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Bulletin, Progressive, Record, Reporter , Wednesday, Dec. 21,2011 1B
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Only 4 shopping days till Christmas!
Don't panic, here'syour guide to last-minute gifts
This holiday season I've. been shopping locally. Instead of an exhaust-
ing day braving box-store crowds and a long drive to Reno, feeling the
pressure to cram it all in at once, I can visit shops throughout the week
during my lunch break and after work.
A surprising range of items and services is available right here in
Plumas County, from laugh-out-loud greeting cards to Christmas
light bulbs, edible goodies to custom T-shirts, books and
games to dog treats and work boots, video rentals to
fine dining, professional art supplies to limitless
thrift store bargains. Decorated gift certifi-
cates and beautiful wrapping are added
bonuses. And the customer service
I have experienced locally this
year has been, without ex-
ception, outstanding.
Sometimes it takes
a few trips: one
to see if
prices will fit my budget, another to try something on, etc. But whether.
or not I have purchased something that day, employees and owners have
been unfailingly courteous, professional and knowledgeable.
They patiently listen to questions, offer honest advice and often make
recommendations that lead to unexpected finds. What they don't have
in stock they offer to special-order, and they are also never pushy.
Box store staff can't hold a candle to this!
Thank you, local business owners, managers
and employees, for maintaining top-quality
unique selections and services and for
creating an atmosphere that makes
shopping a pleasure instead of a
chore. I recommend the local
shopping experience to
everyone.
Ingrid Burke
Copy Editor
iburke@plumasnews.com
PhotOS by
Mona llill
Theresa Ir'i UffiphFey
Aiicia Ktader
: :, : (page 16B) High Sierra Books & Gifts in Portola is having a closeout sale of gifts and books with many items 40 and 50 percent off. Is your favorite local shop hosting a holiday special? Take
advantage of it and stock up now for year-long gift-givingl Baby, it's cold outside!,So what could be better than a big cup of hot chocolate, or a specially prepared mug of tea? These conveniently
packaged treats are on display at Carey Candy Co. in Quincy. For a yummy gift to fit any budget, peruse holiday selections at your local grocery stores and gift boutiques. This Wahoo Blue Dog
will delight rambunctious youngsters on Christmas Day. Similar to the sit-on-top bouncy balls of yore, it's tough enough to withstand anything little tykes can throw at it. Need other suggestions?
Ask our local purveyor of children's toys, books or clothes. And don't forget those fortuitous thrift store bargains! 4 A local artist created the Canada goose that is "nesting" at La Casa Bella until
it's time to migrate to its new home. For more local art, check the nearest art gallery. Most display gift items to fit a range of budgets: you might find anything from note cards to cutting boards
to giant sculptures. Holy cow! Owner Amy Carey has a number of colorful cow banks on sale at Carey Candy Co. Who knows, perhaps there's even a purple one! Here in the mountains we
are fortunate to have a wide selection of whimsical gifts collected by creative shop owners in every town. What's your favorite? 6 Riley's Jerky, in Greenville, cuts and jerks beef into one of the
freshest, tastiest and well-traveled treats available in a variety of flavors. For more information about Riley's Jerky, call 284-6313. Check with local retailers for other locally grown and produced
jams, jellies, cakes and goodies. See page 16B for more great gift ideas.