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August 2010

Calendar Sept/Oct, 2009

Sep. 1-Quincy, CA: Shared Trail Etiquette Awareness Day. Plumas Sierra Equestrian Facility
Picnic area at Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds – Lee Road entrance at 5:30pm.530-283-3305 or 530- 283-1619

Sep. 1-Maybe, CA: Tacos on Tuesday. 5-7pm.Sponsored by the Calpine Elks Lodge. Highway 70. 530-832-5785

Sep. 2-Sloat, CA: Sloat Towne Hall. Community Luncheon. 12pm. 530-836-1762

Sep. 3-Quincy, CA: Farmer’s Market. 530-283-3528

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Now Showing Ski Leases for the Upcoming 2009-2010 Winter Season!

It’s that time of year again to reserve your Ski Lease for the upcoming 2009-2010 winter season! We have properties in Tahoe City, Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley and Truckee River corridor. For more details, please visit www.alpinerentalgroup.com in Vacation Rentals and Ski Leases. We are available to show everyday except Wednesdays and

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Lloyd Taylor

A celebration of life for Lloyd Taylor will be held Saturday Sept. 5th 2009 at 1:00 o’clock in Seneca, CA. at the Gin Mill
A pot luck lunch will be served please bring a covered dish or dessert.
We can all remember Lloyd Taylor who performed on many occasions in

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50,000 Reasons to Fish Lake Almanor

In 1980 a group of concerned fishermen, business people and the Chester/Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce formed the Almanor Fishing Association. This organization is “dedicated to the enhancement and preservation of a high quality fishing resource in Lake Almanor and assuring its continual availability to everyone wishing to enjoy the sport of fishing.” It is

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One Stop Center - A Partnership Serving Lassen County

By Jan Cox

There are many forms of community: our neighborhoods, churches, the towns we live in, or even a group of like minded people coming together with common interests. In the last few years, a strong community has formed around the One Stop Centers in Herlong, Beiber, and Westwood.

Here in Westwood, the One Stop Center

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Manufactured Homes Offer Energy Solutions

The old days of calling them mobile homes are long gone. Now they’re manufactured homes and these pre-built homes can be placed on permanent foundations to become appreciable real estate. The added snow load roofs required in the high mountain areas means a steeper roof pitch, which also adds to the look and

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To our Local Heroes in Uniform,

Another day goes by amidst the Mountain Valley scenes,

Men and Women of Valor meeting everyday routines.

Some in patrol cars, meeting crime upon our streets,

Others ready to fight the fires and tend emergencies.

Some will search and rescue when they receive the call

Many will stand in guard of those who chose to live behind the

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Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Renewable energy is the wave of the future and Louis of Almanor Energy Plus lined out the details for us on how to heat and cool your home or business with eco-friendly geothermal energy from the earth. Because the earth absorbs and stores most of the energy it receives from the sun,

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Federal Tax Credits on ENERGY SAVERS

US Federal Tax Credits for Consumers

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) for:

•Windows and Doors
•Insulation
•Roofs (Metal and Asphalt)
•HVAC
•Water Heaters (non-solar)
•Biomass Stoves

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction) for:
•Geothermal

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Reicpe: Crockpot Applesauce

CROCKPOT APPLE SAUCE

Ingredients:

* 4 1/2 cups tart cooking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

* 1/4 cup water

* 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

* 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Preparation:
In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine the apples, water, brown sugar, and lemon juice, stirring to coat the apple slices.

Cover

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Mountain Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

* 4 pounds tart apples
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
* 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/3 cup rolled oats
* 6 tablespoons cold butter (3/4 stick)
* 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation:

Peel, core and cut the apples into 1/4 ” thick

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Small Steps to an Energy Saving Plan

While it would be wonderful to implement all of the power making, energy saving ways you’ve ever heard of, most of us will have to pick and choose what we can afford to do. With all the government rebates and power company rebates, there has never been a better time to consider some major buys

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Pellet Fuel

Pellet fuel is seen as a way to divert millions of tons of waste from landfills and turn it into energy. Pellet fuel is being used for heat in an estimated 800,000 homes across the United States. This biomass product is made of renewable substances – generally recycled wood waste. Local hardware stores are among

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Charity Golf Tournament at Whitehawk

Thursday, October 1st, Eastern Plumas Health Care Foundation will host their annual charity golf tournament at the beautiful Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club.

The event highlights will include a pre-tournament horse race. Lunch and tournament prizes are part of the fun which includes a “Closest-to-the-Pin” and an “In the Circle” contest. There will be a CareFlight helicopter

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Prepare Winter Emergency Kits Early

Food and Safety Checklist

Have a week’s worth of food and safety supplies. If you live far from other people, have more supplies on hand.

Drinking water
Canned/no-cook food (bread, crackers, dried fruits)
Non-electric can opener
Baby food and formula (if baby in the household)
Prescription drugs and other medicine
First-aid kit
Rock-salt to melt ice on

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BIKE FOR A CURE

Bike MS: The Great Basin Sierra Ride
September 12 & 13
Graeagle, CA

Bike MS is organized by the National MS Society · Great Basin Sierra Office, All America Chapter to support services for those suffering with Multiple Sclerosis and to help fund research for a cure. Bike MS: The Great Basin Sierra Ride takes place September 12

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Retrofitting an Old Heating System

Retrofitting an old, inefficient heating system is another way consumers can save some serious energy dollars. Many outdated heating systems are sucking up unnecessary amounts of fuel. Jim from J & H Heating in Susanville said, “Going efficient has never been more efficient.” He said, “It is an instant return on your money. Say you

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Autumn Color Tours

by Jan Cox

As long summer days gradually fade into autumn, and temperatures vary with the shortened daylight, a feeling of anticipation grows within us. Our bodies in tune with Mother Nature, we carry our cameras everywhere, knowing that right around the next corner we just might happen upon a brilliant canvas of crimson, yellow,

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Bidwell House, Bed and Breakfast Bliss

Just down the road a piece, on Lake Almanor’s crystal blue north shore in Chester, CA lies a charming little bed and breakfast known as the Bidwell House. Named for General John Bidwell, famous founder of the city of Chico, CA, this unique and antique bed and breakfast was built in 1901, on

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Move Over Martha

There is definitely room in the world of professional homemakers in the media for this clever and talented young lady. Susie Baston of Susanville is the new crafts and food editor for Mountain Valley Living Magazine. Her ideas will be featured in the magazine and on our website found at mountainvalleyliving.com and

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FIREPLACE INSERTS

STOP WOOD HEAT FROM GOING UP IN SMOKE!

There is nothing like snuggling by the fire on a chilly winter night in Nor Cal. That is probably why so many homes have existing fireplaces. The problem however, is that while the age old concept of open fire heating provides some warmth and definite ambiance, fuel burning

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Expanded Susanville Trail System

DELIVERING FALL COLOR AND YEAR ROUND FUN

By Eileen Majors

Photos by Joel Rathje

- SUSANVILLE RANCH PARK

With a fall deadline ahead of me, I chose the coolness of an early August morning to go looking for “Grandmother Apple Tree”. I had seen this giant wild apple tree several years before on a hike with the girls. I

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Rebates from LMUD

Lassen Municipal Utility District offers a variety of energy efficient rebate options – from EnergyStar® appliance rebates to their complete SmartBuilt Home ™ program. The following rebates are offered by the local electric company.

EnergyStar® Appliance Rebate: LMUD customers who purchase and install an EnergyStar® compliant dishwasher, refrigerator or clothes washer can apply for rebates ranging

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The Family Tapestry of Knowledge

by Melissa Wynn

We should all take time now and then to thank the special seniors in our lives for all the timeless traditions we so often take for granted. Myths and legends, tall tales and lullabies, nursery rhymes, secret recipes and core family values are all slowly woven into the fabric of our children’s lives

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You Top It Off Shrimp and Pasta Salad

This is a quick and easy favorite in our household and we seem to change it up every time we make it. Here are the basic ingredients.

Cooked Tri-Colored Rotini Pasta
Cooked Salad Shrimp
Whole grape tomatoes
Whole black olives
Cubed Avocado
Diced purple onion

Now here are a few of our favorite ways to Top It Off

Add crumbled Bacon, Cheddar cheese

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