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Monday, May 10, 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. MONDAY,MAY 10 Red Bluff Al-Anon, 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jefferson and Hickory Cardiac Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Columba Room. For information call Loree at 527-5077 HIRE (Head Injury Recreational Entity), 10 a.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529-2059 Key to Life, 6 p.m., Red Bluff Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-8066 Red Bluff Community Band, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Red Bluff Community / Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., 527-3486 Spartan Athletic Booster Club, 6:30 p.m. Red Bluff Union High School Media Center/ Library Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Red Bluff Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-8066 Tehama County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, 7 p.m., Stillwell Training Center, Park Ave. near Baker Road. 527-7546 Corning Corning Neighborhood Watch, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 794 Third St. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 815 First St., 385- 1169 or 566-5270.Meetings are everyday through Sat- urday with an additional meeting at noon on Mondays. Sewing group, 9 a.m., Corning Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Spanish Adult Education, 5 p.m., Corning Family Resource Center, corner of West and South streets, 824-7670 Strategies for Success, Life Skill classes, 1:30 p.m., Corning Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Tehama County Mental Health Stakeholders meeting, 1 p.m., Rolling Hills Casino Los Molinos Know Your Candidates Night, 6:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 7980 Sherwood Blvd. Richfield Richfield Neighborhood Watch Program, 6:30 p.m., Richfield Elementary School, 23875 River Road, 824-6260 TUESDAY,MAY 11 Red Bluff American Association of University Women, 6:30 p.m., Kelly-Griggs House Museum, 311 Wash- ington Antelope School Board, 5:30 p.m., Berrendos School Library, 401 Chestnut Ave. Community BLS/CPR class, 6 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Columba Room, 529-8031 International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, 6:45 P.M., Masonic Hall 822 Main St. 527-6715 PAL Kickboxing, 4 p.m., 1450 Schwab St., 529- 8716 or 200-3950. Photo club, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Playtime Pals Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528- 8066 Red Bluff Emblem Club, 7:30 p.m.; Elks Lodge Red Bluff Rotary, noon, Elks Lodge Red Bluff Union Elementary School District board meeting, 5:30 p.m., 1755 Airport Blvd. Spanish speaking support group for special needs families, 9:30 a.m.Metteer Elementary School, 695 Kimball Road, 876-832, childcare is provided Tehama County Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m., board chamber, 727 Oak St. Tehama County Fish and Game, 8 a.m., Confer- ence E, courthouse annex Tehama County Flood Control and Water Con- servation District, 8:30 a.m., Board of Supervisors Chambers, 727 Oak St. Tehama County Genealogical and Historical Society, 6:30 p.m. Red Bluff Library, 529-6650 Lotto numbers SACRAMENTO (AP) — The winning num- bers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the Cali- fornia Lottery’s ‘‘SuperLotto Plus’’ game were: 04-18-19-43-47, Mega Ball: 5 (four, eighteen, nineteen, forty-three, forty- seven; Mega Ball: five) Make shocking health news work for you With all the talk these days about the high cost of health care and the need for good health insurance, it's possi- ble that some really good news has gone unnoticed. I'd like to fix that by sharing some exciting tidbits to help you stay healthier for longer, thus cutting your personal health care expenses. The first comes from the smart and funny doctor duo Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who - - among many other things, such as appear on television shows and write runaway best-sellers -- oper- ate the website RealAge. They call this good news the "do nothing" way to burn more calories: Drink tea. If you are a regular reader of this column, you know that this tea endorsement made me more than a little joyful. It's been a full year now since I gave up Diet Coke and replaced it with iced tea. I have per- sonally experienced the health improvements that RealAge reports: Drinking tea regularly can increase your metabolism, allow- ing you to burn up to 80 extra calo- ries per day. Tea also can soothe achy knees, improve blood sugar levels and reduce your risk of a stroke. As I wrote last July, since mak- ing tea a part of my daily routine, my blood pressure has dropped measurably, as has my cho- lesterol. I'm sure "The You Docs" would not be at all surprised to learn of my health improvements, as these, too, are effects of drinking tea. However, the results of another recent med- ical study have made me even more excited than the report on tea. The March issue of Archives of General Psychiatry reports that patients who maintain a greater sense of purpose in life as they age may have greater Mary Hunt protection against Alzheimer's disease. Purpose, which the researchers define as a "psychological tendency to derive meaning from life's experiences and to possess a sense of intention- ality and goal directedness that guides behavior," has long been suspected to protect against adverse health outcomes. Now we have scientific proof. It's easy to become discouraged and downhearted when considering the high cost of doctor care, pre- scription medication and other Everyday Cheapskate types of medical intervention. But that's to become reactive. A much better approach from a personal finance standpoint is to be proac- tive in your health. Practice preven- tion in order to avoid health problems as much as humanly possible. There is no doubt that healthy food choices, intentional exercise and consuming fewer calories can increase one's health. We also know that choos- ing to drink tea over soda can boost those efforts eas- ily and cheaply. But having a purpose for living? Wow! Who knew the fringe bene- fit of "living with inten- tionality and goal directed- ness" could have a real financial payoff in terms of extended good health? That's something just too good not to share. