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What’s Going on in Elko?

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Shop ‘Til You Drop...

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Calendar of Events T rail Center Events

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Home is where the Heart is...

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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise...

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B reakfast Breads

Start 2013 the S.M.A.R.T. way

Prosciutto & Fruit Sushi Bites

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The Great Outdoors

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The Family Life

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L et's Get Outside

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Letter from Mrs. Claus

T he Bulleit Story

The Gadget Guy

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GMO's Meeting with your Tax Professional D o I have Diabetes?

3rd Annual Father Daughter Ball Crafting: Pass or Fail Cutest Kids 20 Indoor Activities Fuzzy Friends

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January 2013 Calendar of Events

All local events are welcome. Email events to Marin at marin@everythingelko.com.

Story Time at the Library - Elko, NV Every Tues, Wed and Thurs. at 10:30am. Come enjoy a fun, interactive story followed by a craft! Free at the library. More info: 738-3066 The Black & White Ball - Elko, NV Monday, December 31st starting at 7pm This event is sure to bring the new year in just right. Starting at 7pm at the Elko Basque house and going until we bring in that new year. Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres will be served along with music, entertainment and more brought to you by The Event Source, Blooms and Grooms and The Everything Elko Magazine! Limited tickets are available so pick yours up now at Blooms & Grooms, The Elko Chamber, Ruby Mountain Chiropractic Center, What 2 Wear and The Wild Elk. More info: 340-1927 New Year’s Day Tuesday, January 1st 2013 Miss Elko County Little Sister’s Talent Showcase - Elko, NV Friday, January 4th The 2013 Miss Elko County Little Sister’s Talent Showcase will feature young ladies age 5-12 in a non-competitive talent showcase as a small preview of the 2013 Miss Elko County pageant the following night. Young ladies will present talent, on-stage question and party wear in a fun-filled evening of fun and friends on January 4th at the Great Basin College Theatre. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. For information, contact Tera Hooiman, Executive Director at 385-7998

2013 Miss Elko County/Miss Elko County’s Outstanding Teen Pageant Elko, NV Saturday, January 5th The 2013 Miss Elko County Pageant “A Night in Paris” will feature 6 contestants vying for the title of Miss Elko County 2013 and 3 contestants in the Miss Elko County’s Outstanding Teen category. This year the pageant will be held at 6pm at the Great Basin College Theatre. Pre-sold tickets will be available at the Little Sisters Showcase to be held Friday, January 4 at 6:00pm at the Great Basin College Theatre. Tickets are available at the door the night of the show. General seating is $20/ticket and VIP seating is $40/ticket. For information contact Tera Hooiman, Executive Director at 385-7998 2013 Miss America Pageant - Las Vegas, NV Saturday, January 12th Elko’s own Miss Nevada 2012, Randi Sundquist will be competing for the title of Miss America 2013 Live from Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on January 12. The pageant will be broadcast live on ABC television. Please vote for Randi to be one of the top 15 by voting for her People’s Choice video. Go to www.missamerica.org watch her videothat was filmed right here in Elko! Support Elko’s first Miss Nevada and her dream in becoming Nevada’s first ever Miss America. For information, or to become a contestant, contact Tera Hooiman, Executive Director at 385-7998 Elko County 4-H Achievement Night Elko, NV Wednesday, January 16th at 6pm

Great Basin College Theater The annual Elko County 4-H Achievement Night is a celebration for the 4-H’ers in Elko County to be recognized for all their accomplishments in 2012. We will present the recipients of the 2013 4-H Scholarship winner, the Outstanding 4-H member for 2012, record book awards, and the 2013-2014 Elko County 4-H Officer team. Everyone in the community is invited to come and cheer on their favorite 4-H’ers. Business After Hours - Elko, NV Thu, January 17th from 5:30pm - 7pm January’s Business After Hours will be hosted by Elko Diagnostic Imaging. Come join us for a fun night of raffle prizes, good food, and a whole lot of networking! We would like to extend our invitation to all who are interested in attending! Family Skate Night Friday, January 18th More info: 775-777-7260 White Pine Fire and Ice Show - Ely, NV Fri, January 18th - Sun, January 20th Don't miss the spectacular White Pine Fire and Ice Festival. Enjoy the food, ice bowling, golf, sledding, skating, and ice fishing both Saturday and Sunday. All sculptures must be completed by 3 p.m. Sunday with the winners announced that evening at 6 p.m. right before the fireworks show. Gather around bonfires with new found friends and reminisce on the events of the weekend as you make plans for next year. The crystal clear air will erupt with vibrant colors and the canyon walls will once again echo as this unique fireworks show lights the sky. For more

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Calendar of Events

information, visit www.elynevada.net or call 775-289-3720, 800-496-9350. Fireworks Express - Ely, NV Saturday, January 19th at 6:30pm See the fireworks from the train itself! For more information, visit www.elynevada. net or call 775-289-3720, 800-496-9350. Bridal Fair Saturday, January 19th from 10am-3pm Come see the many vendors specializing in cakes, desserts, invitations, decorations, flowers, event venues, jewelry, DJ services, tux rentals, furniture, dental, body wraps, hair and makeup, caterers, event coordinators! Enjoy watching the Cake Dive and Cake Decorating Contests and don't miss The Fashion Show at 3pm brought to you by The Event Source. At the Elko Convention Center. More info: 738-9895 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 21st Jack Frost Train - Ely, NV Saturday, January 26th at 1pm and Sunday, January 27th at 9:30am For more information, visit www.elynevada.net or call 775-289-3720, 800-496-9350. Rotary Ice Fishing Derby - Ely, NV Saturday, January 26th Top tagged fish is priced at $5,000! More info: dlderbidge@gmail.com or 775-289-4689 Great Basin Art Gallery Presents: Celestial Grammar: Words and Forms of Loss and Longing Joan Giannecchini, mixed media artist, and Theresa Whitehill, poet and graphic designer, use words and images to evoke themes of isolation, unmet promises, yearning and mortality. Reception with the Artists: Thursday, January 31st from 4pm-6pm Artist Poetry Reading:Friday, February 1st from 4:30-5pm Dates of Show: January 29, 2013- March 19, 2013 GBC’s Art Gallery is free and open to the public. It is

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located in the Leonard Center for Student Life on the GBC Elko campus. The gallery will be closed for holidays and when the Elko Campus is closed. For more information contact gallery curator at: gail.rappa@gbcnv.edu

Moonlight Snowshoe Hikes Saturday, January 26th More info: 775-738-3950

Wingers Roadhouse Cowboy Poetry Open Mic Nights Mon, January 28th Sat, February 2nd More info: 775-753-7750 29th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Monday, January 28th - Saturday, February 2nd The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is a grand celebration of western people, their lifestyles and traditions. As January turns to February, cowboys, ranchers, rural and urban people travel en masse to the small community of Elko, Nevada, to join with friends, family and all those who share their love of rural life in the West. Together, they listen to poetry and music, learn about cowboy culture in the U.S. and around the world, experience great art, watch western films, learn a craft, and gather together to eat, drink and swap stories. For the last 28 years, thousands of people - both rural and urban - have made this pilgrimage time and time again. If you love the West, you must experience its greatest celebration. For the 29th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering we are pleased to be hosting cowboys from Italy. The butteri, as they are known, come from the Maremma area of southern Tuscany, where they have been raising and herding the

large lyre-horned Maremmana cattle for centuries. We will also host ItalianAmerican ranchers from the American West at the Gathering. Like cowboys everywhere, the butteri have their own unique saddles, gear, techniques and traditions, which will be represented in an exhibition in our Wiegand Gallery, along with stories and materials relating to Italian-American ranching. The Italian cultural exchange at the 29th Gathering is exclusively supported by the E.L. Wiegand Foundation. More information visit www.westernfolklife.org or stop in at the Western Folklife Center at 501 Railroad St. Elko, NV 775-738-7508 Wild Women Artists: Bellissimo! Come and celebrate beauty in it's many forms with the unique art of the Wild Women Artists. Two day Sale with Artists: Friday, February 1st from 10am-8 pm & Saturday, February 2nd from 10am-6 pm Reception: Friday, February 1st from 5pm-8pm Underwood Story Hour: Saturday, February 2nd at 11 am The Duncan LittleCreek Gallery & the Gallery Bar 518 Commercial Street Elko, NV 89801 For more information Call DLC Gallery:775-738-3426 www. wildwomenartists.com Silly Cynthia Classes Beginning Beading—12 January 4:00-6:00 and 13 Jan. 2:00-5:00 (Sat. and Sun.) Price includes beading wire, 2 lever-back earring posts, 2 toggle clasps, E-beads for clasp loop and crimp beads. Beads and pendants can be purchased at Silly Cynthia. (We will have a selection of tools you can use for the first time.)


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During January 2013, several activities are taking place at the California Trail Interpretive Center. Highlighting the month’s events is “Pioneer Poetry” January 31, February 1 & 2. Staff and volunteers will present poetry, music and dramatic journal readings written during the westward movement period, 1841-1869. The grandeur of the American’s west has inspired people to write poetry long before there were cowboys riding the range.Words of the emigrants’ experiences and thoughts will come to life with readings and entries from actual journals and oral tradition.

Contributed by Jan Petersen, Historical Interpreter, California Trail Interpretive Center

Come see the newly installed permanent exhibits and multi-media presentations at the Trail Center. As part of the multi-use perspective of the BLM, presenting and preserving cultural places such as the California Trail is part of the

The California Trail Center’s hours have changed for the winter months. We are now open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. These hours will continue until spring, 2013.

Admission is free. For more information, call 775-738-1849, check our website californiatrailcenter.org or like us on Facebook.

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Breakfast Breads Good Morning!

"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!" These words, from hundreds of mothers everywhere, linger in our minds. "Breaking the fast" is one of our most favorite mealtimes. After eight or so hours, food tastes particularly good! The range of possibilities extends from simple to complex. In this issue, we focus on some of our favorite breakfast breads that are perfect any time of day. If it's been awhile since you've had fresh waffles or homemade pancakes, you'll be delighted to become reacquainted with these pleasures. This edition focuses on just a few of the breakfast bread options available and delves into the secrets for mixing up all kinds of yummy quick breads. We finish with some great recipes for waffles, pancakes, and morning muffins. It's just the tip of the iceberg as far as breakfast possibilities go, but not a bad place to start for rediscovering fresh, homemade breakfasts!

Waffles & Pancakes We love our friends' tradition of waffles every Sunday morning! It's something to look forward to, is deceptively easy to make, and is a delicious way to enjoy a weekend morning. And, in our minds, pancakes and sausage make the perfect quick supper that everyone enjoys! There are just a few tricks to

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becoming comfortable with making griddle and iron breads - we'll share them with you and have you an expert in no time!

Waffles - Let's face it, the little pockets in waffles are a bit of genius; they hold perfect amounts of syrup and toppings while the delicate crust provides extra delicious golden


• Check the style of handles and ensure that they stay cool to the touch. Making Waffles - Follow the quick bread batter techniques noted above for making the waffle mix. Follow these steps for great waffles every time: • Place the waffle iron on a level surface with safe cord arrangements. • Preheat the waffle iron in a closed position until very hot.

brown flavor. To make excellent waffles, follow the tips below! Choosing a Waffle Iron - Waffles aren't waffles without the grid of ridges and valleys. It takes a special cooking iron - a waffle iron - to get these molded results. Waffle irons come in many shapes and sizes and produce varying results. Here are some tips for choosing a great waffle iron: • Select a non-stick surface; it makes removing fresh waffles effortless and clean up easy. • Choose a size that fits your need; there are many compact waffle irons available that make cupboard storage very doable. • Note cord management strategies; a place to wind and secure the cord makes set-up and storage easy. • Select a model that has fine controls for heat management; many models have the nice feature of a "ready" light when properly heated and when the waffle is done.

• Use the exact amount of batter prescribed for your specific iron. This will adequately fill the griddle, yet not cause an overflowing mess. • Set the level of doneness desired and allow the iron to do its work; avoid the temptation to peek at the progress. The perfect waffle is evenly golden -- not too light, not too dark. • Serve waffles as soon as possible nothing beats the freshness! If you must, keep waffles warm in a 200ºF oven, covered loosely, while the second and third batch cook. • When finished, allow the waffle iron to cool in an open position; it will cool more quickly.

Pancakes - A stack of pancakes, steaming hot, evokes many childhood memories for us! A pat of butter and a drizzle of syrup complete the picture! Choosing a Pancake Griddle Pancakes do not require a special iron like waffles, but may be made on the stovetop or on a flat griddle of any type. Consider the following when choosing a pancakemaking surface:

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• Choose a pan with a non-stick surface for easy management and great results. • A cast-iron skillet is great for making pancakes because it recovers its heat quickly after confronted with cool batter. Make sure it is seasoned well. Add oil to the pan as it heats removing any excess oil with a paper towel. • A stovetop griddle allows for making multiple pancakes at a time. Choose a stovetop griddle that conducts heat very efficiently so that there are no hot or cool spots, but only even heat. • A griddle appliance is very useful for pancakes; choose a griddle whose coils are positioned for even heating across the griddle, and where the temperature is easily controlled and responsive Making Pancakes - Follow the quick bread batter techniques noted above for making the pancake mix. You'll have great pancakes every time with these tips: If using a griddle, place it on a level surface with safe cord arrangements. • Preheat the griddle until hot. • Test the heat of the pan with a minitest pancake. Place a dollop of pancake batter on the hot surface. Adjust the heat accordingly. • Turn the pancake when bubbles float to the top and pop on the surface of the batter. Turn pancakes only once. The time required for cooking a pancake will vary based on the nature and thickness of the batter. • If the surface of the pancake is splotchy white and brown, this may be due to excess oil on the cooking surface; wipe the surface with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil and cook the next cake.

