The Making Of A Successful Business In The Intermountain Region
By Eve DeVeir
The first year anniversary of Zaengle’s Floor & Home in Susanville illustrates the fact that regardless of economic conditions a new business can succeed in this area. Last year Mark and Quin Zaengle, along with Mark’s parents Joe and Nancy Zaengle forged forward to establish a new home store.
They were well prepared for the challenge. Marks experience includes 12 years in Southern California managing six La-Z-Boy Galleries prior to bringing his family to Susanville. He spent the last 14 years running the floor covering department and putting his design skills to use helping clients put beautiful interiors together for Robbins House of Furniture. Joe and Nancy had been an integral part of Robbins for many years.
According to Mark, “Almost every day someone walks into the showroom and says one of two things- either, “Wow I didn’t realize you have so much beautiful furniture in your store,” or “This store is so much nicer than most of the stores in larger cities.”
A Lake Almanor couple said that coming from the Bay Area they were “pleasantly surprised” to walk into the store and instantly find just what they were looking for. The icing on the cake for them was the personal service. “From the quality of the merchandise, to the sales team, and even the delivery crew we were 100% satisfied.”
The Zaengle’s aren’t the only ones willing to put their all into a new venture in our intermountain area. To name a few: In Susanville, Susanville Ford, Gift Boutique Collectibles & Antiques; Travel Inn; Joanie & Frankie’s Cupcakes; Lumberjack Restaurant and Kern’s Thrift Shop.
Chester has its’ share of new businesses including Sierra Wisteria; Wynter Willow; RJ’s Restaurant and Cornerstone Engineering. Red Onion Lake Almanor Brokers opened their doors on the Almanor Peninsula, as did Red Onion Restaurant. In Westwood, Moonlight Bar& Grill; and Edgewood Realty joined the newly renovated Old Mill Cafe. Quincy likewise added to its’ impressive array of businesses with Intermountain Paint/Quincy Paint Center; Moon’s Restaurant and Jenelli’s Bakery.
So if you’re an aspiring business owner, and have the knowledge, willingness to invest your time and money, and top notch people skills you may just be the next successful intermountain business owner.
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We extend a warm welcome to Servpro of Chico/Lake Almanor and their new office in Chester. Local Contractor Robert Rossini, who operates ServPro in Chico is excited about his move to the Lake Almanor area. His commitment to servicing the area drove him to open shop in Chester. “This will mean faster response time for the mountain areas”, he said, pointing out that this will often mean everything to a family faced with a flood, fire, sewage or other home disaster, like frozen pipes.
The company handles damage caused by fire, water and mold. They work with most insurance companies and they offer a wide array of cleaning services, from carpets and blinds, to air duct cleaning. They also offer vacation home cleaning and many more services. Find them at ServproChicolakeAlmanor.com or call 530-899-9141.
Rossini also operates Rossini Construction, Inc. Both business serve the mountains and valleys in Butte, Lassen, Tehama and Plumas Counties.
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If you are new to Mountain Valley Living Magazine, welcome! Thanks for picking up our latest edition. We publish six times per year, writing about places to go, things to do and ways to make life simpler or better. We are proactive; we aren’t here to tell you what has already happened but more about how you can make something happen, whether it be by taking an outdoor adventure, going on a road trip, or just taking a trip out to dinner, we have some ideas we think you’ll like, and a regional calendar that’s packed with things to do across the region. From homemade recipes and home improvement ideas to recipes and helpful household advice, we think you’ll also like our expanding Home & Garden section.
We write for the people who enjoy living in and visiting the mountains and valleys of Northeastern California. We are here to celebrate the relationships between the communities we serve, encouraging readers to get out and experience the areas around them. In each edition you will find a Road Trip, Dining Review, outdoor adventure, critters and more. If you are looking for real estate, check us first for some of the best buys around.
If you want to see what we’ve been up to for the past 5 years, take a trip to MountainValleyLiving.com. Click on Road Trips to see every place we’ve ever stayed with everything from staying in a Forest Service lookout to 5 star hotels. We’ll show you some great hot springs, point out wild horses, great hikes, and kayak spots.
We’re always ready to bring you the best in racing, motorsports and Offroad Vehicle recreation. Fishing and hunting are also part of the fun at MountainValleyLiving.com. So cruise on over to our website to plan your next adventure.
