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Saturday, February 16, 2013 ��� Daily News Local Calendar Submit calendar items to P Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 .O. or clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Red Bluff BMX racing, 5:30 p.m., Red Rock BMX Track, Tehama District Fairground, $10 Weight Watchers meeting, 8 a.m., 485 Antelope Blvd. #N, 1-800-651-6000 Los Molinos Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Senior Center, Josephine Street, 384-2100 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Red Bluff Kelly-Griggs House Museum, 1-3 p.m., 311 Washington St., group tours by appointment, 527-1129 or 527-5895 WHEE Picnic and Prayer Circle, 4:20 p.m., 22116 Riverside Ave. Corning SAT and ACT test prep coming to town Expect More Tehama, CollegeOPTIONS and the Tehama County Department of Education are happy to announce two opportunities for high school juniors county-wide to attend workshops focused on how to do their best on the ACT and the SAT, both important national college admission examinations. Nearly every college in America uses one or both of the tests for evaluating a student's college readiness along with other factors like grades and extracurricular activities. Because not all schools��� grading standards are the same, the ACT and SAT scores are used by admission officers to gain a more consistent national perspective. More than 1.6 million students took each of these tests in 2011. Many students take both exams. The focus for a test preparation course is to provide students with test taking strategies; an understanding of how the test is struc- Red Bluff English as a Second Language class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Thursdays, free childcarefrom 9 a..m. to 12:20 p.m. classes in Richlieu Hall, 900 Johnson St. Gastric Bypass Support Group, 6 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Columba room, 529-3066 Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 5292059 Key to Life, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Masterworks Chorale rehearsal, 6:45-8 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 527-4203 PAL Martial Arts, age 5-18, 3-5 p.m., 529-7920 Red Bluff Community Band Practice, 7-9 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 527-3486 Retired and Active Federal Employees, 11:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 735 Oak St., call Karen at 585-2494 Red Bluff Senior Writing Class, 10: a.m.noon,,Executive Room at Sycamore Center, 220 Sycamore St., 527-5762 Salvation Army Writing Class, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 940 Walnut St., 527-8530 Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-1126 TeenScreen Mental Health Appointments, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, by appointment only, 1900 Walnut St., 527-8491, Ext. 3012 Tehama County Military Family Support Group, 6 p.m., Countryside Cafe, 638 Washington St., 5292416 TOPS Club (take off pounds Sensibly), 8:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 926 Madison Ave., 527-7541 or 347-6120, visit www.tops.org US citizenship preparation class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday Venture Crew 1914 meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Moose Lodge on 99W, co-ed ages 14-20 welcome Women���s Domestic Violence Information and Support Group, Spanish speaking, call for time and location, 528-0226 Corning Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, 783 Solano St., behind the Church Bingo, 5:15 p.m. early bird, 6:30 p.m. regular games, Maywood Grange, Highway 99W just past Liberal Avenue, 833-5343 Exchange Club membership meeting, 7 p.m., Iron Skillet Kirkwood School Board, 5 p.m., 2049 Kirkwood Road Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 820 Marin St., 8241114 or 586-0245, daily through Saturday, noon Mondays, no meeting the third Wednesday Sewing group, 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 Weight Watchers, weigh in 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m., Senior Center, Kayla Deihl leader The Ramirez Family wishes to express their gratitude to all who extended condolences at the recent passing of our Husband, Father and Abuelo,��� Alfredo Lara Ramirez. The large number of people who attended the services and reception, providing cards, gifts and other acts of kindness and sympathy has lifted our hearts. And for that we shall always be thankful. May God bless all of you. tured; ways to improve test dents to do well on the tests and scores and how to create goals ensure their test scores will help focused on getting in the col- them achieve their college lege that the student is inter- dreams.��� Because the exams are ested in. Cost is both different in length and $25 per student format, two workshops will and includes a test be offered. Both will be manual, lunch and lead by Study Smart Tutors. snack. Students must be ACT Test Prep ��� Satura high school junior to day, March 23 participate. SAT Test Prep ��� Satur���The workshops are day, April 20 intended to help students Both will take place think about their college from 9am to 1pm at the goals before they take Tehama County Departthe SAT or ACT and to ment of Education in Red create an action plan to Kathy Bluff. achieve those goals,��� Space is limited. To regsaid Karissa Morehouse, ister, call or email Estelle Tehama County director at 530.528.7389 or erocof College Options. ���We want students to be familiar with co@tehamaschools.org. these often daunting tests, help Kathy Garcia is the Business alleviate test anxiety, maximize their score potential, and give stu- Services and Marketing manager dents the right tools to study. All of at the Job Training Center and a these things will help students feel member of the Expect More more confident. We want the stu- Tehama Leadership Team. Garcia Snow grooming report Evangelist services, 7 p.m., Family Bible