CSHA has changed the date of the annual community yard sale at the Firehouse to Sat, 9/19.
If you want a space, call me at 265-8680. $10 gives you a space, $15 will give you a space and 6' table. Kids can have a space for free (if you want to encourage the little ones to sell the toys they don't play with anymore, clothes that don't fit, sports equipment). If you would just like to donate items to the CSHA booth, call me, and we can arrange to drop off/pick up. We will advertise on KNCO, the Union, and posters, and will provide free coffee and pastries in AM, and Hot Dog/Hamburger/chips/drinks will be for sale. It's a really fun day, and a great way to meet the neighbors and barter or buy cool stuff.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Saving animals, one at a time
Last Saturday I volunteered at Sammie's Friends 5th anniversary celebration. After speaking with Cheryl Wicks, who started SF, and Susan Wallace, who started Scooter's Pal's, I finally understand the difference between these 2 organizations, so I'll share it with you. Cheryl, who has worked tirelessly to reduce the euthanasia rate for Nevada County Shelter, provides funds, thru donations, to get medical care for shelter animals so they can become adoptable. She also helps family pets when the family cannot afford vet care. She also takes thousands of pounds of pet food to N. San Juan and the town of Washington, to feed "underpriviledged" pets.
Susan Wallace, (you may remember, a few years ago her carpet cleaner savagely attacked her with a knife, burned her house down, and killed 2 of her 3 dogs in the fire) started Scooter's Pals in memory of her deceased pooch. Susan takes animals, mostly dogs, from the shelter that are deemed "unadoptable" perhaps due to breed, age or behaviour. She rehabs them, finds foster care, and tries to help them find permanent families. She is kind of a "last chance saloon." Yes, she will even take on the 15 year old poodle with cataracs, etc. Bless her soul.
Anyway, if you can help either of these organizations with time, money or volunteer at events, they would love to hear from you. It is incredibly rewarding. I am planning to "babysit" dogs from Susan when their foster parents go on vacation, etc, & work at the "adoptathons."
Susan Wallace, (you may remember, a few years ago her carpet cleaner savagely attacked her with a knife, burned her house down, and killed 2 of her 3 dogs in the fire) started Scooter's Pals in memory of her deceased pooch. Susan takes animals, mostly dogs, from the shelter that are deemed "unadoptable" perhaps due to breed, age or behaviour. She rehabs them, finds foster care, and tries to help them find permanent families. She is kind of a "last chance saloon." Yes, she will even take on the 15 year old poodle with cataracs, etc. Bless her soul.
Anyway, if you can help either of these organizations with time, money or volunteer at events, they would love to hear from you. It is incredibly rewarding. I am planning to "babysit" dogs from Susan when their foster parents go on vacation, etc, & work at the "adoptathons."
Friday, July 31, 2009
Run your business ad on cascadeshores.org & newsletter
CSHA will be putting the fall newsletter out in a few months. It goes to all 180 members. Do you have a business or service you would like to advertise? It will stay on the website for a year, and be in both the fall newletter and spring newsletter (which goes to ALL cascade shores homeowners (400 or so). All that for $20. Absolutely the best advertising bang for your buck. Call me at 265-8680 or email me at caindenises@gmail.com. You do not need to be a CSHA member to advertise with us.
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2nights outdoor Firehouse movie is Pink Panther II. starts at 8:30 ish. Free crackerjacks, bring a comfy chair, and if you can, a non-perishable item for the foodbank.
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No one claimed the little black and white puppy found on Sailor Flat Rd, so he got himself a brand new 4ever home, with his own 10 year old boy, and a built in doggie mom. I hear he's real happy. That turned out well . . . .
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2nights outdoor Firehouse movie is Pink Panther II. starts at 8:30 ish. Free crackerjacks, bring a comfy chair, and if you can, a non-perishable item for the foodbank.
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No one claimed the little black and white puppy found on Sailor Flat Rd, so he got himself a brand new 4ever home, with his own 10 year old boy, and a built in doggie mom. I hear he's real happy. That turned out well . . . .
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Bumper Crop of new books are Firehouse Book Exchange
Some wonderful soul parked a new oak bookcase and tons of new books at the exchange. A treasure trove of cookbooks (my weakness). Stop by and grab some.
