by Ray Rico | May 2, 2017 | Cover Story, CYCA, Yard of the Month
By Sharron Johnson Alas, May has arrived, and it is time for the Cooper-Young gardens to come alive. With so many types to choose from, where does one begin? Well, I receive nominations from neighbors and folks I come to meet that want the rest of the community to...
by Ray Rico | Apr 13, 2017 | Cover Story, CYCA, Yard of the Month
By Sharron Johnson April already? Yep, it is spring. It is a time of rebirth for shrubs, bulbs, trees, grass, and houses. Yes, houses are also awakened to the pleasant temperatures offering a hope for new life. Everything new and shiny like a new penny, which brings...
by Ray Rico | Mar 21, 2017 | Cover Story, CYCA, Yard of the Month
By Sharron Johnson CHARM, CHARM with a side of CHARM. That describes 2053 Oliver. How fortunate for all of the surrounding neighbors to enjoy the view. Speaking of view, anyone know or remember what a view finder is? Well, it was a device that you would put up to your...
by Ray Rico | Feb 15, 2017 | Cover Story, CYCA, Yard of the Month
By Sharron Johnson Some people move into a neighborhood strictly because of its housing stock, whether newer or older, more expensive or less. But less quantifiable factors — amenities, style — can play an even larger part for homeowners or renters looking to not just...
by Ray Rico | Dec 2, 2016 | Cover Story, CYCA, Yard of the Month
By Sharron Johnson Located in the southwest quadrant of Cooper-Young is our December yard of the month, 2100 Felix. The home was built in 1910 and is owned by Ric and Jo Chetter. Traveling west on Felix just off Cooper is this single-story Queen Anne composite cottage...
by Ray Rico | Nov 1, 2016 | Cover Story, CYCA, Yard of the Month
By Sharron Johnson Have you ever driven down a street that you’ve been down thousands of times before and notice that something is different? We all have. But every once in awhile you drive past that same spot, and you are taken aback: Whoa! What is different? That...
