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Friday, April 2, 2010 – Daily News – 3A Local Calendar To add an upcoming event in the Local Calendar, submit information well in advance to the Daily News, attention Calendar, P.O. Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or e-mail to clerk@redbluffdailynews.com.Include a contact name and telephone number. FRIDAY, APRIL 2 Red Bluff Al-Anon, 6-7 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jefferson and Hickory Bingo, doors at 5:30 p.m., early birds at 6:30 p.m. Community and Senior Center, food available Celebrate Recovery, 6:15 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 738 Walnut St. 527-2449 Knit for Kids, 9:15 a.m. to noon, Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 527-0372. Mommy and Me Breastfeeding Class, 10 a.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Tehama County Education Foundation, board meeting, 7:30 a.m., County Department of Education, 1135 Lincoln St. Corning Adult Wood Carving Class, 10 a.m. to noon, Senior Center, 1015 Fourth Ave, 824-5669 Spanish Adult Education, 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 SATURDAY, APRIL 3 Red Bluff Easter egg hunt, noon to 2 p.m., Red Bluff Moose Lodge, 11745 Hwy.99W, free hot dogs, 527-4239 Sweet Dreams Patsy Cline Tribute, 7 p.m. recep- tion, 8 p.m. showtime, State Theatre, to recognize Friends of the State Theatre, $20 advance, $25 box office, 529-2787 SUNDAY, APRIL 4 Red Bluff Easter Brunch, 10 a.m.to 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road, $10 adults, $5 children 12 and younger Corning Evangelist services, 7 p.m., Family Bible Church, 609 Marin St., 824-9989 MONDAY, APRIL 5 Red Bluff Al-Anon, 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jefferson and Hickory, additional meetings noon and 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 6 p.m.Fridays Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St. Eliz- abeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529- 2059 Key to Life, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Red Bluff Community Band, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., 527-3486 5700 Sons in Retirement, 11:30 a.m., Elks Lodge, 529- Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Corning Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 815 First St., 385- 1169 or 566-5270. Meetings are every day through Saturday with an additional meeting at noon Mondays Sewing class, 9 a.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Spanish Adult Education, 5 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Strategies for Success, Life Skill classes, 1:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Los Molinos Senior Dance,7 p.m., Los Molinos Sr. Social Club, Senior Center, Josephine St. TUESDAY, APRIL 6 Red Bluff City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 555 Washington St. PAL Kickboxing, 4 p.m., 1450 Schwab St., 529- 8716 or 200-3950 Playtime Pals Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528- 8066 Red Bluff Rotary, noon, Elks Lodge Tehama County and Red Bluff Landfill Manage- ment Agency, 8 a.m., board meeting, 727 Oak St. Tehama County Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m., board chamber, 727 Oak St. Tehama County Patriots, 6 p.m., Trinity Landmark Missionary Church, 20920 Hampton Rhodes Drive Corning Corning Community meeting, 7 p.m., Maywood Middle School, 1666 Marguerite Ave. Corning Recreation Commission, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 794 Third St. Spanish Adult Education, 1:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Los Molinos Los Molinos Cemetery District, 8:30 a.m., 7835 Highway 99E Corning Calif. Largest Selection In Tri-County • Herbal Medicines • Edibles (Foods) • Clones 1317 Solano St. (530) 824-4811 www.tehamaherbalcollective.vpweb.com Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 A Unique Children’s Boutique Closed 905 Walnut St., Red Bluff 528-1698 twopeasinapod@aol.com Bring in this ad for 10% off Sundays Is trading coupons ever against the law? Q: "I've been using coupons all my life, and I've had one question for nearly that long. Many coupons bear the message, 'Not transfer- able.' I have always assumed this means that only the first, intended recipient of the coupon can use it. However, I hear about coupon clubs and exchanges that trade or share coupons. Isn't this unethical or illegal if the coupon says it is not transfer- able?" A: There's a lot of fine print on coupons. Instructions for usage, redemption and terms abound in the tiny text at the bottom of each one. And yes, on many coupons you see the ominous warning, "Coupon may be void if copied, transferred, reproduced, sold or exchanged." What does this mean? First of all, it's not illegal to share or trade coupons. There are no laws that govern coupon trading. The "non- transferable" statement is one of the terms of redemption that the manufacturer issuing a coupon sets. Through these terms, the man- ufacturer reserves the right to deem the coupon void if it has been trans- ferred against its wishes. But what does that mean? Does it mean I can't share cat food coupons with my sister, or trade coupons with other moms at my kids' play group? Will the coupon police knock on my door if I mail some of my extra coffee coupons to my aunt? No. While the wording seems loaded with consequence, it's simply a statement by the man- ufacturer notifying consumers that it reserves the right to declare a coupon void if it determines that the coupon is circulating via fraud- ulent means. It would be very difficult for anyone to police the activities of millions of coupon shoppers. As you point out, coupon clubs and swaps abound across the country. And manufacturers them- selves sponsor coupon networks to encour- age the use of coupons. Procter & Gamble's Vocal- point (www.vocal- point.com) and General Mills' Pssst (pssst.gen- eralmills.com) invite shop- pers to register to receive product samples and coupons in exchange for providing personal infor- mation - including name, age, gender, address, num- ber of and ages of mem- bers of your household and your attitudes about buying new products and sharing opinions with friends and family, among other information. The companies invite "members" to share coupons with friends and post opinions of their products online. One Vocalpoint mailing includ- Jill Cataldo Coupon Queen more than simply handing one to a friend. The transfer manufacturers seek to prevent involves three areas: duplication, distribution and compensation. If I photocopy