Church, 609 Marin St., 824-9989 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 3A Almanor Ranger District: Trails are still in good condition. No new grooming this week, but plans are to groom next week if any new snow comes in. Plans are to groom about six miles of trail in the McGowan crosscountry ski area on Feb. 15. You can check out a map of the area that is posted at the trailhead. Eagle Lake Ranger District: Trails are melting with the warm temperatures. Dirt and hazards are starting to show up, so be careful riding. Lake Almanor Snowmobile Club is having its poker run on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Chester Snowmo- bile Park so come out and enjoy the fun. The Bizz Johnson Trail from Devil���s Corral to Goumaz, about five miles, will be groomed Feb. 15 for cross-country skiing. Hat Creek Ranger District: Both Ashpan and Latour are 100% groomed, each with 50 miles of open trail. Con- ditions are good even with the warm temps. The area received 2-6" of fresh snow from the last storm on Feb. 7. Grooming will continue on an as needed basis or as weather conditions dictate. As always watch for hazards - with the warmer temps they are more numerous and can be unpredictable. March activities for Native Plant Society General Meeting ��� Monday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., Butte County Library, Chico Dr. Dean Taylor, consulting botanist for Sierra Pacific Industries will describe the SPI botany program and will discuss some of the ecological features, especially plant diversity, associated with clearcuts. CSU Chico Campus Tree Tours ��� Friday, March 1, 15 and 29, 10 a.m. Meet at Bidwell Mantion for a 1-1/2 hour walk to see and learn about the old trees around the mansion and on the adjacent campus. Off the 200+ woody plants in the arboretum, we will see almost 100 of the best on these 3 tours. Leader Wes 530342-2293. Police reports The following information is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff���s Department, Corning Police Department and California Highway Patrol. Arrests ��� Daniel Joseph Marshall, 33, Corning was arrested on Crazy Horse Ridge for a felony parole violation. ��� Lauretha Dawn Starnes also known by the last name Toler, 40, Red Bluff was arrested at Rocking R Restaurant for possession of a controlled substance and second degree burglary. Bail was $50,000. ��� A woman reported about 1:30 a.m. Thursday that her son had called her stating he was at Tower Mart on Solano Street in Corning and someone has drugged him. The woman said she believed he might be under the influence of drugs and suffering from reality issues. Myles Arthur Lewis, 26, of Corning was arrested and Yahi Trail, Upper Bidwell Park ��� Sunday March 3, 9 a.m. Meet at Horseshow Lake Parking Lot E. Bring lunch, water and sun/insect protection and wear walking shoes. We'll follow the Yahi Trail along Big Chico Creek, going upstream as far as we can before returning to the cars around 3:30. Expect to see a variety of pretty spring wildflowers and learn to identify the area's most common shrubs and trees. Leader Gerry, 530-893-5123. C&R Ranch, Paskenta ��� Sunday, March 17, 9 a.m. Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot with lunch, water, hiking shoes and money for ride sharing. The C&R Ranch is nestled in the inner coast range foothills west of Paskenta. We'll walk through blue booked into Tehama County Jail on the charge of public intoxication. Burglary A burglary was reported to a home on the 9000 block of Shasta Boulevard. Cake walk A Raley���s employee reported a shopper had dumped his cake on the sidewalk, but was still eating it. Scare ��� Shortly after 7 p.m. a man reportedly jumped out from the bushes in front of Metteer School, grabbed a 15-year-old girl from behind and covered her mouth. The girl was able to get away and was home safe when her parents called the Red Bluff Police Department 15 minutes later. Theft ��� A bicycle was stolen on Jefferson Street. ��� A woman reported Thursday that her NEXT, royal blue, girl's, one speed bicycle was stolen sometime yesterday on Announcing Practice Closure Michele Martin, DPM Office Closing February 28, 2013 527-2523 Medical Records Request P.O. Box 609 Cottonwood Ca 96022 oak and valley oak woodlands and grassland, enjoying the North Valley panorama. Several restoration efforts are underway at the ranch. Call leader Marjorie for alternate meeting place, 530-343-2397. Spotted Fawn Lilies and McNab Cypress in Magalia ��� Sunday, March 31, 9 a.m. Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot with lunch, water and hiking gear. We'll hike down a rough trail 1-1/2 miles to the West Branch of the Feather River for lunch. On the serpentine slope are McNab cypress with carpets of yellow and white fawn lilies in one of the most spectacular spring flower displays in the are. Call leader Gerry for alternate meeting place, 530-8935123. Butte Street in Corning. ��� Someone reported to Corning Police the theft of a handheld radio. Vandalism Vandalism was reported at Big 5 Sporting Goods Thursday. Logs show an arrest was made. Crash A non-contact hit and run involving a pickup being forced off the road took place at 8:21 p.m. Thursday in the area of Paskenta and Gyle roads. The non-injury accident involved a dark blue or black Honda that forced a Dodge 2500 extended cab pickup off road. The pickup was not blocking the lane of traffic, but did crash into the bridge. Nothing further was available. Odd At 12:58 p.m. Thursday, a woman on Scott Avenue in Corning reported two men wearing dark clothing were at her front door trying to sell Girl Scout cookies. The men were last seen going west on Scott. The men, who were selling magazines, but unable to provide a business license, were contacted and asked to move along. Trash heist Someone on Stanmar Drive in Corning requested extra patrol Thursday as unknown subjects were taking her trash every night.