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Special Supplement to the Union

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contents Welcome! 5 Show has fun for all 6 Welder with artistic touch

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Drug drop off Deck trends Home heating options Solving pest problems Tree removal and fire danger

17 Advantages of having a chicken coop

18 Saving with local lumber company

Welcome to the 2009 Spring Home & Garden Show. This exciting event will take place this weekend, April 25 and 26, at the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Inside this publication you will find a list of hundreds of participating vendors, highlights of the show and thousands of ideas to get your home improvement projects ready for the summer. Take advantage of the great prices and the many new products and services the show has to offer at this truly exciting hometown event! This year’s festivities will go beyond your typical home show, with educational speakers, presentation of the 2009 Green Awards, music and entertainment for the kids all weekend long. Come out and join us for a weekend full of entertainment and ideas for your home. I cannot wait to see you out there!

20 Solar power and education

22 Home Show Treasure Hunt

24 Solar water heating 26 Choosing your floor 28 Painting questions

Tara Walters Special Projects & Event Manager The Union

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30 Vendor listings 33 Fairgrounds map 34 Speakers, demos & green awards

Plan It Solar installed solar panels on this foothills home. Photo by Douglas Hooper.

Publisher Jeff Ackerman Sales Director Lynn Virgilio

Special Sections Manager Home & Garden Show Coordinator Tara Walters (530) 477-4241 or during show hours (302) 545-3209 Publication Design Julie Miller SALES ASSISTANTS Sean Love & Julie Stephens  Home & Garden Show Magazine | Spring 2009

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Advertising Representatives Mike Karsikas Jodi Jannings Kelli Phenix Melissa Rhoden Glen Foley Jamie Marchetti

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The Union 464 Sutton Way, Grass Valley CA 95945 www.theunion.com/homeshow (530) 273-9561

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Don’t miss out on the children’s fun at this year’s Home & Garden Show! With fun children’s activities to keep the kids busy, you will have plenty of time to shop for all your home improvement needs! Build-A-Birdhouse: Sponsored by Hills Flat Lumber Follow the sound of the hammers to build your very own bird house during this year’s home show. For the past nine years, Hills Flat Lumber has sponsored this fun activity where children show goers can put together a six-piece birdhouse kit. Store manager Daryl Davis and his team are accompanied by the Nevada Union High School Girls softball team (who volunteer to help fund their season) to assist the kids. A special thanks to Hills Flat for donating 500-plus birdhouses to the home show every year and making this a home show hit!

Climbing Wall

Paint-A-Pot: Sponsored by B&C True Value Paint-A-Pot has been a home show favorite since the first event back 24 seasons ago, where children gather to paint a pot and pick a flower from an assortment of flowers to put in the pot and bring home to tend. This fun activity for the kids, sponsored by B&C True Value and located in the Northern Mines Building, teaches children the responsibilities of gardening and gives them a delightful souvenir from the show. A special thanks to B&C TrueValue, who donates 500 plants and flower pots to this event on an annual basis to make this activity possible.

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Climb high at the climbing wall this weekend provided by Lake Francis Resort, Camp Rocking-U. You can find this 28-foot wall in the middle of the grounds and children and adults of all ages can part take in the fun! Only $5 for two climbs and all money raised throughout the weekend will help send foster kids to summer camp at Camp Rocking-U in Dobbins, Calif. Visit Camp Rocking-U at www.camporockingu.com or call (530) 300-8261 for more information.

Bounce House You will be jumping for joy with Dan Wiles Entertainment at the Bounce House at this year’s show.  You can find the awesome jump houses and slides in the middle of the grounds operating all weekend long.  Bounce once for $2 or get a daily pass for only $10. They will also have a few small toys and souvenirs for the kids. Contact Dan at (530) 7980002 or danwilesentertainment@yahoo. com or www.danwilesentertainment.com to set up your next party!

The Band: The Nevada County Regulators

If you love to listen to real live rock ‘n’ roll, like some variety or love to dance, then come and check out The Nevada County Regulators at this year’s Home and Garden Show. Showtime is from 12 to 4 p.m. both days of the show, with a variety of educational speakers coming on stage to give them a break throughout the day. www.nevadacountyregulators.com.

Nevada County Narrow Gauge

STEAM! Is a special free open house of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Historical Model Railroad celebrating Nevada County railroad history. The open house runs all weekend long in the Narrow Gauge Building located next to the fairgrounds office and admission is free. The exhibit of the famous railroad is educational and fun for the whole family. For more information visit www.ncngproject.org

Food Court & Beer and Wine Pavilion

Crafters Corner

Music in the Mountains will be serving local brews and wines of Nevada County at their booth by the band. Stop in for some refreshment. Spring 2009

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Looking for gifts? Stop by Crafters Corner for handmade goods.

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Ace Welding

An artistic flair and touch meets metal A

s an artist, designer, and fabricator, working magic in steel, copper, and wood is Ace Welding’s forte. Owner, Gabe Kulp, has an engineering background with an artistic flair. From bridges, gates, railings, gazebos, trellises and arbors to fire pits, custom furniture and sculpture, Ace’s work graces homes, gardens, and commercial buildings from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe. Ace Welding can engineer, design, build, and install your complete automated gate system, or perhaps a fanciful white scrolled archway would set off your Victorian gazebo. Ace Welding is the only ornamental iron shop in the area to offer in house powder coating in their 25-foot oven for a durable, long lasting finish. With 20 years of metal working experience, Gabe is adventuresome in his artistic practices. In addition to his artistic designs, he’s often called upon to engineer and build pragmatic solutions such as large solar panel racks, worm compost tumblers, and straw/clay mixers for the green-building community. (Ask Gabe about his chicken tractor at the show.) If you have a custom piece in mind, he can offer suggestions to help you develop design ideas, or you can choose from thousands of stock parts to assemble what you need. Ace Welding is noted for excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. Ace Welding is licensed by the State of California as a welding contractor, and is also a 10-year AWS member, a member of the Nevada County Contractors’ Association and the Chamber of Commerce. A second year participant in The Union’s Home & Garden Show, Gabe Kulp of Ace Welding says the show has been a great way for the community to see his crew’s creative metal work. Ace’s ties to the community are wide-ranging, from mentoring high school welding students, fabricating arbors and gates for the Nevada County Land Trust’s auctions and contributing to the football field at Nevada Union High School. Stop by and say hi to Gabe at the spring show, outside booth #75 to check out his beautiful display of custom welding work to be a part of your home. Or call (530) 274-8965.