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By Melissa Wynn
As we all become more and more aware of going green, I have paid more attention to what I throw in the wastebasket. It seems the simplest way to begin is to recycle. Not only does building this easy habit keep tons of garbage out of our landfills, it also puts a bit of a jingle in my pocket. During a recent visit to Bullseye Recycling, at 705-810 US 395 just outside of Susanville CA, I learned that I could be getting paid for a variety of things that never occurred to me to recycle. I always took in my aluminum cans and soda bottles, but did you know you can get paid for your old, dead car batteries? As long as the registration is current and you have a clear title, you can even take in a whole vehicle. Many plastic containers bring money but Bullseye also takes the ones with no CRV like your laundry soap bottles and milk jugs. Newspapers, cardboard and other paper products should be recycled as well. Save the planet, right? Don’t forget glass, old wire, scrap copper fittings and all the other metal type clutter that seems to breed in the garage. With just a few trips a year to your local recycle station you too can do your part in the nation wide effort to reuse and recycle. Call ahead to learn what your local station accepts. A few things on the NO list at Bullseye Recycling include electronics, styrofoam, motor oil and window glass. There are however other venues to safely dispose of these items as well. Our local landfill has special containers for the motor oil and electronics. As you go through your daily life think before you toss anything in the waste basket or dumpster. Can you reuse it? Can you get paid for it at recycle? Just add a can or two where you dump your trash and soon throwing that water bottle in the recycle can instead of the trash can will become second nature and no bother at all. Together we can change the world, one trash can at a time.
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We had a rough start getting our new tipi rental and sales business, 2 Feathers Tipi, off the ground. We had a website, which was also new to us, and things were moving pretty slowly. We needed to get our name out there and let the neighborhood know that we hand crafted custom tipis for sale and rent. Then we advertised in Mountain Valley Living Magazine and the phone and website lit up like Christmas. One week after the magazine reached the shelves we had sold three custom tipis and had several calls for summer rental rates. The local campgrounds are sure to house 2 Feathers Tipis this year. We even sold one tipi to a web reader in South Carolina and our own website hits went from barely one hundred to over a thousand per day. In seven short days, we were well on our way and customers states away knew our name! What a relief to get the ball rolling. Thank you Mountain Valley Living Magazine.
Randy Nelson
2 Feathers Tipi
po box 586
Westwood, Ca 96137
530-816-0635
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Burgers anyone? You will find some of the best at Moonlight Bar & Grill near Lake Almanor. Thick and juicy on a sourdough bun has folks driving over from Chester and Susanville just to have one Yum Yum! The dinner menu is amazing as well . Shrimp Scampi, wonderful Rib-Eye and huge salads along with a home made soup of the day make it a local favorite. What could be better that a quiet dinner out with good company and good food? Perhaps a raging good time with live music that rocks the Moonlight Bar & Grill at 403 Ash St in Westwood every other weekend. Bring your dancing shoes, this neighborhood likes to party. Each Labor Day weekend brings Moonlight’s annual Westwood Stock. Multiple Bands and free vendor space on the lawn means the summer will go out with a bang. Come visit Bridgette and the gang and discover how Westwood dines and dances by moonlight, Moonlight Bar & Grill. Orders to go call 530-256-3100.
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Tony and Rosalia Flores have brought their rich Italian fishing heritage to Butte County.
Chico Fish Market opened its doors on Monday, November 19, 2012 and has been serving up the freshest catch of the day ever since.
This traditional family fish market is open to the public but also offers wholesale restaurant sales.
Drop in at 1141 Forest Ave, Suite 10 and see the 12 foot ice tray featuring only the freshest market fish from the near by Pacific.
Chico Fish Market also has live tanks filled with all of our favorite delicacies of the sea. East Coast Stripe Bass, Rock Cod, Steelhead Monk Fish, Smult Fish, Mahi Mahi, Ahi Tuna, Swordfish, Salmon and Sturgeon are all on hand and ready for your table.
Featured fish will vary due to market availability. Tony and Rosalia Flores welcome you and would like to remind us all to “Mangia bene, vive felice” Eat well, live happy!
