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Mountain Valley Living Magazine, shopnorcal.com caters to folks who love life in Nor Cal. Whether you are a long time visitor to the area or are relocating within the area, WE THANK YOU for choosing shopnorcal.com to select a Realtor®. Every partnering Realtor® is ready to serve

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North American Beaver the Busy Builder

By Melissa Wynn
There are few creatures as interesting to watch as the beaver. These perpetual builders are second only to humans in their ability to change the landscape to suit their needs.  Much like ourselves, the busy beaver builds his home, called a lodge, of logs, stones and mud for mortar. An underwater entrance is

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Jean Loosemore Bank Of

Jean Loosemore: Bank Of America 2010
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Nora Bishop Century 21/Cottage Realty Realtor

Nora Bishop Century 21/Cottage Realty 2010
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Louis Benny: Almanor Energy Plus Solar 2010

Call Louis Benny for an Energy analysis at

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Real Estate

Susanville Lassen County CA real estate

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Sierra Park Solar Homes Quincy CA

 

Solar Living CA mountains Quincy CA

Beautiful Views, ideal mountain living with opportunities for outdoor recreation, fishing and simple living in the Sierras. ENERGY STAR HOMES offer high efficiency around every corner. Energy Star Appliances and Solar Panels for free electricity are among the MANY ENERGY SAVING FEATURES on these fabulous homes in Quincy, Ca.
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Home For Sale: Susanville Real Estate

susanville real estate, hunt, fish ca, lassen county, near Reno, near eagle lake
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A Message From Eve Deveir

What A Ride It’s Been!Wow!It’s been a fun, if somewhat bumpy ride over the months since I joined the ranks of Mountain Valley Living Magazine. Drawn to the publication out of the simple pleasure of pouring over its’ pages month by month, I decided to toss my hat in the ring as an advertiser.  To

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Installing a New Wood Floor

So! You thrashed your hardwood floor this winter or maybe tired of that wet carpet from all that snow??! Don’t know what to do???

How about if we put in a new wood floor right now? No problem! Then you will be ready for that spring fling!

Wood flooring has such warmth and the durability

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Spring Bloom Jar

Spring Bloom Jar
Create your own early signs of
spring by placing this outdoors on a porch or in a sheltered garden
area for early color or greenery
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What You Need: a Mason jar, string of beads, glass decorative pebbles, and a flower stem of your choice- artificial preferably- you can add water if you plan to use a real

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Biz Blog ~ December 2010

Biz Blog 1210
TERRAIN DOMINATION
“Whether your passion is high-marking, boondocking, or rippin’ the back country, Polaris has the sled for you,” according to Duff DuPont, of DuPont Power Tool in Quincy. Check out their selection of snowmobiles, and accessories for a gift that will be long remembered.
CUP ‘O CHEER!
Busy days will be brighter with a stop

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Advice For Senior Citizens from the National Council on Aging

Advice For Senior Citizens from the National Council on Aging
The decision to choose a reverse mortgage is a big one and one that should come with careful consideration. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) offers  help for older adults who wish to examine their home equity options in an effort to stay at home.
A reverse

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Reno Film Festival Announces Annual Oscar Shorts Screenings- March 2010

Reno Film Festival Announces  Annual Oscar Shorts Screenings

 The Oscar-nominated and winning live action and animated short subjects will be screened in Reno Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27.  Evening shows at 7:30 pm will screen at the Joe Crowley Student Union at UNR and a 2 pm Saturday matinee will be shown in room

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Kool April Nites

By Melissa Wynn
Spring Fever has given way to March Madness in the Sierra and we are all just about ready for some Kool April Nites.  That’s right, Mountain Valley Neighbors, it’s time once again to put away our snow blowers and break out our Classic Cars. Shine ‘em up and cruise ‘em on down to

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Aging In Place

by Nancy Lund
Ever had the impulse to say “What a great idea!  Glad somebody thought of that!”  Well, that was exactly what I said when I learned about HICAP.  The initials describe what it does – Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program.
MediCare, MediCal, Medicaid, Medi-gap, Medicare  supplement , Medicare Advantage–these are

