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Ithadtobeatypo,even though I know that na- tional magazines have proofread- ers, so they don't re- lease issues that include typos. But that was the only thing I could come up with to explain why a new skincare prod- uct costs $1,095 for a small 1.7-ounce jar. I did a quick search only to discover it was no typo at all. 111Skin Celes- tial Black Diamond Cream retails for $1,095. All I can say is at that price, it better contain a mir- acle. Seriously. It almost makes Lancome Hydra Zen cream ($56) and Le Lift Firming Anti-Wrinkle Cream by Chanel ($105) look cheap! OK, back to reality: High-quality and effective skincare should not be considered a luxury avail- able only to the wealthy. If you are diligent, you can find high-quality, rea- sonably priced skin care products that are equal, if not superior to their de- partment store cousins — right in your drugstore or discount department store. Cetaphil makes is an excellent line of afford- able skincare products. For example, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is less than $10 for 8 ounces, and Cetaphil Moisturiz- ing Cream is priced about the same. (See Cetaphil. com for more detailed in- formation.) Tip: Wal-Mart sells a generic version un- der their brand name Equate for about $6.50. I've had reports from sev- eral readers who insist it's just like the real thing for a lot less. Other cleansers that receive high marks with my dermatologist are Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser Moisturizing Deep Cleanser ($6.99, 6 ounces); Basis Sensitive Skin Bar ($3.99, 4-ounce bar); Lever 2000 ($.89 per 4-ounce bar) and Dove for Sensitive Skin ($.98, 4-ounce bar). If you are concerned about wrinkles and avoid- ing skin cancer (tell me who isn't), Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream ($12 for 1.4 ounces) is a product you should consider. This is more than a moisturizer. It's a skin-preservation system and much cheaper than a very expensive dermatol- ogist's pre-cancer proce- dure. More information available at www.neutro- gena.com. Johnson's No-Tears Baby Shampoo is an excel- lent eye-makeup remover. I have heard from sev- eral ophthalmologists that this is particularly recom- mended for their patients who wear contact lenses because the product also removes protein build-up that plagues many lens wearers. This remover can be used at full strength. Rinse well. Instead of purchasing a name-brand astringent for use in your skincare reg- imen, use witch hazel, an old standby that has been recommended by skin pro- fessionals for decades. It's available over the counter at any drug store, and any generic brand performs equally well to any brand astringent no matter how expensive. The foregoing is no way an exhaustive review of all skincare products that are both high-quality and low-priced. The next time you're in the drug- store, take a look at all the brands and product lines. It can be very confusing, but perhaps some of the products mentioned above will give you a place to be- gin to find the products that are just right for both your skin type and income level. In closing, no Every- day Cheapskate column would be complete with- out at least one make-it- yourself alternative, so here it is: Exfoliant. Mix — 2/3 cup granulated sugar with the juice of one whole lemon to form a paste. While showering, invig- orate your skin with the paste. Rub heels and el- bows with the inside of the lemon rinds. You will swear you've just had a spa treatment. For more information about the skincare items above, please visit http:// www.everydaycheapskate. com/skincare. MaryHuntisthefounder of www.DebtProofLiving. com, a personal finance member website. You can email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate. com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. EVERYDAYCHEAPSKATE Affordable skin care Mary Hunt The Dairyville Commu- nity Club, Inc. has been dishing up great food, a friendly atmosphere and a wonderful gathering place for more than four decades at its annual Pan- cake Breakfast. This year the Calkins and Riel family is prepar- ing for the 47th breakfast and they invite you to join them 7-10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 31, at Lassen View El- ementary School. The menu will consist of fresh-off-the-griddle pancakes, eggs cooked to your liking, savory sliced ham, juice, milk and cof- fee. There will be walnut bits provided by Crain Walnut Shelling and lo- cally grown sliced al- monds to sprinkle on top of the pancakes. The Sunsweet Growers have provided dried plums to round off the meal. There will be live mu- sical entertainment pro- vided by Honey and the Mountain Messengers. These folks are from Shasta County and are looking forward to pro- viding some background music. Their style includes '40s, '50s and '60s music as well as bluegrass, folk and gos- pel songs. Information about the club's current and former scholarship recipients will be on display. The club has awarded $178,900 in college scholarships since 1998. Kari Dodd from the Te- hama County Farm Bu- reau will be on hand to kick-off the farm bureau's annual Tehama County Giant Pumpkin Contest. Those interested in partic- ipating