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Turning7yearsoldwas a big deal on its own, but for me it was even bet- ter because I became old enough to join 4-H, America's largest youth development organiza- tion, which is still alive and well after all these years, empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime. Unlike most 4-H clubs these days, the clubs in my day offered only one pro- gram — sewing — and that was just fine with me. I was so excited because I would learn to operate a real full-size electric sew- ing machine. My first project was big square dish towel. My task was to turn and hem on the sewing machine all the way around with- out any stitches slipping off the edge, which seemed like miles at the time. It took forever, but I did it. Every inch of that hem brings back a flood of joy- ful memories. What an ac- complishment. Next up? An apron. I did that, too, and with that, a lifelong love for sewing began to form. These days, I have set- tled down to sewing an oc- casional quilt and decora- tive items for the house. Oh, how I love to sew, which I understand now makes me a "sewist" (as opposed to the venera- ble term "sewer," which al- ways made me cringe a bit). Learning how to sew on a sewing machine is one of life's greatest skills be- cause it opens up a world of possibilities and a myr- iad of ways to save money. Having a machine and knowing how to use it — whether you're 7, 17 or 70 years old — is just plain awesome. I could write for hours on all the pros and cons and ins and outs of me- chanical vs. computer- ized sewing machines. You could easily spend thousands of dollars get- ting the latest and great- est computerized machine that does fancy embroi- dery, or one that creates quilt stitches to look just like the most beautiful handsewn quilting. And you can just as easily go to the other extreme with the cheapest sewing machine out there and end up with a piece of junk that never works right, is a bear to operate and ends up kill- ing every desire you ever had to become a skilled sewist. After hours of research and review I am excited to give you my picks for the two best inexpensive sew- ing machines — one for the more advanced sew- ist (love that word), and one for a beginner. To see the links and more info on these machines, visit www.everydaycheapskate. com/sewing. JANOME MOD-100. This is Janome's latest easy-to-use sewing ma- chine, a remarkable top- of-the line computerized model that has everything an advanced sewist would expect. It also has a price you'd expect for a begin- ning machine. The Ja- nome MOD-100 features cutting-edge technology to make sewing much eas- ier, including the very de- sirable drop-in bobbin. I adore this machine's built- in needle threader, presser foot lift, auto-declutch bobbin winder and gen- erous 7-millimeter stitch width. The backlit LCD screen with easy navigation buttons makes choos- ing stitches a breeze. The MOD-100 is the perfect option for sewing enthu- siasts who want to get a fresh start on garments (you'll love the one-step buttonhole options), home decor and quilting. This 100-stitch sewing machine will make sure your proj- ects are conquered with power, precision and con- fidence. It comes with 25- year warranty, too, and costs about $360. JANOME MOD-15. I would recommend this ba- sic mechanical machine for a beginner who shows great promise with sew- ing but has not yet proven the need for a more ad- vanced machine. This is a sweetheart of a sewing machine, offering all of the basics including 15 dif- ferent decorative stitches, four-step buttonhole op- tions, four snap-on presser feet, a bobbin winder and a 25-year warranty. It costs about $135. EVERYDAYCHEAPSKATE Best inexpensive sewing machines Mary Hunt The TC Health Partner- ship will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in the Ward McCau- ley Room, at St Elizabeth Hospital , 2550 Sister Mary Columba Drive. Please come network and continue to work on the Health Partnership Ac- tion Plan, Networking and we will discuss transpor- tation gaps in our County with Phyllis Avilla facilitat- ing the discussion. Please come join us as we work to- gether to improve the qual- ity of life in our community. The Tehama County Health Partnership is a col- laborative effort among var- ious organizations and in- dividuals to improve the health and well being of Te- hama County residents. Our vision is to develop a multi- disciplinary approach to ad- dressing the broader de- terminants of population health. We are committed to looking at the full life span of all residents. Our vision includes physical health, mental health, and other aspects that improve qual- ity of life, such as education, safety, employment, hous- ing, transportation, and recreation. We identify, plan and communicate health is- sues to influencers and deci- sion-makers. TCHP partici- pants network and support each other to improve the overall health of the com- munity. Protecting and im- proving the community's health is a shared respon- sibility among residents, public and private institu- tions and community orga- nizations and associations. Please come join us as we meet at 11:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month alternating in Red Bluff. For more informa- tion call 527-6824 or email jacobsonm@tcha.net. TEHAMA COUNTY Health partnership meeting set Cottonwood Community Library's Annual Christmas Home Tour will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. FivehomesinCottonwood will be decorated inside for the holidays. The public is welcome to take this self- guidedtourtoseethehomes. This is one of the Cotton- wood Community Library's main fundraisers. The Cot- tonwood Community Li- brary receives no federal or state funding and is totally community supported. Tickets are available at theCottonwoodCommunity Library, The Bean in Cot- tonwood and various busi- nesses in town. Tickets are $20 per adult and children 13 and younger are $10. For information, contact the Cottonwood Commu- nity Library at 347-4818. COTTONWOOD Library to hold Christmas Home Tour PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. COURTESYPHOTO Selah Dance Academy will be performing a Glimmer of Christmas, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 at Highpoint Church. The doors open at 5:30 for tickets and the stage doors open at 6. Tickets are $3 or a family pack of 4 for $10. PERFORMANCE HOLIDAY DANCE The next meeting of the California Retired Teach- ers Association, Mt. Las- sen, Division 9 will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12 at the Tehama County De- partment of Education, 1135 Lincoln Street, in the Oak Room. Registra- tion begins at 10:30 a.m. The annual Christ- mas program will be the Christmas choir from Red Bluff High School, under the direction of- Diane Hassey. The choir will be dressed in Victo- rian attire. Lunch will be a turkey dinner with coffee, tea, iced tea for $12. Members are invited to bring a des- sert to share. Please bring an un- wrapped gift for any aged child. Questions regarding di- rections can be obtained by calling Diane Macdon- ald at 200-1177. MT. LASSEN, DIVISION 9 Re ti re d Te ac he r As so ci at io n me et in g se t The Writers Forum De- cember read-around and potluck will showcase members by offering the opportunity to read up to five minutes from their original works 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Upon arrival, mem- bers may sign in to read on a first-come, first-read basis. Limited spots for nonmembers may also be available. The meeting will be held at All Saints Episco- pal Church, 2150 Benton Drive, Redding. Those wishing to read are advised to try a few practice sessions to ensure the reading fits the five-minute time limit. To sign up to read as a member, check at the door upon arrival with the membership director to make sure you have paid your $25 annual dues or to join as a new member. Favorite potluck dishes for the refreshment table would be appreciated. For details, write to writersforumprogram- chair@gmail.com or visit: www.reddingwritersfo- rum.com to check the cal- endar of events. Writers Forum meets monthly on the sec- ond Saturday. The pub- lic is welcome to get ac- quainted with two free visits before joining. WRITERS FORUM Read-around and potluck scheduled NEVER GIVE UP UNTIL THEY BUCKLE UP. 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