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Looking for a unique camping adventure? Call 2 Feathers Tipi and rent a tipi. Each tipi was hand crafted to provide superior wind and water resistance and provide far more shelter than any tent. 2 Feathers will deliver the tipi to your camp site, set it up and take the time to show you the ropes. This is rustic camping at it’s best. If you would like to own your custom tipi Randy would be happy to make that happen too. Rent a teeepee for a few days just for the experience or for your business as a real eye catcher. Tepees are great fun for photo ops, parties, weddings and all sorts of events. Whether you spell it tipi, tepee, or teepee, 2 Feathers has one for you. Call 530-816-0635 for reservations and custom orders.
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The lake is glassy, the brooks are babbling and the wildlife fills the air with a song of nature. How would you like this to be your backyard? Give the pros at Prudential a call to see what is for sale or rent around lovely Lake Almanor in the heart of gold country’s Plumas County. Whether you are looking for a place on the golf course or something with a lake view Prudential Lake Almanor Real Estate on the peninsula at 289 Clifford Dr. can show you around. Selling a home at Lake Almanor? Let the friendly staff at Prudential showcase your home to the buyers market.
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Keep your life, home and automobiles insured with Susan Christensen at Christensen Insurance at 40 Roop St in historic downtown Susanville Ca. Susan is always happy to serve you with a smile. Whether you are just shopping for auto insurance quotes or are ready to insure your home or business to the hilt, this friendly home town insurance company has your needs covered. Health, medical and dental insurance are a must for every family and Susan is happy to help you with quotes for these necessities as well. Group policies are Susan’s specialty so give her a call to get a quote for your business.
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The way we decorate our homes says a lot about who we are. Village Antiques and Assosiates has everything you need to give your space that personal touch. Do you like old glass and bottles? Perhaps some home decor that draws in the old west is more your style. Tie the theme together with lamps, picture frames, baskets, tools or even some antique mining equipment. This place really has it all. Open up a room with wall mirrors, throw in some vintage furniture and an antique clock and each of your visitors will step back in time. Drop in at 535 Lawrence St. in Quincy and spruce up your space today!
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We all know that for the fashion minded woman one bag will never do. With Miche the possibilities are as endless as your imagination. Each colorful, and unique bag holds a number of components for easy access of contents that are easily moved from bag to bag to compliment your outfit. You can virtually have a bag for every occasion while you save time and money. Party hosts have a number of perks that allow them to gain valuable merchandise. Contact independent Miche representative Doria Dalu at 530-836-9608 to join a party today or to host your own. All that is left to decide is “What to wear”?
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Did you know that two-thirds of California’s water supply comes from Plumas County? Have you ever “mugged” a black-tailed mule deer? Does chipping away with a rock hammer to find ancient plant fossils interest you?
Feather River College’s Environmental Studies program offers an Associate of Science program like no other. From the geological history of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the local legacies of mining, ranching, and timber, students learn about local and global environmental issues, and get the skills and training needed to work in the field. Small classes allow students to interact with the excellent FRC faculty, as well as meet professionals working in the environmental field for vocational guidance, including interview and resume skills. The college also offers certificate programs in various natural resources subjects.
What makes the Environmental Studies program unique is the setting: in FRC’s beautiful “Million-Acre Classroom” field trips and projects come to life. Students wade into creeks to study the Feather River Watershed, critical to the people of California. Wildlife studies include beaver surveys and catching and fitting campus deer with GPS collars to study their behavior. Forestry classes get to see and touch and smell the trees, not just look at pictures of them.
If you care about the environment or just want to learn more about the incredible place we call home, the Environmental Studies program at Feather River College is for you! www.frc.edu
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$5,000 SEED MONEY FOR YOUR BUSINESS OR IDEA
First Ever California Business Plan Competition Starts at County Level
As part of a statewide effort to boost the economy and encourage entrepreneurs, the Business and Entrepreneurship Center at Feather River College (BEC) is announcing a business plan competition for anyone over the age of 14.
While the value of writing a business plan is often debated in the entrepreneurial community, studies have shown you are twice as likely to successfully launch or grow your business or be awarded funding if you have taken the time to write a solid business plan.
The plans for this contest must be based on an original idea for either a new business, a business in operation for less than two years, or a substantial improvement on an existing business.
First place at the county level will win $500 in each of three age groups: 14-17; 18-27; and over 28 years. These winners will be entered into the same age brackets at the California State competition for an opportunity to win an additional $5,000 in seed money for their business.
All entrants must be legal California residents, and business plans must be submitted using LivePlan software. A software license may be provided free of charge from Feather River College for individuals under the age of 28, and assistance in the planning is available.
