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2B Daily News – Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Best kitchen gadget ever I am so excited. Do you recall me telling you what a lousy cook my husband is? Well, thanks to today's first tipster, he will not have to deal with sizzling skillets and burned grilled cheese ever again while I'm away traveling. I think you're going to enjoy this, too. TOASTER BAGS. I just wanted to let you know that in the bread aisle of some grocery stores, as well as online (everydaycheapskate.com/toasterbag), you can buy toaster bags. You butter your bread, add the cheese and place in the bag and put it into the toaster (or toaster oven). The cheese is melted completely and the bread is crunchy. You can wash and re-use the bags. This is great for people (like your husband maybe?!) who need help with cooking. -- Jeannie, email PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE RECYCLING. Many of us collect empty prescription bottles in large amounts. But even after using them in all of your creative suggestions, we still have more! Many cities have recycle programs that take plastic items, such as pill bottles, provided they are marked with a number anywhere from "1" up to "7." These numbers are usually found in a triangle on the bottom of the item, or on the underside of the lid. Be sure to remove ALL personal identification from medicine bot- tles before you recycle them. Most glad I found Everyday Cheapskate. labels can be soaked loose in You make me smile! -- Carol R., warm water and quickly email POST IT TO BE CERTAIN. We scraped off with the back edge of a dinner knife. To have two kids, ages 4 and 2, and one is asthmatic. This recycle, they don't means several nights over have to be gluethe winter are guaranteed free, just label-free to mean both parents getfor your security. Call ting up several times to your City Recycle Center administer medication. It's or City Office for inforexhausting and it's really mation about recycling easy to overdose little ones in you area. I enjoy your by mistake. We always postings and read them keep a pad of Post-Its in daily. -- Dr. Helen E. the bathroom and a pen. As Hughes, R.N., N.M. we medicate the first child, WORTH REPEATMary we pull out a Post-It and ING. I am building my write down which medicawardrobe in prep for a tion was given to which total-hip replacement child at what time and in next week. My daughter what dose. We then stick purchased a heavenly the Post-It to the mirror. robe in my favorite shade The next parent up then of blue from her consignknows if they can re-medment shop. Sadly, it's just a bit snug. My granddaughter icate or if they need to wait, without joked, "Well, now we've got a waking a sleeping spouse. -- Jennie Snuggie!" She and my son-in-law B., Cambridge, UK put it on me backward and we were Would you like to send a tip to all surprised at the result. Perfect for sitting in bed or a chair, pockets Mary? You can email her at perfectly placed and roomy enough mary@everydaycheapskate.com, to hold remotes, and so forth. And I or write to Everyday Cheapskate, will be able to get up and walk P.O. Box 2099, Cypress, CA 90630. away without getting my feet tan- Include your first and last name and gled in the chair! How's that for a state. Mary Hunt is the founder of and true family of cheapskates?! I www.DebtProofLiving.com thought it was "Worth Repeating" author of 24 books, including her (which just happens to be the name 2013 release "The Smart Woman's of the consignment shop.) I'm so Guide to Planning for Retirement." Hunt Everyday Cheapskate Prepare for emergencies in 2014 As the New Year begins, Pacific Gas and Electric Company encourages customers to make emergency preparedness not only a resolution but one that comes with an action plan. Simple steps like preparing an emergency supply kit and making an emergency communication plan for the family can help keep loved ones connected and ready for a natural disaster. Recent catastrophic events around the world serve as a reminder that first responders may not be able to respond quickly to everyone who needs help during Rubes times of crisis. Services that we have come so accustomed to expect —such as water and power—may not be available. Those are just a few reasons why personal preparedness is so important. "Families are much safer and prepared during an emergency when they've established an action plan," said Barry Anderson, PG&E's vice president of emergency preparedness and response. "Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to understand how you will get