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Drop off unused, expired prescription drugs and sharps at the home show

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he Coalition for a Drug-Free Nevada County will collaborate with Nevada County Recycles and the Grass Valley Police Department to collect your unused and expired prescription drug and sharps anonymously. This free service is provided in an effort to safeguard Nevada County’s teens by making prescription drugs less readily available for drug abuse. The program also has environmental benefits by protecting Nevada County’s waterways. Stop by the Home and Garden Show on Saturday or Sunday between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. to throw away your unused medications and sharps (in approved biohazard container). Medications should stay in their original containers and personal information on labels can be crossed out. For more information on youth-substance abuse and prevention efforts in Nevada County log onto www.DrugFreeNevadaCounty.org or call (530) 273-7956. Coalition for a Drug-Free Nevada County’s booth is #53, by the Food Court.

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Building Concepts

Keeping up on the latest in decking

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uilding a better deck has become almost an obsession with general contractor Pete Maliszewski. Establishing his Grass Valley business Building Concepts in 1999, Pete has seen a lot of changes in the deck building industry. “We have weeded through the good, bad and ugly of composite decking,” Pete said. Now with his fourth season at The Union’s Home & Garden Show, Maliszewski is showing what he has found to be best decking products have to offer. Pete feels the Home & Garden Show is a great way to stay in touch with past clients and the community. A visit to the Building Concepts booth will give you access to some of the latest and greatest in composite and wood decking and deck lighting. On display will be a raw deck frame allowing the audience a look from below of  framing techniques and products that make the deck last. Pete will also be showcasing new decking displays built by Building Concepts, one of which will be showcased on the second story of Harrah’s Casino April 23, just days before the show. Let Building Concepts build you a deck that will enhance your outdoor living experience now and well into the future. Stop by and say hi to Pete and his team at this year’s Home Show located outside booth #78 along the marigold pathway.

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Sierra Timberline

Logging in cleaner options for heating up your home I

t’s been more than 30 years since Skip Stahmer gave up running a backhoe and began selling airtight Timberline wood stoves from the back of his pickup truck to local folks who wanted to heat their homes. While his store, Sierra Timberline, has grown considerably from a 400-square-foot space located in the front of a Grass Valley antique shop in 1978 to its current 5,000-square-foot building in the home center on Idaho Maryland

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Road, energy efficiency and value has remained a constant theme, one that many customers are seeking out in the wake of rising energy costs. “All of a sudden, we are back where we were 30 years ago,” Stahmer said. Sierra Timberline customers span the population, from people living off the grid, to those that want to reduce their dependence on fossil fuel and to newcomers who want to adopt a comfortable, affordable foothill lifestyle. Be sure to stop by the Sierra Timberline booth at this year’s home show to check out their literature on wood-burning, pellet, and gas stoves in both vintage and European styles for heating the entire home. Current wood and pellet stoves burn five to 10 times cleaner and are up to 30 percent more efficient, releasing very low levels of particulate matter into the air, while gas stoves offer the independence from whole house systems while providing the ease of thermostatic control. To complement your heating needs, Sierra Timberline’s complete line of energy efficient spas, awnings and solar shades, patio furniture and barbecues are chosen for their durability and value. Having been the recipient of numerous industry awards including the National Hearth Retailer of the Year Award in 2000 and consistently voted “Best Stove Store “ in Nevada County by The Union readers for the past several years, Skip and his longtime staff feel that customers can be reassured that they can shop locally knowing they will receive the utmost care and personal service that comes from a smaller community involved business. Stop by Sierra Timeberline’s booth at the Home & Garden Show, outside #32 and #33.

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Economy Pest Control

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conomy Pest Control, a third generation family business started in Grass Valley by Paul Davidson in March of 1974, serves Nevada and Placer counties with a tradition of excellence.

No one likes to call someone to control the pests in their house, because when they do, it means they have a problem. At Economy Pest Control, it is their job to solve your problem with the most ease to the customer, focusing on customer service and integrity. Did you know that when you think you have an ant problem at your house, you are only seeing a small percentage of the total ant colony? So when you call Economy Pest Control, telling them that you have a thousand ants at your house, (based on what you see) you probably have closer to 5,000 ants residing there. Killing the ants that are seen (worker ants) will not solve the problem, if the ants residing in the nest are still alive. Economy Pest Control uses treatments that allow the worker ants that are visible to go back to their nest and eliminate the whole colony. Effective treatments and service such as this is what has earned Economy Pest Control The Union’s Best of Nevada County 2002-2008 and the Auburn

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Journal’s Best of the Best in 2006 and 2008. The company employs a great group of technicians with some working over 25 years as a part of the team. The company gives praise to God for the success over the last 35 years in business. Being an active supporter of the community, the business is happy to help out local charities and organizations to make sure the neighborhood needs are met. The Economy Pest Control booth at the Union’s Home and Garden shows is always a favorite for kids and adults. With plenty of insects to look at, one might recognize a specimen that had recently taken up residence at your own house. There are always plenty of fun stories and some tall tales shared. Stop by, say hello, point out your favorite insect and don’t forget to pick up your free flyswatter when you visit the Economy Pest Control booth #29 in the Main Building at the spring Home & Garden Show or you can give them a call at (530) 273-1766 or check them out on the web at www.economypestcontrol.com.

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Trees Unlimited

Tree removal company helps trim down fire danger

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rees Unlimited, a local company started by Grass Valley resident Jim Norman, seven years ago, began with one chainsaw and a wealth of experience. From his meager beginnings in the tree removal business 27 years ago, Norman has built his tool inventory. This locally owned business now consists of four trucks, one is a bucket truck, two are chippers capable of chipping 18” diameter trees into chips and there are somewhere around 15 chainsaws, including one with a 6-foot blade. At this year’s spring Home & Garden Show you can find everything that the company has to offer for our forest friends, specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping, and fuels reduction around dwellings, as well as selling firewood. Jim has his contractor’s license and the company is fully insured. The company has often been used by CalFire, Nevada Irrigation District, Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, and the Consolidated Fire Department for hazardous tree removal and fuels reduction. They hire local folks to man their crews and also use local businesses for sub contractors. Twice a year the company devotes their time, tools and energy to support local charities. For the last four years they have participated in The Union’s Home & Garden Show, twice each year. They have found this show to be a great venue to be able to show their equipment, discuss potential customers’ specific needs and to develop job leads. You can’t miss Tree’s Unlimited at the Home Show with a bucket truck with its arm extended with the 6-foot chainsaw hanging down. Stop by and say hi to Jim and his team at the 2009 Spring Home & Garden Show, located outside booth #44, along the beautiful marigold pathway.

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Creative Coops

Fresh eggs, fresh fertilizer, chicken coops are a nest of fun for the family

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ollow the sound of the chickens clucking at this year’s Home & Garden Show to participate in a good ol’ fashion egg toss and to sample some free scrambled eggs at Creative Coops booth. Creative Coops, locally owned by Mark Hall, offers custom designed chicken coops for raising chickens at your home so you can enjoy fresh eggs all year long. Not only will this help offset the cost of your monthly food bill and help fertilize your garden for free, but it’s fun, kids love it and you know you are getting healthy and delicious eggs every time from happy chickens. Raising chickens is a sustainable and greener way of living that many people are choosing these days to be more self-sufficient and Creative Coops offers all of the necessities to make this a reality. Stop by the Creative Coops booth located outside #27 and take the step to being more self-sufficient with a coop of your own!

