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8A Daily News – Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Pass the drumstick — and wallet WASHINGTON (MCT) — Add this to the nation's economic indigestion: The cost of a tradi- tional Thanksgiving dinner will rise by 13 percent this year, the biggest increase in the 26 years of the American Farm Bureau Feder- ation's informal price survey. This year, the average cost of a meal for 10 is expected to be $49.20, up $5.73 from last year, the trade group reported. Turkey gobbled up a good chunk of the price increase. A 16- pound bird will cost $21.57 this year, up more than 22 percent from last year. For starters, demand for turkey is up, John Anderson, the farm bureau's senior economist, said in an interview. Turkey production is also up, in spite of increased production costs, he said, but "increase in sup- ply has not kept pace with the growth in demand." U.S. turkey exports are projected to increase as well, he said. Sherrie Rosenblatt of the National Turkey Federation said in an interview that feed prices have increased. But, she added: "There's still a bargain to be had when it comes to purchasing a Thanksgiving turkey." Indeed, the farm bureau noted that its volunteer shoppers look for the best prices without taking advantage of promotions or coupons. The shopping list for the infor- mal survey, conducted by 141 vol- unteer shoppers, includes turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots and celery, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and beverages of coffee and milk. "Retailers are being more aggressive about passing on high- er costs for shipping, processing and storing food to consumers, although turkeys may still be fea- tured in special sales and promo- tions close to Thanksgiving," Anderson said in a statement attached to the survey. The survey found that the price for a gallon of whole milk had increased by 42 cents to $3.66. A 30-ounce can of pumpkin pie mix was $3.03, up 41 cents. A pound of green peas was $1.68, up 24 cents; a 14-ounce package of cubed bread stuffing, $2.88, up 24 cents; a dozen brown-n-serve Pre Holiday Entire Inventory 25% off rolls, $2.30, up 18 cents; three pounds of sweet potatoes, $3.26, up 7 cents; and fresh cranberries, $2.48, up 7 cents. JUST MOVE IT Part of a national campaign to promote physical activity for American Indians and Alaskan Natives National Just Move It Day FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH 11:30 AM Registration and Start Tehama County Health Services Agency 818 Main St., Red Bluff Giving out 1 week class passes from Psycho Fitness & MMA Join us for a series of non-competive walks and runs. Open to families, individuals of all ages and people of all cultures. For more information contact Avery Vilche at 200-2224 or Renee Timmons at 567-5528 NORTH VALLEY 632 Main St., Red Bluff 527-5837 MATTRESS MON.-FRI. 9:00-5:30 • SAT. 9:00-5:00 Closed Sundays ROLLING HILLS CLINIC D NEWSAILY RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY