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Get Your Home Ready for Work and School this Winter

during winters past.

Consider these tips from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry to help ensure your home is ready before winter weather strikes.

Improve Indoor Air Quality Beyond proper physical and structural considerations of winter preparations, the increased daily usage of your home naturally increases the importance of indoor air qualAlthough preparing your home ity. Since windows and doors for winter is a fairly consistent will likely be closed more process year-to-year, many often, moisture levels within homes have seen significant- your home can be significantly more use this year due to ly affected. Use a humidifier, COVID-19 restrictions. If your if necessary, to maintain a home will serve as your office relative humidity between 45or school throughout the win- 50%, which is healthier and ter months, it’s important to can feel more comfortable. It address issues that may have can also keep wooden doors been noticed but tolerable and windows functioning

properly and wood furniture and floors looking good.

Get Your Furnace Checked To keep your furnace from failing when you need it most, get it inspected by a professional before you need to rely on it to heat your home in the dead of winter. If you’re not leaving the house and turning down the thermostat each day, this will be especially important this year. Regular tune-ups can prolong your furnace’s life, help prevent carbon monoxide leaks and ensure your unit is working at maximum efficiency. If a whole-house humidifier is included as part of the heating system, also inspect the humidifier and replace the element, if necessary. continued on page 4

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continued from page 3 Seal Leaks Around Windows and Doors Air infiltration is one of the largest culprits of reductions in a home’s efficiency. Small air leaks can add up to significant heat loss and a corresponding increase in energy consumption.

If replacing window screens with storm windows and installing a storm door on your house isn’t realistic, increase energy efficiency by sealing gaps around window and door moldings with caulk to help keep heat from escaping. If any pipes or ducts travel through an exterior wall of your home, you can also use caulking and weather-stripping to help block potential entry points for cold air.

Check Your Gutters Improper drainage away from the home is one of the biggest causes of water leaking into basements and crawlspaces.

Gutters and downspouts have the single purpose of routing water away from your home to help prevent damage to your foundation. Once leaves have fallen and before the first snow, ensure your gutters are properly secured and clear of debris.

Clogged gutters can lead to

improper drainage and potential overflow, ice damming or other water-related issues. Also adjust downspouts so they direct water at least 5 feet from the house to help minimize the possibility of water run-off back toward the foundation.

Prep the Plumbing When water freezes, it expands.

Any residual water in pipes that is exposed to freezing temperatures, including interior lines located in exterior walls or unheated areas, can burst. Start by disconnecting hoses and shutting off exterior faucets, draining any water that remains in them and storing hoses indoors to prevent cracks. Drain any other pipes, valves or in-ground sprinklers that may be exposed to the elements and, for an extra layer of protection, wrap water spigots with covers to prevent damage.

Sometimes a simple trick like keeping a cabinet door cracked open to allow warm air into the space can prevent frozen pipes.

Find more expert tips to get your home ready for winter at RemodelingDoneRight.com.

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GOING GREEN TO KEEP OUR REGION BLUE. We live in a special place. As a deeply committed community partner, the Truckee Tahoe Airport District cares about our environment and we work diligently to minimize the airport’s impact on the region. From new ADS-B technology, to using electric vehicles on the airfield, and preserving more than 1,600 acres of open space land, the District will continue to seek the most sustainable way of operating.

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Over the past five years, we’ve developed a number of initiatives that reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and keep our community clean and blue.

New flight tracking program (ADS-B) allows for more efficient flying Implementation of Greenhouse Gas Inventory & GHG Emission Reduction Plan Land management plan for forest health and wildfire prevention Open-space land acquisitions for public use Electric vehicles & E-bikes used on field

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n what’s certain to be a holiday season unlike any other, you can transform your seasonal menu in 20 minutes of prep time or less by incorporating flavorful ingredients that make ordinary dishes extraordinary, ensuring the holidays are as special and memorable as any other year.

