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Theactofregifting, passing on as new a gift someone else gave you, is controver- sial but only because of those who do a notice- ably bad job of it. After all, if every act of re- gifting were carried out flawlessly, no one would find it distaste- ful. And that brings me to the first rules of regifting: 1. Never admit to re- gifting. If your friends know you're a regifter, you'll find yourself in the unpleasant situation of explaining why regift- ing is different from not caring. Worse, they will be suspicious of the gifts you give them. It's best to keep regifting completely to yourself. 2. Designate a location. Keep regifts in a conve- nient, albeit secret place, such as in a special box or cupboard with extra wrapping paper and rib- bon. Some people shop for gifts in department stores. Never underesti- mate the utility of a gift stash that allows you to shop at home. 3. Have a heart. Any gift made especially for you or given to you by a parent, child or close rel- ative cannot be regifted. Even if it's not ideal, con- sider the gift's senti- mental value. Don't even think of regifting. It just wouldn't be right. 4. Label all regifts. Do this as soon as you de- termine you've received a regift to avoid the heartbreak of back-gift- ing, or giving someone a gift they gave you. Sim- ply make a detailed note of where this item origi- nated. 5. Check again. You cannot be too care- ful. Let's say the gift is a book. Take a peek to make sure it has not been inscribed to you. If it's a boxed gift, make sure the gift tag has not dropped inside the box. These are the careless acts that give regifting a bad name. 6. No telltale signs. A regift must look brand- new. If the box is dam- aged or shows any signs that it has been opened, it does not qualify as a re- gift. 7. Not remotely ac- quainted. Your regiftee must not in any way be acquainted with anyone in the circle of friends or relatives of the per- son who gave this to you. Refer to rules 3 and 4, above. If there's a time to use new paper and ribbon, it's on a regift. Anything else is a dead giveaway. No matter how you feel about it, the prac- tice of regifting is here to stay. So if you par- ticipate, do it well. And if you don't want your gift to land in some- one's regift box, put a lit- tle thought and effort into it to make sure it is something the receiver will truly enjoy, not just something that lets you mark another name off your list. Wouldyouliketosend a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. EVERYDAYCHEAPSKATE Thereisaproper way to regi Mary Hunt Singing with a harmony uniquely their own, The Four Freshmen have en- amored listeners world- wide for 65 years, while gaining recognition as one of the most influential vocal groups of all time. Their tight-knit sound inspired The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, The Mamas & The Papas, Frankie Valli and the Manhattan Trans- fer and they will be per- forming at 7:30 p.m. Mon- day, March 13 at Red Bluff's State Theatre. It all started in 1948, when four college fresh- men crafted a style of vocal harmony that soon caught the ear of the great band leader Stan Kenton, who was responsible for bring- ing the Freshmen to Capitol Records, where they would eventually record 23 al- bums, thrusting them into the national spotlight. In 65 years, The Fresh- men have recorded more than 75 albums, 70 top sell- ing singles and received 6 Grammy Nominations. The four have toured constantly since their inception, con- tinuing to perform to sold out audiences around the globe. As the faces changed through the years, the in- tegrity of the sound cre- ated by the original guys has been meticulously maintained. Die-hard fans and for- mer members alike have agreed that the current lineup; Bob Ferreira, Tommy Boynton, Stein Malvey and Curtis Calde- ron, are second to none. While paying tribute to such classic Freshmen fa- vorites as "Day By Day" and "Blue World," the cur- rent group also continues to bring new arrangements to their live shows and re- cordings. Their latest en- deavor, Four Freshmen & Friends, features the audi- ence favorites like "The Girl From Impanema," and "So Danco Samba." The Fresh- men shine on brand new arrangements of "Stompin' At The Savoy" and "Here's That Rainy Day." As four amazing mu- sical talents, their show is one not to be missed. Whether accompanied by a big band, symphony or- chestra or self-contained; their youth, vitality and talent adds a modern twist of elegance to a time-hon- ored sound. Tickets are $25-35 and available at www.statethe- atreredbluff.com or the Te- hama Country Visitor Cen- ter, 250 Antelope Blvd. in Red Bluff. STATE THEATRE TheFourFreshmenbringingtheir harmonies to coming to Red Bluff CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO The Four Freshmen to perfrom at the State Theatre in Red Bluff. The Shasta-McCloud Management Unit is look- ing for motivated and re- sponsible individuals or couples to serve as volun- teer campground hosts starting mid-April and last- ing until mid-November. The positions require the hosts to work a minimum of 24 hours per week, includ- ing