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Hills Flat Lumber

Don’t be afraid to save by Jeff Pardini, Hills Flat Lumber Co.

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in our current economy despite what the stories in the media may lead you to think. At Hills Flat Lumber we are seeing many of our customers taking advantage of these opportunities by starting their projects now and saving a little money along the way. For example, we are currently seeing some of our framing lumber and sheet goods priced at an 18-year low which translates to a 30 percent to 50 percent savings over prices in 2006. This is due in large part to the fact that the lumber industry is relatively unaffected by inflation and is instead driven by the fundamentals of supply and demand. With a decrease in overall building

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projects come lower prices from the mills. So for those people who have been planning a project for many months prices on materials have never been better. Another huge opportunity in our local market is the availability of great professional contractors and sub-contractors. This not only makes the project easier to schedule, but also makes it easier to get information in the planning phase of your project. We have many extremely talented and experienced contractors in Nevada County who take pride in everything they do regardless of the size of the project. Now is a great time to secure that talent for your next home renovation or addition. The building industry is no different than any other … time is money. And nothing saves money on a building project like getting the job completed fast. With the availability of great contractors, sub-contractors and materials there is no reason why you cannot plan and execute your remodel in record time. One Hills Flat customer delayed their complete kitchen remodel until after Thanksgiving due to friends visiting from out of town. Demolition started the very next day, Friday Nov. 28 and the entire project was completed in time for the family to cook Christmas dinner in their brand new kitchen. The project included everything from new plumbing and electrical, flooring, appliances, windows and doors … all sourced through Hills Flat Lumber. Add to all of this the availability of great interest rates and you can see that this might just be the best time to start your next home project. Drop by and visit Hills Flat Lumber’s booth #57, 58 and 59 in the Main Building at the Spring Home & Garden Show or at either their Grass Valley or Colfax stores. Regardless of the size of project you have in mind, we can help you find the right contractor and the right products and materials at the best possible prices.

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Plan It Solar

Award-winning company attributes part of their success to education

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t was hard not to notice Plan It Solar’s name in the news last year as they worked with prominent local developers, businesses, churches, and governments to install the largest solar systems in Nevada County. Some 2008 highlights include: • In April, Plan It Solar put the finishing touches on a solar system atop the new building at Union and Broad streets in downtown Nevada City, now the largest PV system in Nevada County. • In June, First Baptist Church had them install the third largest PV system in the county. • By September Plan It Solar finished Hills Flat Lumber’s large solar installation at their Grass Valley store, the second largest system in the county. • In October, Plan It Solar worked with Nevada City to install three city-owned solar electric systems at City Hall, Pioneer Park and City Yard.

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• To cap off 2008, state data showed Plan It Solar installed more solar systems in Nevada County last year than all other companies combined; and in March 2009 the readers of The Union voted them “Nevada County’s Best Solar Company” for 2008. In addition to designing and selling solar systems, Plan It Solar stays busy educating the community on the overall benefits of solar power. Recent outreach includes providing free Internet-based monitoring programs for a large system they installed at Union Hill School and a smaller system they had previously donated to The Imaginarium. With these tools, the Union Hill installation will be a part of the school’s science curriculum for years to come. Part of Plan It Solar’s success can be attributed to spreading the word about solar via local events. According to owner Martin Webb,“Since 2003, we’ve made sure to attend the local Spring and Fall Home Shows plus the Nevada County Fair. We’re proud to make this seven consecutive years that Plan It Solar has been at all three events.” Featured as a regular speaker across Northern California (and at this weekend’s show), Webb is regarded as a regional expert on the cost-payback analysis of PG&E power vs. solar power, and he says our area has the “Best Solar Payback in America” due to high power rates overlapping with robust state and federal incentives. Home show attendees can hear Webb speak this Sunday afternoon, from 2 – 2:30 p.m., and at a free workshop next Saturday, May 2 at the Helling Library in Nevada City from 10 a.m. to noon. Plan It Solar will be located outside along the main marigold pathway, booth #76. If you’re wanting to know the latest scoop with solar power, be sure to stop by their booth this weekend, and attend a Plan It Solar workshop or visit www.planitsolar.com and find out how to invest in solar with the No. 1 solar company in Nevada County. For Plan It Solar’s fast and free solar estimates, fill out a Quick Quote form online or call (530) 432-3776 Monday through Friday, and Quick Quotes will be e-mailed or mailed to you within 48 hours.

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Welcome to the 2009 Spring Home & Garden Show Treasure Hunt. Answer the questions below from all of the participating vendors and bring this filled out form to The Union booth (located in the lobby of the main building) to be eligible to win great prizes! Prizes will be given away all weekend long, so do not miss your chance to win!

1. Presented by Citizen’s Bank of Northern

California: What is the newest (and coolest) technology being offered by Citizen’s Bank of Northern California that you can use anywhere and everywhere? Visit Citizen’s Bank of Northern California’s Booth in the Main Building # 24 to get the answer.

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2. Presented by CR Trucking and Excavating:

highly efficient energy saving blind by Hunter Douglas? Visit the Budget Blinds booth located in the Main Building # 10 to get the answer.

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7. Presented by Aikido’ka: Why is being highly skilled at fighting off attackers not real self-defense? Visit the Aikido’ka booth located in Crafters Corner to get the answer.

How much base rock would be needed for a driveway 10’ X 100’ with 4” of cover?

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Visit the CR Trucking and Excavating booth outside # 49 to get the answer.

8. Presented by Bald Mountain Nursery:

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What is an inexpensive addition to your landscape that will help save energy in the future and help the environment?

3. Presented by Economy Pest Control:

Visit the Bald Mountain Nursery booth located outside # 34 to get the answer.

What is the only spider in California that is capable of inflicting a poisonous bite on humans? Visit the Economy Pest Control booth in the Main Building # 29 to get the answer.

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4. Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited: What new bird food attracts over 70 species of birds and you do not even need a feeder for it? Visit the Wild Birds Unlimited booth located outside booth # 79 to get the answer.

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9. Presented by Darcie’s Kitchen/Pampered Chef: What is the benefit of hosting a cooking demonstration?

Visit the Pampered Chef booth located outside in Crafters Corner to get the answer. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

10. Presented by Music in The Mountains: How many years has Music in the Mountains been presenting fine classical music to Nevada County audiences?

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Visit the Music in the Mountains booth at the beer and wine pavilion near gate 5 to get the answer.

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Visit the Talbott Solar booth located in the Northern Mines Building, booth # 29 to get the answer.

