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DearMary:Justafew days ago, I purchased a Ziploc Vacuum Sealer. It's still in the box, un- opened. I could have kicked my- self when I opened the newspaper and read your column on the FoodSaver vacuum sealers. Now, I'm think- ing of returning the Zip- loc machine and getting the FoodSaver. Before I go to the trouble, I want to know whether the Zip- loc sealer is comparable, in your opinion. — Patti Dear Patti: Honestly, I have never tested or re- viewed the Ziploc machine because it does not include the one feature that is one of the most important rea- sons I have a vacuum seal- ing system in my kitchen: a jar sealer. I use the jar sealer more than any other FoodSaver feature because I love to store everything from dried beans to fresh fruit in ordinary 1- and 2-quart canning jars — the kind you may already have like Mason and Ball jars. Let me describe how this works. Once you have put the contents in the glass canning jar (a jar of any size; either regular or wide-mouthed), lay the lid on the top of the jar. Apply the right-sized FoodSaver Jar Sealer (either regular or wide-mouth — I have both), fasten the acces- sory hose attached to your FoodSaver, and press the button. The sealer does its thing to remove all the air in the jar and use very strong suction to attach the lid. Once the lid is attached, pry the jar sealer off and you have a beautifully vac- uum-sealed jar. This al- lows the contents to re- main fresh and usable for months (and in some cases months and months). Store the jar as you would regu- larly, in the refrigerator or pantry. Using jars that can be used over and over again make my FoodSaver even more cost-effective be- cause the sealing bags are pricey. I do use them from time to time, but try to re- use the jars as long as pos- sible. I do love my FoodSaver, and I predict you will, too. My advice is to return the Ziploc. EmailMaryatmary@ everydaycheapskate.com. EVERYDAYCHEAPSKATE Best inexpensive vacuum sealer Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season and while not everyone is thinking about their energy use, a good bargain on the latest appliance or electronic this month can end up adding more to your electric bill next month and beyond. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. encourages customers to choose energy-efficient products that will deliver energy savings throughout the year. While many customers don't factor energy con- sumption into their shop- ping budget, electronics and appliances have two price tags — the purchase price, plus the cost of elec- tricity needed to use the product over its lifetime. Adding low-efficiency appli- ances to your home can in- crease your energy bill and impact your budget. For example, an old clothes washer can add up to $145 in energy costs com- pared to a newer, energy-ef- ficient model — not to men- tion the savings on your wa- ter bill. PG&E offers the follow- ing tips to help consum- ers ensure holiday gifts are more energy-efficient. • Always check for the Energy Star label when pur- chasing appliances or elec- tronics. • Do your research ahead of time. Compare products' energy requirements be- fore you buy. Visit PG&E Marketplace to explore our one-stop shop for all en- ergy-saving appliances and consumer electronics. • Check if your new pur- chase qualifies for a rebate with the retailer or PG&E. • Stick to your budget and shopping list. Adding appli- ances to your home will in- creaseyourenergyusage.For example, having an extra re- frigeratorathomecancostat leastanadditional$100each year to operate. • Use power strips to save up to $75 in energy costs each year. CONSERVATION Think green during Black Friday shopping By Senia Owensby Joy Wright is one of those people that once you become acquainted, it seems that you've always been friends. She is inter- esting and amusing, com- passionate and energetic. Wright's personal- ity might remind you of an M&M — not the kind with the nut inside — col- orful and hard on the out- side and sweet and soft on the inside. She is a regular volunteer at Recycle The Warmth, an annual proj- ect that provides blankets and warm coats to anyone in need. Born in 1928, Wright has always been a bundle of energy and is a busy girl. She operates on the principle that when she sees a need, she tries to fill it — not wait for someone else to come along. Wright certainly filled a need at Recycle the Warmth — coming early and staying late. Her will- ingness to jump in and do what's needed even captured the attention of the Soroptimists Interna- tional of Red Bluff, which named her Senior Citizen of the Year 2016 at the an- nual Farm City Night ban- quet hosted by the Tehama County Farm Bureau. Another need that Wright is trying to fill in- cludes the work of Alterna- tive To Violence. She was one of the founding board members. She also volunteers at is the PATH shelter three times a month as well as helping with the Presby- terian Church's annual Thanksgiving dinner for anyone who might find themselves alone on the holiday. Wright spent 14 years as the then newly-minted "Executive Housekeeper" for St. Elizabeth Commu- nity Hospital, where she oversaw all things clean in her own, unique style. After retirement she re- turned to college and re- ceived a bachelor's degree in business administra- tion from Simpson Uni- versity. Wright can be seen reg- ularly doing various of- fice projects at the Shasta College Tehama Campus, where she has been lend- ing a hand since the cam- pus was on Palm Street. Her focus there now is proctoring tests. Write is a member of So- roptimist International of Red Bluff, which has the mission of "Improving the Lives of Women and Girls" — a perfect fit for Wright. For more than a decade, she has been involved in providing the building do- cents for the Tehama Dis- trict Fair each year. The docents keep an eye on ex- hibits during the fair. Asked why she is so in- volved, Wright cites some- thing she read on a wall in Truckee, where her husband was working for PG&E in 1969: "Not here on Earth to see through each other, but to see each other through." Joy is well named — it's what she brings to those in her world. She is always at the ready with acts of kindness that will help see someone through. Joy has the 'Wright' idea SENIAOWENSBY—DAILYNEWS Joy Wright pauses from sorting blankets at the Recycle The Warmth event. FEATURE Mary Hunt A wreath-making workshop is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 in 129 Holt Hall at Cal- ifornia State University, Chico. Bring a little native plant cheer into your holi- day season. Make one or two 12- to 15-inch wreaths for your home or for gifts. Learn some history about wreaths and the plants they are made from. The instructors for this workshop are Jen- nifer Jewell, writer, pho- tographer and host of the public radio garden pod- cast Cultivating Place and native plant garden cura- tor at the Gateway Sci- ence Museum, CSU, Chico, and Adrienne Edwards, adjunct faculty at Chico State, botanist, ecologist and arborist. Cost is $35 for one wreath or $45 for two. Register in advance with the Friends of the Chico State Herbarium by call- ing 898-5356 or write to chatfield@csuchico.edu. For more information about these and other up- coming workshops, visit www.friendsofthechi- costateherbarium.com/ eventsviewcalendar/. CHICO STATE Herbarium workshop on wreath-making set 2DaysONLY December 2nd - 3pm-6pm & December 3rd - 10am to 2pm On Site Printing, $20 per sheet, you decide! ★ ★★★ No Appointment Needed ★★★★ Just stop in, meet Santa and leave with your photos!! Location: 625 Walnut St, Red Bluff 529-3333 Why drive to the mall? 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