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Serve pancakes fresh from the griddle! As noted above, if you must keep pancakes warm while additional cakes are cooking, keep them warm in a 200ºF oven covered loosely with a square of foil.

Marvelous Muffins Muffins are favorite breakfast breads that also fall into the quick bread category. The flavor and add-in options for muffins are nearly endless! As easy as muffins are to make, excellent results are often elusive. Based on the same quick bread chemistry as waffles and pancakes, use the tips above and the tricks below to make marvelous muffins every time! two things to get right when making muffins: Proper Mixing - Mix dry ingredients together, the wet ingredients together, then combine the two. Stir by hand only enough to incorporate the wet and dry together. The most common error when making muffins is to over mix the batter. The dry ingredients should just be wet. The batter will be lumpy - that's ok - avoid the urge to make a smooth batter. Optimal Oven Temperatures - When baking, the outside of the muffin is set immediately, while the inside continues to bake. The batter's bubbles expand during


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than a standard size muffin. Standard Muffin Pans - these pans hold about 1/2 cup of batter per muffin. Unless specified otherwise, most muffin recipes assume a standard muffin size. Jumbo Muffin Pans - these pans can hold up to 1 cup of batter and will take 10+/minutes longer to bake.

baking and push the center of the muffin upwards since there is no other place to go. Muffins generally require a hot oven - 375ºF-400ºF - to bake properly. Too hot, or too cool, and the results will be less than perfect. If you're having problems baking great muffins, the shape of a baked muffin will reveal clues to what is going right and what might be wrong. The ideal muffin has a nicely domed top, an even, coarse crumb and is done on the inside without being overdone on the outside. Sunken/Flat Muffin - not mixed enough, too low an oven temperature, too large a muffin cup, or too much, or too little, baking powder or baking soda. Pointed Peak Muffin - results from overmixing, or too hot an oven Perfect Muffin - mixed just until batter is moistened; oven is the perfect hotness; batter contains just the right amount of leavener. Muffin Pans - The muffin pan you use will determine any required adjustments to the recipe. Still use a hot oven, but adjust the baking time. The smaller the muffin, the shorter the baking time. Mini-Muffin Pans - these cute little minis hold about 1/8 cup, or 2 T. of batter and will take about 6+/- minutes less to bake

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Cucina Fresca’s Breakfast Bread Tips Tip #1: Freeze extra waffles for your own toaster version of breakfast on the go they are incredibly less expensive than boxed, pre-frozen waffle choices. Tip #2: Make pancakes fun by pouring the batter into special shapes; creatively experiment with your pouring technique or use special pancake shape-makers. Tip #3: Use a small sticky note to jot down your favorite pancake or waffle ingredients and basic instructions. Post the note on the inside of a cupboard. Quick access to this information will get you started easily and enjoying your favorite breakfast bread more often. Tip #4: Make your own pancake or waffle mix by combining all dry ingredients together and storing in a jar, canister, or a zippered plastic bag. Note the wet ingredients and the ratio of wet to dry on the outside of the container with a taped note card, or a strip of masking tape. Tip #5: For a fluffier pancake or waffle, separate the egg, beat the egg whites until stiff, then fold them into the batter as the last step. The result is a different, lighter texture. Tip #6: Get familiar with your waffle iron


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and what happens to the batter as you close the iron. If the batter is pushed forward from the hinge, adjust the placement of the batter accordingly.

style, a Liege waffle features pieces of sugar in the batter that transform into caramelized goodness when baked.

Tip #7: Experiment with basic pancake and waffle batters with the simple addition of cinnamon, or vanilla, or even a drop of almond flavoring.

A: An aebleskiver (translated as "apple slices") is a specialized Danish pancake. Aebleskivers require a special pan with deep, rounded wells. The wells hold a batter, which puffs up nicely making a rounded ball. The aebleskiver is turned with two sticks to brown the topside. We like to fill the aebleskiver with a fruit filling. These are a great treat - plan to make a lot of them for your breakfast crew!

Tip #8: Avoid using spray oils on your waffle iron or muffin tins; an irremovable layer of "gunk" will result. Instead, use an oil mister equipped with fresh oil, a brush dipped in oil, or choose an iron or pan with a non-stick surface. Tip #9: Use your waffle iron to make French toast. The grid imprint makes things a bit more interesting and holds syrup nicely! Try making a grilled cheese sandwich in your waffle iron or any thin panini-style sandwich. Tip #10: Use a batter scoop to evenly place muffin batter into the baking cups. This will help to ensure samesized muffins and even baking. Tip #11: Mix muffins and place the batter in individually lined cups. Freeze well. Once frozen, store the "nearly ready" muffins in a zippered plastic bag. When ready to bake, place the frozen units in the muffin tin and add 10 extra minutes to the baking time.

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Q: What should I do with leftover batter? A: Any leftover waffle or pancake batter can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 days. Stir the batter before using to offset any separation that may have happened during storage. Q: My pancakes and waffles are tough and chewy; what's wrong?

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A: Most likely, your iron or griddle is not hot enough. Try increasing the heat slightly until the desired result is achieved. If the griddle or iron is not recovering its heat between cakes, it may be time for a new appliance; a good griddle or waffle iron should efficiently and quickly manage a consistently hot temperature.

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A: A Belgian waffle is generally denser and deeper than a traditional American waffle. The "valleys" are deeper and the overall height taller. A Belgian variant known as a Brussels waffle is made with a yeast batter and produces a light and fluffy waffle. Another Belgian-

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Buttermilk Waffles with Sweetened Cream Cheese We love our waffle iron and the scrumptious waffles it makes! This recipe is a classic. The buttermilk lends just a hint of tanginess to the finished result. And, the sweetened, whipped cream cheese with berries were the perfect visual and gustatory topping to this beautiful breakfast treat! We can't say "Mmmmm..." enough! Buttermilk Waffles Makes 6 waffles. These crisp, flavorful waffles can be served for a quick meal any time of the day. Serve them with Sweetened Cream Cheese, nuts, and berries for an alternative to butter and syrup. 2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 large eggs
1-3/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
Nuts and fresh berries for topping
Sweetened Cream Cheese for topping (recipe follows) Preheat waffle iron and spray lightly with

oil. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Add to dry ingredients and stir until well blended. Pour 3/4 cup batter onto the hot waffle iron. Close lid and bake until steam stops and waffle is lightly browned and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove waffle and repeat with remaining batter. Spoon a little Sweetened Cream Cheese on top of each waffle. Sprinkle with nuts and berries. Sweetened Cream Cheese

Makes about 1 cup. 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, cut up
1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar.Blend cream cheese and sugar in a food processor.