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11. Presented by Barbara Hartnick“The

Shady Lady:”Up to 50% of a home’s heating and cooling energy pours through uncovered windows. How many Hunter Douglas dealers in Nevada County are authorized to show and sell the exclusive Alustra Collection with legendary quality and visionary style? Visit Barbara Hartnick“The Shady Lady’s”booth located in the main building booth # 38 to get the answer.

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12. Presented by Diapers Make the Cake: What is the average number of diapers a newborn goes through in a day? Visit the Diapers Make the Cake Booth located outside in Crafters Corner to get the answer.

Drop off completed Treasure Hunt questionaires at The Union Booth in the Main Building’s lobby to be entered to win.

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Presented by Ashlei Thorn Greeting Cards: How many greeting cards are sold annually in the United States and how much profit does that generate?

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14. Presented by Cabinet Company: What

Address:__________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

Visit the Cabinet Company booth located in the Main building # 34 to get the answer.

Phone:___________________________ _________________________________

Visit the Ashlei Thorn Greeting Cards booth located outside in crafters corner to get the answer.

_____________________________________ _____________________________________ return can a homeowner expect on a kitchen or bathroom remodel investment? _____________________________________ _____________________________________

15. Presented By Keller Williams Real

Estate, Cheryl Rellstab: What is the most important ingredients to make a pie?

E-mail:_ __________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

Visit Keller Williams booth outside # 73 to get the answer!

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Winners will be announced at the show. Need not be present to win.

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Prizes:

A to Z Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indoor fountain A&A Air Conditioning Heating & Sheet Metal . . . Digital programmable thermostat Aaron’s Precise Painting . . . . . . . . Gift certificate for dinner or movie paint ABT Plumbing and Electric . . . . . A 25-point plumbing and gas inspection Aikido ‘Ka. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 months free basic membership for your family Ashlei Thorn Greeting Cards. . . Boxed gift set of handmade photo greeting cards Barbara Hartnick “The Shady Lady”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 gift certificate Bobcat West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote control bobcat toy Bud Migues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Folding bench and a table for entry Calolea Olive Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deluxe gift box set Certified Seamless Gutters 50 feet of free gutter & 50 feet of gutter guard Corky’s Carved Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carved Sign ($20 value) Custom Landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shrub or small tree Don Adams Antenna Satellite Services. . . . Digital to analog converter box EARTHLY Wisdom Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A potted flower container Eco-Chic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eco-friendly gift basket Economy Pest Control. . . . Pest control service certificate ($175 value one time treatment or monthly service) Garlic Festival Foods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . One grande garlic garni ($25 value) Good Fellas Garage Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . $100 off a garage door & opener Hats N More. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hat Hawaiian Moon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jar of Hawaiian Moon aloe skin cream Imel Flooring Hardwood Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Area Rug Independent Consultant “Pampered Chef”. . . . . . . . . Batter bowl gift mix Jennifer Davis Painting . . . . . . FREE painting of one room (walls only) or add crown molding to one room in your house (maximum size 15x20: (value $500.) Keller Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homemade pie of their choice Kraft Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free Kitchen Design ($1500 value) Lonepine Prairie Pillows. . . Embroidered silk patchwork sachet scented with lavender flowers

Mark Davis Plumbing. . 1 water saving shower head at a $40 value, 1 bottle of Bio Clean at a $50 value Metal Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yard stake MomMa B’z Gems & Jewelry . . . . . . . amethyst & Chinese fluorite beaded necklace wrapped in sterling silver wire Music in The Mountains. . . . . . . . . . . . Pair of Tickets to MIM Performance Northstar Designs. . Welcome/greetings wall hanging designed with steel vine material and metal leaves; colored and sealed Partylite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gift basket, and/or gift certificate PJ Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back support Ridge Feed Supply & Simply Country The Farm Store. . . . . . . . . . . Pottery Schippmann Construction Company Inc.. . Two-hour home inspection and consultation-$120 value Sierra Solar System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solar battery charger The Cabinet Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kitchen work cart The Glass Guru of Auburn. . . . . . . . . . Glasstastic:cleans water spots from glass-excellent results The Smoke Stack Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 smoke stack canisters The Wooden Spoon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 gift certificate Vision Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Two outlets W. L. Trading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Blown Glass Wild Bird Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bird feeder and seeds Wooden You Like One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walking stick

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Sustainable Energy Group

A superior solar water heating system By: Ray Darby, Sustainable Energy Group Inc & Kristin Donnelly, Ferguson Enterprises Inc.

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he perception of solar water heating systems in the eye of the general public is generally poor. That’s because most systems are not only expensive to install, but suffer from high maintenance and failure of the storage tank and collector(s). Bob Pelton of Morley Manufacturing decided to address these problems by manufacturing a system that would be durable enough to withstand a lifetime of operation with minimal maintenance and service. The result was the Morley “High Sierra Drain-Back” solar water heating system, manufactured right here in Nevada County. There have been a number of studies done on the High Sierra since Morley Manufacturing began building their tanks in 1984. Test data and experience with the system has proven it to be far superior to most other systems in terms of performance and reliability. The only components you’re likely to replace will be the pump motor cartridge, and possibly a sensor, after 15-20 years of operation at a cost of about $300. Any other system would also need the tank replaced at that time at a cost of $2,000 or more. The High Sierra tank carries a lifetime

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warranty and, in the unlikely event it should leak, it can be repaired instead of thrown away. The solar tank is typically the most costly single component in a solar water heating system and it usually fails right about the time your system has reached its payback point! In terms of maintenance, about once or twice a year the water level in the clear plastic tube on the side of the tank needs to be checked. If it’s a little low, you simply open a valve until the level goes to the “Maximum Fill Line” mark on the tube. That’s it when it comes to maintenance!

High Sierra system with gas water heater There are several reasons why the High Sierra out performs other systems. The collector is empty when it’s not collecting, so there’s no fluid to freeze or overheat (the two leading collector killers). Secondly, the solar tank has a special (patented) circulation loop to your backup tank so it overcomes “standby loss” when you’re not using hot water. In other solar designs the solar hot water doesn’t enter your backup tank until you use hot water. With lower maintenance, low component replacement costs and higher performance, the High Sierra is your best choice for solar water heating in Nevada County! For installation: Sustainable Energy Group Inc., (530) 273-4422, www.SustainableEnergyGroup.com. For sales: Ferguson Enterprises, (530) 272-1045, www.fergusonenterprises.com. For more information: Morley Manufacturing, (530) 477-6527, www.morleytanks.com. Visit Sustainable Energy by the food court, outside at booth #65 at the Home & Garden Show.

Raffle Prizes

Bring the kids Have them build their own newspaper! at The Union’s Newspaper in Education booth (located at the white gazebo)

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Premier Floor Coverings

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remier Floor Coverings, a family-owned and operated business, opened in 1992 by Dan Grattan and his then partner Ron Keeling. Participating in The Union’s Home & Garden Show through the years helped introduce their business to the community, and has facilitated its growth. Dan, who brought a wealth of experience from installation to sales with him to the company 17 years ago, now operates the store with his wife Julie and a staff that is trained to go the extra mile. Premier is a Mohawk Floorscapes dealer with the buying power of 600 stores and a fullservice floor covering gallery, offering one of the area’s widest range of flooring solutions. They feature quality name brand carpets, vinyl, laminate and hardwood flooring, area rugs and window coverings. They are also proud to offer many green flooring choices. These include: bamboo, cork, wool carpets, and even carpet that is manufactured from recycled water bottles.

