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August 2010

Mountain Musings

Mountain Musings

Mountain Musings…

KIDZVIEW

A fun activity to do over Thanksgiving break is making gifts. Making gifts saves money and it’s fun. Here’s and idea; make a memory box! The memory box can be made out of a shoe box. You can decorate it however you want. Here are some things you

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Mountain Musings

By Mary Hasselwander, Editor

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. That statement may surprise some of you who know how I love to decorate for Christmas, but it is true.

These days, it seems that Thanksgiving is just the day before the Christmas shopping season officially kicks off, but for

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Thanksgiving..

Proclaimed as a National Holiday

By President George Washington, 1789

As President, on October 3, 1789, George Washington made the following proclamation and created the first Thanksgiving Day designated by the national government of the United States of America:

Thanksgiving..…

Diggin’ In For Winter

As the days grow shorter and there is a fire in the hearth we are reminded that the time has come to dig in for another mountain winter. The men are tuning up the snow machines; the teenagers

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Run a car on wood?

What if all of the oil in the world dried up? I know, it’s not going to dry up but what if for some reason, (natural disaster, political turmoil, plot by evil genius) the world was to see a massive shortage of petroleum? It wouldn’t be the first time and

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Exploring Ashland, Oregon

Exploring Ashland, Oregon

By Jan Cox

Do you ever get “cabin fever” and want to take a short trip just to

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Meet the Bailey Creek Boutiquers

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As the leaves turn yellow and the temperatures drop, our thoughts turn to the holidays just around the corner. Where will I shop this year? Will I travel to the big city in order to find gifts for everyone, or will I save on gas

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22 STEPS TO A HEALTHY HOLIDAY

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. There’s the stress, busyness and lack of sleep, not to mention the potlucks and potbellies. Oh, and flu season should strike, well, just about any minute now. Joy to the world. Continue reading 22 STEPS TO A HEALTHY HOLIDAY

November Calendar of Events

Nov 1 Chico Certified Farmer’s Market- Every Saturday 7:30am – 1:00pm, Year-Round, 2nd & Wall, Downtown Chico Rain or Shine. 530 893-3276

Nov 7 Christmas Boutiques Crescent Mills, Greenville, Taylorsville (530) 284-6633

Nov 7

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California Harvest For Gifts That Support Nor Cal Farmers and Producers

California Harvest Shop – Chico,CA

Now, this is a great idea… A shop featuring the flavors of the north-state. This idea of Chico natives John and Peggy Chambers, offers a great collection of locally produced and locally grown products.

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Merchants Night Brings Santa, Light Parade, Food and Festivities CHESTER, CA

Merchants Night Brings Santa, Light Parade, Food and Festivities

CHESTER, CA

November 28th is the big night this year in Chester when holiday festivities will fill the small town nestled near Lake Almanor. Merchants will stay open late on that Friday night, most

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WINE ME AND DINE ME In Cowboy Style

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Cromberg, CA

The Duke himself stands tall in a photo pasted to the wall overlooking the bar. Bright red tablecloths against wooden walls and floors set the backdrop for this quaint

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Do What You Love

Do What You Love

LISA

In today’s tough economy, it may not be the time to quit your day job and begin launching a new career, but that doesn’t

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Driving to Reduce Fuel Usage

Driving to Reduce Fuel Usage

From the US Department of Energy

Car Maintenance Checklist:

• Use the right grade of motor oil for your car.

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CUTTING BACK TO BASICS

It seems in this day and age, everyone’s cutting back to basics in one way or another. Whether it is those with ‘safe’ jobs out buying cars that run on less fuel or installing solar systems in their homes, or whether it’s the

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Healthy Alternatives at ‘Good Vibes’

By Jan Cox

Chester, CA recently welcomed Good Vibrations to their business community. They are located at 278 Main Street in the white two story building next to the

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Joe Satriani Brings “Mystery” to Silver Legacy – Grammy-Nominated Guitarist Plays November 14 at 9 p.m. –

Legendary multiple Grammy-nominated guitarist Joe Satriani, who was heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck, will perform in the Grande Exposition Hall at Silver Legacy Resort Casino on November 14 at 9 p.m. He will be joined by very special guest

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Sierra Nevada Red Fox

The Sierra Nevada Red Fox is so named because it lives only in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We have our own fox. How cool is that? These cunning canines of the conifers stay with us in the mountains year round although they do make seasonal elevation changes .

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