Hi my friends! Here we are again! I think now would be a good time to start thinking about that icy weather. If you haven’t yet, why don’t we do some weatherproofing on your home??
Toolin’ Around With J- Weatherstripping…
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Hi my friends! Here we are again! I think now would be a good time to start thinking about that icy weather. If you haven’t yet, why don’t we do some weatherproofing on your home?? Antique appraisals are provided by Sara Conklin, A Certified Antique Appraiser in Plumas County Dear Sara: Help! My husband died and all of our stuff has to be appraised. Harold bought a lot of pretty
Continue reading Antiques Valued by IRS… by Melissa Wynn Winter is a spectacular time to visit the Sierra. The towering pines are frosted with snow, the air is crisp and the mountains beckon, “come and play”. I usually enjoy the winter hustle and bustle of our neighborhood’s many ski areas, but this trip was all about finding a quiet getaway and scoping Continue reading River Pines Resort Snowmobile Base Camp… // // // NRA – Landowner Liability Release Form Available The National Rifle Association (NRA) has long encouraged hunters to act as invited guests of private landowners. That is why they have come up with another way to foster even better relations between hunters and landowners.A
Continue reading Hunting on Private Property – Landowner Release Form Available… Volunteer Musicians Give the Gift of Music Continue reading HEALING MUSIC… From the Publisher, Eileen Majors Looking back on this second anniversary of Mountain Valley Living, one thing rings true: Our readers have made this dream my reality. I mean by so many reading it yes, and because It was a few of our readers who jumped on board, literally becoming the creative staff who Continue reading Two Years and Growing… It is definitely time to start putting things away and getting organized for the new year. The best way to begin is by going through and ‘weeding out’ the unused and unwanted items to take to a local thrift store. Painting a room with a fresh new look is a great Continue reading Getting Organized – HAVE SOME FUN WITH IT… You may be asking what you can do to support America’s service members, especially military troops serving overseas and those injured in combat recovering in military hospitals. Several organizations are sponsoring programs directly aiding members of the armed forces. The Help Our Troops Call Home program is designed to help service members call home from Operations Continue reading Send Phone Cards to Soldiers… By Eileen Majors If cabin fever is setting in, a trip to Bucks Lake Lodge may be just the answer. This quaint resort sits on the edge of picturesque Bucks Lake which boasts 17 miles of shoreline. Situated at one mile high, Bucks Lake Lodge is in the Northern Sierra Nevada, just a
Continue reading A Trip Into the Snowy Forest – BUCKS LAKE LODGE… GRAEAGLE AREA TRAILS: Continue reading Snowmobile Trails – Lassen & Plumas National Forest… January/February 2010 Jan. 1- Calpine, CA: Calpine Elks New Year’s Day Brunch. 9am-12pm.Sponsored by the Calpine Elks Lodge at the Lodge on Highway 70 about 3.5 miles out of Portola. 530-832-5785 Jan. 12- Reno, NV: Harlem Globetrotters. 7pm. Tickets: $92.50 Courtside; $44.50 VIP; $25.50 Lower Level; and $19.50 Mid-Upper Level. Continue reading Calendar Of Events- January/February 2010… by Melissa Wynn One of my favorite creatures to watch in the woods is the second largest of all rodents, the North American Porcupine. They can be very dangerous when they feel threatened and must never be approached but are quite interesting to observe from afar. I have been intrigued by the pudgy prickly porcupine since Continue reading North American Porcupine… From the California Department of Transportation – Division of Traffic Operations – Road Information – Winter Driving Tips Winter driving on roads and highways in the snow capped mountains of California can be a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring and sometimes even hazardous. The California Department of Transportation provides the following information to Continue reading Winter Driving Tips from Cal Trans… by Jan Cox Imagine racing straight downhill on 12 foot long skis at 88 miles per hour! That is what Cornish Bob, champion speed skier did back in 1867 when longboard racing began in the mountains near LaPorte. Longboard skis were used for both travel and racing fun in the early mining camps of Continue reading Longboard Racing… by Jan Cox Thirty one years ago, Norm Wilson began running Coppervale ski hill for Lassen College in Susanville. This north facing mountain just outside of Westwood on Highway 36, going toward Susanville, is a great place to ski close to home and is one of the least expensive in California. Coppervale has something for every Continue reading Ski Coppervale!… In Plumas County, a virtual forest of opportunity exists for snow shoeing and cross country skiing. Skiers should always check current weather conditions before venturing off. If you venture out, make sure you have the proper gear, adequate clothing, food and water and make sure someone knows where you are headed. Lassen Volcanic Continue reading CROSS COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING… More than 100,000 people are currently awaiting an organ transplant in the United States. There are not nearly enough donations to match the need. Continue reading Organ Donations… by Jeff Fontana, Bureau of Land Management – Eagle Lake Field Office, Photos by Jeff Fontana The forests and river canyon of the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail are great places to enjoy the peace and serenity of winter. And a pair of cross country skis is the ideal way to get there. The best skiing Continue reading Winter on the Bizz Johnson Trail… Assessing Your Weight If you’ve been thinking about your current weight, it may be because you’ve noticed a change in how your clothes fit. Or maybe you’ve been told by a health care professional that you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol and that excessive weight could be a contributing factor. The first step is Continue reading FACING GOOD HEALTH – Assessing Your Weight… The Sierra-Stanford Partnership is now offering Breast Cancer services in the Portola, Graeagle and Loyalton areas. They are offering an 8 week therapeutic/educational support group session led by an experienced, licensed clinical social worker. There is no charge to participate. Contact Susan Ferrier, Community Coordinator at (530) 274-0292, Ext. 2 or email: susan@one-in-eight.org for more Continue reading Cancer Support in Eastern Plumas… Now there is no excuse. As of January 9, 2010 you can schedule that mammogram at Eastern Plumas Health Care (EPHC) for a Saturday. They will accept appointments for their regular weekday hours and now also for the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. While a physician order is required for Continue reading Saturday Mammograms… |
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