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Additional environmentally friendly products such as ceramic tile, granite, glass block and stone are available from Premier Tile & Stone, located in the same building. Customers can be assured that their selections are manufactured with the highest standards and supported by the Floorscapes warranties. Through the support of loyal customers and contractors, The Grattans have been able to give back to the community they grew up in. They contribute to Nevada Union Football, Grass Valley & Bear River Little League, Bear River High School, and many other local charities, benefits and fundraisers. The people at Premier have also supported the youth of Nevada County by volunteering their time to the local CASA program, area schools and sports teams. So, whether it’s supporting their community or enhancing their customer’s environment, they enjoy making their community a better and more beautiful place to live. Premier’s knowledgeable and friendly staff will be happy to assist you in your floor covering journey from budgeting to installation. Premier Floor Coverings is at 807 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, for flooring call (530) 273-3711 or tile call (530) 273-9590. www.premierfloors-gv.com

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A closer look at Home & Garden vendor

Aaron’s Precise Painting

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aron’s Precise Painting: What else can be said? “The Name Says it All!” Aaron Raney, owner of the locally owned business, is a third generation painter and has been in operation for nine years. Specialties include interior and exterior painting, along with deck and cabinet refinishing. As a local resident, Aaron finds it his duty to help the community out by helping people protect their investments. To insure that people get the protection that there home needs, he discusses all product options to ensure customers’ satisfaction and uses environmentally friendly products whenever possible. Aaron has helped out the community by sponsoring the Big Brother’s Big Sisters Program. Aaron and his family feel very fortunate that this will be their fifth time participating in the Home & Garden Show. Aaron believes his involvement in the show has benefited him greatly. It has given him an opportunity to become familiar with other local businesses and get to meet people in the community. It also has given him the opportunity to answer questions and do research on questions he doesn’t know the answers to. Make sure to come and visit Aaron’s Precise Painting booth at the Home and Garden Show. He will be at booth #19 in the Northern Mines building.

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Spring Home & Garden vendors

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Amroof Inc. Food Court Japanese Steak House Artichoke Enterprises Food Court Everything Artichoke Caroline’s Coffee Roasters Food Court Fresh Brewed Coffee and Specialty Drinks Coloma Wraps Food Court Fresh and healthy wraps of all kinds Cousin Jack Pasty Food Court Pasties: A Nevada County Favorite David’s Good Stuff Food Court Sandwiches, salads, burgers and more! Lazy Dog Ice Cream Food Court Ice Cream, Fruit Freezes Maui Wowi of Sacramento BrainFreeze Food Court Specialty Drinks Sierra Concessions Food Court Quesadillas, corn dogs & sausage Jakes Chuck Wagon Food Court BBQ delights Samosas & More Food Court Indian Food We Cook for You Food Court tri-tips, chicken, nachos, pretzels and more! Wellmon Concessions Food Court deli style sandwiches, corn dogs, Music in The Mountains MIM Beer& Wine Pavilion Beer & Wine

nonprofits Vendor Name

location phone

American Cancer Society/Nevada County’s Relay for Life outside Animal Save outside Cal Fire outside County of Nevada outside Coalition for a Drug Free Nevada County (booth #53) outside Environmental Alternatives outside Gold Country Computer Learning Center outside Nevada County Certified Growers Market outside Nevada County Democratic Central Committee outside Nevada County Office of Emergency Services outside UCCE Nevada County Master Gardner’s outside Women of Worth outside

product web site

(530) 288-1228 Information on Relay for Life/ American Cancer Society (530) 271-7071 better lives & end needless suffering of animals www.animalsave.org (530) 277-2322 Burn Permits (530) 265-1456 Miles electric truck www.milesev.com (530) 559-4980 Drop off used/expired prescription drugs www.drugfreenevadacounty.org (209) 304-0407 Information about Environmental Alternatives www.ea.org (530) 477-9210 www.gcclc.org (916) 747-0258 Info. from Nevada Co.Certified Growers Market www.TheGrowersMarket.com (530) 273-7869 (530) 265-1515 Red Cross, public health, & citizens corp. (530) 273-4563 gardening guides www.cenevada.ucdavis.edu (530) 272-6851 www.womenofworth.org

crafters corner Vendor Name

location phone

product web site

Aikido ‘Ka outside (530) 273-2727 Info and demos on martial art of Aikido’Ka www.joinaikido.com Ashlei Thorn Greeting Cards outside (530) 271-7072 Photo greeting cards, framed art Bud Migues outside (530) 432-2095 Wood Products Calolea Olive Oil outside (530) 749-1240 Olive oil, flavored oils, balsamic vinegars, and more www.calolea.com Diapers Make the Cake outside (916) 752-8757 Diaper cakes www.diapersmakethecake.com Green Mosaics outside (530) 292-3537 Tiled birdbaths, recycled/reused materials www.greenmosaics.com H&H Painting outside (916) 992-8736 Painting and wall décor Hats N More outside (530) 589-1676 Selling all types of hats Independent Consult. “Pampered Chef” outside (530) 274-8859 High quality kitchen products & recipes www.pamperedchef.biz/darcies Jewelry by Hart outside Jewelry La Mar Classic Jewelry outside (530) 350-7541 Jewelry and Hawaiian apparel Lonepine Prairie Pillows outside (530) 477-0199 Pillows--western, wildlife, Victorian--tote bags www.LonepinePrairiePillows.com MomMa B’z Gems & Jewelry outside (203) 668-3706 crystals, gemstones, wire wrap, beaded jewelry, pens, pottery & hats Northstar Designs outside (530) 265-6303 Handmade metal art for home and garden www.northstar-designs.com Partylite outside (530) 635-1502 Candles www.parylite.com PJ Creation outside (213) 814-8525 Back support The Artistic Garden outside (530) 477-6372 Prints of Susan Amidon-Mansdoerfer www.theartisticgarden.com W. L. Trading outside (415) 606-1827 Blown-glass items, hand-crafted wooden baskets Wooden You Like One outside (916) 645-2626 Dutch wind mills, bird houses, walking sticks

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A to Z Supply Abercrombie and Co. Ace Welding Aggressive Solar All Phase Land Clearing American Financial Resources Arborwell Bald Mountain Nursery Benham Plumbing Berkeley Solar Electric Systems

