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2A – Daily News – Friday, March 4, 2011 Community people&events Tri-County Sams outings The Tri-County Sams Chapter of the Good Sam Club held its January Meeting and Luncheon at the Pocket Cafe, Java Lanes, in Corning on Jan. 15 with eight rigs and two Honorary rigs represented. Members had a wonderful Meat Loaf dinner prepared by the Pocket Cafe. President Richard Sol reported on the State Com- mittee Meeting held in Woodland. It was decided to have a Pie Auction in February to benefit the Second Chance Pet Rescue in Corning. On Feb. 11, 12 and 13, the group held its Campout at the Heritage RV Park in Corning with five rigs in attendance and two drive ins. Potential members Dale and Elaine Wilcox from Chico drove in Friday and Sat- urday because their RV broke down on the way out of Chico. The club held its Potluck on Friday night instead of Saturday because some members had to attend dinners on Saturday. Guests for the Potluck were potential members Dale and Elaine Wilcox of Chico, Hank and Barbara Huggins and Casey, Sharon Furia, and Sandy Abbott of Orland. The Huggins and Furia are potential new members also and were guests of Wayne Barry. Richard and Lisa Sol were Trailbosses and decorat- ed in the Valentine Theme. Retta Pereira, in place of Sheila Sol, crowned Bonnie Love as the 2011 Chapter Sweetheart and presented her with a gift. Ed Pereira and Carol Siemens were appointed as the Audit Com- mittee for the next meeting, with John Young as an alternate. After the meeting on Saturday afternoon, the group held its Pie Auction and made $75.75 for the Second Chance Pet Rescue at the city of Corning Animal Shel- ter. The March 11, 12 and 13 Campout will be held at the Sacramento River RV Park, Redding, with Bonnie and Jack Love as Trailbosses. Anyone owning a self-contained RV that would like to go on monthly campouts with a great small group of people is encouraged to call Wagon Master Vic Dickison at 824-3081 or President Richard Sol at 385-1344. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Setting it straight –––––––– It is the policy of the Daily News to correct as quickly as possible all errors in fact that have been published in the newspaper. If you feel a factual error has been made in a news story, call the news department at 527-2153. Keys to success tapped at school By DAVID SPAN A typical Friday for Isa Ross and Samuel Townley at eScholar Academy in Red Bluff has three aspects. It starts with signing in to their on-line courses. Isa, an outstanding second grader, and Samuel, an excellent first grader, have indi- vidualized learning pro- grams that the school's on-line curriculum pro- vides. "These students have already progressed extremely well in part to the on-line assignments, but more importantly to tµhe enthusiasm they have for learning," said Dianne Bassett, eScholar Academy's teacher for grades K-6. Isa and Samuel are also taking individual- ized piano lessons from Renee McChristian at the school. Samuel start- ed piano last year in kindergarten. "Both students seem to really enjoy learning to play, and show confi- Photo Courtesy of David Span eScholar Academy students Isa Ross, left, and Samuel Townley, right, work on their on-line courses. dence in their perfor- mances," McChristian said. Their day concludes with two games of bowl- ing at Lariat Bowl. "It is exciting and fun to watch these kids have success not only in their academic courses but in an extra-curricular activ- ity that let's them just be themselves," said Dr. Harold Vietti, Executive Director of eScholar Academy. There are about 50 students in the bowling activity which supple- ments the PE program. eScholar Academy is a Division of Mineral School and is located at 715 Jackson St., Ste. B, Red Bluff. More infor- mation regarding eScholar Academy may be found at www.eschol- aracademv.net or by calling 527-0188. On Jan. 20, Bidwell Elementary School held its annual spelling bee.This year’s Spelling Bee went 14 rounds with Gabriel Crooks spelling the word ABRACADABRA to emerge as Bidwell’s 2011 Spelling Bee Champion for the second year in a row. Second place went to Caden Moniz and third place went to Erica Downey. Pictured from left are Downey, Moniz and Crooks. Courtesy photo COMMUNITY CLIPS D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 126, NUMBER 88 On the Web: www.redbluffdailynews.com MAIN OFFICE: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Main Phone (530) 527-2151 Outside area 800-479-6397 545 Diamond Ave. Red Bluff, CA 96080 ______________________ Mail: Red Bluff Daily News P.O. Box 220 Red Bluff, CA 96080 Subscription & delivery Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (530) 527-2151, Ext. 1 subscription rates (All prices include all applicable taxes) Monday through Saturday $9.59 four weeks Rural Rate $10.69 four weeks Business & professional rate $2.21 four weeks, Monday-Friday By mail: In Tehama County $12.29 four weeks All others $16.23 four weeks (USPS 458-200) Published Monday through Saturday except Sunday, by California Newspaper Partnership. 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Local Happenings Geo. M. Stoll has sold 16 acres of his ranch adjoining the city to the south. It is understood the price paid is $500 per acre. ... Miss Mamie B. Lang, county superintendent of schools, left this morning for a trip of official visitation upon the schools at Lowrey, Paskenta and Last Chance. ... A crew of men began at noon today threshing rice on the Ed Wanee place south of Red Bluff. —Daily News, March 4, 1921 Public Health meetings The Tehama County Public Health Advisroy Board Committee meetings are as follows: •Membership, noon to 1:30 p.m., March 23, Peking Restaurant, Red Bluff. •Tobacco, 3:30-5 p.m., March 28, Department of Education, 1135 Lincoln St., Red Bluff. Parenting classes Nurturing Parenting Classes in Spanish will start on Tuesday, March 8, at the Corning Family Resource Center, 1488 South St. across from West St. School. Classes are 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Class topics include: • March 8- Orientation and Registration 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. BOOK BARN Used Books Tues-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-2 Serving Tehama County since 1994 619 Oak St., Red Bluff (530) 528-2665 • March 22- Ages and Stages • March 29-Brain Development • April 5- Time Out • April 12- Redirection • April 19- Personal Power • April 26- Development and Implementation of Family Rules • May 3- "I" messages and Communication • May 10- Ignoring Bad Behavior • May 17- Expressing Feelings in a Healthy Way • May 24- Fostering Self-Esteem • May 31-Time Management and Routines For more information call Karen Ordaz at 824- 7670. Bunco fundraiser The Corning Family Resource Center, 1488 West St., is holding a Bunco fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 31. Desserts, snacks and prizes will be provided. Suggested donation for each player is $10. To reserve your spot call Carol Curry at 824-7670 or 736-5121. Mental health meeting The Tehama County Mental Health Board will meet at noon on Wednesday, March 16, at the Tehama County Health Services Agency, 1445 Vista Way, in Red Bluff. For more information call 527-8491, ext. 3018. Food drive The United Bikers of Northern California has set the date for April 7 for its Spring Food Drive for the Salvation Army in Red Bluff. The holidays are over, but there are those that still need help so help the United Bikers of North- ern California help them. Donations will be taken from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at FoodMaxx in Red Bluff. For more information call 527-6327 or 366-2967. Dr. Andrew PomazalD.O. Physician & Surgeon General Medicine Saturday Appointments Available • High Blood Pressure • Diabetes • Joint & Muscle Pain • Lung Problems We offer Osteopathic Manipulation 530 528-2066 2050 Main St, Red Bluff Accepting New Patients