Starting a business is an exciting proposition, but it’s also an incredibly challenging undertaking. Business plans are an essential roadmap for business success, and win or lose, every contestant will walk away with a valuable plan to launch a new business idea or improve an existing business.
The Plumas County Business Plan Competition will accept entries through March 1, 2013.
The contest is part of a three-pronged approach by the BEC to strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit in California, assist with regional and statewide efforts to increase the success of business, and expand entrepreneurship curriculum across community college campuses.
For more information contact Amy Schulz at Feather River College, 284-0202 x 358; aschulz@frc.edu.
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It’s always fun to talk to people who have recently moved to the mountains or escaped to rural life somewhere. Seeking out a few of them for this article brought back memories of my own escape from the city some three decades ago. I clearly recall the uncertainty that came with giving up our jobs in the city to ‘settle down in a quiet, little town and forget about everything’, the words of the day’s current hit, Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty. I would have never had the nerve to make that decision; I was pushed by my husband to move. It certainly turned out to be the right choice for raising our family.
I have had the pleasure of meeting young couples in both Lassen and Plumas counties who’ve relocated from a large city to begin their careers and families. I’ve also met folks who thought they were ruined by the housing crisis but instead have found a way to own a home in a small Northern California town. One of my favorite stories was from a semi-retired couple that came to purchase their dream home. While they could not retire early, they still made their way to the new lifestyle that they love. Both have taken jobs and are enjoying the quiet mountain life near the lake they’ve long loved visiting, and they are particularly enjoying their new commute!
I was very young when I made the move and I had a young child at the time. I immediately knew that this new life would suit him well, as it did. In fact he was a major factor in our decision to escape. A small school and small town life shaped him into a strong and capable man. He moved away for a while, but returned to raise his own family.
I remember the move up well, the fear of leaving my friends and family, and the initial shock of arriving in such a small town. Suddenly my life was so quiet. I spent my days baking cookies and sending them to my family, until I began meeting the friends and neighbors who would make up my new hometown. Potlucks, local school sports and community organizations make up much of the social life for us now and some of the family I’d left behind realized the dream for themselves and joined me as neighbors. As a result our local family has grown. We are now watching our children raise their children in our quiet, little town, and I am thrilled that the decision made so many years ago is now setting the stage for our grandchildren’s’ lives.
I still go back sometimes to visit my original hometown in the Bay Area, but I sure have a hard time driving in those traffic clusters, standing in lines to shop and paying more for so many things. I wonder how life would have been different if we had stayed, and am very thankful I was pushed into the change.
I have plenty of friends who love city life. I understand that there are different strokes for different folks but I am just glad I found mine. If you wonder if city life is really your style, come take a ride through rural Northern California. Life is good.
According to USDA’s publication Understanding Rural America, things are better than ever. Compared with the past, many of the conditions in rural areas have improved. Electricity, telephone service, and the highway systems are a few of the most visible improvements.
Rural families are also better housed today and more likely to own their own homes than in the past. Only 2 percent of full-time occupied housing in rural America was substandard (lacking complete plumbing facilities) in 1990. Fifty years ago, nearly 75 percent of rural homes failed this measure of adequacy. Crowding is also less of a problem for rural households. Today, only 2 percent of households live in a home with fewer rooms than the number of household members, down from 25 percent of households in 1940. The rate of home-ownership among rural households has also improved, increasing from one-half in 1940 to three-fourths today.
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Now’s the time to have your engine coolant checked for freeze point before temps drop low enough to cause. The cooling system on today’s vehicles is complex as are the coolants (anti-freeze). The system condition is vital to the longevity and performance of your vehicle.
The cooling system is made up of coolant, a water pump, belt or chain, thermostat, radiator, radiator cap, hoses, freeze plugs, bypass system, heater core, passages inside the engine block, intake, and head(s).
The coolant is made of four components: water, ethylene glycol, dye, and a chemical package. Water is used to cool the engine; ethylene glycol is used to lower the freeze point of the water; dye is used to identify leaks – it is not a reliable way to identify coolant type (Dexcool and Toyota red look alike, but are chemically different and should never be mixed).
The chemical package is the most important ingredient in coolant. It allows the cooling system to resist corrosion, scaling, and acid damage. It also contains nitrite (in most coolants), which mends protective-oxide film on metal when cavitation tries to wear it away. The chemical package does break down over time and stops protecting the cooling system.