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 18 books, including her latest, "Can I Pay My Credit Card Bill With a Credit Card?" You can e-mail her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135, Paramount, CA 90723. Countdown to kindergarten begins now By DENISE SNIDER First 5 Tehama For parents with chil- dren starting school this fall, summer kicks off the countdown to kindergarten. From tak- ing care of immuniza- tion and dental exam requirements to helping your child overcome first-day nerves and develop important skills for school success, it’s never too early to start preparing for your child’s first day of school. Registration and enroll your child. Start the registration process by contacting your local school district to find out when enrollment begins. It’s important to enroll kids early so that the school can plan a space for your child. Ask which documents you will need to provide to enroll your child. Vaccinate before it is too late. Immunizations are important in helping prevent serious diseases, and are required by the California School Immunization Law. Check your child’s immunization record to make sure he or she is up-to-date on required vaccines. Schedule any other immunizations your child may still need before school starts. Parents can get a list of required immuniza- tions and the age to receive them from the California Department of Public Health at www.cdph.ca.gov or the Tehama County Health Services Agency by calling 527-8491. Brush up your child’s smile. California law requires children receive an oral health check-up before entering public school. This exam must be completed by May 31 2 in the same calendar year that your child starts school. Any dental check-up completed up to a year before the May 31 deadline fills this requirement. Children need healthy teeth to eat and speak properly – and a painful tooth infection is one of the most common reason children miss school. If your child does not have dental health insur- ance, contact any of the Family Resource Cen- ters in your area (Red Bluff 528-9351; Corn- ing 824-7670; or Los Molinos 384-7833) to determine if he or she qualifies for dental care through Medi-Cal or Healthy Families. The First 5 Mobile Dental Clinic (MDC) can pro- vide dental services to uninsured children 5 years of age and younger and pregnant women – call Mary at 527-6824 to learn more. Talk to your child about school. Just like with any new activity, your child will likely be excited – and a little ner- vous – about starting kindergarten. In the months before school starts, talk to your child about what he or she can expect. Encourage older siblings, family mem- bers and friends to share their positive stories about going to school. Make reading a prior- ity. Research shows that children who read with their parents each day enter kindergarten better prepared for learning. Check out age-appropri- ate books at a local library to help kick start a child’s literacy skills. Let your child make decisions. Giving chil- dren choices teaches responsibility and helps build their independence and self-confidence. Involve your child in deciding which outfit to wear on the first day, which nutritional lunch or snack to pack and which school supplies to purchase. Practice school activ- ities. Practice common school activities at home to help your child become more comfort- able and confident in the classroom. For example, help your child learn to write his or her name, and use basic school supplies such as glue sticks, scissors and crayons. Set a schedule. Lead- ing up to the first day of school, adjust your child’s schedule at home to be like the one he or she will have once school starts. Because your child needs to wake up at a certain time to get to school on time, help him or her become accustomed to it by practicing before the first day. This can help ensure your child is well rested and can focus on learning once school starts. Visit the school. If possible, visit your child’s school before the first day to help him or her become familiar with the new surround- ings. Allow your child to explore the grounds. If possible, have your child meet his or her teacher, so there’s a rec- ognizable, friendly face on the first day. Get a boost from local programs. Incom- ing kindergarteners reg- istering in the spring who have not attended preschool may also be eligible for free kinder- garten preparation ses- sions. The FAST pro- gram includes regular meetings with parents, teachers and children to familiarize families with school activities. And the Kindercamp pro- gram gives children school experience through several weeks of instruction and activi- ties. Surveys of kinder- garten teachers show that these sessions help children start school with stronger learning skills. To learn more and sign up for these pro- grams, call the First Steps Family Resource Center at 384-7833. Every month the Child Care Resource and Education offers a fun-filled free "Morning Out" play date for chil- dren. With stories, arts/crafts, sensory activities and a healthy snack, children have an opportunity to develop school readiness skills. For more information or to RSVP, call 529-3131. For more information about immunization and oral health require- ments, as well as First 5 Tehama school readi- ness programs and resources, call 528-1395 or visit www.first5tehama.com. About First 5 Tehama Research shows that a child’s brain develops most dramatically in the first five years and what parents and caregivers do during these years to support their child’s growth will have a meaningful impact throughout life. Based on this research, Cali- fornia voters passed Proposition 10 in 1998, adding a 50 cents-per- pack tax on cigarettes to support programs for expectant parents and children ages 0 to 5. To date, First 5 Tehama has invested approximately $7 million in Prop. 10 revenues in programs and services that meet local needs. Best BBQ Around Cooked Fresh Daily B.B.Q. Anniversary Special: FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE 5 min. from Main St. Weekdays ‘till 6pm Saturday ‘till 3pm 22825 Antelope Blvd. 528-0799 FREE Regular or N.G. glass with all custom frames during May. Must persent this ad. Offer Expries 5/31/10. 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