Sour Cream Pancakes with Blueberry-Maple Syrup These pancakes are exactly what pancakes should be - light, perfectly puffed and, oh, so delicious! The generous dollop of sour cream in the batter is the secret to their luscious moistness. The fresh blueberries steeped in genuine maple syrup were a simple discovery that topped our stack beautifully and tasted wonderfully. Sour Cream Pancakes Makes 10 to 12 pancakes These are so light and tender that the friend who gave me this recipe calls them “fly off the plate” pancakes. Blueberry-Maple Syrup makes a nice topping. 1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon melted butter
Blueberry-Maple Syrup for topping (recipe follows) In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, brown sugar, and baking powder. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk and sour cream. Whisk in dry ingredients. Add melted butter

and whisk until just blended. Preheat a nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly spray or brush with vegetable oil. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until other side is golden, 1 minute longer. Serve with Blueberry-Maple Syrup. Blueberry-Maple Syrup Makes about 1-1/2 cups 1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed if frozen rinsed In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring syrup to a boil. Add blueberries. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

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Real Bran Muffins Full of flavor and moistness, these bran muffins rated five stars on our list of muffin favorites! The best thing about these muffins is the do-ahead nature of the batter. Mix it up and bake as desired. Alternatively, bake the whole batch, cool, wrap individually, and freeze. They are a great, satisfying answer to those "grab-and-go" mornings! Real Bran Muffins Makes 18 to 20 muffins Bran is the outer layer of grains (wheat or oats) that is removed during milling. It is a good source of carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorous, and fiber. You can make the batter for the muffins ahead and store it, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, and bake it when needed. These muffins stay moist for several days. Rewarm them in the microwave for 20 seconds. 1-3/4 cups wheat bran
1 cup boiling water
1-1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup honey
1/3 cup light molasses
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 large eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins (optional) Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, stir together bran and boiling water and let stand for 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine flours, baking soda, and salt. Add honey, molasses, oil, brown sugar, and orange zest to bran mixture. Whisk in eggs. Stir in nuts and raisins, if desired. Add flour mixture and stir until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be thick). Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin tins, filling them three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes Let cool in muffin tins for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

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the inconsistencies in the maturation process. Kentucky limestone-filtered water is a key ingredient in this bourbon. Charred American White Oak barrels lend a smoky backbone. Bulleit is unique as it has relative high rye content in its mash and a lengthy aging process, resulting in a 90 proof bourbon that delivers a wonderful, complex taste with hints of citrus, vanilla and honey. In 2011 Tom introduced Bulleit Rye. This whiskey uses 95% rye mash with the remainder barley and it goes through the same distinct process as Bulleit. This leads to a rye that is spicy smelling with hints of dried fruit and tobacco. It finishes with hints of cinnamon. In 2013, Bulleit will introduce a new “child”, Bulleit 10 Year. Several years ago, Tom Bulleit set aside a few hand-picked bourbon barrels and charred them to age the 10 year in. The result is, simply put, spectacular. I get a baked banana bread smell, mingled with nutmeg, clove and allspice. The taste is orange peel, wild flower and spicy. The finish is warm and smooth with lingering notes of spice. Bulleit 10 is so smooth it is difficult to believe it is 91.2 proof.

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With winter here, it is time to turn to winter sports for outdoor fun. One of the easiest to participate in is snowshoeing, especially for families and beginners. Snowshoeing is perfect for people of all ages and abilities, does not require expensive equipment, and, best of all, it can be enjoyed throughout Elko County without spending money for lift tickets or a long drive to a ski resort. This winter, snowshoeing is made easier with four guided events being sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and Nevada Division of State Parks. Cedar Creek Clothing is also a partner in these events. All events are free of charge. Please bring your own snowshoes and equipment if you have them, and for those without equipment there are of 40 pairs of snowshoes and poles to reserve and borrow. Duane Jones, from Cedar Creek Clothing, said “Last year our moonlight snowshoe events were very well attended, attracting over 60 participants each month. This is a great opportunity for the community to come out and enjoy an organized winter outing for fun. So gather your family and friend and join us for a couple of hours of exercise and fun in a winter wonderland”. The first snowshoe hike (or just plain hike if there is no snow) will be on January 6, 2013 at the South Fork State Park. Celebrate the New Year with park rangers on a fun outing on trails. Park entrance fees are waived for participants in the hike. Event is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and starts at the Southwest Meadows Area, located at Lower South Fork Road just past Lucky Nugget Road. For more information or to reserve your snowshoes contact Robert Misiti, Park Supervisor, 775-7444346, or sfsra@getbeehive.net. Children are welcome, but dogs are not permitted.

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On January 26th, the first full moon evening snowshoe hike will be held in Lamoille Canyon beginning at 6 pm. Parking will be at the turn-off to the Lion’s Camp Lamoille on the Lamoille Canyon Road. Contact Nancy Taylor, U.S. Forest Service at (775) 752-1705, Zachary Pratt, BLM, at (775) 7530212, or Duane Jones, Cedar Creek Clothing, at(775) 7383950 for more information and to reserve your snowshoes. Two more full moon snow shoe hikes events are being planned for February 23 and March 23, 2013, locations to be decided depending on snowfall. More information will be coming out shortly on these events. If there is not enough snow the events will continue as regular hikes. All the events will end with a campfire, hot drinks, lively conversations, and a good time for all participants. For all four hikes please dress warmly in layers, wear sturdy winter boots, and bring a snack and water. For the evening hikes a flashlight and/or headlamp (recommended, to keep your hands free) are also needed. In the event of severe weather, events may be cancelled. Please contact the organizers for up to date information.