The water pump circulates the coolant. The thermostat regulates the flow and temperature of the coolant. As the engine heats up the thermostat opens allowing the fluid from the radiator to circulate through the system. If the coolant is not hot enough it will flow back to the bypass system. The radiator has fins and tubes that coolant passes through allowing heat to be dispensed from the cooling system. The radiator cap is responsible for regulating pressure in the cooling system. The hoses transport the coolant between components. The heater core uses coolant to heat the interior or the vehicle and looks like a small radiator.
When an engine block is manufactured, a special sand is molded to the shape of the coolant passages in the engine block. This sand sculpture is positioned inside a mold and molten iron or aluminum is poured to form the engine block. When the casting is cooled, the sand is loosened and removed through holes in the engine block casting leaving the passages that the coolant flows through. Plugging these holes is the job of the freeze plugs. Freeze plugs can corrode and fail allowing the engine to lose most of its coolant – engine failure is most likely to occur when this happens.
All internal combustion engines have an engine block and one or two cylinder heads. These surfaces are sealed together with a “head gasket”. When in good condition, the gasket keeps coolant from leaking out of the engine between the two component surfaces. Head gaskets usually fail if the engine overheats severely or continuously over time.
Before winter, and before summer you should have your coolant condition tested for freeze point and summer for boiling point. Failure to prevent freezing (or boiling in the summer) can result in costly repair.
Information provided by Paul Romesburg, owner of Paul’s Automotive.
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Making the most of living in the mountains is as simple as a shopping trip to Quincy Hot Spot at 2019 E. Main St. in Quincy,Ca. First you need a quality stove to heat your home. Whether you prefer a traditional wood stove, pellets or the convenience of heating with oil this unique home town shop has you covered with brands like Country Stove, Jotul, Avalon, BIS, Fireplace Xtrodinaire, Kuma, Mendota, Vermont Casting, Dutchwest, Toyo Stove, Town & Country Fireplaces and Quadrafire. Decisions, decisions.
Now that your ready indoors Quincy Hot Spot is also stocked with hot tubs, spas and supplies to soak away your cares in your own backyard. Now this is the life! Call some friends and soak away your cares.
As if that weren’t enough, this great one stop shop has everything you need to be the local king(or queen) of BBQ in your neighborhood with items such as Traeager Grills and pellets, Primo Barbeques and lump charcoal, assorted sauces, rubs and barbecue accessories just to name a few. Add gifts with free wrapping and they truly have everything to support that easy mountain lifestyle we all love so much!
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Salad bars are for rabbits but CANDY bars are great fun for all occasions. Carey Candy Co. at 91 Bradley St in Quincy Ca carries a wide variety of beautifully packaged chocolates and candies perfect for your next party, wedding or special event. World renowned Jelly Belly jelly beans are also available by the pound in countless flavors. My personal favorite at this home town shop of sweet pleasures is Carey Candy’s famous gourmet candied apples. These crisp Granny Smiths are drowned in a variety of tempting treats including coconut pecan, toffee almond and of course classic caramel just to name a few. A truly sinful delight !Everyone knows that decadent candy has been a classic gift for generations and Carey’s Candy offers gift cards year round. Like the owners say ”Treats from Carey Candy Co. won’t last, but our gift cards do!”
Sometimes candy is a bit messy but fear not Carey Candy Co. also carries Primal Elements soaps to wash the sticky away.. These beautiful and artistic vegetable glycerin bars add great fun to any bath. The fanciful look, smell, shape and feel have become the trademark of Primal Elements soaps. The colors and shapes match the unique scents for a fun fragrant presentation, not to mention a great gift!
No sweet tooth? No worries Carey Candy Co. has gifts for you too. Maybe a lovely gift basket or scented candles and jewelry for that lovely lady who is already sweet enough. Life is short, live it up! Visit Carey Candy Co. and discover just how sweet it is.
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By Melissa Wynn
Having a back up generator is one of those things that I never give much thought, until I need one of course. Every time I find myself in the dark it suddenly becomes my best idea ever.