Stress-free holiday entertaining at home begins with ingredients like Holland House Cooking Wines that add an extra boost of flavor to recipes like Tuscan White Bean Soup. Perfect for chilly evenings, this recipe combines pantry staples and enticing seasonings for an easy-to-make soup that simmers in the slow cooker. This Sherry, Ham and Cheese Brunch Bake is another delicious and convenient recipe to feed your family on early holiday mornings.

This simple, tasty brunch bake can be easily prepped the night before.

While holiday gatherings may be smaller this year, spending time with family can be made even more special when sharing a homemade, holiday-inspired meal. Sherry Cherry Pork Loin Roast, made in a time-saving slow cooker, provides an easy way to bring your family together for a flavorful holiday meal.

This festive season, Holland House Cooking Wines provide an easy way to delight your family. They’re available in four flavors – Marsala, Sherry, White and Red – made using fine grapes and blended seasonings, aged to perfection, to offer bold flavor to your holiday cooking.

Visit hollandhouseflavors.com to find more holiday-worthy dishes.

Sherry Cherry Pork Loin Roast

Sherry Cherry Pork Loin Roast

Recipe courtesy of Cate Meade of “Cate’s Kitchen Fit” Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 5-6 hours Servings: 8-10

7 tablespoons avocado or grapeseed oil, divided

2 large Vidalia onions, halved and thinly sliced

4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

1 pork loin roast (4-4 1/2 pounds), trimmed and patted dry

3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided Sherry Cherry Sauce: 3/4 cup Holland House Sherry Cooking Wine 5-6 cloves garlic

1 cup frozen Bing cherries, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard powder

4 tablespoons Holland House Balsamic Vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 bunch fresh parsley, large stems removed, plus additional reserved for garnish

3 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

In large slow cooker on high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil, sliced onions and 1 teaspoon salt.

Season roast evenly on all sides with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 tea­spoon pepper.

Place large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan. Sear pork loin 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer roast to slow cooker on top of onions.

Cover and cook on low 3 hours.

To make Sherry Cherry Sauce: In blender, blend sherry cooking wine, garlic, 1/2 cup cherries, mustard powder, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, parsley, remaining olive oil, remaining salt and remaining pepper until smooth; set aside.

After pork loin cooks 3 hours, add Sherry Cherry Sauce around pork roast. Cover and cook 2-3 hours on low.

To glaze, brush roast with warm sauce 3-4 times in last hour of cooking.

Once pork reaches internal temperature of 145 F, remove and let rest 15-20 minutes before slicing.

To finish sauce, remove 1/4 cup cooking liquid and mix with cornstarch to make a slurry. Whisk slurry and remaining cherries into sauce. Cook in slow cooker on high 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Slice roast 1/2-inch thick, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with Sherry Cherry Sauce and braised onions.

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Flavorful Holiday Dishes continued from page 6

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Recipe courtesy of Jillian Wade of “Food, Folks & Fun” Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 8 hours Servings: 8 4 cups chicken stock 1 cup Holland House White Cooking

Wine 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 medium yellow onion, diced small 1 cup celery, diced 1 cup carrots, diced 6 large cloves garlic, minced 3 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) cannellini

beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (13 3/4 ounces) artichoke hearts,

rinsed and drained 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 4 cups kale (about 6 ounces), cleaned,

destemmed and chopped 5 ounces pancetta or bacon, diced 8 teaspoons Parmesan cheese, shaved

(for garnish)

Sherry, Ham and Cheese Brunch Bake Recipe courtesy of Jillian Wade of “Food, Folks & Fun” Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Servings: 10

8 tablespoons salted butter, melted, plus additional for greasing pan, divided

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 large shallots, minced 1/2 cup Holland House Sherry Cooking Wine

1 package (20 ounces) frozen hash brown potatoes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded white cheddar cheese

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese

8 ounces precooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

8 large eggs 1 1/4 cups whole milk 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder

2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill

1 teaspoon fresh chopped dill, for garnish (optional)

2 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

Move oven rack to middle position and preheat to 400 F. Generously grease 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter; set aside.