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R avenhill bottle opener Definitely a magnetized bottle opener you will find indispensable. Sophisticated yet rustic, this opener is likely to grace the fanciest of bars yet be found opening libations in the field after the big hunt. A magnet will catch the bottle cap while another on the opposite side allows for quick attachment to your fridge or workbench. The “bent nail” design give a unique opening approach. Choose from walnut or beech woods. /// R avenhill Bottle Opener

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Crispie Wild EVO HTG GTX When it comes to boots you can’t sacrifice comfort and warmth. Crispie sounds more like a fried chicken choice than it does a boot but you will not regret this purchase. I personally bought and tested these boots and utilize from everything from hiking and chukar hunting to playing with the kids in the snow. It is a well insulated boot the claims warmth down to 20 below zero with 400 grams of insulation. It is a mid height boot that sits just over 9 inches and is enveloped in full grain Italian leather that is continuous with the tongue lending to a completely waterproof boot up to the top. GORE-TEX lining insures warmth and a water barrier. Vibram soles grace the bottom of the boot lending to a weight of only 1.9 pounds per boot to allow you to sprint after those elusive highland chukar. Crispie fills the boot with their legendary technology gained from years of experience. Anti-fracture technology comes from the companies manufacturing of boots for paragliders and have become the trusted boot for militaries all over the world. You will enjoy this boot for hunting, trekking, hiking or in outdoor winter activities. /// W ild EVO HTG GTX $439 /// Available at Gunworld and Archery

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Here in Elko we love our denim. We wear it day in and day out for work, play and even a night out on the town. It can be hard to find the pair with that perfect fit, so we want our jeans to look and fit just like they did the day we purchased them. With a some tender loving care, we can have a long and happy relationship with all of our favorite jeans.

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One school of thought is to never wash your jeans. Yes! I said NEVER wash them! This might be extreme for many of us, but it is true. Never can seem like a very long time, but I do suggest going as long as you can between washes. If your jeans start to smell or seem “un-fresh”, a simple way to renew them is to fold them, put them in a ziplock bag and leave them in the freezer for a few days. This will kill any bacteria that might be on the denim. (This time of year I suggest you let them warm up before you put them on). If you decide you must wash your denim, then here are some suggestions: - Wash your denim with vinegar the first time to set the dye so you can keep the dark color in your jeans and off of you and your other clothes and furniture. You can also soak your jeans in iodized salt for a few hours, this will also help set the dye and maintain the original color. -Always wash in cold water and turn the jeans inside out.

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I am going to use the word again...NEVER dry your jeans in the dryer. This is especially important with many of today’s denim that have stretch incorporated in the fibers. The stretch comes from spandex and it is made of plastic and plastic and heat do not work well together. Heat will break down the spandex and your jeans will lose their shape and you will be left with an ill fitting, unflattering expensive pair of jeans. Hang your jeans up to dry, upside down if you are worried about losing any of the length, or lay them out flat after tugging the ends to smooth out the wrinkles. If you follow these tips, you and your favorite pair of jeans should live a long and happy life together, and if you’re lucky, your denim will go out of style before they wear out! 39

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We made it through the sweets and treats of the holidays and enjoyed the great times with family and friends. Now it is time to turn over that new leaf for 2013 and get healthier! Whether you want to lose weight, start a new exercise program, improve your diabetes, get ready for that summer cruise you are planning, or just want to start eating healthier, the tips below may help guide you in the right direction:

• Set S.M.A.R.T goals- In setting your goals this New Year remember to make them

specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Rather than aiming for a 50 pound weight loss in one month, aim for 1-2 pounds per week. Taking baby steps will lead you to your ultimate goal.

• Start the day off right- Always start the day off with breakfast. Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day because it helps with blood sugar control by “breaking the fast.” It will also encourage weight loss as it can help jumpstart your metabolism. A healthy breakfast should include lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. One example is oatmeal with a hardboiled egg, frozen berries, and a glass of milk.

• Scale back on the caffeine- As much as we all enjoy our daily coffee, it can

interfere with sleep, energy levels, and can even give you the jitters. Plus, the “extras” that go into coffee add up as empty calories and sugar. If you want to cut back on your caffeine consumption, start by splitting your coffee with half coffee and half decaf, drink plenty of water, and eat small frequent meals throughout the day to keep your energy levels up.

• Pack your lunch and snacks for the day- Prepare for the week by cooking

meals ahead of time, cut your vegetables up on Sunday afternoon, and stock up on healthy snacks that are easy to grab while you are on the go. Make sure your lunch includes fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. By eating your healthy snacks between meals you are preventing overeating at dinner time or your next meal.

• Get moving- Whether you enjoy walking, biking, going to the gym, taking classes, or

lifting weights, plan to aim for 150 minutes of exercise per week. Find the activities you enjoy the most and start exercising. This is a perfect area to set as a S.M.A.R.T goal. Don’t tell yourself you are going to exercise 7 days a week for 60 minutes if 3 days a week for 30 minutes is more realistic. Set a goal that you can sustain.

If you need more help achieving your 2013 health goals, please call Courtney Nalivka, Clinical Dietitian at Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital at 775-748-2094, to learn how you can set up a consultation.

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GMO’s Genetically Modified Organisms Contributed by Luc Gerber of Luciano’s

Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are created when a gene from one species is transferred to another, creating something that would not be found in nature. A large percentage of domestic crops (up to 85% of soybean yields) have DNA that was tweaked in a lab, yet it is nearly impossible to identify which food items contain these genetically engineered ingredients. It is my opinion that GMO’s are bad for your body, bad for the community, bad for farmers and bad for the environment.

Here’s why: 1. The health consequences of eating genetically

modified organisms are largely unknown. Genetically engineered foods have not been shown to be safe to eat and may have unpredictable consequences. When trans-fats were first introduced, corporations battled to get them onto our grocery shelves – and it is only decades later that this once novel food has been proven to be extremely unhealthy. Many scientists are worried that the genetically altered foods, once consumed, may pass on their mutant genes to bacterium in the digestive system, just like the canola plants on the roadsides of North Dakota. How these new strains of bacteria may affect our body systems’ balance is anybody’s guess.

2. Food items that contain GMOs are unlabeled in America.

Why so sneaky? The European Union has banned GMO’s, as have Australia, Japan, the UK and two dozen other countries that recognize that a lack of long term studies and testing may be hiding disastrous health defects.

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3. Genetic engineering reduces genetic diversity. When genes are more diverse, they are more robust; this is why a pure bred dog tends to have greater health problems than the dear old mutt. Plants with reduced genetic diversity cannot handle drought, fungus invasions or insects nearly as well as natural plants, which could have dire consequences for farmers and communities dependent on GMO crops for survival. 4. Once the mutant genes are out of the bag, there is no going back.Genetically modified organisms contaminate existing seeds with their altered material, passing on modified traits to non-target species. This creates a new strain of plant that was never intended in the laboratory. In North Dakota, recent studies show that 80% of wild canola plants tested contained at least one transgene. In Japan, a modified bacteria created a new amino acid not found in nature; it was used in protein drinks and before it was recalled it caused severe mental and metabolic damage to hundreds as well as several deaths. Japan banned GMO’s after this horrific


experience. Monarch butterflies have also died after their favorite food, milkweed, was cross-pollinated from Bt corn which rendered it toxic to the endangered species.

