grazing. Year-round creek. Two wells. (23206) $450,000

LEVEL CITY LOT just doors from beautiful redwood-studded Otis Johnson park. Flag lot off of East Laurel ready to build your dream house. Super good neighborhood with quality homes. (23190) $75,000

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IN GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD with valley v iews. Recent roof, paint and electrical panel. Master bedroom features built -in gas fireplace, built-in shelving, and cedar closet.

Downstairs in master bedroom offers tiled jet-ted tub and dual lavatories. Upstairs bedrooms lead to sunny deck with valley and uphill views. Home is in good condition with decking on east and south side. Large and lockable storage room perfect for workshop or hob-bies. Financing incentives available through GMAC Mortgage for borrowers purchasing this property. Please speak with the Listing Realtor for details. (23599) $134,900

ATTRACTIVE TWO-STORY HOME

LAND

TOTE FETE is an established business in the heart of Mendocino village. With an excellent ocean view location this business offers excellent good-

will. It generates an outstanding income year-round. (23186) $183,315

LONG A FAVORITE

40 ACRES OF UNSPOILED PARADISE Across from Jug Handle State Natural Reserve are two asses-sor’s parcels. Two dwell-

ings and an art studio, two bars, 20+ GPM well, pond, year-round creek, market garden, and the southernmost stand of Sitka spruce. (22831) $930,000

THIS HIGH-VISIBILITY, LEVEL, 3+ acre parcel is on the west side Highway 1 just south of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. A water well is in and soils work for septic has been completed. Owner may carry (23690) $349,000

JUG HANDLE HIDEAWAY

RIPE FOR DEVELOPMENT

COMMERCIAL

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME overlook-ing a beautiful pond next to a redwood forest. Across from MacKerricher State Park, this 2.93 acre parcel has a good well and septic plans (updating needed) plus underground utilities. Sellers may fi nance (23645) $204,000

THREE ACRES WITH A POND

OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN is the site for this magnifi cent, 4 bedroom, 4 bath home. Here you will fi nd two upstairs ensuites, gourmet kitchen w i th g ran i t e countertops, fif-

ty-inch fl at-screen TV, upgraded bath tile, cop-per hand-crafted sinks, game room with pool table and wet bar plus knotty pine ceilings and a massive stone living room fi replace. Seller is licensed CA RE Broker. The new spa, pool table and quality barbecue will stay with the house. Suited for a large family or a couple with lots of relatives and friends, this three-year-old home offers high-end features that will please anyone in search of quality construction in an exceptional coastal setting. Note: wood-carved items not for sale. Den might possibly be used as a fi fth bedroom but there is not currently a permit for a fi fth bedroom. (23641) $1,199,000

HIGH ON THE ALBION BLUFFS

VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE

IN EXCELLENT CONDITION in east Fort Bragg neigh-b o r h o o d . Highlights in-clude vaulted ce i l ings , a huge mas-ter suite with o v e r s i z e d b a t h a n d

passthrough between kitchen and formal din-ing room. The lot behind the house (23190) is also for sale for $75,000. (23146) $219,000

ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE areas of rural Fort Bragg, this well-designed home offers a commanding view of the Pudding Creek watershed. The sale of this property is subject to the lender approval of a short sale. (23312) $335,000

TOTALLY REMODELED SINGLE-STORY HOME offers total privacy and fi ltered ocean views. Excellent fl oor plan with master suite, his and her custom baths and bedroom/dressing room, 18’ ft. re-sistance (lap) pool and outdoor shower, home offi ce, and two two-car garages with attached greenhouse, deck, and car-port. Seller is licensed real estate broker. (23472) $548,440

NWF CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT

TAKING BACKUPS

PENDING

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BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED HOME

IN THE SUNBELT Highly sought-after Navarro R i d g e p r o p -erty with h u g e g a r d e n a r e a ,

south-facing home, lots of decks, and custom-designed art/guest studio. Downstairs is a second deck with out-door shower and detached bedroom. Very private with plenty of sunshine plus a year-round spring down the hill! (23615) $499,000

ENCHANTED FOREST

IN THE REDWOODS with lots of light and an open, airy feeling. End-of-road privacy. Inviting interior with glass-front wood stove, formal dining room, great fl ow, and circular stair leading to func-tional loft. A cleared pad above the house would be perfect for granny unit or stu-dio. Substantial decking off of living and dining rooms expands the living space. (23614) $374,000

HOME IN DESIRABLE OCEAN MEADOWS subdivision. This is a once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity—the last of the original manu-factured homes in a neighbor-hood that has recently seen

dramatic build-out with upscale dwellings being the rule. With an unobstructed view of Seaside Beach, a walk to the northwest cor-ner of the property puts you ten steps from the sand! To the east, pastoral views abound. Here is a great opportunity to use this well-loved beach house to just relax and make big plans for your ultimate dream home on this spectacular site. (23595) $550,000

UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEW

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ORGANIC HOME

RURAL FORT BRAGG

CLOSE TO TOWN and shopping. Located at the very end of the road and with a drilled well and septic system in the ground. Building site is limited by steep slope, but

views aren’t limited. North and northwest views across Hare Creek and possible ocean views from a second story.(23594) $125,000

NICE PARCEL

BIG FIR AND HEMLOCK TREES frame this m a g n i f i c e n t 1+ acre parcel. There’s a 5 GPM well and a septic plan with request for setback waiv-er. This is a prime ocean view parcel priced for a quick

sale Sellers will consider fi nancing. (23644) $249,000

WHERE THE RIVER MEETS THE SEA

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