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Meet the Artist--Pam Trebes

by Jan Cox
Throughout this mountain valley area there are many outstanding artists and photographers.  This month I had the privilege of visiting with Pam Trebes, Photographer, in her studio at 3215 Hill Crest Drive at the Hamilton Branch, Lake Almanor.
This year, Pam is celebrating 10 years as a photographer.  Starting with a 1.3 megapixel camera

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Blueberry Scones

Blueberry Scones
*Drizzled with cool jam or warm syrup, these scones are perfect with your morning cup of tea*
Ingredients:
1 ¾ Cup Unbleached Flour
¼ Cup Wheat Germ
1 ½ Cup Oats
1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Baking Soda
½ Cup Oil
½ Cup Milk
1 Egg
½ Cup Maple Syrup
½ Cup Sliced Almonds
½ Cup Blueberries
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Cover a

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A Taste of Plumas

Get your palate ready for a culinary arts extravaganza.  The fourth annual Taste of Plumas will happen this year on April 10 at the Plumas County Fairgrounds beginning at 5:30 pm.  Here you will find chefs from some of the finest restaurants in the county offering samples from their menus paired with high-quality boutique wines.

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Chester Spring Wellness Faire

KEEPING IT SIMPLE: OUR 3 BEST TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING
by Jan Cox
Ideas flew fast and furiously at the planning meeting for this year’s Chester Wellness Festival.  Reorganization was necessary due to both the state of the economy and the vast amount of information we are confronted with in our daily lives.  A new format emerged. 

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April Fools Day Is Still Fooling Us All

By Melissa Wynn
We all know that April 1st is the day set aside for Tom foolery and practical jokes but this fun filled holiday itself may be the best joke of all. I intended to tell the historic origins of April Fools Day, instead I found myself giggling about the fact that no one really

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Pamper Your Body and Spirit at Steamboat Hot Springs Healing Center and Spa

By Melissa Wynn
In a charming Spanish Mission type building between Reno and Carson City on US 395, I found a place of healing peace. My sister and I were off for a girls getaway to visit the old west in Virginia City, Nevada and decided that a relaxing day at the spa would be an

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Calendar Of Events- March/April 2010

Mar. 3- Chico, CA: The Wailin’ Jennys. Join us for an evening of grace and beauty. It’s the type of show The Big Room was made for. The darlings of the North American roots music arena. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tickets $22.50. http://www.sierranevada.com/bigroom/calendar.asp
Mar. 5- Quincy, CA: Opening reception @ Plumas Arts Gallery. 530-283-3402
Mar. 6- Susanville,

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Hot Spots For Off- Road, ATV & MotoCross

By Melissa Wynn
Big fun in the mountains means racing our dirt bikes, wander the outdoors on our ATVs, climb some hills and sling some mud with our 4x4s but where to go? Here are some hot spots in Northeastern California and Northwestern Nevada that we found and a few more we plan to visit.
Northeastern California
Motocross

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Depression Cooking with Clara

FREE ONLINE CLASSES DRAW MILLIONS
By Eileen Majors
It is high time in my opinion for the masses to begin looking towards those good old fashioned healthy foods that Grandma used to make. It is amazing how inexpensive and how healthy it is to prepare real old fashioned recipes from scratch. At least that’s what Chris Cannucciari

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More You Can For Our Soldiers

Last month we told you about how easy it is to provide phone cards to members of the military serving around the globe. Now we have received information on how folks who want to help can provide a little of the extras these soldiers might enjoy. Individuals and organizations can also show their support to

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Visit the Old West at Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon

Visit the Old West at Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon
By Melissa Wynn
The balcony view from our room #9
After being cooped up in the house through a seven day series of Sierra snow storms, my sister and I decided to cross the mountain. We were in search of some fun and sunshine in Nevada’s famous Comstock

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Bunny Cupcakes

Bunny Cupcakes
Hop on over to the kitchen to prepare these cute as can be cupcakes. Perfect for spring celebrations, Easter, baby showers and birthday parties.
Makes 12 (1 cupcake) servings.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 container (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
McCormick® Assorted Food Colors and Egg Dye or McCormick® Assorted NEON! Food Colors and Egg Dye
2 cups flaked coconut
12

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