5. GMO’s are not the answer for global food security. Genetically engineered crops have shown no increase in yield and no decrease in pesticide use. In many cases other farm technology has proven much more successful, and even Monsanto agrees that its genetically engineered crops yield less in comparison to conventional farming. 6. Genetically engineered foods have not been proven

In grocery stores, produce that is sold in bulk has a Price Look Up Code (PLU). The PLU code is determined by the International Federation for Produce Standards www. plucodes.com. The produce can have either a 4 or 5 digit code printed on a sticker that is applied directly to the produce. The PLU stickers are used to make checkout easier and more efficient for the grocery store cashier. Once you know a few basics about PLU codes, they are a breeze to read and you can double check the produce you wish to buy to make sure that it is what you really want.

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to be safe, but the few studies conducted don’t look so hot. The organs of rats who ate genetically modified potatoes showed signs of chronic wasting, and female rates fed a diet of herbicide-resistant soybeans gave birth to stunted and sterile pups.

• Organic produce has a 5 digit PLU number that begins with the number 9.

7. Big biotech firms have very sketchy track records, but

• Genetically modified (GMO) produce has a 5 digit PLU number that begins with the number 8.

then again what would you expect from organizations who want to patent the world’s food supply? These massive biotech companies have a history of toxic contamination, deceiving the public and suing small farmers when their patented seeds would blow across the fence. Biotech firms sell sterile seeds to African farmers- meaning the seeds are only good for one season, because the plants that grow up will not be able to reproduce. Farmers must buy new seeds every year instead of growing from the previous year’s yield. GMO’s are not the farmers’ friend.

• Conventional produce has a 4 digit PLU number that begins with the number 4.

PLU Number Examples: Fuji Apples // #94129 Organic // #4131 Conventional Granny Smith // #94017 Organic // #4017 Conventional Gala Apples // #94133 Organic // #4133 Conventional

8. GMO’s require massive amounts of pesticides,

herbicides and fungicides. These things are poisons, and should not be eaten or allowed to run off into our water supply. But they are, every day, by companies who care far more about the bottom line than they do about your health, your environment or your children’s future. The bottom line is that genetically modified organisms have not been proven in any way to be safe, and most of the studies are actually leaning the other direction, which is why many of the world’s countries have banned these items whose DNA has been genetically engineered. In America, they aren’t even labeled, much less banned, so the majority of the populace has no idea that they are eating lab-created DNA on a daily basis. Now you do; your best defense is to purchase certified organic food, which cannot contain any GMOs, and to tell your friends and loved ones to do the same.

Genetically Engineered Modified (GMO) Labeling: Initially in 1992 when the bio tech companies thought that we would all want to eat their altered food they wanted to have a new "code" so that we could all see which food was the altered and would buy it up- ya right! So they adopted the number 8 to appear in front of their products. Quickly the industry learned that not only do we NOT want the GMO foods, we will purposely not purchase

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foods that have been altered, so they no longer use the number "8" as part of the code. The only GMO product that still used the "8" code is Hawaiian papaya. The only foods that you can be sure are not GMO foods are labeled "Certified Organic". Organic producers must follow strict rules to be able to label their products as organic. Interestingly or disturbingly enough the companies producing the GMO foods do not have labeling restrictionscrazy! Anything else is fair game unfortunately- pay special attention to products that have corn, cotton seed or soy they may have GMO origins. President Obama has stated that he supports mandatory labeling of GMO foods. To sign the petition to President Obama visit www.responsibletechnology.org

Other information included on the PLU stickers: Depending on where the produce originates the PLU produce sticker may also contain the produce variety, grower, country of origin, and logo. The California Tree Fruit Agreement uses PLU stickers as part of their branding effort by adding a logo to all stone fruits (peaches, plums and nectarines) so consumers can recognize California fruits.

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With the 2012 filing season quickly approaching, it is important for you to contact your tax professional early to reserve a convenient time for your appointment. Your tax return can be done more accurately and in a shorter period of time if all of the information is available at the initial appointment, so being organized can help both you and your tax preparer. Start preparing early for you tax appointment by compiling a list of the documents you expect to receive based on last year’s statements and this year’s activities. If you are not sure of what documents you may need, call your tax preparer to discuss. As you start receiving your documents in the mail (usually around the end of January), mark them off your list and put them in a tax folder with the list to stay organized. If employed, you will need to include your W-2. If you received income from interest, dividends, pensions, self-employment, government payments or the sale of property, you will receive a Form 1099. It is helpful to bring the actual statements to your appointment. Remember that not all forms will look alike; be sure to check the bottom of year-end statements that may be substitute 1099’s. Also, don’t forget to include a Schedule K-1 if you receive from a partnership, and S corporation or estate. If you had any income not reported on the forms listed above, make a note for your tax preparer to include it. If you sold stock during the year, you will receive a 1099-B as described above that includes the gross proceeds. However, the price you paid for the stock, the cost basis, may not be listed on the 1099-B. If the stock was received as a gift or inheritance, other means of determining the cost will be necessary. For every stock you sold, you should include the basis for your tax professional to calculate the net gain/loss.

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MEETING WITH YOUR TAX PROFESSIONAL If you own a home, it is probable that you can itemize deductions. Each year, bring the property tax bill and the mortgage interest statement to your tax appointment. Medical expenses are deductible if they exceed the adjusted gross income (AGI) limitation. Prescription drugs, doctor, dental, hospital bills, medical insurance premiums and the mileage to and form the doctors office enter into this category. Charitable contributions are a good source of deductions. Contributions can be cash, property or out-of-pocket expenses you paid to do volunteer work. If you drove to and from the volunteer work, you can take the actual cost of gas and oil or use the standard rate of 14 cents per mile. You need a receipt for any donation you claim. This article contains general tax information for taxpayers and in not all-inclusive. Each tax situation may be different, so do not rely upon this information as your sole source of authority. Please seek professional advice for all tax situations. Tax professionals are experts who keep current on tax law changes. They can save you time and offer insights on how to use tax breaks available to you.

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Asthma and Chiropractic Contributed by Dr. Todd Wendell, D.C. of Ruby Mountain Chiropractic

Chiropractic is not a treatment for asthma. However, many who suffer from asthma report improvement by receiving chiropractic care.

other irritants. Even the increasing use of cesarean births, antibiotics and our fascination with germ killing have been cited.

