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STOVE JUNCTION The The North State's premier supplier of stoves 22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff 530-528-2221 • Fax 530-528-2229 www.thestovejunction.com Over 25 years of experience Tues-Sat 9am-5pm • Closed Sun & Mon Now Carrying! Green Mountain Grills & Accessories Serving Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties www.TehamaCountyRealEstate.com 530 529-2700 314 Washington St, Red Bluff, CA Use science to slash your heating bill Got big heating bills this winter, even though you keep the ther- mostat set at "Brrrrrr"? Sci- ence may be able to offer you a better and cheaper way to stay warm at home. But first, a few facts: Feeling warm or cold has nothing to do with air tempera- ture. We get warm from our sur- roundings that have been heated by infrared radiation. The sun pro- duces harmless infrared light waves that are invisible and responsible for making us feel warm. Feeling warm or cold does not depend on the temperature of the surrounding air. Skiers and moun- tain climbers do not freeze on extremely cold but sunny days. In fact, on really sunny cold days, they get so hot, it's not unusual to see them ski in shorts. That's because of infrared. When infrared waves touch the surface of the skier's skin and clothing, heat energy is released regardless of the surround- ing air temperature. So people on a winter sports holiday are able to sunbathe despite the low air tem- peratures -- all thanks to the sun's infrared rays. Now let's talk about the way you heat your home. Whether you have a forced air furnace, a central gas heater or radiators in every room, your system, like most, heats air and directs it into the rooms of your home. It costs a lot of money to keep open areas warm using this method, and even then, you may still feel cold. There is an alternative and surefire way to keep heating costs down while feeling warm and toasty. It's called infrared technology. Portable infrared heaters work like the sun, producing infrared light waves, not warm air. An infrared heater will heat you, your dog, your chair, the carpet, the walls -- not the air around you. It's like the difference between being directly in the sunlight versus sitting in the shade. You feel warm in the sun because the light that hits your clothes and skin keeps you warm. Infrared warms objects and surfaces, which then radiate warmth back into the room. Infrared heaters are safe, available readily and quite inex- pensive. They come in a range of design and size. Some even look like an attractive piece of furniture, wood stove, flat panel or fireplace. The nice thing about a portable infrared heater is that you can move it from one room to another as you change rooms. Or you could put one in each of several rooms. Using an infrared heater, it takes just a few minutes to get a room warm and comfortable. Used in conjunction with your current heating system, stand-alone infrared heaters can reduce your home heating bills by as much as 50 percent because you can turn down the thermostat for the whole house, and then sup- plement as needed with infrared. Depending on how much you are paying for home heat, an infrared heater could pay for itself in just a matter of weeks. Infrared heaters cost nothing to install or main- tain (no wood or pellets to purchase) and can keep you warm for pennies a day. Stand-alone portable infrared heaters can heat from 300 to 1,800 square feet, depending on the model you select. Some even have a programmable thermostat to start the heater just before you get home, so your favorite chair will be warm and ready for you. An infrared heater just may be the solution you've been looking for to slash the cost of staying warm and comfortable this winter. Mary Hunt Everyday Cheapskate Rubes By Leigh Ruben Local Calendar Submit calendar items to P.O. Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 Red Bluff Celebrate Recovery, 7 p.m., Bethel Assembly of God, 625 Luther Road, 527-0445 or 366-6298 Hospice Second Hand Store half price sale, all day, Riverside Shopping Center 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., Bartels Giant Burger, 22355 Corning Road, local car clubs welcome, 824-2788 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Red Bluff Bird Walk, 8 a.m. , Sacramento River Discover Center, 1000 Sale Lane, free Frontier Village Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 645 Antelope Blvd. EBT accepted Weight Watchers meeting, 8 a.m., 485 Antelope Blvd. #N, 1-800- 651-6000 Los Molinos Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Senior Center, Josephine Street, 384-2100 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Red Bluff AA Live and Let Live, noon and 8 p.m., 785 Musick St., meets seven days a week Boy Scouts Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road, $5 Knights of Columbus All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, $5 adult, $3 child or $12 family, Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 2285 Monroe St., 528-1991 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Red Bluff Al-Anon New Comers At Heart, 7-8 p.m., North Valley Baptist Church, 345 David Ave., 690-2034 Bend Jelly 4-H, 6 p.m.,Bend School, 527-3101 Community Band rehearsal, 7-9 p.m., Presbyterian Church on Jefferson Street, 527-3486 Diabetic Support Group, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hos- pital, Coyne Center, Columba Room English as a Second Language class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Thursdays, free childcare from 9 a..m. to 12:20 p.m. classes in Richlieu Hall, 900 John- son St. Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St. Elizabeth Commu- nity Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529-2059 Key to Life, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 PAL Martial Arts, ages 5-18, 3-5 p.m., 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C, free, 529-7950 Salvation Army Writing Class, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 940 Walnut St., 527-8530 Sons in Retirement, 11:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Building, 529- 5700 Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-1126 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 TOPS Club (take off pounds Sensibly), 8:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 926 Madison Ave., 527-7541 or 347-6120, visit www.tops.org US citizenship preparation class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tues- day and Wednesday Venture Crew 1914 meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Moose Lodge on 99W, co-ed ages 14-20 welcome Women's Domestic Violence Information and Support Group, Spanish speaking only, call for time and location, 528-0226 Corning Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, 783 Solano St., behind the church Bingo, 5:15 p.m. early bird, 6:30 p.m. regular games, Maywood Grange, Highway 99W just past Liberal Avenue, 833-5343 Exchange Club board meeting, 7 p.m., Holiday Inn Express Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 820 Marin St., 824-1114 or 824- 2090, meetings are every day through Saturday with an additional meeting at noon Mondays Sewing class, 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 Weight Watchers, weigh in 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m., Senior Cen- ter, corner of South and Fourth streets, Kayla Deihl leader TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Red Bluff American Legion Mt. Lassen Post 167, 7 p.m., Veterans Memor- ial Hall, 735 Oak St. Childbirth Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospi- tal, Columba Room, 529-8026 City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 555 Washington St. Cribbage Club, 6 p.m., Cozy Diner, 259 S. Main St., 527-6402 Fiber Arts Group, 5-8 p.m., library, 645 Madison St., 528-8667, free Fun Senior Aerobics, 8-9 a.m., $1, Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. 