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(530) 274-3871 Construction services www.atozsupply.com (530) 432-2499 Fire places, stoves, inserts, awnings, & sunscreens www.abercrombieandco.com (530) 274-8965 Welding and design (530) 320-3828 Solar systems, windows, heating & air conditioning www.aggressivesolar.com (530) 265-3867 Brochures, business cards and pictures (916) 285-8873 FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac direct endorsed lender www.afrnline.com (888) 969-8733 Professional tree management www.arborwell.com (530) 743-4856 Nursery-shrubs, trees, roses www.baldmountainnursery.com (530) 273-8142 Tankless hot water heater, and two-stage toilets (530) 401-8024 solar contracting

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product web site

Bobcat West 22 916-761-7043 Compact tractors-display only Brick Mailbox Company 11 (559) 251-2080 High security mailboxes w/ brick, stucco, stone, etc. www.countrybrick.com Building Concepts 78 (530) 368-0502 Custom decks and deck lighting www.offthewallspacer.com Certified Seamless Gutters 10 (530) 392-0728 Gutters Clayborn Contracting 42 (530) 268-9512 Solar energy products, wireless Internet products www.clayburncontracting.com Cooler Zone 2 (530) 274-9030 water purification www.coolerzone.com Corky’s Carved Signs 55 (559) 360-5595 Carved signs www.signcarver.com CR Trucking and Excavating 49 (530) 274-3281 trucking & excavating services Creative Coops 27 (530) 477-5014 Chicken Coops Custom Landscapes 67 (530) 559-3135 Quality, affordable landscaping www.customlandscapes.biz Dave Cullum Painting 50 (530) 913-3167 Home painting interior, exterior, & commercial painting www.davecullumpainting.com Defender Home Fire Protection 24 (530) 913-7735 Portable Fire Pump www.defender.com EARTHLY Wisdom Landscaping 77 (530) 305-3436 Lanscaping focused and inspired by natures artforms. www.EARTHLYWisdomLandscaping.com Full Spectrum food court (530) 401-8024 Internet services Gene West and Company 64 (530) 362-1175 General engineering, landscape, & stump grinding. Gold Country Brush Away 28 (530) 308-2002 Brush clearing Gold Country Roofing 81 (530) 263-2817 Roofing material, gutters, gutter guards Good Fellas Garage Doors 45 (530) 265-2719 Information for all aspects of garage doors & openers. Guildhall Enterprises 38 (530) 274-8652 Stand-by generators, install, service, repair & maintenance www.guildhallenterprises.com Infinity Construction 43 (530) 559-8143 Construction services Johnson’s Asphalt 9 (530) 477-1671 Asphalt Keller Williams 73 (530) 274-2727 Real Estate www.cherylr.com Kerrock Countertop 3 (916) 652-2600 Solid surface countertops, showers, tub surrounds, & vanities www.kerrock.com/sacramento Leaf it to Me,Inc. 68 (530) 477-9822 Complete tree care services www.leafittome.com Loma Rica Garden Specialties 70 (530) 743-2586 Japanese maples Maliszewski Construction 31 (530) 518-2402 Decks & general construction. Mark Davis Plumbing 1 (530) 272-7895 All you would ever want in a plumber 24/7 service www.markdavisplumbing.com Metal Works 23 (530) 538-0101 Yard art, lawn furniture, garden furniture all made from steel wire www.MTLWKS.com Natural Landscape Design 64 (530) 559-6495 Landscape designer, plants for sale Nevada City Traders 30 (530) 432-2420 State-of-the-art fiberglass solar green houses in 3 sizes www.solargemgreenhouses.com Owl Creek Lumber 57 (530) 367-3422 Chainsaw carvings, portable sawmill, and custom lumber www.owlcreeklumber.com Plan it Solar Inc. 76 (530) 432-3776 Renewable energy/solar-photovoltaic, water pumping, wind www.planitsolar.com P-U Propane Inc 66 (877) 645-7772 Retail propane, residential delivery, cylinder exchange www.p-upropaneinc.com Quality First Asphalt 29 (530) 265-6056 Asphalt seal coating & maintenance, hot crack sealing & repair R&R General Contracting 46 (530) 477-7900 Crawl space and basement waterproofing for residential/commercial structures Richard Kretzschmar General Contractor 72 (714) 608-3425 Foam block foundations for new home construction Ridge Feed Supply & Simply Country The Farm Store 37 (530) 273-3886 Backyard nature, wood heat products, pet foods & pottery Sam Ivanovich Plastering 4 (530) 823-7220 New stucco product, granite type stucco finishes Sierra Custom Metal Structures 40 (530) 273-8869 Trailer and RV covers, carports, garages Sierra Equity Group 62 (530) 559-7772 short sale and foreclosure real estate specialist www.sierraequitygroup.com Sierra Solar System front of main (530) 273-6754 Solar electric, Solar hot water, Solar pumping www.sierrasolar.com Sierra Timberline 32, 33 (530) 273-4822 Awnings, Fireplaces, Stoves, Spas www.sierratimberline.com Solar Universe 54 (916) 444-1680 Residential & commercial solar panels www.solaruniverse.com Solarise 5 (916) 390-5959 Solar tubes www.getsolarise.com Sunwest Cabinet & Design Inc. 72 (714) 608-3425 Cabinets Sustainable Energy Group 65 (530) 273-4422 Solar and energy efficiency products and services www.SustainableEnergyGroup.com Talan Paving 47 (530) 274-7368 Full service paving company for driveways, parking lots, roads, patching and repairs The Glass Guru of Auburn 39 (530) 852-9878 Moisture removal glass, window and scrreen replacement, scratch removal, shower enclosures The Smoke Stack Co. 74 (916) 396-7788 Spices for grilling, creating a wood-fired flavor to bbq foods www.thesmokestackco.com Thermal Solutions 41 (530) 913-0087 thermal imaging services www.ThermalSolution.net Trees Unlimited 44 (510) 220-4057 tree removal services Tri Counties Bank 6 (530) 477-9741 Banking www.tcbk.com Tuff Grass front of main (530) 432-5836 Display purposes only-nothing sold out of booth www.tuffgrass.com Vital Landscaping 48 (530) 273-3187 Landscape supply & services www.compostea.net Wild Bird Unlimited 79 (530) 272-7744 Bird feeders, seeds, bird baths, garden and nature gifts www.grassvalley.wbu.com Wood Heat Stoves and Solar 36 (530) 265-8618 Wood, gas and pellet stoves, solar energy products www.woodheatstoves.com Zamora Sod Farm, Inc 15 (530) 893-3015 landscaping & sod www.zamorasodfarm.com

