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After a successful vehi- cle-free day this spring, Las- sen Volcanic National Park is happy to announce an- other opportunity for non- motorized recreation along the park highway. On Satur- day, Oct. 18, the park invites the public to enjoy its fall colors and crisp air and bi- cycle, walk or run along the Lassen National Park High- way, vehicle-free. "Lassen's first vehicle free day allowed visitors to en- joy the park highway in a quieter, slower way," said Superintendent Darlene Koontz. "We are thrilled to offer another opportunity for cyclists, runners and walkers to enjoy this scenic highway without the pres- ence of motorists." The highway will be closed to motorized travel (except administrative and emergency vehicles) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The road will be open to cyclists, runners and walkers along the 30- mile stretch between the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center and the Loomis Mu- seum Plaza. It is highly rec- ommended that you com- plete your trek by sunset as the cool nights may create icy conditions on the road. Before you begin your adventure, stop between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m into the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center or the Loomis Ranger Sta- tion for more detailed infor- mation. A site bulletin containing a map, distances and alti- tudes at designated way- sides is available online at http://bit.ly/LAVOVF2014. Come prepared for cool weather especially in the early morning and late eve- ning. The Lassen National Park Highway is a high el- evation road ranging from 5,850 to 8,500 feet and weather can change quickly. Check the weather forecast before your visit and come prepared for the conditions. It is recommended you wear layers and bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. Even on overcast days, sun expo- sure is greater at higher el- evations. The vehicle-free day may be postponed due to inclem- ent weather. The entrance fee into the park is $10 per vehicle or $5 per person — $10 per fam- ily — on a bicycle. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center and Loomis Plaza. For further information, visit the park's website at www.nps.gov/lavo or con- tact the park at (530) 595- 4480. Lassen Park to host vehicle-free day Perhaps this has happened to you: You've lived with car- peting, and then for one reason or another you live with hardwood or some other type of hard surface flooring that shows up every little bit of dust and dirt. You can't believe it! You can sweep or vacuum one day and by the next morning, the dust and dirt have re- turned. Of course, we think that some new dirt- and dust-producing thing has mysteriously descended on our living space, but the truth is it's the same dust and dirt that has al- ways been present, only now we can see it. I cannot tell you how shocked I was to see what accumulated in such a short time on my wood floors. In my mind I mul- tiplied by 7, 14 and even 21 days. Am I the only one who doesn't vacuum like every day of her life? Yeah, I admit it. Imag- ining what had accumu- lated in the carpeting al- most made me wretch. Seriously. Another surprise is how much dirt vacuums miss, especially when we use them on carpet. Be- cause we cannot see the dirt, we assume a sin- gle pass will do it. The problem is that once dirt goes deep into the carpet (closer to the bottom than it is to the top of the pile), it doesn't easily come out. It takes agitation and suc- tion to coax it out and suck it up. Keep it clean. The best defense is a good offense. That means you need to do all you can to keep the dirt from getting to the carpet in the first place. A shoes-off rule is ideal, but not always practical. Place sturdy doormats at all entrances. Vacuum- ing carpet frequently is the only way to keep dirt and grit from embedding into the weave of the car- pet backing. It is criti- cal to use a vacuum that is lightweight and easy to maneuver. It should glide effortlessly. Know your passes. As you plan your vacuum- ing route, spend the most time on the areas where dirt collects. Memorize this routine, and count as you work: 12 passes of the vacuum within 4 feet of outside doors; 8 passes in high-traffic ar- eas; 4 passes elsewhere. In the areas where carpet has not been regularly and thoroughly cleaned profes- sionally in the last year, double the passes given above for three months. It will take that kind of effort to get all of the dirt, grit, dust and grime out of the pile and into the vacuum. Area rugs. Because they are not stable, it is difficult to thoroughly clean area rugs at home. The best way to deep- clean area rugs is to have them rolled up and taken away to be washed in big tanks created just for this purpose. I have my wool area rugs cleaned this way once a year, and they turn out well. This is an investment I make in these rugs that were manufactured to last a lifetime. Best vacuum. I'm nearly certain I have owned or used every ma- jor brand of vacuum ever produced. Call me a vacuum snob. It's OK. In fact, I kind of like it. And I would be a worth- less columnist if I did not share what I know. The best vacuum on the market is the Shark Nav- igator Lift-Away Profes- sional (www.everyday- cheapskate.com/shark- pro). It is bagless, easy to empty and lightweight, and it maneuvers like a dream and extracts the most amazingly disgust- ing stuff out of carpet that you could ever imag- ine — yes, even sand and pet hair. I love it so much I've owned three so far. I keep giving them away. (Remember when I got my first one?) You can vacuum with your Dyson or Miele, Electrolux or Hoover. When you're done, I'll vacuum the same area with Mr. Sharky Pro. Pre- pare to be amazed (if not a little embarrassed!) by what Sharky will find that the others left be- hind. Here's the best part: Shark Navigator Lift- Away Professional is cheap — way less expen- sive that its competitors, which for me is a fabu- lous bonus. While price is not my first consideration in vacuum cleaners, that it comes in cheapest just makes me smile. Wouldyouliketosend a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@eve- rydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheap- skate, P.O. Box 2099, Cy- press, CA 90630. EVERYDAYCHEAPSKATE It's shocking how much dirt vacuums miss The Tehama County San- itary Landfill Agency will conduct a passenger tire collection Event, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 18 at Los Molinos Transfer Station, Aramayo Way, Los Molinos; Mineral Transfer Station, State Route 36E at Viola Road, Mineral and the Tehama County/Red Bluff Landfill; 19995 Plym- ire Road, Red Bluff. The Agency encourages Tehama County residents to dispose of your old tires during this event. Tires col- lected will be recycled into waste tire derived products. This free event will accept passenger tires from Te- hama County residents only. There following restric- tions apply to the event: Up to 9 tires without ex- emption, 20 tires with ex- emption Only one trip for a max- imum of 9 tires will be ac- cepted Nolargetrucktires,equip- ment tires, off-road tires No tires larger than 17 inches No oil, paint, batteries, appliances or other items Tires must be off-the-rim to be accepted Televisions, computer monitors and equipment, microwaves, DVD/VCR players, cell phones, and other small electronic waste will be accepted free of charge only at the Los Molinos Transfer Station site during the tire event. There is no quantity limit on e-waste accepted. For details about exemp- tions, or the acceptance of passenger tires or electronic waste, call the Tehama County Landfill at 528-1103 or visit the landfill's website at www.tehamacountyland- fill.com. For information regard- ing disposal of tires not ac- cepted during this event, call Waste Tire Products at 865-4588. This free passenger tire recycling event is paid for by a grant from the Cali- fornia Department of Re- sources Recycling and Re- covery. RECYCLE Fr ee p as se ng er t ir e co ll ec ti on e ve nt t hi s Sa tu rd ay TO DO Today REDBLUFF Community Basic Life Sup- port:6-10p.m.,St.Eliza- beth Community Hospital, Columba Room, 888-628- 1948, redbluff.mercy.org/ classes_and_events Cribbage Club: 6p.m., Cozy Diner, 259S. Main St., 527- 6402 Fun Senior Aerobics: 8-9 a.m., $1, Community Center, 1500S. 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