Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/226992
8A Daily News – Thursday, December 12, 2013 Ugly sweaters lauded by chamber Daily News photo by Chip Thompson Pictured, from left, are Debbie O'Conner and Twila Cordova, Jen Gagliano and Lucretia Fletcher, Amanda Jenkins, Ray White, Mandi Selvester-Owens, Kim Hood, Scott Camp, Kim Berry and Irene Fuller. The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce held an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest during Tuesday night's holiday mixer. Winners were as follows. Best Depicting an Explosion at Santa's Workshop - Twila Cordova and Debbie O'Conner. Hardest to Look At sweater – Scott Camp Most Likely to Have Come Over on the Mayflower – Mandi Selvester-Owens Best Matched Pair – Lucretia Fletcher and Jen Gagliano Brightest sweater – Lisa Hansen "12 Years a Slave," "Osage County" top SAG noms LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve McQueen's historic saga ''12 Years a Slave,'' Jon Wells' dysfunctional family adaptation ''August: Osage County,'' Jean-Marc Vallee's AIDS drama ''Dallas Buyers Club,'' the White House servant tale ''Lee Daniel's The Butler'' top the list of outstanding performances for the 20th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards with three nominations each. Each film was nominated Wednesday for overall performance by their casts. Also nominated for best ensemble cast was David O. Russell's 1970s con artist romp ''American Hustle.'' ''12 Years a Slave'' also attained individual acting nominations for Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong'o. Most Manly sweater – Ray White All Around Ugliest sweater – Kim Berry Best Decorated sweater – Amanda Jenkins People's Choice sweater – Irene Fuller. Heating fires increase during cold The recent cold-snap is a clear sign that winter has arrived in California with many areas receiving rain and snow over the weekend. During the cold winter months, CalFire and fire departments across the nation see an increase in home fires due to dangerous heating equipment or unsafe practices. Improper use or poorly maintained heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire deaths across the country. "Half of all home heating fires are reported during the months of December, January and February," said State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover. "Improper use or poorly maintained heating equipment often leads to fires, injuries and deaths that could have been easily prevented. These fires remind us once again how important having working smoke alarms can be." With a few simple safety tips and precautions, you can prevent most home heating fires from happening. Fire safety tips: Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heating equipment such as a furnace, fireplace, wood stove or portable space heater. Have a 3-foot "kid-free zone" around open fires and space heaters. Always turn portable heaters off when leaving a room or going to bed. Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to prevent sparks from escaping. Allow fireplace ashes to completely cool before disposing them. Place in a tightly covered metal container at least 10 feet away from your home and any other nearby buildings. never empty fireplace or wood stove ashes directly into a trash can. Never use your oven to heat your home. If using fossil fuel heating, install and maintain carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to avoid the risk of CO poisoning. Make sure your home has working smoke alarms as well. For more information on safe home heating visit the CalFire website at www.fire.ca.gov. Company supports Dignity Health North State Mercy Foundation North is thankful to have a community partner like Cross Petroleum. Since 2006, Cross Petroleum has donated more than $70,000 through its Think Pink campaign to Dignity Health North State hospitals. Every year, customers at Cross Petroleum stations across far northern California are asked to purchase pink cards; all proceeds benefit the hospital in the Courtesy photo Come Join Us Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers 816 Walnut St., Red Bluff, CA 96080 In the midpoint of the year, and as its beginning and end, we remember them. Please bring us a photo of your loved one to be placed in a special ornament. Pictured, from left, are Alisa Johnson, Mercy Foundation North Development officer; an Jimm Cross, vice president Cross Petroleum. area the donation was made. At Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, funds have been used to help purchase new digital mammography technology and a breast FREE ENROLLMENT HELP Covered California Affordable Care 530-840-6611 Photo's are being collected until the December 18th Service MRI coil, used for breast biopsies. Additionally, funds have been created at Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff that will cover the cost of a mammogram, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI for women who do not have health insurance, do not qualify for Every Woman Counts, or have a high deductible of 805 Walnut Street Red Bluff Corner of Walnut & Jackson KWIK KUTS Family Hair Salon 20 % off ANY RETAIL PRODUCT with any chemical service of $50 or more 2 Regular $ Haircut 00 off Reg. $13.95 Not good with other offers Expires 12/31/13 With coupon Lic# 0573654 1064 South Main St., Red Bluff • 529-3540 741 Main Street, Suite #2 Red Bluff, CA 96080 1-800-287-2187 (530) 527-2187 C & C PROPERTIES An Independently owned and operated Member of Coldwell Banker Residential Affiliates. FOR 24/7 PROPERTY INFO CALL 1-888-902-7253 FORECLOSURES AND HOMES UNDER $200,000 We will be honoring your loved ones with a remembrance ceremony. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. Light refreshments will be provided and music by North State Symphony members. Questions' please call 527-1174 3 BD 2 BD 3 BD 3 BD 3 BD 2 BD 3 BD 3 BD 3 BD 2 BA 1 BA 1 BA 1 BA 2 BA 2 BA 2 BA 2 BA 2 BA 960 Sq Ft 864 Sq Ft 1,166 Sq Ft 960 Sq Ft 2,160 Sq Ft 1,152 Sq Ft 1,490 Sq Ft 1,750 Sq Ft 1,884 Sq Ft 0 AC 0 AC 0.22 AC 0.26 AC 0.75 AC 0.11 AC 0.95 AC 0.25 AC 1.06 AC $49,500 $83,000 $99,950 $149,900 $154,900 $163,000 $169,900 $180,000 $189,000 Prop Code 4829 Prop Code 4839 The Over 25 years of experience STOVE JUNCTION BBQ PELLETS The North State's premier supplier of stoves Now in Stock! Popular customer request Serving Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties Tues-Sat 9am-5pm • Closed Sun & Mon 22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff 530-528-2221 • Fax 530-528-2229 www.thestovejunction.com Free Gift Wrapping for Seniors Prop Code 4759 Prop Code 4689 Prop Code 4059 Prop Code 4919 Prop Code 4629 Prop Code 4859 Prop Code 4079 Let Our Knowledgeable And Professional Staff Assist You With All Your Real Estate Needs Today ! See All Tehama County Listings at FD652 $5,000 or more. Since inception, the funds have helped more than 250 women receive free screening services. This year Cross donations will be used to help purchase new breast ultrasound equipment at St. Elizabeth. At Mercy Medical Center Redding, Cross Petroleum dollars are used to provide financial support for an ongoing women's support group for women who are experiencing female related cancers and assist in facilitating the breast cancer screening clinics which serve women in Shasta County who are uninsured or underinsured and who require annual breast screenings. "We are thrilled with the response of our customers and community members and their willingness to support our pink cards. We are thankful for all the people that Mercy Foundation North is able to help," said Cross Vice President Jimm Cross. "It is our mission to provide resources of support to our communities and this is a great program to make that happen." For more information about obtaining free screening services, call Alisa Johnson, Mercy Foundation North, 926-9318. www.redbluffcoldwellbanker.com TEHAMA COUNTY REAL ESTATE TEAM • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm Until 12/20/13 (2 gift limit) Tehama Estates 750 David Ave., Red Bluff 527-9193