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Castlewood Cabinet 13 Danmer Custom Shutters, Inc. 1 Iivus Marketing 15,16 Imel Flooring Hardwood Center 4 Knoxfair Corp 14 REM Sleep Solutions 5,6 Schippmann Construction Company Inc. 2 SVC-West, LP/GLA 12 The Wooden Spoon 3

product web site

(530) 432-2673 Cabinets and construction, in house custom designed and built cabinets (818) 576-8200 Custom interior shutters and wood blinds www.danmer.com (530) 347-5529 Sham wow-cham wow-chamois touch of orange www.touchoforanges.com (530) 432-8945 Carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, stone, and window coverings www.imelflooring.com (916) 684-2636 Yumilcious gourmet sauce (714) 223-2830 Pressure relieving mattresses & pillows www.remsleepsolutions.com (530) 305-0642 Remodels, additions, new homes and more www.builderroy.com (916) 777-7011 Shell vacations club: Surprise vacation getaway www.shellvacationsclub.com (530) 272-8980 A toy store for cooks: Demos of time & energy saving kitchen tools www.woodenspooncalif.com Spring 2009

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Aaron’s Precise Painting 19 Auburn Pools 33 Barney Chiropractic 6 Bath Fitter 17, 18 Cutco Cutlery 8 Eco-Chic Design 5 Essential Shea Bamboo Home Store 4 Farmers Insurance 21 Gouveia Flooring & Design 2 Grass Valley Air Conditioning 1 Hawaiian Moon 22 Heartwood Studio 15, 16 J S West Propane 31 Kitchen Craft 13,14 Kraft Kitchens 20 Mr. Rooter of Nevada County 7 Rivers West Water 9 Screen Mobile 11 Sierra Pacific Solar 10 Talbott Solar and Radiant Homes, Inc. 29 Vision Graphics 3 Wallbeds N More 30 Whole House Fan Co 34 Z-Ion Cleanse 12

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product web site

(530) 559-1505 Paint and stain products (530) 885-3400 Pool Builder (530) 887-2150 Natural health care, chiropractic, physical therapy, message, supplements (916) 231-6261 One-day bathroom remodeling www.bathfitter.com (916) 790-7181 The world’s finest cutlery www.cutco.com (916) 240-3724 Interior design company specializing in eco-friendly designs www.eco-chicdesigns.com (530) 478-0513 Bamboo textiles, shirts, socks, robes, and bath towels www.bamboohomestore.com (530) 265-0621 Insurance www.mertensinsurance.com (530) 305-5082 Flooring materials www.gouveiaflooring.com (530) 272-8171 Air conditioning & heating (503) 430-5842 Hawaiian Moon organic aloe skin cream www.aloecream.biz (530) 701-7072 Cabinets and furniture (530) 748-5410 Propane www.jswest.com (352) 483-7600 American kitchen accessories w/ live cooking demos www.cookforlife.com (530) 263-0602 Custom cabinets and countertops green cabinetry now available (530) 274-4468 Wolverine Brass Fixtures, well pump & bio-choice for drain lines www.mrrooter.com (530) 885-7873 Water filtration (530) 878-0784 Window screens, swinging, sliding, or retractable screen doors www.screenmobile.com (916) 638-0543 Solar electricity www.sierrapacifichome.com (530) 753-1900 Solar photo voltaic electric systems radiant heating & cooling, solar hot water systems www.talbottsolar.com (530) 477-5781 Full service sign shop (916) 753-4966 Wallbeds & matching cabinets www.wallbedsnmore.com (916) 616-6310 Whole house fans and installations www.whfan.com (916) 365-1096 Ion foot spa www.z-ionclease.com

main building vendor name booth phone

product web site

A Better Insulation Co. 48 (530) 677-3311 Radiant barrier insulation www.abetterinsulation.com A&A Air Conditioning Heating & Sheet Metal 22,23 (530) 273-1301 Heating, air conditioning, and sheet metal contractor www.aaheating.com A-1 Stoves 33 (530) 477-1979 Awnings and stoves and chimneys, sales, services, and installations ABT Plumbing and Electric 7 (530) 272-9120 Plumbing and electrical services www.easyasabt.com All About Gutters 52 (530) 885-9900 Gutters, gutter products, and leaf guards Barbara Hartnick “The Shady Lady” 38 (530) 478-1472 Hunter Douglas window fashions, shades, shutters, blinds www.barbarahartnick.com Beam Easy Living 19, 20 (530) 273-5166 Alarm systems, vacuums, TVs, and surround sound www.beameasy.com Budget Blinds 11 (530) 274-1122 Blinds www.budgetblinds.com Byers Leaf Guards 25,26 (530) 272-2641 Rain gutters www.byersleafgaurd.com California Craftsman 12, 13 (530) 362-2748 Windows, doors, siding, and decking www.californiacraftsman.com Certa Pro Painters of Gold Country 37 (530) 274-7891 Interior/exterior painting of residential and commercial buildings Citizens Bank of Northern California 24 (530) 420-2864 Banking www.citizensbanknc.com Comfort Keepers 28 (530) 749-8800 Non-medical in home care “Assisted living in the home” www.comfortkeepers.com Crowley Builders 53 (530) 272-7986 Structural insulated panels and other green building products www.crowleybuilders.com Culligan Water 49 (916) 927-5005 A complete line of water treatment products and services, including iron filters and neutralizers Diamond Glaze 30 (530) 272-2112 Refinishing services for kitchen & bath www.jeffstoops.com Don Adams Antenna Satellite Services 31 (530) 274-3709 Satellite services Economy Pest Control 29 (530) 273-1766 Insects, general pest control service www.economypestcontrol.com Edward Jones Investments 8 (530) 274-3445 Retirement and investment literature www.edwardjones.com Endeavor Homes 10 (530) 534-0300 Complete owner/builder building material package www.endeavorhomes.com Era Cornerstone Realty Group 35 (530) 478-6482 We help people buy & sell real estate www.eracornerstonerealty.com First Priority Financial 41 (530) 274-7575 Real estate loans, mortgages www.burkehomeloans.com Furniture Medic 46 (530) 272-7370 Furniture Garlic Festival Foods 32 (916) 396-7788 Garlic seasonings, sauces, salsas, dips, olives, pickled, press, peeler, mustard, book Grande Wood Designs 44 (530) 274-3301 Cabinetry and furniture www.grandewood.com Granite Transformations 14, 15 (530) 892-1600 Granite services for your home Hague Water 2 (916) 826-5082 Water filtration www.haguewaterfiltration.com Hawkins Exteriors 6 (530) 671-5044 Windows, doors, siding, patio covers, shutters www.hawkinsexteriors.com Hills Flat Lumber Co. 57-59 (530) 362-1129 Lumber www.hillsflatlumber.com JA Silver and Associates 39 (916) 806-2554 Medi-rub massagers K-Designers 43 (800) 515-2788 Lifetime siding, paint coating, windows www.k-designers.com Landmark Properties 1 (530) 265-6621 Real Estate Service www.landmarkproperties.net Network Real Estate 5 (530) 272-8885 Real estate information www.network-realestate.com Payless Kitchens 40 (530) 272-2200 Cabinets, outdoor kitchen construction service, windows and doors Perma-Dwell Homes 45 (530) 271-0151 Specializing in computer designed, energy efficient, quality homes www.permadwellhomes.com Peters Drilling Pump Service 9 (530) 273-8136 Pump system display, filter system display www.petersdrilling.com Phantom Screens/Newcastle Screen Co. 54,55 (916) 663-2633 Retractable screens and products Piziali Construction Inc. 56 (530) 277-2367 General Contractor Redfern Incorporated 47 (403) 735-5130 $200 iron work with built in broiler system Right Choice Home Improvement 17,18 (530) 272-9660 Seamless gutters, gutter toppers, roofing, retractable screen doors Rinkydink Builders 16 (916) 663-3387 Roofing, siding and windows www.rinkydinkbuilders.com Sharp Woodwork 42 (530) 268-3806 Cabinets Sierra Gold Network Real Estate 27 (530) 263-4983 Real Estate Service www.dianehelms.com State Farm Insurance 36 (530) 274-3802 Insurance information Studio Chromettera 21 (916) 284-7283 Fine art The Cabinet Company 34 (530) 273-7533 Locally manufactured custom designed cabinetry for your kitchen, bath, or office The Hang Up 50 (530) 432-4126 Custom closets, garages, offices, pantries & more! www.thehangup.net Wright Built 51 (530) 373-6657 Kitchen, baths, additions, aging-in-place solutions. www.wrightbuild.com Yuba Safe & Lock 3, 4 (530) 272-6600 Keys, locks, safes 32 Home & Garden Show Magazine | Spring 2009

