Home for the Holidays by Michael Condon

Home for the Holidays 2011

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Felines love cat furniture and the more dominant cats will claim the highest levels. Prices for cat furniture can run from $30 for a simple scratching post to “the sky’s the limit,” Kielty said. Believe it or not, some cats prefer different features in their cat furniture. Two store cats prowl Treats. Silly Billy prefers Sisal rope to scratch on while Yeowling prefers carpet.

Just when you thought you couldn’t find a gift for your frisky feline — you need to think cat furniture. Monte Kielty, owner of Treats Dog Company at its new location in the Safeway Shopping Center on Main Street, says cats love cat furniture that provides lots of cubbyholes, multiple levels and high spaces near windows. If you have more than one cat, you’ll discover cats have a definite hierarchy

Cat food recommendation Kielty also recommends cat lovers feed wet food to their finicky felines — and the right food could be a gift that just keeps giving. He points out that cats in the wild are obligate carnivores that get most of their moisture from the food they eat. For that reason he recommends a good quality wet food that has a high meat content, is low in carbohydrates and preferably high in moisture content. Kielty said he likes canned food, and it’s good to mix canned food with dry food. He also said cats prefer to drink running water, and fountains are available for both dogs and cats. For more information on gifts for your cats, call Kielty at 257-1614.

our dogs stuffingless animals,” said Eileen Spencer, of Lassen Animal Rescue. “They’re soft play toys, but there’s no stuffing inside. Dogs tend to want to tear things up, but you can get toys they won’t, and we recommend them.” Spencer said pet toy manufacturers are just now starting to make these stuffingless toys, and they’re widely available this holiday season. “It just makes sense,” Spencer said, “because the dog’s goal when they get it (a chew toy) is to rip it apart, but they play differently with a plush toy that doesn’t have stuffing. It lasts longer.” Don’t forget to send a note to old St. Nick.

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Getting Your Home Ready for Winter The change in seasons should bring about more than just a change of wardrobe. It’s important to check out your appliances and home systems now in order to help prevent unnecessary repairs when you need those systems the most. To help you get your home ready for the winter, here are some tips to help you maintain your heating unit and plumbing system to ensure they’re ready before the temperatures drop: Prepare the heating system: Have your system professionally cleaned and inspected. Move any furniture that has been placed over floor vents away to clear the air flow. To ensure efficient operation, check your system’s air filters and clean or change them regularly. It’s always important to check out the manufacturer’s maintenance recommendations for your specific unit. This information is typically available online and in your owner’s guide. Have a test run. Don’t wait until it’s cold outside to turn on your heat. Turn it on now and let it run for at least a halfhour, so you can listen for any unusual noises and make sure it is working properly. Prepare the plumbing system: Insulate pipes prone to freezing, such

as those near an outside wall; those in unheated areas of your home; or any exposed plumbing such as outside faucets. Keep your water meter box covered with its lid to prevent the meter from freezing during cold periods. Be sure you know where your master valve is located so you can quickly turn your home’s water off if a line does break. In most homes, this valve will be located near the water heater, near the clothes washer, or where the water service line enters your home. Wrap outdoor or crawl space pipes with electric heat tape or insulation to prevent freezing. “Plumbing and heating systems are like any other machinery; they require some basic maintenance to keep them functioning properly,” said Dave Quandt, Senior VP of Field Services for American Home Shield. “Unfortunately, if regular maintenance doesn’t take place and a system or appliance fails, it’s usually at the time of need and you’re left with a crisis which can require a quick and more expensive decision.” Taking these steps can help you keep your home systems in good working order. But even with the best care, unexpected things can happen. Home warranties are an excellent choice for those who want to help avoid unexpected repair costs in the event that a covered system or appliance breaks down.

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Sylvia said in addition to the get together at the mill hall, her family would take the chestnuts home and roast them on an open fire.

Neighborly Santa Born as Violet Darlene Wood in 1934; she said, “Growing up in Termo, California you could be sure Santa would be there in his sleigh because the snow blowing across the plains could get pretty deep.”

Lassen County Times, Westwood PinePress, Chester Progressive She said there was always a crowd of relatives and friends, Christmas dinner and a tree decorated just in time. She said unlike today’s electric lights, the tree had tiny candlelights and homemade garlands of colored paper and strings of popcorn. She said the tree al-

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ways had a star on top. She said Santa always came when she and her brother were sleeping, but one Christmas when she blew out her oil lamp, she said she saw Santa go past her window. She said she was very quiet and watched with anticipation as Santa slipped in the front door. Quickly she realized the man before her was not Santa, but a neighbor with a gunnysack of gifts and oranges. Violet said she never looked for Santa again after that night, — there were no reindeer tracks and she didn’t see a sleigh. Just snowshoe tracks from her neighbor’s house to her front door. Best expression of love As recounted by Judy Armentrout More than thirty years ago Judy said her parents, Cliff and Margaret-Jean Moore, both in their 70s, decided they were not going to have a Christmas tree. All of their children were grown and they said they didn’t want the hassle of getting a tree or messing with the decorations. Judy said her brother Gary Moore and his son Scott wouldn’t hear of Cliff and Margaret-Jean going without the traditional Christmas tree. So she said Gary put together a plan, and he and Scott secretly went out to the forest and cut a fresh Christmas tree. She said they took the tree home with them and decorated the tree complete with lights and pretty ornaments. She said late that night Gary and Scott snuck the beautifully decorated tree to Cliff and Margaret-Jean’s porch. The next morning to her parents surprise, she said they found the very special gift. They were pleased with the beautiful tree and the spirit of Christmas it brought into their home. Judy said her parents never knew who left the tree. She said they suspected neighbors and friends. She felt her parents received the best gift ever because more than a tradition or a fully decorated tree, they received a deep expression of love from her brother. Some say less is more. Looking back at the early 1900s the stories of Christmas past seem to have a common thread. Love, compassion, and family and friends are what make these stories last a lifetime. This year enjoy a few small pleasures of the past; peel a ripe fragrant orange and fill the room with its citrus zest and taste history and warmth by roasting chestnuts on an open fire. Give to your neighbors or those in need without letting them know it was you. Freshen up a child’s favorite toy or enliven the joy of Christmas with a beautiful song.

