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Monday, June 21, 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, JUNE 21 Red Bluff Al-Anon, 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jefferson and Hickory Gastric Bypass Support Group, 6 p.m., St. Eliza- beth Community Hospital, Columba room, 529-3066 Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St. Eliz- abeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, 529-2059 Key to Life, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Red Bluff Community Band Concerts in the Park, 8-9 p.m., Red Bluff River Park, 527-3486 Retired and Active Federal Employees, 11:30 a.m., Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 735 Oak St., call Karen at 585-2494 Salvation Army Writing Class, 9:30-11 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, 528-8066 Tehama County Military Family Support Group, 6 p.m., Green Barn, 529-1852 Corning Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 815 First St., 385- 1169 or 566-5270, daily through Saturday, noon Mon- days, 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 Los Molinos Senior Dance,7 p.m., Los Molinos Sr. Social Club, Los Molinos Senior Center, Josephine St. TUESDAY, JUNE 22 Red Bluff Alzheimer’s and dementia support group, 6 p.m., Lassen House, 705 Luther Road, 529-2900 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 Playtime Pals Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-8066 Red Bluff Rotary, noon, Elks Lodge 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 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1932, 7 p.m. Veterans Building, Oak St. Corning City Council, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 794 Third St. Jewelry beading class, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824- 7670 Spanish Adult Education, 1:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824- 7670 Gerber Tehama Cemetery District, 4 p.m., cemetery office, 7772 Woodland Ave., Gerber WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 Red Bluff Alzheimer’s and dementia support group, 6 p.m., Lassen House, 705 Luther Road, 529-2900 Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2550 Sister Mary Columbia Drive., 242-3005. Donors receive a Baskin-Robbins coupon 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 Playtime Pals Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-8066 Red Bluff Rotary, noon, Elks Lodge 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 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1932, 7 p.m. Veterans Building, Oak St. Corning City Council, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 794 Third St. Jewelry beading class, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824- 7670 Lotto numbers SACRAMENTO (AP) — The winning num- bers drawn Wednesday night in the California Lottery’s ‘‘SuperLotto Plus’’ game were: 10-22-35-40-47 Mega Ball: 26 1005 So. Jackson St., Red Bluff First Church of God Get back at your creditors Late fees, punitive interest rates, over-limit fees, load- ing up your credit report with negative information -- it's enough to make you scream. It's not that your creditors are doing anything illegal. You just didn't understand the power you gave them when you accept- ed those cards. It was buried in the fine print. Now it seems as if they're staying up nights looking for new ways to stick it to you. If you've had enough, maybe it's time for you to turn the tables and get back at them. • Pay early. Nearly 30 percent of a credit card company's profits are derived from fees, e.g., annu- al fees, late fees and over-limit fees. You'd think they would be pretty satisfied with all that inter- est you send them each month. But no. They want more. Get back at your credit card compa- nies by making a decision right now never to pay another late fee. Be quick with each payment. Send it in the preprinted envelope that came with your statement. Don't enclose a note, use a paper clip, decorate with stickers or do anything that would pull it out of the fast track and into manual processing. As warm weather sets in and the snowpack begins to melt in the surrounding mountains, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest staff urges outdoor recreationists to take precautions when playing in or crossing streams and rivers. This year’s snowpack is 40 percent greater than average which means increased flow and very cold water. “Crossing streams can be fun and is adventurous, but you need to be extremely careful and pre- pared for changing conditions” Christine Mai, forest hydrolo- gist, said. “A trickle in the morning can turn into a roaring stream in the afternoon because snow melt increases throughout the day as temperatures rise.” Be prepared to spend the night or ensure there is an alternate route in case you can’t cross back the way you came. • Open eyes. All of your creditors know what's in your credit report. They read it regularly. You should, too. Part of your agree- ment with them is that they can check up on you whenever they want to see how you are handling your financial affairs. You can get back at your creditors by staying ahead of them. Manage your credit report by reading it regularly. (It's free, but only if you get it from Annual- CreditReport.com.) If you don't understand what it says, ask. If a creditor is punishing you for something on your credit report that is not true, don't sit back passive- ly. Get it fixed. Then confront your creditor. Don't back off until the creditor reverses the action. • Pay off. Nothing benefits you more than bringing your balances to $0. It's like getting a tax-free raise, because you get to keep all of that money you've been send- ing each month to your creditors. • Zero tolerance. Your credi- “Always avoid crossing frozen lakes or streams which may still be present at higher elevations,” Mai added. “What appears stable at the surface can be