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 By Melissa Wynn For many years now Lassen and Plumas counties have been without a music store. Each time one of the many musical members of my family needed guitar strings or drum sticks it meant a long trip out of our area, oh bother! On December 1st of 2011, local luthier and inventor of the MiniFlex Continue reading Bringing Music Back To The Mountains…  By Melissa Wynn bigstockphoto.comSo, you’ve decided to raise chickens. What comes next? First you need to choose a breed that meets the criteria of your needs. Some are good egg layers but not best for the stew pot. Others are better for meat but not so much for eggs and many breeds are just Continue reading Chicken Care Basics… 
It is with the belief that no person is above the law and that no person is beneath the protection of the law that I seek your approval for Superior Court Judge of Lassen County. By electing me, voters can be assured that my commitment to justice shall be provided to all. A judge must Continue reading Tony Mallery for Superior Court Judge Lassen County 2012… 
My name is Richard Burton. I have spent over thirty years in the portable spa industry. I have long awaited a truly high quality fully insulated portable spa at an affordable price. A few years ago I designed a spa for a Canadian company, but I always wanted to create “just the right spa” and manufacture Continue reading Burton Spas Redding,CA 530-221-9900 WebDirecting.Biz…
By Lorraine Shoemaker The secret to stress free camping is in the planning and preparation. Think first of what type of camping you will be doing and where. Then, make a list of what you think you will need (there are several sites online to download a basic checklist). Make your master list as Continue reading Spacesaving Tips For Campers… by Jan Cox When you register for a watercolor class by Robbie Laird, you could end up in Costa Rica or Italy! This artist and world traveler loves to take groups to both of these countries where you, the artist, will be presented with a visual feast from which to paint. Art has always been a part Continue reading Meet the Artist~Robbie Laird…  You will love these newly remodeled cabins at Continue reading Grace Lake Resort, Shingletown 707-499-3604 or 530-474-5799 WebDirecting.biz… There is no better place than the Sierra for equestrians to call home. Endless spaces near or bordering National Forests open miles of trails and wilderness for riding. From rugged mountain areas to creek side meadows, its all right here. Don’t just imagine you and your horses calling these majestic mountains home, visit our realtors Continue reading Equestrian Dream Homes…  Are you building a new home or remodeling your current digs? Maybe just spiffing up with some new window treatments? Nothing looks more crisp and new than new floors. Whether its tile for the kitchen or wall to wall carpet throughout Almanor Flooring has your flooring needs covered. Melissa | Mountain Valley Living Magazine[media-credit Continue reading Almanor Flooring Chester Ca 530-258-2893 WebDirecting.biz…
Who: Portola Cabin Fever Quilt Guild What: 20th Annual Quilt Show – “Stars Over the Cabin” When: Sat., April 21 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. April 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Father Burns Social Hall – 100 Pine Street, Portola Raffle tickets for the quilt pictured may be purchased at Homestead Fabrics, 141 Nevada St., Portola Donna
Continue reading Quilt Show for calendar page in box per Eileen Spring 2012 edition…  By Melissa Wynn bigstockphoto.comLate August means the blackberry bushes are once again heavy laden with bubbly, juicy fruit. Picking before the rains come is what you want to do. A pail and a desire to wander through the woods is all you need for a Sierra berry picking adventure. Blackberry bushes are full of thorns, Continue reading Blackberry Picking Across The Map… Imagine your wedding day surrounded by your closest family and friends, magnificent gardens and a backdrop of blue mountain skies, serene forest and flowing creeks, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The Twenty Mile House offers you all this in a fashion as “green” as the forest. They will even make your an expertly Continue reading Wedding Hot Spots In The Woods… Sheltered by pines and crossed by excellent fishing streams, the Lake Almanor area is one of Northern California’s true gems. Campers come to the region to fish, hike, ride horses, swim, boat, and just plain relax. Here are ten great places to set up camp. Rocky Point Campground is located