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2011 Home for the Holidays Table of Contents Christmas Presents for Your Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Help Brighten Someone’s Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Create Lasting Holiday Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Special Savory Holiday Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Delicious Holiday Turkey Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Christmas in Cabanaland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Christmas in Cabanaland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Shopping Locally on a Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Rescue Animals Make Great Holiday Gifts . . . . . . . . .11 Traditional Holiday Recipes from Terry Haver . . . . .12 Traditional Holiday Recipes cont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Groom Your Pet for the Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Party Preparation Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Fun Do-It-Yourself Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Fun Projects continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Delectable Praline Pumpkin Dessert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Chill Out for the Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Holiday Hot Crab Dip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 A Refreshing Holiday Treat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Holiday Gift Guide 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Holiday Gift Guide continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Christmas in Cabanaland, continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Christmas in Cabanaland, continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Christmas Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Getting Your Home Ready for Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

6 frozen cinnamon rolls, thawed but still cold cream cheese icing, usually included with the rolls candy to decorate as desired • Unwind 4 ½ inches of each cinnamon roll. Cut off and set aside. Flatten each cinnamon roll slightly and place on baking sheet. • Using some of the cut off dough, shape a hat for each one and place above each flattened cinnamon roll. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 30-40 minutes. • Remove wrap and bake at 350 degrees 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. • Frost with cream cheese icing and decorate with candies as desired.

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Help brighten someone’s holiday season, give a gift For some, the holidays are not always a happy time. There are people in the community who won’t have enough to buy gifts for their children and senior citizens who might not have enough food. Every holiday season, the community has an opportunity to step up and help those in need by donating to local organizations. Crossroads Ministries, the Lassen County Victim/Witness Assistance Program, the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots will be accepting either food or toy donations through the holiday season. Crossroads Ministries In November, Crossroads will collect food items for Thanksgiving baskets that will be handed out Thanksgiving week, starting Monday, Nov. 21. Crossroads Executive Director Cherri Farrell, said Crossroads will also be hosting a Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 17 and toys will be needed for children of all ages. In December, Crossroads will also be collecting names for its adopt-a-family program. Families will fill out a wish list of gifts for their children and those who adopt them will provide gifts and food for a Christmas dinner.

For more information on ways you can help, contact Farrell at 251-0701. Food-4-Families The Lassen County Victim/Witness Division of the District Attorney’s Office is hosting its annual Food-4 FamiliesProgram with the goal of providing food baskets to the less fortunate senior citizens and families throughout Lassen County. Historically, Food-4-Families is held in conjunction with the Toys for Tots distribution. Baskets are hand delivered to senior citizens. The goal this year, is to provide baskets for approximately 300 seniors and families. Food and monetary donations will be accepted through Thursday, Dec. 1. Monetary contributions help purchase food items needed to complete the food baskets. If you would like to make a monetary or non-perishable food donation, contact Denise Stelzer at 251-8284 or Latoya Salas at 251-8281. Salvation Army Salvation Army Service Coordinator Juanita Williams said people can donate

holiday food items for Christmas and Thanksgiving including potatoes, real or instant, cranberry sauce, stuffing, pumpkin pie filling and evaporated milk and pie crusts, which are items needed to make pumpkin pie. People can drop off donations at the Salvation Army office at 1560 Main St. in the Grocery Outlet shopping center. The week after Thanksgiving, Salvation Army will be putting up its Angel Tree in Walmart. Williams said she hopes to put more trees up in different locations this year. A child’s wish list is placed on a tag that will be tied to the Angel Tree. When people go to Walmart, they can pick up the tag and purchase the items listed on it. Another way people can help out is by simply dropping some money into the red kettles during the Christmas season. The money goes toward the Salvation Army’s budget. Toys for Tots Toys for Tots, headed up by Lassen County Search and Rescue, will kick off its toy drive in the Walmart parking lot on Black Friday, which falls on Nov. 25 this year. Look for a drop off box at A Magical

County Christmas in Uptown Susanville Saturday, Dec. 3 or stop by the toy drive at McDonald’s held Saturday, Dec. 10. In addition, Search and Rescue Captain Terri Trussell said boxes, for toy collection, and jars, for money donations, will be placed in businesses all over the county. All of the money raised stays in the county, and Trussell said Search and Rescue goes to local businesses to purchase items to help fill voids for different age groups. If you want to donate to Toys for Tots, don’t forget it does not just give to young children, but teenagers as well, and is a group Trussell said always needs more donations. On average, Toys for Tots has helped 600 to 850 children in the last couple years. Each recipient gets a big and small gift. All of the donated items are set up in the room beneath the Main Grandstands before distribution day on Saturday, Dec. 17. An open house will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 where people can walk through Toyland and see how their donations are being used. If you have any questions, contact Trussell at 249-5562 or Search and Rescue member Stacy Shurtliff at 209-4894.

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Christmas Past from page 28 Marie remembered other gifts being under the tree, but the best gifts of all were two beautiful dolls leaning against the tree waiting for her and her sister. Although this was probably not the best Christmas Marie ever had, there was a hint of Christmas magic in the traditions of her newly formed family, and it brought a smile to her face every time she told it. My old Teddy Bear and dolly Born in 1914, Marianne Slinkard spent most of her young life in the deep depression. She said she remembered being about 5 years old when her mother and father told her and her sisters they would not be able to have a Christmas tree. She said on Christmas Eve after the girls were in bed, her mother and father went out and cut the lower limbs from a nearby cedar tree and fashioned the branches to resemble a Christmas tree. They decorated and trimmed the branches and when the girls woke up and saw them in the corner all she and her sister could distinguish was a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Slinkard said what she remembered the most about that 1919 Christmas was her old Teddy Bear under the tree with a brand new ribbon on his neck and her dolly with a brand new dress. She said after breakfast her family drove in a Model T car about 4 miles to her aunt’s house where her father’s family – his 2 brothers and 3 sisters – gathered with all of their children. Marianne said her family members all lived on fruit and vegetable farms and raised chickens and livestock, so they had plenty to eat. She said her aunt had a screened-in porch and to accommodate Christmas dinner they set up a long table and covered the porch with canvas to hold the heat in from the open kitchen door. She said the children sat at the Christmas table right in with the adult’s and remembers listening to her daddy and her aunts and uncles tell their childhood stories. She said she really enjoyed the time they shared. Slinkard said her family was religious so Christmas wasn’t so much about gifts as it was about the true meaning of the holiday. She and her sisters had no idea their parents were poor or struggling because she said she had a really good childhood despite the depression. A Christmas song inside my heart Up until he was 17 years old Fabian Gomez, born 1926, said his Christmas’ were lean. He remembers the welfare truck coming around and passing out oranges to the children.