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Speakers, demonstrations & green awards Along with the band, The Nevada County Regulators, all speakers will be at the Music in The Mountains Beer & Wine deck, located across form the Northern Mines Building. Be sure to support Music in the Mountains through the purchase of a beverage while listening to these informative speeches or the Nevada County Regulators throughout the weekend.

Saturday 12-12:30 p.m. Solar Universe: Speaker Steve Hansen aka “Captain Solar,” sales director for Solar Universe Join Solar Universe, a third generation electrical company that now provides residential and light commercial solar installations, for their informative presentation on how solar can reduce your electric bills to zero and solar and federal tax credits to answer all your frequently asked questions.

Saturday 1:45-2 p.m. NCCA: Speaker Barbara Bashall, executive director of Nevada County Contractors’ Association Discover the importance of hiring a licensed

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contractor with Barbara Bashell of the NCCA as she teaches you how to spot an unlicensed contractor, what to look for when shopping around for a contractor and how to report home improvement problems in her informative speech on how an unlicensed contractor will rip you off.

Saturday 2-2:30 p.m. Sierra Solar: Jonathan Hill, Sierra Solar owner Tired of your ever increasing electric bill?  Longtime solar engineer Jonathan Hill will tell you how to make your own power with solar. Find out about exciting new developments in solar technology. Learn how state rebates and federal tax credits can cut the cost of solar power almost in half. 

Saturday 2:30-3 p.m. Ray Darby of Sustainable Energy Group Ray Darby of Sustainable Energy Group will discuss the High Sierra Drainback Solar Water Heating System. This system is made and installed locally, carries a lifetime warranty, and out-performs other systems. Ray’s been in solar 30 years and he’s experienced the system from

test lab to 25-year-old installations.

Sunday 12:00-12:30 Kraft Kitchens Peter Kraft of Kraft Kitchens will be speaking about designing kitchens with eco-friendly products: Green-Core cabinets, sustainably harvested woods, low VOC finishes, countertop and flooring alternatives. Long a proponent of energy conservation and green technology, Kraft will speak on the kitchen industries commitment to products that support healthy homes and a sustainable future. Join him and learn more about the latest in“green”kitchen cabinetry.

Sunday 1:45-2 p.m. Guildhall Enterprise Join Larry Schmidt in his informative lecture on today’s modern generators and their capabilities. Learn the difference between “standby” and “portable” generators, how they integrate with solar installations, the size variances and how to calculate what you need. Larry will also cover the differences between whole house and automatic transfer switches and explain fuel systems and typical costs to run units.

Sunday 2-2:30 p.m. Green Awards The Sierra Nevada Deep Ecology Institute is proud to announce its second Green Awards presented atThe Union’s Spring Home & Garden Show. Awarded to those outstanding members of our community who are helping to conserve and preserve natural resources and build a more sustainable lifestyle. It has been very difficult to choose, as there are so many people doing good work in these areas. However, some are so outstanding as to be obvious. We hope that you will agree that these folks are truly making a difference. The winners of the 2009 Green Awards are: • Environmentalist of the Year:  Rita de Quercas • Envrionmental Non-Profit of theYear: Alliance for

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a Post Petroleum Local Economy –APPLE-NC • Cultural Heritage Award:  Grayson Coney • Watershed Restoration Award: Wolf Creek Alliance • Green Grocer: California Organics • Green Restaurant: Ike’s Quarter Café • Green Energy: Plan It Solar • Green Builder: Son’s Development • Green Architect: McCamant and Durrett • Green Building: Hills Flat Lumber • Green Business: Extremely Green • Organic Farmer of the Year: Mike Pasner • Sustainable Agriculture: Randy Oliver • Faith Based Stewardship: Earth Justice Ministries • SNDEI Volunteer of the Year: Rayanne Van Dyke Come and join us to congratulate the winners for doing such a great job of keeping Nevada County green. To learn more about SNDEI see www. sndei.org or call (530) 265-6649.

Sunday 2:30-3 p.m. Plan It Solar: Speaker Martin Webb, owner When it comes to solar electric power, “the best solar payback in America”can be found right here in our sunny neck of the woods. Known as one of the area’s leading experts on solar financial cost-payback analysis, as well as the host of the monthly radio show,“The Energy Report,” Martin Webb of Plan It Solar will explain the basics of

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solar power vs. PG&E power for homeowners. What’s the definition of the best solar payback in America? What are the latest technologies and new government incentives? How do you get a five-year payback on a $9,000 solar system? What’s the secret to our area’s excellent solar payback? Get all your questions answered by Plan It Solar, voted “Best Solar Company in Nevada County”by The Union readers.

Saturday and Sunday: 1-1:30 p.m. Aikido demonstrations at the Home Show: Aikido’Ka, will demonstrate aikido, the martial art of peace, in the middle of the grounds (near the bounce house) on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 1:30 p.m. The demonstrations will show you how aikido helps you protect yourself and resolve disputes without becoming an attacker. Using aikido you do not fight, instead you move with an attack and blend your motions with the attacker – taking the fight out of the fighter. This all-around physical fitness training not only helps flexibility, balance and stress reduction, it is also tremendous fun! Stop by and enjoy the half hour demonstrations or all weekend long with their booth outside in Crafter’s Corner. Aikido’Ka is a community service-oriented and locally owned business, located at 142 E. McKnight Way, Grass Valley.

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38 Home & Garden Show Magazine | Spring 2009

Spring 2009

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