Home generators come in a wide variety of sizes and strengths and can instantly restore enough power to run anything from just a few stand by appliances, to your entire home. CST General Contractors Inc, local Generac Generator sales, installation and service representative, is just a phone call away at 530-259-4995 for estimates. Owner Cal Thurber offers an array of Generac Generator systems and is always happy to spend the time to explain your options and understand your emergency power needs. Whether you just want something small to run a lamp, TV and keep the refrigerator cold or a whole house system that keeps business running as usual CST General Contractors Inc has a home generator for you. Feel free to call Cal with questions or to set up an estimate appointment.
The snowy season is upon us ,bringing threat of the dreaded power outage. Will you be ready when the lights go out?
CST General Contractor Inc
Lake Almanor Ca
530-259-4995
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Welcome to D & D Roofing and Sheet Metal, Northern California and North Western Nevada’s top choice for keeping the roof over your head. Whether you are building a new home or just need some repairs on your commercial building D & D has a crew to suit your needs. This tried and true company has been in business for over 35 years, serving hundreds of satisfied residential and commercial customers. Always professional and competitively priced D&D is on call 24/7 for those dreaded emergency services. Who could ask for anything more?
In 1977, after graduating from the University of Nevada in Reno, owner Ken Dillon started his own roofing business. D&D Contractors opened with a one room office in an abandoned dairy barn. He had two people working in the office and five in the field. At that time D&D had only one truck and one asphalt kettle. Reno had several well-established roofing businesses, and D & D knew it would be tough getting a new business started. As it turned out, they were armed with what it would take to make the company a success, Ken’s tireless efforts. His tenacious hard work has paid off. D & D is now Nevada’s leading roofing business. Way to go!
D&D Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.
1000 Glendale Ave.
Sparks, NV 89431
775-685-5555 (phone)
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The Susanville Symphony Society is “Celebrating Ten Years of Music on a Major Scale” with the upcoming anniversary season 2012-2013. The Symphony performed for the first time in May of 2003 with a handful of local musicians and the vision of conductor Benjamin Wade. Beginning with that first concert, the excitement and energy of our small community has sustained a dream of many of our local musicians. Since the symphony’s inception, it has grown to more than 50 musicians ranging in age from 12 years to 85 years old. The orchestra performs 5 concerts a year beginning in October with their ever popular Swing Band Concert and ending with the Susanville Pops Concert in June. Season tickets, tiered memberships and business sponsorships have supported the organization. The Society recognizes the importance of providing our community with the most interesting and diverse programs covering a variety of music for each concert. This season is no exception with the first ever Concerto Concert in February 2013 featuring a variety of soloists. The mission of the Susanville Symphony is not only one of performance, but of cultivating the learning and appreciation of music in Northeastern California. The symphony has fostered many programs including The Susanville Symphony Youth Orchestra, The Susanville Symphony Music Academy and coming this fall, The Susanville Chorale. If you would like to support the symphony by becoming a musician, a member, or if your business or corporation would like to contribute, please visit the web site at www.susanvillesymphony.com or call the symphony hotline at 530-310-8111.
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Looking for way to brighten up the homestead for summer? Take the beautiful drive through Indian Valley and drop in at Crescent Country at 15771 Hwy 89 in Crescent Mills Ca. This quaint little shop offers a wide variety of home and garden decor to suit all tastes. From fine antiques to simple baubles you are sure to find the perfect piece. Drop in and check out the ever changing inventory.
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Mohawk Trading Company in Greenville still does business the old fashioned way. Fast, friendly service with a smile and even full service gas to customers who want it. Offering auto parts, brand name tires and auto repairs make Mohawk a one stop shop for all your auto repair and maintenance needs.
Seniors enjoy a 5% discount on gas as do customers of Evergreen Market next door with their grocery purchase of $100 or more. Seniors can save a bundle by taking advantage of the discount for both.
Mohawk Trading Company is outdoors man friendly as well. Get outfitted for your grand mountain adventures with hunting and fishing gear and licenses while you fuel up for the trip.
Don’t forget a good tune up for the 4 wheel drive before you wander off into the wilderness in search of that bigger trout. One stop at Mohawk and you are ship shape and ready to roll. RVs filling up dump for free, very neighborly.
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 Advanced Geologic Exploration, Scientists of the Earth, is based in Chester, CA. This full service geological consulting firm uses its broad experience rocks, minerals, soils, and water to give our clients superior representation. Buy a gold claim, learn about the lay of the land, or join the club and just explore.