In 1943 Gomez joined the Navy at 17 years old and said he spent Christmas in some strange places over the years. One Christmas in particular stands out as his favorite memory now. Fabian had only been married one year when he was stationed in Astoria, Ore. He and his young wife didn’t have money to spend on gifts. They didn’t have a television at the time, but they did have a 45 rpm record player. Fabian said his wife had the voice of an angel and could sing so beautifully her singing was her gift to him. She put on a 45-rpm record of Christmas music and sat down next to him on the couch and sang to him. Fabian said his wife passed away a few years back, and he still holds this as his favorite memory of Christmas. A great big box In 1927 Paul Aguirre was born. He only spent seven years with his mother before she passed away. Paul said he was sent to live with a woman named Mrs. Frietas. He lived with her until he was 11 years old. Paul said during his stay with Mrs. Frietas she didn’t believe in Christmas and he wasn’t allowed to celebrate and didn’t get any toys. It was 1938 when Paul said he went to live with Mrs. Lawson and her two sons. He said the boys were older than him, and he liked living with them much better. Paul said it was his first Christmas since his mother died that he remembered as the best Christmas ever. Paul said Mrs. Lawson’s sons were good boys, and on Christmas they gave him what he remembers to be a “great big box.” When he opened the box he found it was full of Tinker Toys. Paul said he loved the gift and played with those Tinker Toys until they wore out. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Born in Susanville in 1929 to Italian immigrants, Sylvia Vaught said she was the oldest child of four and she lived on Shasta Street during her childhood. Sylvia said her father worked for Lassen Lumber and Box Company. She said most all families lived in mill housing, and the children of the mill families would gather together every year with their parents at the hall that belonged to the mill at the top of Shasta Street. She said Santa Claus was there and they all gathered together for Santa Claus to pass out oranges and nuts to the children. She said once they received their gifts, the children would run around and play. The adults would have music and food and they rejoiced together inside the hall. See Christmas Past, page 30

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Christmas past reminds us to think differently Once upon a time Christmas was more than a holiday centered on gifts and flashy decorations. It was a time of honoring age-old traditions through different religions, beliefs and value systems. Christmas generally signified a time of family togetherness, hope for the future and maybe, just maybe, a special gift for a hopeful child. Gifts for children of the past were not like today’s toys of electronics, computers or smart phones, life-like dolls bearing suggestive clothing or virtual entertainment. Gifts of the past were heartfelt and although they may have been nothing more than a song, an orange or a verse read by candle light from the Bible, the memories of Christmas past are sure to warm your heart and bring a tear to your eye. New traditions A Christmas story passed down from mother to daughter. Linda Zinko. Marie Browning born in 1910 in Crawfordsville, Ind. spent most of her childhood on her grandparents’ farm living a very simple life. In 1919, at the age of 9, Marie and her sister Mae moved off the family farm

into the city to live with their mother and her new husband. Everything was new to the girls. The simple Christmas traditions they had come to know on the farm were changed forever. As Christmas neared, the young girls became anxious to decorate a tree, however, they were told the new custom for the family would be to decorate the tree on Christmas Eve and not before. This was a disappointment to the girls because everything had changed from their past life on the farm. The tree was decorated on Christmas Eve and the giggling girls awoke excited to see what awaited them. The girls, who were once able to run to the family room in their nightgowns on Christmas morning, listened eagerly to the announcement by their mother’s new husband. The girls were to dress in their nicest attire before they were to come down for the Christmas celebration. Once they were dressed they waited for what seemed like an eternity for their new grand-mother to arrive. When she was seated and served her coffee the girls were finally allowed to go down to the Christmas tree. See Christmas Past, page 29

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Create lasting memories this holiday season Setting aside craft time is not only an enjoyable way to pass the time, it has several beneficial qualities including spending time with the family and bonding over memories that can last a lifetime. In addition to a great family-time experience, making crafts for your holiday decorations can be an easy and inexpensive way to liven up your home during that special time of year. A quick and simple way to bring some Christmas spirit into your home is a handprint Christmas tree, and everyone in the family, no matter what age, can help with the project. The Christmas tree is made with green and brown construction paper, crayons, scissors and glue. Optional items are white construction paper to replace the green, felt pieces in the color of your choosing, string and green paint. To begin, help out the younger crew joining the arts and crafts session by tracing their hand. An alternative to the green construction paper is to use white paper and green paint to make handprints out of paint so the children can get in some messy fun while they’re at it. The amount of handprints needed depends on how large you’d like the tree. For a small tree, use approximately 10 child-size prints. For a large tree, use as many as you’d like. The first layer of handprints you glue together is the bottom layer of the tree so you can have a good idea of how large the tree is by starting on the outline. Use tons of handprints to make a tree big enough to hang on the door. The tree can be made with all child-sized prints, all adult-sized prints or can be a combination of both to create a more textured look. Once the desired number of traces are made, cutout the handprints. Glue them together with the pinkie finger overlapping just inside the forefinger leaving the

thumb over the next print. Continue the process, but lessen the number of prints you glue across as you go up to the tip of the tree. To create the textured look, do one row of adult hands then child hands, alternating the two as you go up. For the trunk, use brown construction paper and cut the desired shape. To make it look idealistic, try taking a black marker and create vertical uneven lines throughout the area. Once the tree is complete, you can decorate it in stickers or “ornaments.” With the leftover scraps of paper, you can create fun shapes to glue onto the tree or make special ornaments out of felt to give the tree multi-dimensions. Adding a star or angel to the top of the tree is also suggested. Other options are to add the child’s name and year on it to personalize the craft and/or glue a picture of the child in the center. Also, you can use glitter to decorate the tree but make sure to use glitter cautiously and in an area you don’t mind getting oddly shiny. After the tree is complete with decorations, you can hang the tree using the string or you can tape it onto a desired area of the house. So get a quick fix to your holiday decorating and get the family involved. There’s nothing better to get in the holiday spirit than spending some quality time with those you love most, and crafting can make wonderful memories.

