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August 2010

Northern Flying Squirrel By Melissa Wynn

Squirrels are a common sight in our Sierra Cascade region. I thought I had seen them all, but it seems the little Northern Flying Squirrel has eluded me for decades.

Northern Flying Squirrels are nocturnal, quietly gliding from tree to tree under the starry skies, while we are tucked in bed. They don’t actually fly but

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High Sierra Music Festival July 2 -5, 2009

QUINCY, CA

Each year a group of exceptional artists gather in Quincy for the four day event, High Sierra Music Festival. Festival goers travel from near and far to see the line up of bands for this event. Each year the line up is a little bit different but each year the festival has what

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Dining at Longboard’s Bar and Grill

By Jan Cox

It was one of those beautiful, warm spring days when we arrived at Plumas Pines Golf Resort located just above Graeagle on Poplar Valley Road.

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Truckee Hosts PRCA Championship Pro Rodeo

Saddle up folks!

Truckee, Ca is celebrating 35 years of rodeo. The PRCA Truckee Championship Pro Rodeo promises once again to be a bronc bustin’, bull ridin’ good time. Come join all the Good Ole Western Fun throughout rodeo week in Truckee.

Tuesday July 21st

Cowboy Poetry, McIver

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Wild About the West Shore

ALSO ON THE WEST SHORE…..

Lake Almanor, CA

Campgrounds and a free boat launch are also located just down the road from Camp Prattville. These campgrounds are within walking distance to the lake, and the west shore’s paved trail system runs right through the place.

Plumas Pines Resort, located about a half mile away, offers horseback riding, two

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Calendar of Events- July 2009

July 2-5-Quincy, CA: High Sierra Music Festival: Sierra County Fairgrounds. (530) 420-1529.

July 2-Quincy,CA: Farmers Market. (530) 283-3528

July 2-5-Taylorsville, CA: Jackpot Team Roping Competition. Taylorsville Rodeo Ground. (530) 284-7696

July 3-Graeagle, CA: 4th of July Fireworks Display Over the Mill Pond in Graeagle at dusk. (530) 836-6811

July 3-Beckworth, CA: Sierra Valley Farms Romano’s Certified Farmer’s Market.

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From the Publisher…. Changes at Mountain Valley Living Magazine

July 2002

From the Publisher
By Eileen Majors

Big Changes at the Magazine

What a year and a half it has been here at Mountain Valley Living Magazine! We have gotten to know so many of the great businesses in our area and we look forward to promoting our region with great vigor. We couldn’t be

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Mountain Musings – July, 2009

By Mary Hasselwander

Can it be it’s the middle of summer and the Fourth of July has come? The cattle have returned to graze in the meadows and the kids are out of school. Motor homes, campers and boats of all sizes have appeared on the roadways as people head to the mountain valley

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Lassen County Fair 2009 – July 15 – 20, 2009 – Susanville

The heart of the summer season is a great time of year to get together with your neighbors for some healthy competition and plain old country, knee slappin’ good times. Come join us for the Lassen County Fair, July 15th – 20th, featuring the unique country sound of Lady Antebellum. In addition

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Great Stay at Chalet View Lodge

By Jan Cox

If you are interested in getting away from life’s hectic pace, finding a place where you can enjoy tranquility, good food, exercise and spa treatments,

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High Mountain Flower Gardens Peak in July

By Eileen Majors

What CAN You Plant Up Here That Will Come Back Each Year?

When I moved to the mountains, I was told we only have two seasons, winter….and July! My folks soon followed us to our new mountain home and my mother, the avid gardener, understood the frustrating truth of it all. A few

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Keeping Kids Safe This Summer

What Can I do to keep my kids safe this summer?
Submitted by Michelle Williams,
Banner Lassen Medical Center

What’s that stuff about lazy summer days? Summer is all about having fun in the sun. You can keep it the best time ever by making it the safest time ever. Here are some tips

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Massive German Brown Trout caught in North Yuba River- July 2009

Massive German Brown Trout caught in North Yuba River

Mr. Jerry Hayden of Penn Valley caught this incredible 45 inch long German Brown weighing 12.5 lbs on 6-17-09 in Downieville. The trout was weighed at Sierra Hardware in Downieville, California.