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Ready to look like a million bucks?Visit Trendz in Chester for the latest styles in ladies’ fashions. Find designer labels on beautiful new merchandise and name brands including Tribal and many more. Find fashionable jeans, blouses, warm up suits and much more at Trendz. Looking to spruce up your home a bit also? You will love their new home decor section including kitchen ware and much more. They are located in Old Towne Chester, CA at 131 Main Street, and are open 7 days a week in the summer. Now Trendz also offers quality furniture on consignment. You can call them at 530-258-3232.
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Treat yourself to a full make over at Country Styling in Greenville, Ca. Not only can they take care of all your hair styling and nail design needs, they can dress you head to toe in vintage clothing. What can make a girl feel better than new hair do and a smart outfit? Drop in on the ladies at and get a whole new look! Dressing up for a costume party or role playing game, no problem they have costumes available too. Whether you were looking for a hair salon, nail salon, barber shop, thrift shop or second hand store, you can find it all right at Country Styling.
Country Styling
219 Main St.
Greenville Ca
phone 530-284-7279
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Everyone wants to welcome their guests into a beautiful home and Zaengles Carpet One Floor and Home is your one stop shop for all things decor. Whether you are just dressing up the windows or going for a whole new look, this 16,000 square foot showroom has what you are looking for. Take your time, how may we help you?
Comfort is the name of the game with furniture choices from LaZyBoy, Ashley, Beauty Rest and Lane, just to name a few. Sink in and enjoy.
Make the room that has gone dreary pop with your favorite new flooring. The choices are nearly endless as Zaengles offers tile, cork, bamboo, laminate, hardwood, vinyl, area rugs, and of course carpet wall to wall. Easy delivery and professional installation means all you have to do is choose.
The wide variety will bring you in, but it is the fast, friendly service that will keep you coming back. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and Zaengles Carpet One Floor And Home has something for everyone, in all the latest styles and colors at a value you will love. Visit the crew at 2800 Main St. in Susanville and see what they have for you.
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My husband and I recently purchased a vacation home in the Lake Almanor area. We had established lifelong friendships and spent a lot of time and several vacations in the area over the past twenty years. As you can imagine, we were excited to have a place where not only the two of us could go, but our grown children, their spouses and grandchildren could also enjoy for years to come.
The first step was acquiring the home. Next we set out to purchase furniture. After spending several months looking on-line, in the Bay Area (where our primary residence is), even in Reno, we had no luck. Even when we found furniture we liked, it was too expensive to ship, not in stock or not even available to ship to this location. Frustration was setting in, when a very good friend suggested I shop locally and referred me to Zaengles. While I liked the idea of shopping locally and giving business to a company in the area, I was certain, they would not have anything to meet my needs. Well, I have to say, I was more than pleasantly surprised. I walked in and instantly found the “perfect” dining room table, and everything came together from there. Before we were done, we had nearly furnished the house. (We’re talking Sun Room, Living Room, Bedrooms and Kitchen.) Even more importantly, the staff was superb, they delivered most of the furniture within two days, the prices were extremely reasonable. We also learned that it is a family owned and operated business which is very appealing to us. The couch and love seat are made not only in the USA, but I believe in California. To say we are happy customers, is an understatement. We are very very pleased with each item we purchased. From the quality of the merchandise, to the sales team and even the delivery crew; we are 100% satisfied in every way. Thank you Mark and Joe!
Richard and Carol,
Lake Almanor
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Come in and check out the wide variety of new arrivals.
This unique shop has so much inside! For the sportsman, The Men’s Den is loaded with merchandise. Find the top brands in their Pro Archery Shop and find all your fishing gear, hunting optics, camo and much, much more! Hunting season is fast approaching, get stocked up now! Fishermen and women will love their complete fly tying shop and all the special jigs they carry for Eagle Lake, Almanor and more.
The Elegant Iris features a wide array of home decor, gifts, jewelry and adorable hand sewn clothing for small children. They carry all the fun prom and wedding accessories and offer custom alterations, custom wraps, tuxedos and much more. From Victorian dolls and antique tea cups to the latest in home decor and even framed art, this store is a must see! Stop in soon at 618 Main Street in Susanville or contact them at 530-252-4747.
