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Wednesday, March 9, 2011 – 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. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Red Bluff Adult Wood Carving Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Veter- ans Hall, 824-5669 Al-Anon, noon to 1 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jef- ferson and Hickory BMX practice races, 5:30 p.m., Red Rock BMX Track, Tehama District Fairground, $3 Elks duplicate bridge, noon, Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road, 528-9418 FEMA flood maps meeting, noon-1 p.m. and 6- 7:30 p.m., Board of Supervisors Chambers, 727 Oak St., 527-7002 Mentor Gathering, 5:30 p.m., Tehama County Department of Education, 527-5811. PALYouth Carving Class, 3-4:30 p.m., Communi- ty Center, 824-5669 Parks and Recreation Commission, 7 p.m., Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., 527-8177 Red Bluff Cemetery District Board of Trustees, 4 p.m., Oak Hill Cemetery office Red Bluff Kiwanis, noon, Palomino Room Retired Public Employees Association, Chapter 18, noon, Cozy Diner Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Westside Grange, Walnut Street Soroptimist International of Red Bluff meeting, 5:30 p.m., Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 S. Jack- son, siredbluffclub@yahoo.com 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. Tehama County Library story time, 9:30 a.m., 645 Madison St. 527-0604 Tehama County Mosquito Abatement District, noon, 11861 County Road 99W Youth Archery Instruction, 5 p.m., Hwy 36 East, free for Ishi and 4-H members, 527-4200 Waterbirth class, 5 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Columba Room, Anita 529-8377 Widowed persons breakfast, 8 a.m., Tremont Cafe & Creamery, 731 Main St., men and women wel- come, 384-2471 Corning Corning Elementary School Board, 7 p.m., 1590 South St. Corning Rotary, noon, Rolling Hills Casino, Tim- bers Steak House, 2655 Barham Ave., corningro- tary.org 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 Los Molinos Chamber of Commerce, 6:30 p.m., 7904 Highway 99E School Readiness Play Group, 10-11:30 a.m., children 4 and younger, free, First Steps Family Resource Center, 7700 Stanford Ave., 384-7833 Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS, 8:30 a.m., 25160 Josephine St., 385-1068 THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Red Bluff California HEAT chorus, 7 p.m., Metteer School Room 26, 695 Kimball Road, 895-0139 Childbirth Class, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Commu- nity Hospital, Columba room, Anita 529-8377 Grief Support Group, 3 p.m., St. Elizabeth Com- munity Hospital, Coyne Center, 528-4207 La Leche League, 11 a.m., Sunrise Bible Fellow- ship, 956 Jackson St., 347-0562 or 527-6818, or email hurton@sbcglobal.net Live country music, with dinner, 5-7 p.m., Veter- ans Hall Painting session, Red Bluff Art Association, 10 a.m., Snug Harbor recreation room, 600 Rio Vista Ave., 527-4810 PAL Kickboxing, 6 p.m., 1450 Schwab St., 529- 8716 or 200-3950 Pinochle for Seniors, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 1500 S. Jackson St., Free, 527-8177 Playtime Pals Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528- 8066 Red Bluff Exchange Club, noon, M&M Ranch House, 645 Antelope Blvd. #1 Red Bluff Lions Club, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial, 527-8452 Reeds Creek School District Board of Trustees, 4:40 p.m. Senior Fitness, 8-9 a.m., 1500 S. Jackson St., free, 527-8177 Sunrise Speakers Toastmasters, noon, Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528- 8066 Swinging Squares Square Dance Club, 7 p.m., Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., beginner or review classes, 529-1615 Our magic cleaner goes viral When I received today's first great reader tip, I had to laugh. This is a tip first published right here in "Everyday Cheap- skate" years ago. To know that some clever person has turned it into a YouTube video makes me so happy. YOUTUBE TUB CLEANER. I decided to make my own tub cleaner after I saw a video on YouTube. Pour 1/2 cup of original blue Dawn into a 32-ounce spray bottle, and fill the bottle with white vinegar. Shake gently. This solution cleans tubs, showers and sinks. I am very impressed with how well it works. -- Lisa, Pennsylvania COPPER-CLEANING KETCHUP. I accidentally got a drop of ketchup on the bottom of one of my copper-bottom pans. When I rinsed the ketchup off, I was shocked to see how shiny the copper became after a few minutes! Ketchup is really cheap, and we always have some on hand. -- Lisa, Massachusetts EASY CUTICLE CREAM. My cuticles are very tough and grow very quickly. I found this recipe in a magazine, and it really works better