to a safe By Leigh Ruben place, how to contact one another, and how to safely react in a variety of emergency situations." A wealth of safety and readiness information, including tips on how to build a disaster supply kit and an emergency communication plan for your family, is available through PG&E's website, at http://www.pge.com/safety/preparedness/ and through the Federal Emergency Management Agency at www.ready.gov. PG&E also provides the following important safety tips to keep customers safe during an electric or gas emergency: • Never go near downed power lines. If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and extremely dangerous. Do not touch or try to move it—and keep children and animals away. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 911 and PG&E at 1-800-7435000. • If you smell or hear escaping gas, get everyone outside to a safe location away from the building and upwind where you can no longer smell natural gas. Once outside, use your phone to call 911 and PG&E at 1-800-743-5000. • If you suspect a gas leak, do not use electrical switches, appliances or telephones because sparks can ignite gas from broken lines. • Do not check for a gas leak with a match or an open flame. • Always store flammable material safely away from ignition sources like water heaters, furnaces and stoves. • Know when and how to turn off electricity, water and gas at the main switch and valves. • Evaluate your home for safety; including ensuring your home can withstand a serious earthquake or other emergency. Capital Fellows program seeks applicants The nationally recognized Capital Fellows Programs administered by the Center for California Studies at California State University, Sacramento, announces the availability of applications for the Capital Fellows Programs — California Senate Fellows, Executive Fellowship Pro- gram, Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program and Judicial Administration Fellowship Program. Voted as one of the Top 10 internships nationwide by Vault.com the Capital Fellows Programs are ranked highly for their combination of meaningful work experience and career opportunities. These fellowships offer the unique opportunity to work for 1011 months as a full-time paid staff member in the State Assembly, State Senate, Executive Branch or the Judiciary. Fellows participate in policymaking, program development and implementation and gain firsthand experience in the governance and leadership of the most diverse, complex state in the nation. Prospective Capital Fellows must have a bachelor's degree in any major by Sept. 1 and a demonstrated interest in state government and public service. Applicants may apply to one or more of the programs that meet their interests and qualifications. Recent graduates, graduate, postgraduate and midcareer applicants are welcome. For detailed information, visit csus.edu/calst/programs. The application deadline for all four fellowships is Feb. 10. For more information, contact the Center for California Studies at (916) 278-6906 or calstudies@csus.edu. Local Calendar Submit calendar items clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. to P .O. Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 Red Bluff Adult Carving Class, 10 a.m. to noon, Red Bluff Veterans Memorial Hall, Corner of Jackson and Oak streets, 527-0768 Al-Anon, noon to 1 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jefferson and Hickory Alcohol, Anger and Abuse Group, Call for group time and location, 528-0226 Dance with Juana, noon to 1 p.m., Family Resource Center, 1488 South St., 824-7670 Emblem club dinner, 5:30 p.m., Elks Lodge Nurturing Parenting Dads Program, 10 a.m. to noon, 1860 Walnut St. #D, Shasta Room, call Keith at 527-8491, ext. 3012 Nurturing Skills for Teen Parents, 9 to 10 a.m., 1900 Walnut St., 527-8491, ext. 3012 PAL Martial Arts Women's Self Defense, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C, 840-0345 Penny Bingo, 10 a.m., Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Red Bluff Derby Girls open tryouts and practice, 6:30 p.m., Tyler Jelly building at Tehama District Fairground Red Bluff Kiwanis, noon, Elks Lodge Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Westside Grange, Walnut Street Soroptimist International of Red Bluff, 5:30 p.m., Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., siredbluffclub@yahoo.com Team Kid, 5:30 p.m., First Southern Baptist Church, 585 Kimball Road, 527-5083 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 Tehama Coffee Party Loyalists, 6 p.m., Cozy Diner 259 Main St. Waterbirth Class, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital Columba Room, 529-8026 Weight Watchers meeting, 5:30 p.m., 485 Antelope Blvd., #N, 1800-651-6000 Widowed Persons Breakfast, 8 a.m., call 384-2471 for location Y-FI Middle and High School Youth Group, 6:30-8 p.m., North Valley Baptist Church, 345 David Ave., 527-0543 Corning Corning Rotary, noon, Rolling Hills Casino, Timbers Steak House, 2655 Barham Ave., corningrotary.org Exchange Club membership meeting, 7 p.m., Iron Skillet Latina Leadership Group, 9 a.