in the contest can register at the breakfast. A $5 fee will be charged to cover the costs of the 6 gi- ant pumpkin seeds and a growing manual that each person who registers will receive. Tickets for the break- fast are $5 for adults and $4 for children age 12 and younger, or $4.50 and $3.50 respectively for those who join the Dairyville Community Club or renew their membership at the breakfast. Every break- fast ticket will have a free raffle ticket attached to it, which will give each guest an opportunity to win one of several prizes. COMMUNITY CLUB Pancake breakfast scheduled in Dairyville COURTESYPHOTO Allison, 18months, attended the annual Pancake Breakfast in Dairyville with her parents, grandparents and great- grandparents. Watching the River Run is a multi media program presented by Bob Madgic, related to his book "The Sacramento, A Transcen- dent River." Its overall theme is the power and beauty of a nat- ural river, and it is sched- uled to be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jack- son St. The presentation is free and hosted by the Te- hama County Genealogical and Historical Society. The program has two parts. Part I shows through photos and narration how the natural elements and functions of a healthy river have been transformed by mining, dams, diversions, levees, channelization, de- forestation, loss of wet- lands and the export of wa- ter to southern California. Among the many losses have been massive de- clines in wildlife, particu- larly precious salmon pop- ulations. The presentation then relates the extensive efforts that have been un- dertaken and are under- way today to restore the essential components of a healthy river. Part II is a multi media presenta- tion, consisting of striking images, compelling video and moving music to con- vey the power and beauty of the Sacramento River, from its headwaters to the estuary. Highlighted are the rich array of wildlife which the Sacramento sus- tains and the many ways the river nourishes the hu- man spirit. Madgic has re- cently published "A Guide to Fly Fishing the Sacra- mento River" and copies will be available at the pre- sentation. The program is 55 min- utes in length, followed by discussion. PRESENTATION Wa tc hi ng t he R iv er R un s ch ed ul ed f or F ri da y By Sue Manning The Associated Press LOS ANGELES Having an 80-pound Labradoodle as a travel buddy means B.L. Ochman can quickly sep- arate the hotels that love dogs from those that just put up with them. A bed-and-breakfast she visited north of New York City wouldn't let her pooch Benny trot around in the main house, among other troubles. Ochman, a Man- hattan Internet strategist, has since discovered Au- drey's Farmhouse, a B&B in Wallkill, New York, that caters to dogs and doesn't charge pet fees that can top hundreds of dollars. "Dog-friendly means your dog is welcome," she said. "If the dog is wel- come, he shouldn't cost ex- tra money. Of course, I am a dog owner, not an inn- keeper." Hotels ranging from major chains to small out- posts are capitalizing on the wave of travelers who bring along their dogs, some by charging for perks that pamper pets and oth- ers by expanding fees. What started as a basic, one-time pet fee has blos- somed into a per-night charge at many places and costs that can total hun- dreds. Some properties offer amenities from patches of grass to chew toys, de- signer bowls and in-room massages — usually for an additional price — while others simply levy clean- ing fees, whether your dog makes a mess or not. Those hotels often don't offer extras or permission for pooches over a certain weight, locking out larger pets like Ochman's. "There is a huge differ- ence between pet-tolerant and pet-welcoming," said Carol Bryant, a pet indus- try public relations strate- gist from Forty Fort, Penn- sylvania. She's been traveling with dogs for decades and says hotels that simply tolerate animals don't offer services such as bowls and beds, so dogs might be sleeping on thin carpeting. Perks such as organic treats usually cost more, but "I never forget when businesses extend them- selves to my dog," Bryant said. "Does my dog know? Probably not, but I do. And I do the spending." Hotels charge a range of prices for pets. More than 120 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in the U.S. charge a maximum $75 nonrefund- able fee used for cleaning, said Maggie Giddens, di- rector of public relations for the hotels. Many chains charge differently by city. In San Francisco, flat fees are common, with the Radis- son charging $75; the Mar- riott, $50 to $100; Holiday Inn, $75; and the Hyatt, $100, according to pets- welcome.com, a pet travel services website. But the InterContinental requires $50 a night there. Many properties have no fees, including Motel 6, Studio 6, Red Roof Inn, La Quinta and Kimpton, which has 67 hotels nation- wide, said Cindy Dahlen, marketing director for New York-based petswel- come.com. Others charge per night, including Rodeway Inn and Westin hotels at $10- $15; Best Western and Travelodge at $20; and Extended Stay America at $25. Bryant said the highest fee she's faced was a one- time $250 cleaning charge at the Trump SoHo New York. 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