treacherous below and you do not want to break through into ice-cold water.” Remember that sudden immersion in ice-cold water can stimulate a gasp reflex causing an involuntary inhalation of air or water. It can even trigger car- diac arrest, temporary paralysis, hypothermia and drowning. “And be sure to wear appro- priate clothing,” Mai said. Lighter, moisture-wicking fab- rics are preferred. Avoid wearing jeans. Wet jeans can act like an anchor weighing you down in swift waters. extra dry foot wear. Maintain or bring A safety pack with a flashlight, dry or waterproof matches, a light jack- et and an extra snack are smart tors are not going to be thrilled with you and your zero balances. You are the source of their income. They will miss your money terribly. Get back at them by refusing ever to pay another penny in interest. If they're charg- ing annual fees, tell them bye-bye. Mary Hunt Everyday Cheapskate Getting back at your creditors will bring you great satisfaction. An even greater payoff is the peace of mind you will enjoy. You'll sleep well and get along better with the people who mean the most to you. It's a proven fact that even your health will improve. Of all financial pressures, credit card debt causes the most deadly type of stress. 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. Snowmelt prompts safety reminder accessories for a day hike that could become an extended stay. Swimmers, paddlers, boaters, anglers and even hikers cooling off at the water's edge can be surprised by a sudden change in water flow. Stay safe by wearing a life jacket near deep water, avoiding alcohol, looking for submerged hazards, being aware of the current and checking local conditions before your trip. Par- ents should also exercise caution with young children playing in or near the water. “We expect a lot of forest vis- itors as the weather improves. Hiking and camping and just get- ting outdoors is great fun for the whole family,” Mai said. “We just want to remind everyone to take a little extra care around the rivers and streams as they enjoy themselves on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.” Whiskeytown offering youth programs Whiskeytown will offer two new interpretive pro- grams for younger children to help bring in the start of the summer season ranger- guided activities, which begins June 19 and contin- ues through the Labor Day weekend. It’s All About Nature will be offered at the south side of the visitor center parking lot every Friday at 3 p.m. and feature different local story-tellers sharing their talents and enthusi- asm about the natural won- ders in the park. Junior Toddler will be offered at the Oak Bottom Amphitheater on Sunday at 11 a.m. and feature a variety of hands-on activi- ties related to critters living in the park. Both programs focus on children who are 3 through 6 years old. "Summer is always a Police reports The following infor- mation is compiled from Red Bluff Police Depart- ment, Tehama County Sheriff’s Department, Corning Police Depart- ment and California Highway Patrol. Trespass A woman reported Fri- day afternoon that a stranger had entered her residence on Britt Lane while she was gone. Odd • A woman called great time to enjoy all that Whiskeytown has to offer and we want to include our younger children with experiencing the wonders of Whiskeytown," said Park Superintendent Jim Milestone. "Most people in the area already know that Whiskeytown offers some of the best recreation opportunities in the north state, from hiking and mountain biking to boating and swimming during the summer. We encourage park visitors to join us for a ranger-guided activity such as the kayaking and evening programs so they can learn about why Whiskeytown NRA is spe- cial enough to be included with Yellowstone and the Statue of Liberty as part of America’s National Park system.” In addition to the popu- lar kayak and moonlight police early Friday morn- ing on Vista Way to report her upstairs neighbors were electrocuting her through her feet. Police determined the woman to be safe, unharmed and suffering from “reality issues.” • Someone was report- edly panhandling for money to buy marijuana Friday afternoon at the corner of Antelope Boule- vard and Center Avenue. Though he or she claimed it was a joke, the person was still admonished by police. kayak tours, the Special Access Kayak program for people with limited mobil- ity or other special needs is getting more attention from the community. “This unique program is for someone who may not consider experiencing the cool waters of Whiskey- town Lake due to a special circumstance, but now has an opportunity to do so with the help of a volunteer kayak buddy," Milestone said. Volunteers from the community provide most of the muscle when pad- dling the tandem kayak during this special pro- gram, typically held on Fri- day evenings. Other inter- pretive programs include evening ranger talks at the Oak Bottom Amphitheater, and a guided walk through the Tower House Historic District which includes a Consignment Boutique Act II Receiving Summer Arrivals Daily 707 Walnut St., Red Bluff 527-4227 tour through the Camden House, his apple orchard and a hand at gold panning the old fashion way. During the summer sea- son, the visitor center will have extended hours and be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located 8 miles west of Redding at the intersection of Highway 299 and Kennedy Memori- al Drive, the center offers exhibits on the history and development of the Whiskeytown area as well as information on interpre- tive programs, camping, and other local informa- tion. Annual and daily passes as well as books, maps, postcards and other publications can be pur- chased at the center. For more information contact the Visitor Center at 246-1225 or visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/whis. 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