There is research that suggests a link between the spinal column, the nervous system and the respiratory system. This may be why many have mentioned improved breathing by consulting our practice.

If these factors were the only issue, why wouldn’t all children living in the same house and breathing the same air, suffer equally?

Drugs may temporarily reduce symptoms but ignore any underlying nerve disturbance.

Countless Causes Asthma cases seem to be rising at an alarming rate. Some think it’s due to a combination of factors, especially the increase of chemicals in our environment. These days, airtight, super-insulated homes can trap chemicals, molds, formaldehyde and

Chiropractic Connection Your diaphragm is the primary muscle used for breathing. Nerves that control each breath leave your brain and exit the spinal cord in the mid-neck (C3, C4 and C5) area. Spinal problems in this area can have a profound affect on the nerve supply to the diaphragm. Reducing subluxations in the spine may help restore proper nervous system control of the lungs and improved function can begin. More Research is Needed

In fact, research published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Researchdocumented the results experienced by 81 children with asthma who received chiropractic care. The two-month study revealed that those under care saw a 45% decrease in the number of “attacks” and that 31% of the subjects voluntarily chose to decrease their medication. All this from improved nervous system control of the lungs!

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Not feeling your best? You may have diabetes and not know it. Americans are experiencing an epidemic of diabetes, yet one in three people with diabetes are not aware that they have it. Millions more have unrecognized pre-diabetes.

However, if your blood sugar levels are brought back within target ranges, your risk is significantly lowered. Making the right choices can improve your condition almost immediately and can have a great impact on your quality of life and longevity.

The development of excess blood sugar may be completely invisible and unnoticed, or there may be vague symptoms of decreasing energy, discomfort or numbness, slow-healing wounds, blurry vision, thirst, more frequent trips to the bathroom, or decreased sexual functioning and interest. Life may have lost its sparkle.

If you discover that you have pre-diabetes or diabetes, you need to know what it means and what to do. Diabetes (Type 2) is a progressive disease, but it can be controlled with changes in lifestyle choices and, if necessary, various medications. Take action if you are told you have “borderline diabetes” (prediabetes) or diabetes. Whether you want to prevent or control diabetes, seek self-care education from the resources available through reputable sites on the Internet, in books and magazines, and in your local community.

An annual visit to your primary medical provider to discuss results of blood and urine testing will help screen for pre-diabetes or diabetes. A fasting blood sugar of 100-124 usually indicates pre-diabetes. A fasting number over 125 usually indicates diabetes. The A1C blood test (also called glycohemoglobin - a measure of your blood sugar over the past two to three months) is also used for diagnosis: 5.8-6.4 indicates pre-diabetes; higher than 6.4 indicates that you have “tipped over” into diabetes. Your body is no longer converting your food to energy in an efficient manner. The resulting buildup of excess sugar can eventually lead to blindness, nerve damage including impotence, kidney failure, and amputations.

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3rd Annual Father Daughter Ball Fun at the Father Daughter Ball! Two hundred dads and daughters enjoyed the third annual Father Daughter Ball November 9th at the Red Lion Inn Ballroom. The evening was a “Winter Wonderland” with decorations of silver, white and blue snowflakes and twinkling lights. A beautiful cake designed by Ginny Diaz of Sinfully Delicious was served along with appetizers, éclairs, cookies, punch and coffee.

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The dance featured local disc jockey, Chip Stone who had the party rollin’ with contests, prizes and some funky dances! Highlights included a raffle for two American Girl Dolls, along with door prize give-aways for jewelry, dinner and movie passes, and other great prizes donated by Pizza Barn, Performance Athletic Club, The Cove, The Avenue, Duewel Images, Jackie Zietlow of Silpada Jewelry, and Stonecraft Jewelers. We truly live in an amazing community. Thanks to all businesses for their support! Each girl received a snowflake-covered gift box with a handmade, flower headband and other goodies inside. Thanks to Anieta Wilkerson for crocheting these stylish gifts that will keep many girls warm this winter! Great Basin College enjoys offering this youth event said GBC Director, Angie de Braga, because we really are a “community” college. We welcome all ages to different programs and events throughout the year. It’s fun to see girls at the dance who’ve grown up taking “Kid’s College” classes during the summer! The first Great Basin College Father Daughter Ball was offered in 2010 at the Western Folklife Center and has quickly grown to be one of the community’s most popular events. According to organizer Carmen Matlock, tickets have sold out every year. “The girls and dads truly, ‘have a ball’. This year tickets were completely gone two weeks before the dance, and we are working on getting a larger venue next year.” We welcome ideas for future dances and generally start planning six months in advance. We would also like to thank The Event Source, The Wild Rose Floral Shop, Blooms and Grooms, and The Red Lion for their help making this event a success. Carmen and Angie can be reached in the Great Basin College Continuing Education office at 775-753-2231.

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Welcome to the Year 2013,

I'm sure a year when social media will continue to grow. I love crafting and sharing all of my great projects with all of you, however, SOME of my ideas are from a website called Pinterest. My goal for 2013 is to do DIY projects from the social media website "Pinterest", and give you my opinion of either a "Pass" or "Fail" grade (if you will) on each project, because let's face it, some things look a lot easier on paper or in a picture. In fact I have actually lost count of how many things I have crafted, or baked or sewn that did not turn out. So the point of this is to maybe save you guys some time and heartache on those "easy to do" projects. For those of you who don't know what in the heck Pinterest is...here is the definition: Pinterest is a pinboard-style social photo sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, hobbies, and more. Users can browse other pinboards for inspiration, 're-pin' images to their own collections or 'like' photos. Pinterest's mission is to "connect everyone in the world through the 'things' they find interesting"[2] via a global platform of inspiration and idea sharing. Founded by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp, the site is managed by Cold Brew Labs and funded by a small group of entrepreneurs and inventors.

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Homemade Make-up Remover You will need a roll of paper towels, large non-serrated knife, two tupperware containers, a measuring cup, water, coconut oil and baby body wash. First, cut your paper towel roll in half. Heat up 2 tablespoons of your coconut oil so that it is melted. Now, in a mixing bowl combine 2.5 cups of water, 1 tbsp. of coconut oil and a squirt of baby wash for each container. Pour into Tupperware containers. Place the paper towels (cut side down) in your plastic containers and squish them down with the lid to shut. It never looks like the lid is going to close but it will! Now, turn the containers upside down to make sure the mixture reaches the whole paper towel. Now wait 5-10 minutes for the solution to soak through all of the way. Pull the first wipe out from the center and you’ve got yourself homemade baby wipes and eye make-up remover!