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Savory Butternut Squash & Herb Crumble Ingredients: 4 pounds of squash, (approx. two small) peeled and cut into ¾ inch cubes, olive oil, salt and pepper, nutmeg, shallots, parsley, vegetable or chicken stock. For the topping: flour, sugar, thyme, salt, butter, eggs and ice water. • Toss the squash with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and place on parchment-lined sheet pan. Roast in convection oven at 375° for about 25 minutes until browned and soft (400° in a conventional oven). On the cook top, sautée the sliced shallots with 1 tbsp. olive oil until translucent. Toss squash and shallots into a large bowl, add parsley and stock, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, mix and divide into small buttered dishes or a medium-sized baking dish. Cover with foil and bake until tender about 25 minutes. • To make the crumble, put flour, sugar, thyme and salt into a medium bowl, stir and add cold butter, mixing with your fingertips to resemble coarse meal. Keep the butter cold! Whisk yolks with 3 tsps. ice water and add to flour until just combined, adding just a bit more water if needed. • Refrigerate squash and topping. • Before serving, divide topping over dishes and bake again for about 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Celery Root, Potato & Apple Puree Ingredients: Potatoes (1 ½ lbs), celery root (2 lbs.), 2 Granny Smith apples, butter, nutmeg, salt, pepper to taste. Optional: ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup broth. • Prep celery root by cutting in half on a separate cutting board as the crevices hold dirt. With the flat side down, trim away all of the skin. • Simmer potatoes and celery root with peeled, quartered Granny Smith apples. • Drain potatoes and place back in the warm pan to dry out. Reserve about 1 cup of water from the celery root pot and drain. •Puree with a food mill or ricer. Add cream and broth to thin as you like, add butter and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. •To prepare in advance, add extra broth and re-heat gently.

Aubrey and Alliyah watch as Amayah and Zella share first dibs on the sugar-spiced gum drop jar.

If you’re planning on something quick, yet filling, then check out this beautiful dinner buffet. Our hostess displayed a traditional veggie and dip platter with mini croissants on a vintage silver tea tray. Powdered sugar cream puffs on a crystal tray surrounded the green glass bowl filled with chocolate dipping syrup. A delifresh rotisserie chicken was dressed up on a gold trimmed bone china platter surrounded by parsley (it looked like the hostess slaved all day). Guests enjoyed a few healthier dishes including orange olive dipping oil drizzled on mozzarella cheese slices, roma tomatoes and fresh organic basil with baguette slices and a hot carmalized onion dip.

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As our party comes to a close, we would like to thank you for joining us at this festive holiday gathering. No matter what the holiday season brings, we hope that you will remember to stop, take a time out, breathe and re-connect with your inner child. Story, theme and food preparation by Laura Kay Tew Photos and Design by Brian Taylor

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Hostess Time Saving Tip 1. The night before your party wash and set up all of your dishes. 2. Mix any of your dips the night before so they have plenty of time to chill. 3. Check your local bakery, deli and frozen food aisles for quick prep appetizers. 4. Take your favorite vase to your local florist and have them arrange your bouquets. 5. Limit your homemade dishes to a few of your favorite hits. 6. Put on your party dress and get ready for food, friends and fun!

We started with organic spinach and then sprinkled feta cheese, homemade organic honey glazed pecans and craisens on top. Next we tossed on a few organic raspberries and fresh orange wedges were served on the side to squeeze on the salad in place of a high calorie dressing. Not only does this salad taste great, but your friends will appreciate this light dish, high in antioxidants to keep them healthy during the holidays.

White vintage milk glass tea cups and luncheon plates (inherited from our hostess’ Nana) along with a beautiful white carnation and white roses bouquet added the finishing touches to this holiday table. We paired this dinner buffet with a light, crisp, J champagne.

Don’t feel pressured to make elaborate dishes from scratch when you’re short on time. Our guests dined on warmand-serve meatballs drenched in our barbecue grape jelly sauce. For a quick gourmet appetizer we served fresh basil, thyme and oregano roasted garlic, cream cheese, red grapes and smoked salmon.

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Traditional Turkey with Orange Spice Rub • Wash, dry and brush turkey with oil, giblets removed • Finely chop fresh sage, orange zest, nutmeg, ground coriander, kosher salt and fresh pepper Sprinkle 1/3 cup spice mixture inside the turkey and sprinkle the remainder under the skip and all over the turkey • Place cut orange slices, onion slices and whole rosemary sprigs inside the turkey Truss for moisture retention Add wine and stock to the baking pan • For a 12-15 pound turkey, bake at 350° in a convection oven (375° if using a traditional oven) • Cook for 2 ½ hours

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cook a turkey in half the time, remove the backbone and crack the breastbone so it’s flat. • Flatten the turkey and put into the pan • Sprinkle the Orange Spice Rub (recipe above) all over the turkey • Truss for moisture retention • Cook at 350° in a convection oven (375° for traditional oven) for 1 ½ hours • Remove, to a cutting board and rest for 30 minutes • Use the drippings for gravy

White linen napkins rolled in silver spoon holders, gold plated silverware and the family china mix a bit of old and new. When you can’t be with loved ones during the holidays, break out your heirloom pieces and toast to fabulous celebrations of the past. A gold and burgundy beaded table runner tops the re-purposed butcher block to serve as our buffet table. We paired Chocolate Shop chocolate lovers wine and a 2007 Acre merlot with this menu. This holiday buffet for four cost approximately $40 with locally purchased ingredients.

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Christmas in Cabanaland: Let the adventure begin Holiday magic fills the air at this Christmas in Cabanaland party. Follow along as sisters and friends show you how to kick off the holiday season with an outdoor “kids style” Christmas celebration.

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Are you limited on indoor space? Repurpose your outdoor area, deck or patio for a gathering with your favorite family and friends. Meandering down a pebble path, past a waterfall and pond, party goers are enchanted by two beautifully decorated holiday cabanas in this Susanville garden, sure to delight the young and old this holiday. Join our local models as we showcase how to make the most of your holiday entertaining with minimal stress and expenses.

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Johnson’s Shoes Susanville Business Offering a variety of shoes, boots and accessories, Johnson’s Shoes in Uptown Susanville, is sure to have something for the footwear lover in your family.

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For best results, please read all instructions before beginning a project. A first Christmas is magical to observe. Maya has discovered the toddler train set beneath the vintage teddy bear tree.

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Get your hot dogs dressed up for kid-friendly finger food. We cut the all-beef hot dogs in half and then wrapped and baked them in instant croissant dough. Aubrey approves.

Specialty shops like the Hodge Podge Lodge in Susanville offer a variety of gift options for this year’s holiday shopper. Visit hodgepl.com

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While the children feast on cream puffs and cupcakes, the adults can catch up on holiday conversation in the red and white decorated cabana. Crystals hang from the beautiful garland decorated with roses, red and gold outdoor ornaments, wooden beaded garland and shimmering beaded swags. As the sun shines on this cabana the garden is illuminated with rainbows of light. A tea cart is set with a beautiful white carnation and red roses bouquet and vintage white milk glass tea cups and saucers bring a bit of the past to this party.

