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SterlingandShirleyPhil- lips, of Red Bluff, recently celebrated 50 years of mar- riage. The couple was mar- ried May 7, 1965 in Sonora. The couple has three chil- dren, Geri Hassel of Red Bluff, Jodie Smith of Mont- gomery, Alabama and Gene Phillips of Red Bluff. They have seven grandchildren, Bobby, Justin and Ryan Hassel of Red Bluff; Holly, Phillip and Malorie Smith of Montgomery, Alabama; and Emily Phillips of Red Bluff. Sterling is a retired bar- ber and Shirley is retired from Raley's. They have lived in Red Bluff for 41 years. Sterling and Shirley Phillips mark 50 years COURTESYPHOTOS Sterling and Shirley Phillips Sterling and Shirley Phillips on their wedding day. ANNIVERSARY Findusonline! A growing number of locals are engaged in the statewide energy use and efficiency discussion. Many keen north state citizens are preparing for another long, intense summer of high tempera- tures extending over mul- tiple days which trans- lates to a greater demand for electricity from our ag- ing power infrastructure. Year four of severe drought conditions is an additional challenge as hydroelectric plants may struggle to pro- duce energy to meet de- mand. Getting the correct in- formation regarding con- servation and efficiency is paramount for each of us to make informed energy management choices for home, work, and through- out our community. En- ergy conservation and en- ergy efficiency are terms often used interchange- ably; however, there is a notable difference between the two. Energy conservation is an action that results in less energy use. It is a per- sonal choice in how power is used in your home and workplace to save energy. For example, turning off unnecessary lights or un- plugging electronics when not in use are energy con- servation practices. This also includes simple changes to your routine, such as washing clothes as a full load in cold rather than hot or warm water, which requires energy to produce. Energy efficiency means using less energy to per- form the same function. It largely relies on advanced technological performance as opposed to behavioral modification. Appliances and machines are energy- efficient when they use less electricity, water, or gas to accomplish the same task. Energy efficiency main- tains the same level of out- put, such as light level and temperature, but uses less energy to achieve it. Many products available today are designed to be energy- efficient. Light Emitting Diodes, more commonly known as an LED light, are highly efficient. These bulbs generate at least 70 percent less heat when in use and have a lifespan of at least 10 years compared to the standard incandes- cent bulb. Energy Star-cer- tified washing machines clean clothes as effectively as a less energy-efficient or water-efficient model, but use 25 percent less energy and 35 percent less water. Combining the two practices of energy con- servation and efficiency is an ideal approach to re- duce demand on the en- ergy grid, improve energy security, safeguard our shared natural resources (water, minerals, soil, air, plants, animals, and eco- system services) for gen- erations to come, and save money. For example, to conserve energy in the warmer months you can set your thermostat a few degrees higher and with- stand a slightly warmer home or office. To become energy effi- cient, you can install an energy efficient air con- ditioner and improve the insulation. By keeping the thermostat lower in the winter and higher in the summer in addition to having efficient insula- tion, you can still remain comfortable and use less energy. This translates to signif- icant savings by reducing your monthly electricity bill. When thinking about the energy that you use on a daily basis and applying the practices of conserva- tion plus efficiency, we can help to alleviate the strain place upon our limited infrastructure and save money. For a list of energy effi- ciency home upgrades and for tips about how to bet- ter manage energy usage, visit www.EnergyUpgra- deCA.org. Thisarticlewas submitted by the Resource Conservation District of Tehama County, a California Special District that assists citizens with managing, conserving and improving the natural resources of Tehama County. Energy Upgrade California is a state initiative to educate residents and small business consumers about energy management. RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT What do the words mean to you? WILLOWS An additional 1.5-mile loop was opened to the public May 5 along the popular Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge auto tour route. The route known as the Pool 2 loop will be open through August 30 each year, providing addi- tional summertime view- ing opportunities on the refuge. During the sum- mer, wildlife can be chal- lenging to view along the auto tour while the ponds dry out. During the spring, wa- ter levels diminish across the landscape but the ref- uge maintains a few per- manent and semi-perma- nent ponds on the nearly 11,000 acres for breeding birds. Pool 2 is a deep pond along the south side of the auto tour about a mile west of the viewing plat- form. During the summer, nesting birds such as mal- lards, Canada geese, coots and grebes can be seen there. "Opening this loop an- nually is an exciting addi- tion to our visitor experi- ence by enhancing wild- life viewing in the summer months," said refuge man- ager Steve Emmons. While on the auto tour, visitors are required to remain in their vehicles except at designated lo- cations to prevent dis- turbance to nesting wild- life. For more information about the auto tour, visit http://www.fws.gov/ref- uge/Sacramento. WILDLIFE REFUGE Additional viewing opportunities available Advocacy American Legion, Las- sen Post 0167 Red Bluff, 528-1026 American Legion, Rais- ner Post 45 Corning, 518-3152 Am Vets, Post 2002 Corning, 526-2883 VFW Los Molinos, 384 - 1301 Red Bluff, 528-1026 Corning Post 4218 Dis- trict 15 Auxiliary 4218, District 15 824-5957 DAV 529-4579 Marine Corps League, Detachment 1140 (888) MCL-1140 Military Family Support Group 529-1852 or 529-2416 Services Tehama County Veter- ans Service Office 529-3664 Tehama County Veter- ans Collaborative Tehama Together, 527- 2223 Veteran Resource Cen- ter Chico (530) 809-2831 Redding (530) 223- 3211 VA Crisis Hotline (800) 273-8255 VA Homeless Out- reach (530) 247-7917 Redding VA Outpatient Clinic (530) 226-7555 Chico VA Outpatient Clinic (530) 879-5000 Veterans Home, Red- ding (530) 224-3800 Faith-based Advocacy PATH — Poor And The Homeless 736-3959 Pastor Dave Lamberson, VCF 736-3400 RESOURCES Veterans services, advocacy groups listed Locallyowned business offering high value, low cost energy for decades. 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