Continue reading Five Camps Around Lake Almanor… If you have ever been through the town of Graeagle, you were welcomed by quaint red buildings lining the highway that passes through town. If you ventured inside some of the red buildings, you may have found the wonderfully nostalgic candy shop and deli and the great folks who run it along with a row Continue reading Somethin’ Fun For Everyone Eastern Plumas County… Taking kids on a road trip? Try playing these fun games in the car! Story Book Game Continue reading Are We There Yet?… (ARA) – Everyone loves when a family photo turns out just right, especially during the holidays when families gather together and holiday photos are abundant. Great photos capture personalities, feelings and emotions, and freeze memories in a time capsule. But often, the photos you snap (especially photos of little ones and large groups) don’t make Continue reading Tips For Taking Great Family Vacation Photos…  By Melissa Wynn Summer fun around Susanville means hiking the miles of scenic nearby trails. Susanville Ranch Park is a local favorite offering 22 miles of non-motorized, multi-use trails with spectacular meadow and valley views. The park’s southern portion winds around the meadows and up Paiute Creek Canyon on a gentle grade with a more challenging climb Continue reading Susanville….Seeking Outdoor Adventure…  April Reese Sorrow and Elizabeth L. Andress, Ph.D. National Center for Home Food Preservation bigstockphoto.comThe spring and summer months allow a wealth of fresh canning possibilities. Tomatoes, corn and green beans from gardens can keep you canning or freezing until you wear out. But by winter, you may be ready to try some different Continue reading Canning in Winter Can Be a Blast…  By Melissa Wynn bigstockphotoIt is time once again for my favorite winter outing, cutting the family Christmas tree. I know it would be easier to go buy one from a lot or ,heaven forbid, put up an artificial tree. What fun is there in that? In our neck of the woods Christmas tree cutting Continue reading A Christmas Tree Cutting Picnic Adventure…  bigstockphoto.com
Holly has long been associated with Christmas, its deep green and vivid red are the traditional colors of Christmas. Make an old-fashioned holly wreath to adorn your door this holiday season! What You Need: Wire cutters Wire wreath form Florist wire, 24 gauge Holly branches Holly berries Gather Continue reading Holly-day Wreathmaking…  [media-credit name="Bigstockphoto.com" align="alignleft" width="100"][/media-credit]By Lorraine Shoemaker Holly has been celebrated as a Christmas plant for centuries, but it actually began it’s fame as an important tradition of pagan celebration. Originally holly was presented as a sacred offering to the God Saturn by the Romans. They celebrated a winter Solstice feast known as Saturnalia where holly Continue reading The Jolly Christmas Holly…  By Melissa Wynn All foxes are members of the dog family and how often do you see a dog up a tree? If the dog happens to be a Grey Fox it is more often than you might think. Extra long claws on their hind feet give these cunning canines a catlike grip to venture into Continue reading Is That A Grey Fox Up A Tree?… By Melissa Wynn It’s time once again for the age old question of what to get the mountain men in our lives for Christmas. Their toolboxes are full, the flannel shirt bit ran its course years ago and neckties are just not an option. I say let them play as hard as they work. Who ever Continue reading Toys For The Mountain Man… Every family has its own traditional way of celebrating holidays. And nearly always it involves a special holiday meal, a chance for everyone to gather around one table. For our family it used to be “going to Grandma’s” but now it’s at my daughter’s home. Besides the planning and shopping that goes into this Continue reading HOLIDAYS, Aging in Place with Nancy Lund…  By Rick Barlupi There is a hidden treasure in Chico that is one of the largest U.S. producers of Sun Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil. Mooney Farms is built on a basis of using quality ingredients to create a line of gourmet healthy Mediterranean inspired Bella Sun Luci products at their plant in the Chico Airport Continue reading MOONEY FARMS – A Jewel Tucked A Little Off The Beaten Path.… TRAIN RIDE THROUGH THE FEATHER RIVER CANYON WITH TRAINS & TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL – For information on their upcoming ride to Portola Railroad Days, see page 8.
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The Mt Tomba Inn was originally built in 1924 to serve as a boarding house for employees of a nearby mill. Bootleg whiskey and wine were produced in the cellar. It became a dining establishment in 1934, owned by John Vardanega, who after prohibition, obtained the first liquor license issued by the State Board of Continue reading Dinner With “The Duke”…Mt Tomba Inn… By Melissa Wynn I am always in awe of the wild and scenic Feather River as it winds along side of Hwy 89 on the way to Quincy from Greenville. The drop it makes at Indian Falls turn up the volume on the mesmerizing rush of these pristine rolling waters. Superior fishing and a picnic area Continue reading The Close Knit Quaility Of Quincy… |
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