holidays and weekends. Being a campground host requires one to be flexible, have a friendly and helpful disposition, and have the ability to acquire knowl- edge of the forest and share it with visitors. You must have your own trailer or camper and possess a valid state identification. None of our sites offer electric- ity, television or dump sta- tions, however propane re- fills and reimbursements may be available to volun- teer hosts. Many previous volunteer hosts have found the experience to be reward- ing in numerous ways and often return year after year. The primary duty of the Campground Host is to an- swer visitors' questions and direct them to the dis- trict office for more infor- mation. Other important duties of the position in- clude giving occupancy up- dates to the district offices when visitor traffic is heavy, checking payment stubs for compliance, removing old stubs, placing reservation placards on sites and mit- igation of minor violations such as noise, unruly pets, etc. Hosts are required to identify serious violations and report them to the dis- trict offices or to law en- forcement depending on severity. Additional tasks include clean-up of sites ranging from pine needle and cone removal to the lit- ter left behind by campers. Hosts are encouraged to as- sist recreation staff in trash and restroom clean-up. The Shasta-McCloud Management Unit is a rec- reationists' paradise with opportunities that include, but are not limited to fish- ing, hunting, hiking, spe- lunking, kayaking, wild- life viewing, photography, spiritualistic excursions and world class mountain- eering. Campground hosts can fill their personal time with many adventures such as visiting volcanic forma- tions, alpine lakes and res- ervoirs, rivers and caves. On the Mount Shasta Dis- trict, Sims Campground is located south of Dunsmuir within an easy drive to the Sacramento River and Cas- tle Crags State Park. There is water, flush toilets and garbage pick-up. Typical season begins mid-April to mid-November. Panther Meadows is a fairly primitive camp- ground with only a hand- ful of sites and a vault toi- let, yet it attracts people from all over the world in- terested in the wild flow- ers, hiking, mountaineering and transcendental quests. It sits about 7,500 ft. above sea level on the slopes of Mount Shasta. Typical sea- son is from July 1 to mid- October. McBride springs is situ- ated on the lower slopes of Mt. Shasta at about 5,000 ft. It has 12 sites with tables, barbecue pits, vault toilets and water. It usually opens around Memorial Day and runs through October. Castle Lake Campground is adjacent to a beauti- ful upper alpine lake. The campground is small, with six sites, tables and vault toilet. It has a 3-day stay limit and opens and closes about the same time as Mc- Bride Springs. On the McCloud Ranger District, Cattle Camp and Fowlers are two of the most scenic and popular campgrounds on the Unit. They are next to the Mc- Cloud River, which boasts three renowned scenic wa- terfalls. There is a multi- use trail that begins at Lower Falls and winds its way along the river for 15 miles. Both of these camp- grounds have vault toilets, water, garbage pick-up, and over 30 sites each. For more information about the campgrounds, visit: https://www.fs.usda. gov/stnf then follow the links to recreation, camp- ing and select the camp- ground you would like to know more about. If you have any questions or you are interested in ap- plying for the position, call Marcus Nova at 926-9606 or write to mnova@fs.fed. us. SHASTA-MCCLOUD Volunteer campground hosts needed TheLassenParkFounda- tion is now accepting grant applications from school andyouthgroupsthatwant to camp at the national park's new Volcano Adven- ture Camp in 2017. "Because this is the first year that youth groups will be able to camp at Volcano AdventureCamp,weexpect high demand for the open- ings, though priority is be- ing given to groups of un- der-served youth," Chair- man John Koeberer said. Nonprofit organizations, public schools and organi- zations helping needy or at- risk kids are eligible to ap- plyforagrant.Groupsmust be a minimum of six peo- ple. Groups of up to 80 can stay at Volcano Adventure Camp at one time. Appli- cations for youth camping grants must be submitted online at LassenParkFoun- dation.org by Mar. 31. Park admission and campground fees are waived for groups re- ceiving a youth camp- ing grant, and additional funds are allocated to pay for the group's camping equipment, tents, sleeping bags, hiking gear and uten- sils, water bottles, food — groups must prepare their own food — and transpor- tation. A group stay at Volcano Adventure Camp includes presentations by natural science educators and park rangers, ranger-led hikes and group programs. Chil- dren who participate in the program learn how to camp, participate in guided hikes, work on service proj- ects and learn about such concepts as volcanology, glaciation,astrobiology,fire ecology and climate. Informationaboutapply- ing for a grant can be ob- tained by calling 378-2600, or visiting www.lassen- parkfoundation.org. 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