So my grade is "Fail" on this one, only because after less than a week they started to grow mold. They did work okay for removing make up at first, but it seems like such a waste of product if you ask me. I will stick with my MAC make up remover wipes from now on.

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Crock Pot Caramel You need 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk, crock pot, and water! That is it! Step 1: Remove the label from the cans of sweetened condensed milk. Step 2: Place the cans on their side inside the crock pot. Step 3: Fill the crock pot with water so that there is at least an inch of water covering the top of the cans. Make sure that there is always enough water completely covering the cans. Step 4: Set the crock pot on low and cook the cans in water for 8 hours. Step 5: When cooking is complete let the cans COOL until they are room temperature. DO NOT OPEN the cans when they are hot, because there is the potential chance for explosion. Warning: make sure your cans are not dented or damaged in anyway. Using a damaged can could lead to problems when cooking. TIP: use a crockpot liner because the metal from the milk can could damage the inside of your crockpot.

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This is a Pinterest "PASS"!!!! A+++ It was so easy and it turned out just like it said it would.


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20 I n door Acti v i t i e s for Kids – besides TV....

The cold weather has settled in and most parents face the same daily question of “can I watch a movie? Can you turn on some cartoons...”

I clearly don’t have any problems with TV or movies, especially with the choices we have available to us today with educational shows, but I do believe that they are far too often used as the default choice of leisure time for children. They can easily suck away imagination, energy, and the innocence of our kids, and a few hours of distraction just isn’t worth that, in my opinion So what’s a parent to do? Not much. But there’s plenty that children can do indoors on their own — without touching a remote. Here are a few ideas....

1. Read a book This is a go-to favorite. Like many households, we have shelves and shelves of great books that are available for access any time of day. Even if your children are not of reading age yet, they can narrate their own stories based off of pictures and memory of hearing the book read to them. And don’t forget about visiting our public library - sometimes a set of new books sitting on the table is all the motivation they will need! Plus, its fun to read a new story for the adults as well!

2. Write a book Even if your kids aren’t writing fluently yet, they can still compose literature on their own. Staple a few blank pages together and let your kids illustrate a story. Later, you can write the words for them as they dictate the story line to you, or they can sound out the words phonetically and write the story on their own. These books will make great keepsakes later.

3. Color Having a big box full of crayons, markers, paper, stickers, scissors and tape can keep kids creative and occupied for hours. In fact you could ask them to create something special to hang up for the season or have a big bulletin board just for their special creations.

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4. Listen to a book The library has a great selection of quality literature for children on CD. Download a few books to your mp3 player, and either give your child some headphones, or play the book over speakers while they play quietly.

5. Make an indoor clubhouse Let them get into the linen closet and make the dining room or kitchen table their fortress...

6. Perform a puppet show If your house looks anything like mine, they have plenty of stuffed animals to star in their new play. Create a cute little stage using a


cardboard box, shoe box, or even the edge of the counter, table or bed! If you’re feeling extra creative, you could grab a spring loaded shower curtain and some fabric and place it in the doorway to create a dramatic stage!

14. Play shop Create different shops from thrift store and sale finds. Or give them a grocery bag and let them shop in your pantry. They can make a list, get their purse and go shopping, check out and even create meals. Our kids love to pretend they run a restaurant and just want

7. Have an indoor picnic or tea party

to hear you order and bring you food.

Lay out an outdoor tablecloth on the floor, and enjoy lunch together down there. Kids think it’s a big treat to do the everyday in a special place, and the floor is one of those places. Or brew up some warm tea or hot cocoa and have a little tea time in cups with saucers, alongside crackers or sweet bread for an afternoon treat.

15. Rearrange the bedroom If your child is old enough to safely move small furniture around, let them explore their creative side and rearrange their bedroom. Depending on the result, it could be an afternoon set up, or it could be a new permanent look.

8. Make homemade play-doh

16. Supply some cardboard boxes

Play-doh made from scratch is incredibly easy, and you can make an endless array of colors with basic food dye. Plus, it doesn’t have that awful commercialbrand smell. Spread the outdoor tablecloth on the floor, and give them dull knives, a rolling pin, and some cookie cutters. My go to recipe is 1/4 C. salt, 1 C. flour, and 1/4 C. water - I will even add a little lemon or almond extract to make it smell good!

If you haven’t recently moved or purchased a new appliance, go to your local grocery store and see if they have any cardboard boxes you could take off their hands. Bring a few home, and let your child’s imagination take over. They might build a castle, take off on a spaceship, or go sailing to a new world.

17. Go on a treasure hunt Think of some unusual spots around your house, or plant some treasures in rooms and on shelves (in an age-appropriate location, of course). Then make a list of objects, and have your child go on a treasure hunt. If they can’t yet read, draw a sketch of the hidden item.

9. Help with chores Believe it or not they want to help with the chores. Give them a project that will actually help you get that chore done while you accomplish a few other ones! 10. Save up those toilet paper and paper towel rolls and wad up your socks. Arrange toilet paper rolls like bowling pins on one end of the hall. Stock up a few balled-up socks on the other. Bowl or throw at the “pins,” and you’ve got an indoor bowling alley. Jump online and surf...their are a million fun and easy crafts with toilet paper rolls - you’ll be surprised!

11. Get your groove on Crank up the peppy music and get dancing. Even 10 minutes of jumping around can release stress and burn off some extra energy!

12. Write a letter to a friend Old-fashioned letter writing is a dying art, what with e-mail being today’s communication method of choice. Help your child write a letter to Grandma, cousins, or friends, and make someone’s day when they open their mailbox a few days later.

13. Have a simple playdate Invite your child’s good friend over — this often makes for an even easier day, because your kiddo has a playmate instead of asking you to play all the time. They’re usually engulfed in their own little world in the playroom, content with each other’s company.

18. Have them help with cooking If they’re old enough to stir, sift, and pour, let them help you with the basics — pasta and pizza sauces, muffins, and breads are all kid-friendly. And it’s a good chance to teach about numbers, fractions, nutrition, and providing for the family.

19. Sorting Toys This is one of my favorites. If you’re okay with the house being a bit of a mess...I will dump all their toys in one big pile and ask them to sort them! Not only does this get all the toy boxes cleaned up but we find small pieces that have been missing and “new” toys to play with. Honestly the job doesn’t always end up complete, but that wasn’t really the goal in the first place!

20. Nothing Boredom is good for kids. Children are seldom truly bored, they just haven’t lately exercised that part of the brain that requires them to use their imagination. Make a rule that if your kid announces they’re bored, that there are plenty of chores to be done. So if they truly can’t think of anything offhand to do…eventually, they’ll think of something.

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