a coupon or I scan a coupon into my computer and then print my scan of the original coupon, I am transferring that coupon from one medium to another. This duplication is prohibited. And, if I took my (now illegally transferred) copies of the original coupon and started using them or sharing copies with friends, I would be distributing an illegally transferred coupon. And if I went one step further and decided to sell those (illegally transferred) copies of coupons, I would be receiving com- pensation for transfer- ring them. ed five $10 coupons for a popular brand of skincare products. While the mailer's printed instructions encouraged me to share the coupons with friends, each coupon contained the wording: "Void if transferred to any person, firm or group prior to store redemption." Why would a manufacturer put this wording on coupons that it explicit- ly encouraged me to give away to other people? Transferring a coupon, from a legal standpoint, refers to much If you're not doing any of these things (and you shouldn't be!) you're not illegally transferring coupons. Feel free to swap, trade and share your coupons with oth- ers. Manufacturers do not prohibit this and, in fact, many of them are delighted if you do. Next week, we'll discuss another question that often goes hand in hand with this one: Is it illegal to sell a coupon? Jill Cataldo, a coupon workshop instructor, writer and mother of three, never passes up a good deal. E-mail your own couponing victories and questions to jill@ctwfeatures.com. Woodcutting permits available As of Thursday, personal use firewood permits are avail- able for purchase from the Mendocino National Forest. Permits are $5 per cord of wood, with a minimum pur- chase of four cords for $20. The permits are good through Dec. 31. Use of firewood permits on the Covelo Ranger District is permitted through Nov. 30. The wood does not have to be cut at the same time. All firewood removed must be dead and down. It is illegal to remove firewood from the Nation- al Forest without a valid permit. Permits must be purchased in person from one of the for- est offices. If a person is unable to cut the wood, the person can obtain a third party authorization that will allow some- one else to cut or gather the wood. However, the permittee must still purchase the permit in person. The forest only accepts cash or check as payment for firewood permits and sales are final, with no refunds. Per- mittees will receive tags and a map of the forest. Permit holders should be aware that federal and state quarantines to prevent the spread of sudden oak death are in effect for Lake and Mendocino counties. Any firewood cut in these counties can only be transported into other quaran- tine counties, which do not include Tehama County. Firewood permits can be purchased at Mendocino National Forest Supervisor’s Office and Grindstone Ranger District Office, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, (530) 934- 3316, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Permits went on sale five days earlier than originally scheduled to offer the public the convenience to begin col- lecting firewood during a popular weekend to visit the for- est. Gathering firewood is important to many individuals and families surrounding the Mendocino National Forest. Fol- lowing are some tips for a safer experience. • Plan your trip – check the weather, bring plenty of warm clothes for spring and fall through winter cutting, water, emergency food and the appropriate gear for the sea- son. Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to be back. • Keep vehicles on designated roads and be aware of changing weather and road conditions. • As we enter fire season, be aware of fire restrictions or closure order than may be in place restricting where you can go. Make sure you have a spark arrester on chainsaws and any other mechanical equipment being used. • Make sure you are cutting firewood on the Mendocino National Forest and not from other federal, state or private lands. For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest or visit www.fs.fed.us/r5/mendocino. Retired teachers group to hold luncheon The California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA) of Mt. Lassen, Division 9 will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, April 12, at the New Life Assembly Church, 660 Solano St. in Corning. Lunch will be prepared by the Corning Exchange Club and will cost $12. The Police reports The following infor- mation is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff ’s Department, Corning Police Department and California Highway Patrol. Arrest Billy Joe Elder, 50, Orland, was arrested Wednesday afternoon at Barham and Liberal avenues on suspicion of planting and/or cultivat- ing marijuana, possess- ing a controlled sub- stance, transporting or selling a controlled sub- stance and possessing ammunition while being prohibited to do so. Bail was set at $82,000. menu will include roast beef, pan baked red pota- toes, green beans, tossed salad, french bread, olives, beverage and dessert. The featured speakers will be attorneys Josie and Scott Corporon. They will present information and answer questions on elder law and estate plan- Alcohol Someone reportedly brought alochol to the Vista Middle School cam- pus on Wednesday evening. Theft Efrain Ramons Candia reported a burglary to a Colombia Avenue resi- dence on Wednesday evening. Deer • Two collisions took place about a minute apart Wednesday on Manton Road, 3.9 miles north of Highway 36E. At 7:14 a.m., Karen Reno, 51, of Red Bluff was driving north on Manton Road at about 55 mph when a deer ran directly into her path. At 7:15 a.m., Janet Long, ning issues. Donations are still being accepted to the local CalRTA scholarship fund. It is Division 9’s goal to award two $750 scholarships. Directions to the New Life Assembly Church via Interstate 5: Take exit 631 for Corning Road toward 46, of Manton was dri- ving south on Manton Road about 50 mph when a deer ran out in front of her from the west side of the roadway. Both women were uninjured, but their vehicles received moder- ate damage. Fire • CalFire responded to a small flue fire at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday on Mul- berry Avenue in Red Bluff. The fire was con- tained to flue upon arrival with no fire extension to the attic. Corning. Go east on Solano Street through town about 1.5 miles. The church is on the left between the Physical Ther- apy & Wellness Center and Sav-Mor Foods Market. For more information, call Jerry Dunham at 519- 2104.