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Monday, December 20, 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,DECEMBER 20 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, Rusty, 529- 2059 Key to Life, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Line Dancing for Beginners, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., 1500 South Jackson St., Free, 527-8177 Masterworks Chorale Rehearsal, 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 527-4203 Red Bluff Community Band, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Pres- byterian Church, 838 Jefferson St. ,527-3486 Red Bluff Recreation Line Dance Practice, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.,1500 S. Jackson St. , 527-8177. 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 TeenScreen Mental Health Appointments, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, by appointment only, Youth Empowerment Services, 1900 Walnut St., 527-8491, Ext. 3012 Corning Kirkwood School Board, 5 p.m., 2049 Kirkwood Road Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 815 First St., 824- 1114 or 586-0245, 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 Gerber Gerber Union Elementary School Board, 6 p.m., 23014 Chard Ave. Flournoy Flournoy Elementary School Board, 6 p.m., 16850 Paskenta Road TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 Red Bluff City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 555 Washington St. Diabetic Education, 12:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth Com- munity Hospital, Columba Room, 529-8031 Line Dancing for Beginners, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., 1500 South Jackson St., $1, 527-8177 Long Term Care Insurance Review Workshop, 6- 7 p.m., Lassen House, 705 Luther Road, 527-4729 PAL Kickboxing, 6 p.m., 1450 Schwab St., 529- 8716 or 200-3950 Pinochle for Seniors, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 1500 So. Jackson St., Free, 527-8177 Playtime Pals Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528- 8066 Red Bluff Rotary, noon, Elks Lodge Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS,10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 525 David Ave., 824-0556 or 529-1414 Tehama County Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m., board chamber, 727 Oak St. Tehama County Health Partnership, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 1135 Lincoln St. 527-6824 Tehama County Resource Conservation Dis- trict, 8:30 a.m., USDA Service Center, 2 Sutter St., Suite D Tehama District Fair board, 1 p.m., Tehama Room, Tehama District Fairground, 650 Antelope Blvd. Corning Corning-Area Red Cross Disaster Volunteers, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Corning Fire Department, 814 Fifth St., 1-800-934-5344 or arcnec.org Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m., city hall, 794 Third St. Soccer training, 4 to 6 p.m., except for holidays and rain, Woodson School Soccer Field, 150 N Toomes, 824-7680. Spanish Adult Education, 1:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Cottonwood Cottonwood Community Library Readers Club, 4 p.m., 347-4818 Lotto numbers SACRAMENTO (AP) — The winning num- bers drawn Wednesday night in the California Lottery’s ‘‘SuperLotto Plus’’ game were: 10-11-12-25-33. Meganumber: 21. Los Molinos 4-H visited the Salvation Army Tuesday, Dec. 14 to deliver toys and foods items. Picture are Eric Alvarado, Michelle Wallace, Katie Palmer, Emalee Kourani and Zach Doyle, in the back is Major Frank Severs from the Salvation Army. Los Molinos 4-H can be seen at NuWay Market in Los Molinos ringing the Salvation Army bell. Gayle’s 50% to 80% Off Going out of Business Sale Final day December 29, 2010 649 Main Street Downtown Red Bluff It's never too late to do the right thing Do you remember reading about Robert Nuranen and his missing library book? It seems that as a ninth-grad- er, he borrowed "Prince of Egypt" from the library and forgot to return it. Over the years, the family reported multiple sightings, but it wasn't until December 2006 that Nuranen finally got around to returning the book to the library. Yes, there was a fine, but it was not nearly as much as you might think once you learn the book was 47 years overdue. (That's no typo.) He delivered a check for $171.32 for the overdue charges. Ignoring the fact that most libraries charge a fine up to the amount of replacing a book, I believe we should honor the fact that Nuranen did all he could to right that wrong. Even at about a penny a day, I'm sure the library staff was impressed with his desire to make amends, to do the right thing. Radio host Dr. Laura Sch- lessinger used to sign off with the instruction to her listeners to "Go take on the day!" Several years ago, she changed it to "Go do the right thing!" It's not always easy to do the right thing. Take money, for exam- ple. There are ethics when it comes to money. For some reason, doing the right thing with money can be more chal- lenging than behaving responsibly in other areas of life. You pay for the groceries with cash, and the clerk hands you an extra $20 in change. You notice it, but he doesn't. No one is looking. Who'll know if you just keep walking? In fact, you might even justify it by thinking that the store probably has shorted you a lot more than $20 in the past, so this just evens the score. But wait. All of that is wrong. Dead wrong! The right thing is to hand back the cash that is not rightfully yours. Many years ago, you borrowed a few hundred bucks from a col- lege