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4A – Daily News – Thursday, June 17, 2010 Pastimes Math as Art By DENISE SNIDER Special to the DN Warmer temperatures and sunny days are a great time for Tehama County families to spend time at lakes, pools and beaches. But parents and caregivers always need to use caution when children are near water. According to the Centers for Disease Con- trol, drowning is the second leading cause of death for children. To help parents and Math as Art Carol Glosh of Red Bluff entered her cross stitch entitled "Math as Art" in this year's Cali- fornia State Fair and won first place in class, Best in Division and Best of Show. She was awarded the special Camilla Chapter EGA Award from the Sacramento Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America. This piece, which won Best of Show in the 2009 Tehama District Fair, took a year to finish and is 14 inches wide by 12 inches tall, stitched on 25 count black linen, and used 84 different colors of thread. When asked what the hardest part of the pro- ject was, Glosh said," Working with dark blue thread on a black background. I thought I would go blind." This is the first piece Glosh has entered into the state fair and only the fourth cross stitch pro- ject she has ever done. At the urging of her moth- er, Linda Gaines, Glosh entered her first piece in the 2005 Tehama District Fair and was awarded Best in Show. This spurred her on to try new and more challenging projects over the past five years. Glosh's piece will be on display at the Cali- fornia State Fair, which opens July 14 and runs through Aug. 1 at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Glosh is an air pollution specialist with the Tehama County Air Pollution Control District. Spring Dance Concert “Elements” is dedicated to the spirit of David Almond, Dance Red Bluff’s biggest supporter and dear friend. Almond was a vital part of the dance family, and this will be DRB’s first show without his presence. Performers dance this show with joy, remember- ing Almond’s dedication to his family and the arts. Come celebrate Almond and see the kids of Tehama County display their talent. There will be two guest ballerinas, one from New York and the other just off of a national tour with the Paradosi Ballet Company. Come celebrate the wonderful talent Red Bluff has to offer. Performances are 7 p.m. June 25 and 2:30 p.m. June 26. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children younger than 12. Children 4 and younger are free. Arts news? Arts news may be submitted to clerk@redbluff- dailynews.com. Include name and phone. Digital pictures should be attached as .jpg files. Info is available at 527-2151. caregivers learn more about how to keep children safe while having fun this sum- mer, First 5 Shasta and First 5 Tehama provide the fol- lowing tips. • When playing with your child in the water out- doors, choose a place away from boats, jet skis or fish- ermen, and always stick to designated swimming areas. • Only swim with your child in calm water without waves or current. Be aware that even still rivers can have powerful undertow. Be sure you always know where the nearest life- guard is before get- ting in the water with your child. • Flotation devices are fun, but don’t rely on them to keep your child safe. Inflatable toys or swim- ming aids can shift posi- tion, lose air or slip out from under a child. If you take your child in a boat, remember that state law requires all children under 12 years old to wear a Coast Guard-approved life vest at all times. • Because even small amounts of water can be dangerous for children, par- ents need to be careful when children are near wading pools and even bathtubs, sinks and toilets. Never leave children unat- tended near water, even for just a few moments, and avoid leaving containers of NEW YORK (AP) — John Steinbeck kept his California roots close when writing such masterpieces as ‘‘The Grapes of Wrath’’ and ‘‘East of Eden,’’ but the Nobel Prize winner also loved New York and made it his home for much of his life. Now, a trove of his per- sonal letters, manuscripts water or puddles where your child can get to them. • Using sunscreen is also important for keeping your child safe. Don’t forget to apply at least 30 SPF water- resistant sunscreen on your child and reapply often throughout the day, espe- cially if he or she is in the water. If you plan to spend some time near water this sum- mer, consider enrolling your child in a swim- ming class and attending