We are woefully understocked on kids books. They go as fast as they arrive. If you want to purge some from your home, bring em down!
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FYI: LML will be rented Saturday for the day to Quail Ridge for employee appreciation.
Evenings are just so very beautiful at the lake. Check it out if you want a wonderful place to relax. I see lots of folks walking their dogs around over to the dog swim area. We are so lucky, as you can't take your dog swimming at the main gate at the big lake.
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The dogs from across the street, bull dogs, unfortunately think that LML is their private fishing spot. Though I try to send them packing, as they are unattended, I must admit I find their fishing techniques facinating. They both stalk the fish quietly for about 5 minutes, then dive COMPLETELY under the water for about 40 seconds. They either come up with a rock (???) or a fish every time. Luckily, they believe in catch and release, as they lay the fish on the beach, and he wiggles back into the water. It's quite a site.
We are woefully understocked on kids books. They go as fast as they arrive. If you want to purge some from your home, bring em down!
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FYI: LML will be rented Saturday for the day to Quail Ridge for employee appreciation.
Evenings are just so very beautiful at the lake. Check it out if you want a wonderful place to relax. I see lots of folks walking their dogs around over to the dog swim area. We are so lucky, as you can't take your dog swimming at the main gate at the big lake.
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The dogs from across the street, bull dogs, unfortunately think that LML is their private fishing spot. Though I try to send them packing, as they are unattended, I must admit I find their fishing techniques facinating. They both stalk the fish quietly for about 5 minutes, then dive COMPLETELY under the water for about 40 seconds. They either come up with a rock (???) or a fish every time. Luckily, they believe in catch and release, as they lay the fish on the beach, and he wiggles back into the water. It's quite a site.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Free Movie night asks for a Food Bank donation
As I've said, the movie is free on the next 2 friday nights at dark at firehouse, but Womens Club is asking for a non-perishable donation for the food bank. So even if you can't make the movie, feel free to drop something off! We always have something extra in the pantry, right folks?
Many Thanks.
Many Thanks.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Big Beautiful House on Summit Ridge
Ever check out the big modern glass and steel house at the top of Summit Ridge? It was completed about a year ago. Just heard that it is in foreclosure, and owner/builder moved back to their old house. The place was appraised at 1.1 mil, but no buyers in that range now . . . . .
I went on the "virtual" tour. It is very impressive and zen like. What a shame . . . . but a great opportunity for someone looking for a magnificient home with views forever. I think Olympia Mortage Co. in Grass Valley is holding the paper . . . . . I imagine it's a bargain now . . .
I went on the "virtual" tour. It is very impressive and zen like. What a shame . . . . but a great opportunity for someone looking for a magnificient home with views forever. I think Olympia Mortage Co. in Grass Valley is holding the paper . . . . . I imagine it's a bargain now . . .
DID YOU LOOSE YOUR PUPPY? Rental Ad.
A beautiful black and white pit-bull mix has been found in Gas Canyon on Sailor Flat. He is about 4 months old, and a real sweet little guy. Do you know who he belongs to???? Please call 530-210-1488 with info/to claim. Thanks!
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Would you care to list your home rental/vacation rental on CascadeShores.org? We can publish your ad or link to your ad. Let us know. Nominal fee. Call Denise at 265-8680 or email caindenise@yahoo.com. Mention CS Ad in subject line.
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RATTLESNAKE ALERT AT LML and Cascade Shores. Upon leaving the parking lot at 6PM last night. I spotted a young rattler slithering around the parking lot. Reluctantly I had to "put him to sleep" for the safety of people and dogs. Please be careful and scout before you let the kids/dogs run around. The heat is causing the rattlers to seek shade/coolness, and what's better than a shrub surrounded lake.
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Would you care to list your home rental/vacation rental on CascadeShores.org? We can publish your ad or link to your ad. Let us know. Nominal fee. Call Denise at 265-8680 or email caindenise@yahoo.com. Mention CS Ad in subject line.
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RATTLESNAKE ALERT AT LML and Cascade Shores. Upon leaving the parking lot at 6PM last night. I spotted a young rattler slithering around the parking lot. Reluctantly I had to "put him to sleep" for the safety of people and dogs. Please be careful and scout before you let the kids/dogs run around. The heat is causing the rattlers to seek shade/coolness, and what's better than a shrub surrounded lake.
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