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Margie’s Book Nook Retail Store, Uptown Susanville For the book lovers on your Christmas list there is Margie’s Book Nook in Historic Uptown Susanville. Margie’s has hundreds of books in any category for under $10. There is a whole section dedicated to the younger ones including unique childrens’ toys under $20. Margie’s also offers several styles of journals to fit anyone’s fancy and, under $15, can fit anyone’s budget. Visit margiesbooknook.net

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Our kid-friendly, self-serve buffet included raspberry citrus water, chips, grapes, lemon cloud tarts, chocolate mini cupcakes, cream puffs, spice drops and croissant wrapped hot dogs. Serving the kids food separately from the adults made our little guests feel special with their own cabana and buffet station.

What do you do with all those little stuffed animals your children have collected over the years? Our hostess displayed her daughters collections on this Teddy bear Christmas tree. It’s a perfect setting for these big sisters to talk holiday secrets while their little sister smiles in this winter wonderland.

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Save a buck or two this season: Shopping locally on a budget Money can be tighter than ever and the holiday season can tend to suffocate funds when they’re needed most. Shopping for friends and family sometimes can put a strain on the most wonderful time of the year. Sticking to local shops this holiday season not only helps out the economy, it can create unique, one-of-a-kind gifts (see Holiday Gift Guide on page 24), and also, won’t put a dent in the general funds of surviving. The most important thing in holiday shopping is making a list of the recipients and how much you can afford for each one. Next, think about what they might find interesting. Is it a book? Do they like to jot down their thoughts? Maybe it’s an odd everyday thing they could be missing from their lives like a cooking item, electrical or hardware piece for their home. Maybe fashion is more their thing or they need accessory items to keep them warm in the upcoming cold months. For the young ones, games and toys are always desirable and books are important when it comes to educational growth. Narrowing down options helps with time and gives you an idea of what you’re looking for so you don’t wander aimlessly around the aisles as well as

your wallet. No matter where you choose to go, the numerous thrift stores around the county should be the first stop on your holiday shopping. You can find some amazing things from clothes that fit anyone, to accessories like purses and belts, to household items to decorations, all under $10. Specialty shops like Simply Treasures, Hodge Podge Lodge and AYOOB’s in Chester have some great and unique options under $15. For the movie lovers, All the Best Video has a wide selection of used movies starting at $4.95 and a selection of the newest releases at a low cost of $14.95. Walmart also has movie deals with select DVDs at $15 and under. For the book lovers, Margie’s Book Nook in Historic Uptown Susanville has hundreds of books in any category for under $10. There is a whole section dedicated to the younger ones including unique childrens’ toys under $20. Margie’s also offers several styles of journals to fit anyone’s fancy and, under $15, can fit anyone’s budget. Dollar Tree and Walmart offer plenty of gift ideas, and a gift set is easily acquired for under $10. With the winter

months coming up, you can put together a matched set of a hat, scarf, mittens and earmuffs starting at $15 at Walmart. Walmart also offers great clearance options on the select racks set up throughout the store, and classic board games like Monopoly and Scrabble for under $10. For pet lovers, Walmart offers great faux stocking for pets under $10 and includes plenty of chew toys to keep the little fur ball occupied. For more gift ideas for pets, see Dog Toys on page 2. Billington’s Ace Hardware has plenty of options for the home repair types. You can get items that are always needed when fixing up a house, such as nails, screws and no-mark wall mounts, in packets under $10. Christmas cards are also an essential part of the holiday season and can be

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Adorable puppies and cute little kitties make treasured holiday gifts. This holiday season you might want to consider adopting a rescue animal rather than purchasing an animal from a breeder. Mary Morphis, the Pups On Parole coordinator for the Lassen County Humane Society, said gift givers can find a wide variety of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds at animal shelters and rescue organizations. Many of these animals need loving, forever homes. “A Pups on Parole dog would be a great adoption for the holidays,” Morphis said. “A Pups on Parole dog would be awesome.” The program, now in its fourth year, puts a dog and a California Correctional Center inmate together for socialization and basic obedience training. The contact between a dog and its inmate trainer is constant from the time it’s brought into the program to when it eventually gets adopted. To date nearly 250 dogs — about one a week — leave the program for a happy, new home. “Check the animal shelter,” Morphis said. “There are some wonderful animals being turned in there right now. People are moving away, and they can’t keep them for whatever reason, but there are some really good dogs in there.” The local animal shelter may be just the place to find that special cat you’ve been looking for. Morphis said the shelter has “lots of cats waiting for homes,” and many of them have already been spayed or neutered — saving the new owner that expense. Morphis said there are also many rescue sites that can be found on the Internet. She said the best place to find information to help you select a rescue animal is petfinder.com. If you’re looking to share some love with a cuddily little creature, think animal rescue this year.

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Mixing up holiday traditions, one batch at a time Years ago, Terry Haver received a child’s sized pie plate and rolling pin for Christmas and promptly made her very first pie. “That was it for me, I began to love baking from that moment,” she said. Haver said although her mother and grandmother cooked, she has no memories of them baking. “My great grandmas cooked well and canned, too, but I just don’t remember them baking,” she said. Her recipe repertoire increased after she and her husband, Delmer, were married and sons Brian, Jason and Seth came along. “I married a man who likes good cooking, and his mother and grandmother were wonderful bakers so I learned,” “When we were first married we didn’t have a lot of money so we gave cookie plates as gifts,” Haver said. She also said when her boys were in high school she often gave plates of cookies as a thank you to parents for involving her children in an overnight stay or other special activity. Today her cookie plates are well known and very much welcomed in the

Lake Almanor Basin. “I started collecting cookie cutters when my 36-year old son, Brian, was in preschool and I now have over 1,000 and make cookies for every holiday.” Haver also collects recipes and said some changes have taken up to four years to meet her okay. “I just make adjustments to my own satisfaction; I don’t think I ever make a recipe like it is. I have learned a lot (more) from watching the food channels than I have from recipe books,” she added. Her family has always encouraged her to enter the fair and even to open her own bakery. “I might consider making apple butter for the fair, but I don’t want a fulltime job that keeps me away from my grandchildren,” she said. In addition to baking for the holidays she plans special meals as well. “For example, we do a special holiday dinner every year for Halloween that is made up of gory foods like meatball mice filled with spaghetti,” “I always make special foods for the holidays; if they don’t remember me for anything else, I want them to remember

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me for that,” Haver said. For this holiday season, Haver and granddaughters Hope, 12 and Avery, 2,will join her in the kitchen to start a new tradition of Haver family bakers. Their first projects will include Terry’s recipe for two Christmas desserts, butter cookies and a layered treat called “Melt in Your Mouth,” personal recipes she is graciously sharing.