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, add olive oil and preheat pan over medium heat.

Add shallots and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 7-8 minutes.

Stir in cooking wine and cook until liquid is evaporated, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Add frozen hash browns to prepared baking dish. Pour melted butter over potatoes and add salt, pepper and caramelized shallots.

Use spoon to mix well. Bake 30 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through and some edges are beginning to brown. Remove potatoes from oven and reduce temperature to 325 F.

Sherry, Ham and Cheese Brunch Bake

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Place chicken stock, white cooking wine, tomatoes, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, cannellini beans, artichoke hearts, bay leaf, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and rosemary in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or high 4-5 hours.

About 30 minutes before serving soup, stir in kale and cover.

In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook pancetta until crispy, about 4 minutes. Move pancetta to paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with pancetta and Parmesan cheese shavings.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese evenly over potatoes followed by ham.

In large measuring cup or small bowl, vigorously whisk eggs, milk, mustard powder and dill until fully combined and eggs become frothy, about 1 minute.

Pour egg mixture evenly over potatoes, cheese and ham. Store covered in refrigerator if prepping night before.

Bake 35-40 minutes, or until edges of casserole are golden brown and center of casserole is set.

Cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with chopped dill and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN YOUR AREA Editor’s Note: It is our sincere wish that all events below proceed as planned.

Covid-19 may cause some to be cancelled and it would be wise to continue to log in, email or call favorite events as we get closer to each date.

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MATILDA, The Musical November 20-29, 2020 http://www.truckeecommunitytheater. com/ Truckee Community Theater presents Roald Dahl's “MATILDA, The Musical”. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality.

Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Directed by Carrie Haines and Todd Tanis. $5 from every ticket will be donated to the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe!

Santa's Fly-In at Truckee Tahoe Airport December 12, 2020 10356 Truckee Airport Road Bring your kids to the airport at 10 am sharp to watch Santa fly in on a special plane. This is a great holiday photo op, along with visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoying hot chocolate and yummy holiday treats at this annual event. Kids receive special gifts too! Don't miss Santa's fly-in – then stay until 1 pm for all the fun!

North Lake Tahoe Tahoe Film Fest Dec 03-06, 2020 www.tahoefilmfest.com We are doing our best to preserve the 6th annual Tahoe Film Fest and make sure that the show goes on!

We have begun to invite films and filmmakers for this year’s festival.

We cannot predict the future and what will happen with the pandemic come December 3, however, we are optimistic!! There is no question that things will be different this year. We will be social distancing in the theaters and at our special events with facial coverings. What will not be different is the program of INCREDIBLE movies for our community to see! Keep logging in for updates.

South Lake Tahoe Holiday Tree Lighting November 27, 2020 1001 Heavenly Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA Heavenly Village will once again put up a 70-foot cut tree and light it during a special tree lighting ceremony at 8:00 pm. Please social distance.

Reno Reno Santa Pub Crawl December 12, 2020 http://renosantacrawl.com/ It’s the Hap, Hap, Happiest Time of the Year in Downtown Reno!

It’s the largest Santa Pub Crawl in the country as thousands of merry-makers descend upon downtown to enjoy good spirits and yule-tide cheer! The event has drawn nationwide attention – more than 15,000 holiday-clad revelers are expected each year!

There will be more bars as well as other pre-Crawl activities on Friday night and even Santa skiing on Saturday! Remember, your purchase helps local schools. If you’re a procrastinator and want to purchase a cup on the night of the event, there will be two official cup sale tables at the Silver Legacy. The Library Pub will be selling cups all night.

