Business Spotlight

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NEW SERVICE AVAILABLE

Marrina Blanthorn, of Paul's Automotive, tells us they are now working on pleasure boats and personal watercraft. So, if your boat, jetski or waverunners need a tune-up, give Paul's a call today.

SALSA MAKING CONTEST

Soroptimist International of Susanville is hosting their second annual Salsa Making Contest and Margarita Fest on Friday, May 10. There will be cash awards for first through third place. Call Claire to sign up at 953-9080.

THE GREENHOUSE IS OPEN

Martin’s Produce and Greenhouse is excited to announce the official opening for the season. They’ve added in an additional greenhouse and are growing more vegetables too, in addition to an assortment of their famous hanging baskets. Join them for their official Customer Appreciation Day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20. You can enjoy complimentary refreshments while stocking up on your favorite flowers, perennials and fruits. Martin’s Produce and Nursery is well worth your drive to the country!

REPURPOSE A TREASURE FOR A SPECIAL GIFT

Beverly Smith, owner of the Gift Boutique in Susanville, tells us she has a great selection of vintage treasures that can be repurposed into a one-of-a-kind gift. With wedding season upon us, consider customizing your special event with unique glassware, vases and tables.

“Repurposing furniture and lighting is a big hit with bridal rental companies, and with a little imagination and some basic crafting skills, you can make a gift that is a special as the recipient,” she adds.

Plus, with Mother’s Day fast approaching, you should stop by to find the new arrivals in vintage bling and so much more!

WEAR JEANS WITH A PURPOSE

Lassen Family Services wants to remind you that April is Sexual Violence Prevention Month and to acknowledge the importance of prevention, they are giving away a steak dinner for two April 24. Just wear jeans that day and stop by their offices on Riverside Drive in Susanville between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and you will be entered in their drawing. Take action to end sexual violence by wearing jeans on the 24th. April is also National Volunteer Month, and they have many opportunities if you would like to donate your time to their organization.

REMODELED ROOMS

Every Bloomin' Thing had a bit of water damage this winter in their gift shop. As a result, owner Melissa McCoy just finished remodeling several of the rooms in the gift shop. Next time you're out there be sure and check out the new rooms.

This Sunday we celebrate Earth Day. Melissa tells us it's a great time to plant a tree. They have a beautiful selection of fruit, flowering and shade trees. Visit their nursery and gift shop in Johnstonville.

NEEDING TEACHERS/AIDES NOW

Leap Ahead Learning Center is thinking about summertime already. Tambra Bowles, owner/director, is now looking for summer and fall teachers and aides. These positions are for school age kids K-5 grade. If you want a part-time summer job (great for teachers), give Tambra a call at 252-6100. She also has permanent positions available.

SOMETHING TO BRAG ABOUT

While some businesses have the need and the products to compete in the global economy by having a presence on the Internet, today’s ever-changing world can make where and how you invest your advertising dollars challenging. So we’d like to share some recent results from a third party study to see just where people get their local news and shopping information.

Here is some information we’d like to share about community newspapers similar to the one you are holding in your hand at this moment.

Results from a recent readership survey showed nationally 74 percent of those surveyed read community newspapers and on average share their paper with 2.33 persons. They spend about 39 minutes reading their local paper. Forty-eight percent say they never read local news online — only 11 percent say they read local news very often online.

GLUTEN-FREE TASTING AT THE HEALTH NUT

Stop by The Health Nut this Thursday, March 28, for their gluten-free tasting event. Gourmet cook Linda Owings will be preparing some new dishes for you to try from Namasté Gluten-Free Foods. For your tasting pleasure she'll be offering a new broccoli cheese pasta, slices of freshly baked bread and for dessert, Namasté Blondies. She'll have some fun gifts, free recipes and money-saving coupons, too. You'll be able to enter a free drawing for a bag of gluten-free products.

LIVE LIFE BETTER GIVEAWAY

Susanville Supermarket is now playing the Live Life Better Giveaway through April 27. According to Pam Woodworth, you collect game pieces with each purchase (must be 18 to play) and you can win prizes such as groceries for a year, Wii games or the grand prize, an Apple iPad. See store for details.