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Holiday baking traditions are transitioning to the new generation as Terry Haver welcomes granddaughters Avery and Hope to her kitchen.

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Holiday parades in small towns are always filled with local entries, but most take place in daylight. During the Christmas season, floats lit up with lights to glow in the dark have become popular. Don’t let the lights intimidate you. In 2010, Connie Theobald and her family created an entry for the light parade that takes place during Christmas in the Mountains in Westwood. What is her advice to other novice float builders? “Use lots of lights. I thought I had a ton of lights, but there were some places that needed more,” she said. Items on the float cannot be seen unless they our outlined in light. She recommends filling in with lights as well. She used regular outdoor Christmas lights and found many items for the float that were already lit. A few recommendations found via the Internet suggest tiny, multicolored bulbs for a magical glow and white lights for a clean look. The lights can be attached to the framework for the float with nails and hooks. Theobald recommends that the float have a theme. Her theme was a gingerbread house. If you keep a similar theme you can collect items throughout the year that enrich your float. A few themes suggested by the experts online include Santa, snowmen, a nativity scene, and a toy factory. Animation adds interest to the float, said Theobald, and suggests asking friends and family members to ride on

the float. Last year, her family sat around a little campfire as part of the float. People on the float can sing, dance and simply throw candy. If the float has a theme, they can dress in character such as snowmen or elves. One Web source suggested using spotlights to illuminate items on the float and this might be a good idea for highlighting people. A flatbed trailer about eight-feet wide makes a good platform for a float. Before designing the float figure out what you will be using in order to determine how items will be placed. Of course a power source is a must for the lights. Theobald recommends a generator for power. “Make sure it is big enough for all the lights and make sure it works. You don’t want your lights dim because there is not enough power,” warned Theobald. An article posted on eHow.com, titled “How to Light a Parade Float,” recommended the use of a “12-volt, sealed, leadacid car battery and a 12-volt power inverter.” They directed readers to “connect the inverter directly to the battery, connecting the positive clamp to the positive terminal and the negative clamp to the negative terminal.” The connection should be secured with a crimping tool, vice-grip pliers or by soldering the connectors. Finally Theobald recommends that people participating in a light parade dress warmly and just have fun.

Terry Haver works with granddaughter Avery to decorate freshly cooled butter cookies. Two offered tips; make your own colored sugar by adding drops of food coloring to granulated sugar in sealable plastic bags. The same bags, with a nip in the corner, can be filled with frosting to outline cookie shapes. Photos by M. Kate West

2nd layer: 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese 1 c. powdered sugar 1 c. heavy cream, whipped and sweetened Mix until fluffy and spread on the 1st layer. 3rd layer: 1 large package chocolate flavored instant pudding 3 c. milk Mix milk and pudding until combined very well. Spread on top of 2nd layer. 4th layer: 2 cups of heavy cream whipped and sweetened. Spread on top of chocolate layer then sprinkle with chopped nuts.

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Help them help you, get your pet groomed for the holidays The last thing anybody could possibly want during the holidays is a smelly old pooch hanging out under his or her dining room table. Dog groomers provide a solution by offering grooming services to make Fido a real hit with family and friends. Amanda Byrd, of Clip ‘n’ Dales in Susanville, said the cost of grooming a dog at her shop can range from $15 to $45 depending upon the dog’s size, length of hair and the grooming services requested. She said the fee seldom exceeds $45. Longhaired dogs get a bath, a haircut, nails trimmed and ears cleaned. Shorthaired dogs get the same services, but they usually don’t get a hair cut. Clip ‘n’ Dales also provides ribbons and bows in a variety of colors for the perfect finishing touch. In addition, a dental hygienist also is available for teeth cleaning for your pet. In addition to improving your dog’s breath, teeth cleaning can make an important con-

tribution to your dog’s overall health. Don’t forget to make an appointment because time slots during the holiday season fill up early. All grooming services at Clip ‘n’ Dales require an appointment. “If you want to get your dog groomed for the holidays, you’ll want to make an appointment now,” Byrd said. “A lot of people call the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, but we don’t have an opportunity to get them in.” She said the two weeks before Christmas also are very busy. Just imagine how proud you’ll be when your family pet is well groomed for the holidays. For more information, call Byrd at 257-3647.

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Faux Beaded Poinsettia Wreath Materials Needed: Tulip Beads in a Bottle Paint Semiprecious 28794 Metal 28788 16-inch faux pine wreath 5 large flocked poinsettias, clip on 5 long white feather accents 1. Hold one flower and add Tulip Beads in a Bottle Paint to each petal. To do this, hold the bottle upside down and gently squeeze until a small drop releases. Keep the drops evenly spaced. You may want to practice on a spare piece of cloth before working on the flower. As far as color, you can choose if you want all gold or all red Tulip Beads in a Bottle Paint or a combination of both. 2. When applying the dots, start by applying beads to the center area of the flower, then set it aside to dry, and repeat on the next flower. Once all the centers are dry, you can hold on to them in order to apply Tulip Beads in a Bottle Paint to the outside areas of each flower. 3. Now apply Tulip Beads in a Bottle Paint to the feathers. Let dry. 4. Assemble the flowers and feathers around the wreath to your liking.

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Holidays, graduations or barbeques no matter what the occasion, the gathering place at any home party is the kitchen. It’s where we cook, where guests congregate, and often where refreshments are served. Because of this, the kitchen also is a likely place for clutter, spills and the general chaos that results from party food preparation. Home entertaining expert Jeanne Benedict offers tips for preparing your kitchen for a celebration, including beautifying what she calls the centerpiece of the kitchen — your countertop. According to Benedict, the kitchen is the room that will make the first – and most lasting – impression on guests. Keeping surfaces glistening is the easiest thing a host can do to make an immediate difference in its look and feel. Author’s Tip: De-clutter. Because kitchen counters and tables are magnets for stray take-out menus, phone books, crayons and gadgets, she recommends finding them a per-

manent home when possible – or at least a temporary spot in a toy chest, a home office, the junk drawer or even the recycling bin. Once the clutter is clear, it’s time to get your room ready to rock. Author’s Tip: Decorative container options are easy to find – from stylish boxes to desktop organizers. In a pinch, she suggests storing items such as keys or cell phones in an empty cookie jar, and slip papers into cookbooks that may be displayed on the counter. Author’s Tip: Because you’ll be busy making party preparations, call your local florist and have them deliver an arrangement based on the theme of your party. You can cross that chore off your list. Once the kitchen is tidy and looking terrific, hosts can focus on decorating the rest of the house – from the table to the front door. “Let your creativity and countertop shine through, and you’ll have the most fun of all,” said Benedict.