Carson Valley Christmas in Genoa December 4, 2020 https://www.genoanevada.org/ visitors/events.php Every year, Genoans and visitors come together to celebrate the Christmas holidays. The Genoa Tree — Hope’s Colorado Blue Spruce — donated to the town, is strung with lights and waiting for the perfect time to be lit. Join us for all the fun and food, too! Christmas Caroling — Meet at the Genoa Community Church, 5:30 pm.

Genoa Tree Lighting — Follow the carolers to the corner of Main Street and Genoa Lane to see the lighting at 6:30 pm. Cookies & Hot Cocoa — After the lights are lit, warm up with holiday refreshments and a visit with

Genoa residents and friends…And of course, Santa Claus!

25th Annual Parade of Lights December 5, 2020 https://www.carsonvalleynv.org/ parade-of-lights/ Join in for this fun and beautiful family-friendly event: The Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Annual Parade of Lights. The Towns of Gardnerville and Minden, along with Main Street Gardnerville, will come together in support of this event. The announcing stand and parade Judges will be located at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center. The parade runs from Heritage Park in Gardnerville, down Hwy. 395 to Minden Park. This Year’s Theme is “25 Days of Christmas”.

Gold Country Nevada City Victorian Christmas December 6-23, 2020 https://www.nevadacitychamber. com/nevada-city-events/victorianchristmas/ Due to COVID-19, this year’s Victorian Christmas will look different than past events but will retain the historic charm and holiday spirit that brings so much joy to both visitors and residents. The scheduled days are Sundays – Dec 6, 13 & 20 from 1:30 – 6 pm and Wednesdays – Dec 16 & 23 from 5 – 9 pm. We are working closely with the Environmental Health Department to see how all events, including Victorian Christmas can be accomplished in a hybrid model that will still follow all mandates and requirements from the Public Health Department.

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Because of the pandemic, fewer Americans are taking to the skies, but a significant number likely plan to hit the roads to visit friends and family during the winter months. Whether a few towns over or a couple states away, many drivers will travel interstates, which are major logistics corridors often dominated by commercial trucks.

According to the United States Census Bureau, there are approximately 3.5 million people working as truck drivers in the U.S. From keeping grocery store shelves stocked to delivering those next-day packages, professional truck drivers impact lives with the freight they move and serve an important role in keeping the economy running.

Professional truck drivers are also experts when it comes to planning travel.

From mapping out a route to maintaining their vehicles and even practicing

Caron Comas is a professional truck driver for Variant, a subsidiary of U.S. Xpress, one of the nation’s largest trucking companies. Highly trained, she’s driven trucks for 17 years and her expert insight can aid the average automobile driver planning to hit the roads this winter.

“It’s important that the average driver give trucks plenty of space on the road,” Comas said. “People can forget we’re generally handling 75 feet of tractor and trailer, which can weigh 80,000 pounds. We can’t stop on a dime like automobiles, so increase distance when merging in front of trucks and avoid slamming on your brakes.”

• Carefully plan your route. If driving through big cities, consider fluctuations in rush hour traffic. For more remote locations where there may not be regular food or gas, plan for when you’ll need to stop along the route.

• Stay hydrated and nourished. Before setting out, eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water. For the drive, pack healthy, non-perishable snacks like granola, fruit or nuts along with bottled water. For longer trips with kids, consider a small cooler for sandwiches, string cheese or yogurt.

• Be overly prepared. Keep a few blankets, a flashlight, a first-aid kit and an extra pair of shoes in your car.

If you experience car trouble, make sure you can stay warm until help arrives.

Comas suggests following these tips on Keep in mind the global pandemic.

Check each state’s quarantine rethe road and before you travel: quirements that you’ll be traveling to or through, wear a mask when in pub• Don’t follow trucks too closely. If you can’t see a tractor trailer’s mirrors, the lic and follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines driver can’t see you. when traveling.

• Schedule vehicle maintenance before your trip. Have your oil more travel tips, visit usxpress.com/news. changed and ask the experts to check For Photo courtesy of Getty Images your tire pressure and other important fluids to help assure you’re driving safely and efficiently.

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