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Welcome to Donnell’s Music Land, your one stop shop for everything you need to live in rhythm. Donnell’s offers new and used musical instruments, guitar strings, drum sticks,woodwind reeds and sheet music. Owner Ken Donnell is an experienced luthier and is available for all of your repair and custom built guitar needs. He even repairs antique furnishings. Donnell’s Music Land is also the only place in the world to purchase the miniflex microphone invented by Mr. Donnell. Open jam nights on Wednesdays are an awesome chance to check out this amazing shop. The only music store in the Lassen and Plumas Counties area. Come feel the rhythm. Drop in, look around and sign up for guitar, piano and other music related lessons.
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Fill your home with irresistible fragrance with Scentsy from Elizabeth McClure Baker. Scentsy began with a simple idea—a safe, wickless alternative to scented candles—and quickly grew into one of the most successful direct selling companies in the world. This wickless concept is simply decorative ceramic warmers designed to melt scented wax with the heat of a light bulb instead of a traditional wick and flame. Safe and simple.
In less than eight years, Scentsy has generated more than $1 billion in revenue. Today, Elizabeth McClure Baker, passionate Independent Scentsy Director, shares the Scentsy experience and the Scentsy difference throughout the Chico,Ca area. Call her for details or simply click the ad!
In-home parties have long been both a social opportunity and a buying one. This time of year, when one might be hunting down belated holiday gifts, one company is ready to deliver with the ultimate three-in-one party option. You have likely heard of Scentsy® products, the pioneers of flameless candles. The company offers ceramic warmers designed to melt scented wax with the heat of a light bulb instead of the original wick and flame. The company took the country by storm landing their beckoning scents in households all around theworld. The convenience and the safety of a flameless scented candle really seemed to catch on. Fabulous scents from Sunkissed Citrus to Perfectly Pomegranate grace the pages of their catalogue for shop-at-home parties. Warmers come in a wide variety of designer styles and even offer military and campus collections, and a friendly collection of huggable critters.
The Thomas family who began the Scentsy® revolution did not stop with their scent filled collection. They now also offer Layers® skin care collection which includes lotions, soaps, and their latest addition, a fizzy, aromatic bath tablet for soaking and softening. AHHH! This is the life!
ScenTrend 2013: Violet Leaf
Experience the very latest in home fragrance: Violet Leaf, Scentsy’s ScenTrend 2013. Violet Leaf is a simple but amazing scent that captures the very essence of green — dewy, fresh, organic, and just a little floral. Use it on its own to experience its fresh, calming fragrance or add a cube or two to your favorite Scentsy fragrance to customize the scent.
Posy Peach
Fuzzy ripe peach balanced by green, tender tendrils of violet leaf.
Pretty, hand-painted pastel patterns and dancing daisies on a glossy surface.
Give the gift of Scentsy — at a discount! This month, most products are available at 10 percent off!
Need a reason to party? Earn free and half-price products with Host Rewards!
In an addition to adding Layers® succulent skin care collection, to their Scentsy line, they have added a line of fine velvety chocolate fondue. They call it Velata. We call it a good time sampling good snacks at a shop-at-home party. Warmers made for chocolate and special blends of chocolate are sold so you can easily make fondue at home. (Hmmm…. Great gift idea!)
The latest line presented by the Thomas family is Grace Adele®. It represents a unique line of bags and accessories that make fashion and accessorizing a breeze. Follow five simple steps to create your own perfect look. Grace Adele makes it simple to put your style on display. Choose a color, add a bag, clutch, accessories, and jewelry to create a style that’s all you. From glam purple to zebra striped, discover the color that suits you best or put together a perfect gift for a loved one. New scents are available to please all. Whether you are into sweet, spicy, pungent or demure Scentsy has a flavor for you!
If you have never hosted a shop-at-home party, you’ll be happy to know there are gifts involved. The company offers each hostess a gift, special discounts and ways to earn free merchandise.
To put together this kind of a party, we spoke with Elizabeth McClure Baker who trains distributors across the country. She is trained, equipped and stocked to handle a party with all three products, and is excited to show off her new lines. Baker is busy training new reps and invites reps from all areas to join this ever-growing, successful family of fun. She will be happy to explain the whole career process with the company; it is one she is very excited about sharing. To have a party or become a dealer Contact Elizabeth at 530-566-5643, visit her website at joinwickless.scentsy.us or email joinwicless@hotmail.com.
Independent Scentsy Director
Elizabeth McClure Baker
530-566-5643
Joinwickless@hotmail.com
www.joinwickless.scentsy.us
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