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Register now for Spring 2012 ONLINE REGISTRATION AT WWW.LASSENCOLLEGE.EDU • Child Development Now accepting •• English Ethnic Studies • Science History • Art registration •• Film Journalism • Welding for Spring 2012 • Humanities • Expanded Music Program Spring Semester Starts January 17

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SEARCH FOR CLASSES ONLINE OR CALL 530.251.8808 NEED HELP? CALL US!

*Help Desk hours Mon-Fri 8-3:30

WebAdvisor Help Desk*.......530.310.4077 Financial Aid.........................530.251.8849 Registration ..........................530.251.8808

Bookstore.............................530.251.8881 Counseling ...........................530.251.8842 Library ..................................530.251.8830

Lassen College from here, you can go anywhere

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Fun do-it-yourself projects Dress-up any living space with this festive and easy to make holiday wreath.

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Party preparation made easy: Tips to help you through the hectic holidays

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April & Tonya’s Handmade Caps! Infant thru Adult

Black $ $ 5- 17 Friday Only 10% off all purchases Simply Treasures OPEN in store!* 252-4111 TUES-SAT 11:30-5 *some exceptions

109 S. McDow - behind Farmers Ins. Susanville

704-395 Richmond Rd. E. Susanville • 257-4071 Cell 260-9600

Give homemade gifts from the ♥ heart ♥

STORE HOURS

Embroidery Floss

Wed-Fri • 6pm–9pm Sat • 9am–6pm Sun • 10am–4pm

Coming soon... Counted Cross Stitch Cloth

Your Full Service Quilting Store

Over 300 colors

Check out our new Christmas Fabrics & Quilting Kits

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Delectable delight

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Holiday baking traditions are transitioning to the new generation as Terry Haver welcomes granddaughters Avery and Hope to her kitchen.

Ford Focus Drawings Melt in Your Mouth

Wednesdays – 6:30 pm to 8 pm Fridays – 6:30 pm to 8 pm Saturdays – 2:30 pm to 4 pm & 6:30 pm to 8 pm Sundays – 2:30 pm to 4 pm

1st layer: 2 c. sifted flour 1 c. melted butter (real) 1 c. chopped nuts Mix together and press into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown. Cool. Terry Haver works with granddaughter Avery to decorate freshly cooled butter cookies. Two offered tips; make your own colored sugar by adding drops of food coloring to granulated sugar in sealable plastic bags. The same bags, with a nip in the corner, can be filled with frosting to outline cookie shapes. Photos by M. Kate West

Blackjack Tournament:

Sundays & Mondays – 10 am to 9:30 pm Earn up to four more entries while you earn table awards

Slot Tournament: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays – 10 am to 9:30 pm Earn 500 points for another Slot Tournament Entry, sign up for the tournament at the cage and receive four more entries to the Focus Giveaway

Poker & Bingo 1 ticket with a poker buy-in of $20 or more 1 ticket per customer on each day of Bingo Drawing for two winners will be on Sundays after the last session of Bingo

Leave the cooking and cleaning to us!

new twist If you can’t find the golden vanilla cake mix, it’s okay to use butter recipe yellow cake mix in its place.

Enjoy Our Traditional Thanksgiving Day Feast

make-ahead magic

To make ahead, bake dessert and cool completely. Cover and refrigerate up to 48 hours.

While supplies last

Make your holiday room reservations for out of town guests today.

Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel

“Let us do the legwork”

900 Skyline Drive, Susanville

252-1100 www.diamondmountaincasino.com You must be 21 years of age with valid photo ID to enter the casino. * See Casino for complete details

LASSEN LAND & HOMES Independently Owned and Operated

257-7727 • Susanville

• Watches • Rings

Leslie’s

• Necklaces • Bracelets

Jewelry 257-2920 700 Main St. Susanville

...where memories

are created

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Just chill out for the holidays

Plan Ahead For The Holidays

Halogen Floodlight Bulb • 50 or 100 watt, PAR38. • Avg. life 2,000 hrs. • Medium base. (3067261, 3067279) After $3.00 Mail-In Rebate Ea. You Pay $3.99

4’ Pre-Lit Twinkling Potted Tree

Terry Haver was generous enough to share her mouth-watering recipes with us. Cut along dotted line to add this butter cookie recipe to your favorites.

• 50 lights. • Clear or Multi-Color. • Twinkling window pot. (9204223, 9206871)

2999

99¢ • Includes 25’ and 15’. (3284791)

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Photos with Santa

December 16th • 1:00pm - 7:00pm at Banner Lassen Medical Center

Just bring a canned food item and it’s a community service we provide for people here free of charge.

799

Spotlight With Digital Timer • Photocell on and digital countdown off. • Built-in dusk to dawn sensor. (3390408)

999

1800 Spring Ridge Drive • Susanville • 252-2000 www.BannerHealth.com keyword: Lassen

Limit 2 rebates total.

Outdoor Extension Cord Combo Pack

Mark Your Calendar To Take Your Kids For

Exceptional Care, Exceptionally Close.

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PELONIS

6’ Folding Table

Ceramic Heater

1999

• 2 heat settings (100/1500 watt), fan only. • Adjustable Thermostat. • Thermal cut-off (6087092)

• 72”L x 30”W x 29-1/4”H. • Plastic table top, steel legs, carry handle. (8315095)

Ace Rewards Members Earn DOUBLE POINTS on

SALE LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND Sale ends 11-30-11

Folding Chair • Folds flat for storage. • Plastic back & seat. • Textured powdercoated finish. (8197097)

1999

Everyday

STORE HOURS

Mon.-Sat. 8am-6pm Sunday 9am-5pm

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Rescue animals make wonderful holiday gifts

Holiday Hint:

Join us for the “Festival of Lights” Holiday Rides

December 9-23

Rides are by reservation and begin at Susanville Supermarket IGA.

Johnston Family Farms and Carriages

A Very Merry Christmas from:

Johnston Family Farms and Carriages

530-249-6071 www.johnstonfamilyfarms.com

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WEB

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If this sounds like you, chiropractic treatment could be the solution. We offer hands-on care to bring you immediate and long-term relief from pain.