roommate. There was a sea- son of anger as you kept putting off repayment. Then you lost touch. In fact, you're not even sure where she is now. Besides, she probably has forgotten. But you shouldn't. The right thing is to repay your debt. Adding interest would make it even more right. Mary Hunt Everyday Cheapskate You once filed for bankruptcy. Sure, it was legal, and you have the paperwork to prove it. Now, many years later, you're doing well. You've really turned the cor- ner on your way to reason- able wealth. By law, you do not owe a thing. By decency and all I know about ethical living, the right thing is to go back and restore every person you harmed. And for those companies that can- not legally accept pay- ment now that they've written off your debts? The right thing is to take that amount of money and donate it to a charity or to someone going through a difficult time as you once faced. Difficult? Yes. But right? Oh, yes. The way I see it, it's never too late to figure out a way to do the right thing. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 18 books, including her best-selling classic "Debt-Proof Living." You can e-mail her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135, Paramount, CA 90723. You can make a difference An individual’s small donation of a 10-pound bag of potatoes can make a difference as seen by organizations joining together to fight hunger. The idea of collecting food for the hungry start- ed many years ago in the Los Molinos United Methodist Church, when a member returning from a visit to Seattle saw the hungry begging on the streets and began asking others to help her cele- brate her birthday by bringing a can of soup to equal her age to donate to the hungry in our commu- nity. A can of soup, a bag of potatoes, any donation big or small will make a dif- ference this Christmas season and beyond to the many families who other- wise would not have a Christmas meal. This is just an example of how easy it is to help fill the barrel at NuWay Market and join in the true spirit Courtesy photo Pictured, from left, are Pat Brown, Kiwanis; Betty Morales, Los Molinos Chamber of Commerce; Barbara Whitten, L.M. Woman’s Club; Thomas Jones, Food for the Hungry Director;Wendy Thissell, Woman’s Club; Melissa Tallan, Woman’s Club; Shelley Patchen, NuWay Market owner; center-Kenny Brewer, Little League. of Christmas. Unfortunately, hunger is not seasonal; Food for the Hungry is a year- round program addressing the needs of those touched by these tough economic times. Call Thomas Jones at 228- 2662 for more informa- tion, if you need food or wish to make a donation. Winter fun at Lassen Volcanic National Park The popular ranger-led snowshoe walks will again be offered from the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center near the park’s southwest entrance beginning Dec. 26. "Bring your friends and family to the park and experience the fun of snowshoeing through a red fir forest blanketed in deep snow," said Super- intendent Darlene M. Koontz. "Other activities include cross-coun- try skiing, snowboarding, snow play, sledding, snow camping, and relax- ing by the fireplace in the visitor center with a cup of hot chocolate after viewing the park film." Snowshoe walks will be held Sat- urdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Cen- ter Dec. 26 through April 3. Pro- grams are 1_ to 2 hours long and open to individuals and families with children ages 8 and older. For safety reasons, infants and children in carriers are not permit- ted. Rangers provide participants with proper snowshoeing tech- niques, outdoor survival tips and winter mountain travel safety infor- mation. Walks vary in route and distance depending on the group, weather, and snow conditions. The National Park Service provides snowshoes for the walks. A $1 donation is suggest- ed for their use and maintenance. Be prepared for winter condi- tions. Dress in layers and wear warm boots. Carry extra blankets, food, drinking water, a shovel, and tire chains in your vehicle. Since weath- er can change quickly at these eleva- tions, be prepared to spend the night in your vehicle, if necessary. The park is open throughout the winter. The road is plowed to the Manzanita Lake area on the north side and to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center on the south side. The visitor center is open daily except Dec. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information about ranger-led programs, backcountry permits, and weather and road conditions, visit the park website at www.nps.gov/lavo or call the visitor center at 595-4480. Dog training classes on hold The dog training classes offered through Red Bluff Parks and Recreation scheduled to begin Jan. 5 have been suspended pending the outcome of contract nego- tiations between the city of Red Bluff and Hooked On Dogs, the independent contractor. K W I K K U T S Family Hair Salon $300 REGULAR HAIRCUT off with coupon Not good with other offers 1064 South Main St., Red Bluff • 529-3540 Reg. $13.95 Expires 12/31/10 Coupon Happy Holidays our gift to you Watch Battery Free Must have coupon Exp 12-24-10 Gold Exchange 530 528-8000 423 Walnut St. Red Bluff COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR All makes and models. We perform dealer recommened 30K, 60K, 90K SERVICES AT LOWER PRICES Smog Check starting at $ (most cars and pick-ups) 2595 + cert. Pass or FREE retest 527-9841 • 195 S. Main St. Tehama District Jr. Livestock Annual Meeting Wed., Jan 12th 6pm held in the Tehama Room @ Tehama District Fairgrounds