a local CPR course yourself. Children with swimming experience will be more aware of how to avoid dangers in and around water. • In Tehama County, there are several opportuni- ties to attend a CPR course – call Child Care Referral and Education at 529-3131 for a resource in your local area. • Community water safety class – call Daniel Sato at 527-8177. Here are some great summer activities for chil- dren and families: • Playdates in the Park – presented by Child Care Referral and Education – and photographs from his sunny three-bedroom apart- ment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where he lived until his death in 1968, is being offered at Blooms- bury Auctions in New York on June 23. Expected to bring a total of $200,000 to $250,000, highlights include Stein- beck’s acceptance speech for his 1962 Nobel Prize for Literature and numerous manuscripts written in his all ages are welcome for these free activities in June and August — all playdates are 10-11:15 a.m. with snacks provided. Call 529- 3131 to RSVP. • Corning – Northside Park — the pool park— June 24 and Aug. 12 • Red Bluff – Forward Park on Monroe St. June 17 and Aug. 5 • Los Molinos – Mill Creek Park June 25 • Turtle Bay Exploration Park – Little Explorers on Thursdays at 10 a.m.- activ- ities and stories for 2-5 years olds and their parents. Free with park admission. Meet at the Turtle Bay Vis- itor Center. • Corning Youth Fair – Back to School Kick Off on Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Northside Park in Corning. Free activities for kids all ages. • Prime Cinemas in Red Bluff presents free Movie Days – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. begin- ning. First Come, First Served • Area farmers’ markets open this season can be a fun family outing – and an opportunity to teach your child about the many vari- eties of fruits and vegeta- neat script on lined yellow paper, on topics as diverse as his Irish roots and obser- vations on camping. Additionally, his library of some 800 books, includ- ing 400 hardbound refer- ence volumes, first editions and presentation copies — many with his rubber stamp or signature — is being offered as a single lot at a pre-sale estimate of $15,000 to $20,000. ‘‘What makes the mater- Don’t Kid Dad on Father’s Day! Just Give Him A Good Ribbing! Beef ribs, of course. Meaty. mouth-watering beef ribs. Cooked exactly as Dad likes ‘em -- smoked over charcoal and brushed with a tangy barbecue sauce. Who could ask for anything more? Beef For Father’s Day... It’s the Perfect Gift. Tehama County Cattlewomen & Nu Way Market - Los Molinos Beef. It’s what’s for dinner. bles, and get her excited about each of them. • Red Bluff River Park Saturdays, June 5 – Sept. 25 at 8 a.m. • Downtown on Wash- ington Street in front of the Courthouse on Wednes- days, July 7 – Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. With Tehama County’s WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, WIC families can buy fresh, locally grown produce with special checks. • To receive $20 in fresh fruit and vegetable checks, WIC participants must attend an informational group meeting at WIC to learn how to collect and use the checks, and which pro- duce items are eligible for purchase. Contact the Tehama County WIC office for more information 527- 8791. For more information about First 5 programs and family resources funded in Tehama Coun- ties, call First 5 Tehama at 528-1395 or visit http://www.first5tehama.c om/. Denise Snider is executive director of First 5 Tehama. John Steinbeck’s apartment archive to be auctioned ial attractive,’’ said John Larson, Bloomsbury’s book specialist, ‘‘is it’s a very nice snapshot, small and large, of Steinbeck, particularly post- war.’’ ‘‘You have everything from his typescript copy of his Nobel acceptance speech to speeches he wrote for Adlai Stevenson to pho- tographs of Lyndon B. Johnson that are inscribed to Elaine, his wife.’’ Considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, Steinbeck is hailed for his keen portraits of the human condition and for serving as a voice for the disenfranchised and down- trodden while celebrating the human spirit. He penned 27 novels. BOOK BARN Used Books Tues-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-2 Serving Tehama County since 1994 619 Oak St., Red Bluff (530) 528-2665 Pick a Rib with Us Daily Specials Jack the Ribber All you can eat ribs $ Friday Night Rib Dinners 1400 1150 Monroe St. 527-6108 Arts & entertainment Summer safety, activities for children