527-8177 PAL Kickboxing, 6 p.m., 1450 Schwab St., 529-8716 or 200-3950 Penny Bingo, 10 a.m., Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Pinochle for Seniors, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 1500 S. Jackson St., free, 527-8177 Red Bluff Derby Girls open tryouts and practice, 6:30 p.m., Tyler Jelly building at Tehama District Fairgrounds 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 and Red Bluff Landfill Management Agency, 8 a.m., board meeting, 727 Oak St. Tehama County Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m., board chamber, 727 Oak St. Tehama County Tea Party Patriots, 6 p.m., Grange Hall, 20794 Walnut St. Weight Watchers meeting, 9 a.m., 485 Antelope Blvd., #N, 1-800- 651-6000 WWE self defense training for women, 5:30-7 p.m., 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C Utility announces scholarship program As part of its ongoing dedication to education and powering California's future, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. recently announced the launch of its third annual PG&E Bright Mind Scholarship program. PG&E will award scholarships to enable high school, college and vocational students to complete their higher education paths. The scholarships are also available to individuals who are not currently stu- dents, but who are inter- ested in returning to school. Bright Minds scholarship winners will receive scholarships of up to $20,000 per year for up to five years; program finalists will receive $2,000 towards their stud- ies. "PG&E has provided nearly $60 million towards educational ini- tiatives over the last decade, and we are proud to continue supporting the educational goals of stu- dents as part of our com- mitment to support the communities where we live and work," said Ezra Garrett, vice president of community relations and chief sustainability officer for PG&E. "By awarding scholarships to accom- plished students, PG&E is creating opportunities for today's students to reach their full potential tomor- row." The PG&E Bright Minds scholarships will be awarded based on a combined demonstration of community leadership, personal triumph, finan- cial need and academic achievement. All majors are eligible, with prefer- ence given to students majoring in engineering and other science, tech- nology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies. Eligible students will be enrolled in a full- time undergraduate pro- gram at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational- technical school for the duration of the 2014-2015 academic year. "As a 2013 PG&E Bright Mind Scholarship recipient, I am able to fully focus my attention on my studies, which is helping me achieve my educational goals," said Carlos Corona. "As I start my junior year at Fresno State, I am incredibly grateful to PG&E for supporting me and turning my higher education aspirations into a reality." The deadline for apply- ing for the PG&E Bright Minds Scholarship is Feb. 28. For more information and to apply, visit w w w. p g e . c o m / b r i g h t - minds. Scholarship win- ners will be announced in the spring. February focus is teen dating violence Only one-third of teens who are in an abusive relationship ever tell anyone about the abuse. Teens and young adults often lack the resources to receive help and the healing they need. During February, Alternatives to Violence wants to stand with those who have known the pain and isolation of an abusive relationship, and recommit to ending the cycle of violence that affects too many sons and daugh- ters. Whether physical or emotional, dating violence can leave scars that last a lifetime. Teens who suffer abuse at the hands of a partner are more likely to struggle in school, develop depression or turn to drugs or alcohol. Victims are also at greater risk of experiencing the same patterns of violence later in life. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month provides an opportunity for all citizens to learn about preventing dating violence and show support for the numerous organizations and indi- viduals who provide critical advoca- cy for and assistance to victims. Join Alternatives to Violence in getting out the message to initiate and support efforts in the communi- ty and schools, and in families, to empower young people to develop healthy relationships throughout their lives and to engage in activi- ties that prevent and respond to teen dating violence. Alternatives to Violence will be hosting a Teen Dating Violence Awareness presentation at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at 1805 Walnut St. in Red Bluff. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship help is available. Locally, you can call Alternatives to Violence through the 24-hour crisis line at 528-0226 or come by the office at 1805 Wal- nut St., Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visit www.atvrb.org find ATV on Face- book or Twitter. Additional resources can be found by visiting www.LoveIsRe- spect.org. It's Girl Scout cookies time The largest girl-led business in the country is gearing up in Northern California, with thousands of young cookie entrepreneurs setting goals, mak- ing business plans, and preparing for Girl Scouts of Northern California's Cookie Sale Feb. 9 through March 16. Girl Scouts will be making their way door-to- door and be set up outside businesses in your com- munities to offer eight of your favorites for $5 a box: The cookies do more than satisfy sweet cravings; proceeds help the girls you are buying from pay for activities and community service projects in your community, plus: • 1 box - could provide a college 101 handbook for a teen girl in a detention center. • 2 boxes - could cover the cost of a one gallon tree that girls plant in an urban park. • 5 boxes - could pay for a year's membership dues for a girl who can't afford it. • 12 boxes (1 case) - could allow us to do back- ground screening for 5 volunteers.