Great Selection of Ornaments & Holiday Decor

Gift Boutique

258-6720 • 1420 Main St. Susanville

• Neck Pain • Back Pain • Headaches • Painful Joints • Stiffness • Numbness

X-Rays & Exam Only...

With Coupon Offer Expires 12/31/11

Call Dr. Branvold 257-7751 Susanville Chiropractic Clinic 1723 First St. Susanville

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Refreshing Holiday Treat

PREP: 10 MIN 15 SERVINGS

For more information call 257-3137

Get your pipes ready for winter.

Cockrell’s LODGING High Desert

– For All Your Plumbing Needs –

– Free Estimates – MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

REALTOR

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Larry Smith Donna Smith Dennis Mason Broker-Owner Broker Associate

310-1592

310-1593

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• Faucets • Toilets • Water Lines • Sewer & Drain Cleaning

New Construction • Remodels Repairs • Replacements

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In beautiful Surprise Valley, Cedarville, CA

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Gift Certificates Available

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011

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Christmas in Cabanaland

Visit highcountryskinessentials.com

Visit woodbeewoodties.com

Visit meadowoodmistcreations.com

Call to host your own

purse party

Ask about

The Hope Series

4 BASIC SIZES

for cancer research

Call Doria Dalu • 530-863-9608 • Susanville

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Clover Creek Candles

Peak Design’s “Capture”

Susanville Business

Camera Clip System

Trish Werner, of Susanville, makes eco-friendly candles with soy wax and all natural cotton wicks. Her creations can be placed in decorative containers, too.

Find them on Facebook

Visit peakdesignltd.com

Johnson’s Shoes Susanville Business Offering a variety of shoes, boots and accessories, Johnson’s Shoes in Uptown Susanville, is sure to have something for the footwear lover in your family.

Visit johnsonshoes.net

For best results, please read all instructions before beginning a project. A first Christmas is magical to observe. Maya has discovered the toddler train set beneath the vintage teddy bear tree.

Visit www.ilovetocreate.com

Hodge Podge Lodge Susanville Business

Get your hot dogs dressed up for kid-friendly finger food. We cut the all-beef hot dogs in half and then wrapped and baked them in instant croissant dough. Aubrey approves.

Specialty shops like the Hodge Podge Lodge in Susanville offer a variety of gift options for this year’s holiday shopper. Visit hodgepl.com

Chester Merchants Open House

Best wishes for a Happy New Year! 471-825 Diane Dr. Susanville, CA 530-252-1200 www.CandSwaste.com

Come One ~ Come All Enjoy a Festive Evening Friday, Nov. 25 • 5-9pm LIGHT PARADE • SANTA CAROLING • DISCOUNTS GREAT FOOD AND FUN!

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From page 9

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Butterfly Turkey with Orange Spice Rub • To

Branch NMLS ID#

804987

These mouth-watering turkey dishes are sure to dazzle the eye as well as the palette.

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Serve up savory this year

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Christmas in Cabanaland

Aubrey and Alliyah watch as Amayah and Zella share first dibs on the sugar-spiced gum drop jar.

…and the verdict is…we like ‘em!

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LUXURY Sheepskin Footwear Snow Boots by Sorel & Kamik

Socks by Smartwool, Thorlo and Wigwam

JOHNSON’S SHOES 714 Main St. • Susanville • 257-2331

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Smoked Holiday Meats

MAPLE CURED HAM, SMOKED TURKEY AND ROAST BEEF • Beef Sticks • Ham Steaks • Deli Style Meats • Jerky • Tri-Tips

• 9 Sausage Flavors • Marinated Meats • Chicken Breast • Pork Ribs

– VACUUM SEALED FOR FRESHNESS – Family owned & operated • Made here in Lassen County

GL&L Smokehouse

702-865 Richmond Rd. • Susanville

(530) 257-2527 Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5:30 Sat 9-4

Rikki Sisneros at

Hair Hunters 257-HAIR (4247)

713 Main St. Susanville

Available for evening appointments & Sundays.

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Give the Gift of Energy

A great big box In 1927 Paul Aguirre was born. He only spent seven years with his mother before she passed away. Paul said he was sent to live with a woman named Mrs. Frietas. He lived with her until he was 11 years old. Paul said during his stay with Mrs. Frietas she didn’t believe in Christmas and he wasn’t allowed to celebrate and didn’t get any toys. It was 1938 when Paul said he went to live with Mrs. Lawson and her two sons. He said the boys were older than him, and he liked living with them much better. Paul said it was his first Christmas since his mother died that he remembered as the best Christmas ever. Paul said Mrs. Lawson’s sons were good boys, and on Christmas they gave him what he remembers to be a “great big box.” When he opened the box he found it was full of Tinker Toys. Paul said he loved the gift and played with those Tinker Toys until they wore out. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Born in Susanville in 1929 to Italian immigrants, Sylvia Vaught said she was the oldest child of four and she lived on Shasta Street during her childhood. Sylvia said her father worked for Lassen Lumber and Box Company. She said most all families lived in mill housing, and the children of the mill families would gather together every year with their parents at the hall that belonged to the mill at the top of Shasta Street. She said Santa Claus was there and they all gathered together for Santa Claus to pass out oranges and nuts to the children. She said once they received their gifts, the children would run around and play. The adults would have music and food and they rejoiced together inside the hall. See Christmas Past, page 30

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Christmas Past,

from page

Sylvia said in addition to the get together at the mill hall, her family would take the chestnuts home and roast them on an open fire.

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Frosty Friends

A Special Supplement created by the staff of

FEATHER PUBLISHING CO., INC. Publishers of:

Advertising Staff: Jill Atkinson, Laura Tew, Lori Watson, Erika Giusti Composing: Patty Givens, Mgr., Cindie Tamietti, Judy Armentrout

100 Grand Ave., Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-5321 • FAX: 257-0408

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Purrfect pet gifts & supplies Ask our animal loving experts about your pets nutritional needs.

In Susanville

257-1614

Join us for the health of it!

Pet Wash Stations

258-0323

Variety of classes available 6 days a week

FREE

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Child Care

memberships • Racquetball Courts • Basketball Courts • Aerobic Center • 2 Weight Rooms • Saunas • Treadmills, Elliptical, Stairmasters, Nordic Track • Showers • Speed Bags & More

OPEN 7 Days a WEEK

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New Image Racquetball Club 257-9525 • 1717 Main St. Susanville

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