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Visit Art Around the Lake in July

On July 24 and 25, the Lake Almanor Community Foundation will present the sixth annual Art Around the Lake in partnership with the Plumas Arts Council and the Feather River Fine Arts Association. Proceeds from this event continue to benefit the music and arts programs in the Chester, Westwood and Greenville schools. Participating

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Chester Hoops 3 on 3

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT WELCOMES YOU.

The Chester Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament returns to Chester Park Saturday July 25th. Benefiting the Chester High School Basketball Program, this local competition will offer a division for anyone that wants to play. Do you have the team that can school the rest with nothin’ but net? I’m sure

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Biking on the West Shore

Biking on the West Shore

By Jan Cox

Biking on the West Shore…

Fishing for Miracles

Fishing for Children’s Miracles
By Eileen Majors

A.J. Casella is one teen who has definitely made a difference for plenty of kids helped by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Since setting up his first fishing tournament at Lake Almanor, Casella has raised over $100,000 for the cause. Last year the event drew more than 300 people and brought in

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Lake Almanor Waggin’ Walk

By Melissa Wynn

Calling all pooches and their people! Lake Almanor Waggin’ Walk is coming to Chester Park Saturday July 11th. This special event benefiting Lassen and Plumas County Animal Rescue Organizations includes a two plus mile walk through peaceful downtown Chester, Ca and the beautiful surrounding forest. Avonna’s Critter Clippers will be on

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A Visit to Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch

Ahhhh… Fresh ranch meadows, clean air and green grass welcomed us as we trekked in off of Highway 89, up Greenhorn Ranch Road. For this road trip, we brought along two wide eyed youngsters, Mikey, age 7 and Genesee, 3, to help us fully absorb this ranch full of fun. Excitement filled the car

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Antique Appraisals- September 2009 By Sara Conklin

Dear Sara,

I have two framed prints by P.J. Redoute.The first is entitled “Rosa centifolia folicea”.The second is “Rosa Indica vulgaris”.The second print has a trade mark sticker on the back which states, “Made in England, Normill, Serial N0. 1879″. I would appreciate your opinion of value.Can I retire

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Art Show- Chester Park on July 4, 2009

Please come!!

JULY 4 – ART SHOW – CHESTER PARK

 

Art Show- Chester Park on July 4, 2009…

LAKE ALMANOR WEST GOLF COURSE--- A gorgeous setting that awaits your arrival.

By Richard Barlupi

Photography by Ray Nadeau

Have you ever wished you could find a golf course that was as challenging as it was beautiful, yet playable to all of your abilities? If so, then this course will interest you. My guess is that first-time visitors to L.A.W. will say “WOW” many times during their round. The

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Camp Prattville - A Family Resort On Lake Almanor's West Shore

If practice makes perfect, one would be challenged to find a better summer vacation get away than Wilson’s Camp Prattville Resort. First established in 1928 by Frank and Nettie Wilson, this family owned and operated, rustic resort is now managed by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wilson Jr, great-grandson of Frank and Nettie. I’m sure they

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Sweet Grilled Corn on the Cob

RECIPE
Grilled Corn on the Cob

Fresh corn on the cob is a real summertime treat. And it is extra special when it is grilled, adding a bit of a smoky taste. In addition to a great taste, grilled corn on the cob keeps the heat outdoors (versus boiling it indoors) on hot, late summer days.

Tip: The

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Linking Generations with Video Games

By Melissa Wynn

As the baby boomers are entering their golden years, the number of households including both grandparents and teenagers is on the rise. Those of us in the middle of these two generations often find ourselves worried that the kids spend too much time with their video games and that our parents

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