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August 2010

An Almanor Basin Street Party

Second Fridays

by Jan Cox

Historic Old Town, Chester, will once again be the center of the Second Friday celebrations each month from June through October.   From 5 to 8pm, these evenings will be alive with music, food, arts and crafts, a farmer’s market, merchant offerings, and visitor information.

B & B Booksellers, Backroom Gallery will

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Black Bart Strikes Again in Quincy!

A & E 5/10

by Jan Cox

Who is Black Bart, you ask?  Well, on May 2, in Quincy you will learn the story of a gentleman thief from San Francisco, named Charles C. Boles, who led a double life as Black Bart, the man who robbed stagecoaches between 1877 and 1883.  During that time

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Toolin' Around With J- Weatherstripping

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??


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Hunting on Private Property - Landowner Release Form Available

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// 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

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Getting Organized - HAVE SOME FUN WITH IT

By Eileen Majors

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

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CROSS COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING

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

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Winter on the Bizz Johnson Trail

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

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Toolin' Around With J

Welcome back to ToolinAround With J!!! Is it me or is the time just flying by? The holidays are almost here!! So, I was thinking….what can we do this month that will give our home an inexpensive facelift

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Keeping Kitchen Memories

Keeping Kitchen Memories

*This is a wonderful gift idea, and a special touch for your own kitchen *

Keeping Kitchen Memories

You Will Need:

A handwritten recipe that’s been passed down or a recipe card of your family’s favorite meal, or a recipe with special meaning- your wedding cake recipe for

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The Story of Christmas - Fold and Make Mini Book

CHRISTMAS BOOK HOW TO:

To make a mini book that will hang on the tree, YOU WILL NEED:

1/2 SHEET CONSTRUCTION PAPER • GLUE STICK • THIN RIBBON 4″ LONG • STAPLER • CLOTH TAPE OR DUCT TAPE

HANG THIS MINIATURE BOOK AS AN ORNAMENT ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE TO READ EACH YEAR.

Looking at it tall so it

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Oatmeal Herbal Bath Soak

Oatmeal Herbal Bath Soak

*This recipe will make enough for multiple sachets. Thank the host with a gift they can use to relax after a busy holiday feast*

1 1/2 cup dry milk

1/2 cup Epsom salts

2 Tbs baking soda

6 tsp cornstarch

1/2 cup lavender tea

1 cup plain instant oatmeal

1/4 cup chamomile tea

1/2 cup dried

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Stamped With Love Cards

Stamped With Love Cards

*When in need of a family holiday card, thank you note, or just to say hello, these cards are kid friendly and fun*

You Will Need:

Card Stock Paper- cut into 4X6 squares

Acrylic paint- color of your choice. The more the better.

Paper towels

Optional Food Ideas:

Pears (unripe and cut in half)

Peas (rolled around

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Holiday Festivities in the Sierra's

by Jan Cox

Each year, as winter sets in, our days and evenings are brightened by the many festivities that take place between Thanksgiving and New Years. This year is no exception. Beginning in late November there are many venues that bring holiday cheer, no matter where you live. Here are just a few to pick

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Holiday Ham Glaze

Holiday Ham Glaze

INGREDIENTS:

1 fully cooked ham (10 pounds)
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup preserves (peach, apricot or orange)
1 Tbs honey
2 tsp mustard

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 275. Combine brown sugar, preserves, honey, and mustard. Stir until blended. Roll out piece of foil long enough to encase entire ham. Place ham cut side down

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Ice Fishing Lake Almanor with Doug D’Angelo

 
 

 

Well, we are having a good winter. Let’s hope the snowfall is enough to fill the lake. It has a long way to go. Last year was a good fishing year. An early run on salmon started the season followed by rainbows and browns all the way up until the end of my guide

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See You at Nancy's!

Just before the lower gate to the Lake Almanor Peninsula you will find a one-of-a-kind Mountain Valley restaurant. Nancy’s Restaurant was opened July 7 by Nancy Eberle. She has been in the food service industry for the past 27 years, mainly working in resorts in St. Louis, Beaver Creek, CA and Lake Tahoe. But this

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Hand Etched Candles

Hand Etched Candles

*A fun craft and gift from the little artist in your family *

Hand Etched Candles

You Will Need:

Candles (height does not matter- make sure your colors aren’t too dark)

Acrylic paint (colors are your choice)

Small paint brush

Dull pencil or a pen

Instructions:

Decide what design you would

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Mike’s Bread Bowl

Mike’s Bread Bowl

From The Kitchen of Mike Baston

Bring this appetizer to any gathering and get the party started!

*After the guests are gone, broil the bread bowl until the cheese melts for a tasty leftover*

INGREDIENTS

1 brick mild cheddar cheese (grated)
3 ½ cups mayonnaise
3 scallions (chopped)
1 brick cream cheese
4 Tbs Worcester

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Putting Together a Guest Room

by Jeanne Brovelli, Interior Re-designer
La Casa Bella Fine Furnishings

Do you have guests coming this holiday season? It’s that time of year when many of us will be having family or friends stay in our homes. If you are not set up for this, your initial response might be

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Celebrate like the Stars at Benton’s on Lake Almanor

Surrounding ourselves with those we love is the very best part of the holiday season. Unfortunately, many families, like my own, have many more loved ones than our family home can accommodate. I was on the hunt for a vacation getaway where all 16 of us could gather around a twinkling tree

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Picture Perfect Gifts on a Budget

This holiday season finds many of us tightening our purse strings, but a heartwarming gift doesn’t have to break the bank. A simple photo album or scrapbook can be a very affordable and touching gift. A few years ago I bought a small photo album and made a book of You and Me

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Chicken N' Casserole With Grapes

Chicken N’ Casserole with Grapes

*This dish is perfect for that special Sunday brunch and can be made ahead of time.*

INGREDIENTS

2 whole chicken breasts (split)
4 chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
Pinch of salt
Pinch of Pepper
Flour
5 Tbs butter
¼ cup onion (minced)
¼ cup chicken broth
¾ cup dry white wine
½ pound mushrooms (sliced)
3 Tbs. butter
2 cups seedless

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Armenian Rice Pilaf

Armenian Rice Pilaf

*Better than any boxed pilaf you’ll ever taste, and just as easy!*

INGREDIENTS:

½ cup uncooked spaghetti (broken into ½ inch pieces)
1 cup uncooked rice
4 Tbs butter or margarine
2 cups water
6 chicken bouillon cubes
Pinch of salt
¼ tsp pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Break spaghetti into pieces. Set aside. Melt butter in a skillet. Add spaghetti pieces. Brown at

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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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