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Nutrition Classes, 12:30-2 p.m., West Street FRC, 824-7670 School Readiness Play Group, 10-11:30 a.m., up to 5 years, free, Family Resource Center, 1480 South St., 824-4111 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 VFW Charity Bingo, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 1620 Solano St., 824-5957 Los Molinos Bible Study, 1 p.m., Sherwood Manor, 7975 Sherwood Blvd.All welcome., Pastor Clyde Brant, 347-1330 Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS, 8:30 a.m., 25160 Josephine St., 385-1068 Cottonwood Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group, educational stakeholders meeting, 6:30 p.m., Community Center, 347-6637 Cottonwood Library Story Time, 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Cottonwood Library,3427 Main St., 347-4818 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 Red Bluff California HEAT Chorus - Sweet Adelines, 7 p.m., Meteer School Room 26, 695 Kimball Road, 895-0139 Childbirth Class, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Columba room, Anita 529-8377 Fun Senior Aerobics, 8-9 a.m., $1 per class, Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. 527-8177 Imagination Train storyhour, 4 p.m., Tehama County Library Kelly-Griggs House Museum, 1-3 p.m., 311 Washington St., group tours by appointment, 527-1129 Live country music, with dinner at the Veterans Hall, 5-7 p.m. Painting session, Red Bluff Art Association, 10 a.m., Tehama District Fairground, 529-1603 PAL Martial Arts, ages 5-18, 3-5 p.m., 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C, free, 529-7950 Penny Bingo, 10 a.m., Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Phoenix Community Support Group for those getting over chemical dependency, 11:30 a.m., Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 945-2349 Pinochle for Seniors, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 1500 S. Jackson St., free, 527-8177 Red Bluff Exchange Club, noon, M&M Ranch House, 645 Antelope Blvd. #1 Rock Choir, 4 p.m., 601 Monroe St., free, all welcome Senior Chair Volleyball, 1 p.m. Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Sunrise Speakers Toastmasters, noon, Rabobank, 500 Luther Road, 529-3556 Swinging Squares Square Dance Club, 7 p.m., Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., for beginner or review classes, call 529-1615 Widowed Persons Dinner, 5 p.m., call 384-2471 for location Women's Domestic Violence Information and Support Group, Call for group time and location, 528-0226 Corning Cal-Fresh and Healthy Family Appointments, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Center, 1488 South St., 824-7670 Dance with Juana, noon to 1 p.m., Family Resource Center, 1488 South St., 824-7670 Degree of Pocahontas Silver Cloud Council # 168, 7 p.m. Independent Grange 470, 20945 Corning Road, Bernie 824-1114 or Kathy 586-1065 Domestic Violence Information and Support Group, Call for group time and location, 528-0226 Dual Diagnosis Group, 1:30-3 p.m., 1600 Solano St., 527-8491, Ext. 3309 Soccer training, 4-6 p.m., except for holidays and rain, Woodson School Soccer Field, 150 N Toomes, 824-7680 Women's Support Group, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Red Bluff Celebrate Recovery, 7 p.m., Bethel Assembly of God, 625 Luther Road, 527-0445 or 366-6298 Game Day, 1 p.m., Community Center, various board games, free Nutrition Classes, 12:30-2 p.m, Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, 220 Sycamore #101, 528-7947 Red Bluff Rotary Club Sunrise, 7 a.m., M&M Ranch Corning Car Show, 5-9 p.m., Bartel's Giant Burger, 22355 Corning Road, local car clubs welcome, 824-2788 Cottonwood Singles Friendship Social, 7-8:30 p.m., at a church we rent, Assembly of God Church, 20404 Gas Point Road, for unmarried adults ages late 30s to mid 60s, 347-3770 SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Red Bluff Frontier Village Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 645 Antelope Blvd. EBT accepted Tehama County Young Marine Drills, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C. 366-0813