than any pricey cuticle cream I have used: Mix together 2 teaspoons of Vaseline, 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice. Store in a tightly sealed container for up to two weeks. Apply nightly before bed or anytime. It works wonders and costs pennies. -- Vivian, Michigan GREAT LETTUCE CRISPER. I've found that my salad spinner makes a great let- tuce crisper, too. I cut a head of lettuce into smaller pieces and rinse it in my salad spinner. I dump the water and pop the whole container into the fridge. I can make a head of lettuce last 10 to 14 days. -- Katy, Texas TAX-FREE NEWS- PAPER RACK. Sales tax in Los Angeles is almost 10 percent. I used to buy my $1.50 Sunday paper at the store or a newsstand but paid an additional 15 cents in sales tax. Now I buy the paper from a coin- operated newspaper rack and don't pay tax. After purchasing 10 Sun- day papers, I've saved $1.50, so my 11th paper is actually free! -- Juli, California Mary Hunt Everyday Cheapskate I've found that using a razor scraper is the most effective way to remove layers of crusted food residue. Be careful not to gouge the surface, but it is a quick and easy way to get through a heavy buildup. Follow with your favorite cleanser and a plastic scrub sponge. -- Pat, e-mail FRONT-LOADER ODOR-FREE. When we got our front-loading wash- ing machine, our friend advised us to wipe the rub- ber gasket. The gasket has a space where water settles when the load is complete. I lay an old towel in there for a few minutes and then leave the door open so it can air-dry. I haven't had a problem with sour- smelling towels or clothes in more than two years. -- Joan, Wisconsin Would you like to send a tip to Psst! Check out home delivery of your Sunday paper; you probably could save even more! -- MH SCRAPING FOOD BUILDUP. I am a landlord, and I have cleaned extremely dirty glass-top stoves. Mary? You can e-mail her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135, Paramount, CA 90723. Include your first and last name and state. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 18 books, including "Debt-Proof Living" and "Tiptionary 2." SmartMeter open house set in Corning Pacific Gas and Electric Company will host a Smart- Meter open house 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at the Corning City Council Chambers, 794 Third St. PG&E representatives will staff the event to help cus- tomers with their questions about the SmartMeter program, billing and more. The open house will have a SmartMeter demonstration board. Police reports The following informa- tion is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff’s Department, Corning Police Department and California Highway Patrol. Arrests • Phillip Norman McDonald, 29, of Los Molinos was arrested Mon- day in the 8600 block of Highway 99E in Los Moli- nos. He was charged with bodily injury on a spouse or cohabitant, transportation of a controlled substance and two counts of obstructing a public officer. Bail was set $70,500. • Brian Douglas Saul, 44, of Corning was arrested Monday in the 22100 block of Flournoy Avenue in Corning. He was charged with possession of a con- trolled substance for sale, prohibited person owning ammunition, etc., and pro- bation violation. Bail was set at $10,000. • Michael Fabian Gregg, 51, of Corning was arrested Monday in the 3600 block of Wisconsin Street in Corning. He was charged with possession of a con- trolled substance, being a felon/addict in possession of a firearm, a prohibited person owning ammuni- tion, etc., and possession of controlled substance para- phernalia. Bail was set at $32,500. • Mark Clay Blanken- ship, 30, of Corning was arrested Monday in the 1600 block of Herbert Avenue in Corning. He was charged with prohibited owning of ammunition, etc. Bail was set at $10,000. • Jason Noble Farmer, 39, of Los Molinos was arrested Monday in the 8200 block of Highway 99E in Los Molinos. He was charged with inflicting bodily injury on a spouse or cohabitant, special allega- tions of great bodily injury in domestic violence, spe- cial allegations of a prior felony, probation violation, battery with serious bodily injury, failure to appear after a written notice and posses- sion of a less than an ounce of marijuana. Bail was set at $40,075. • Steven Donald Kuss, 22, of Red Bluff was arrest- ed Sunday near Sale Lane and White Road. He was charged with possession of controlled substance para- phernalia and possession of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $12,500. Animals • Union Pacific Railroad representatives reported Monday to the sheriff’s department that there is an ongoing problem of cattle on the railroad right-of-way in the area of Robin Hood Lane and McCoy Road. Collisions • At least two calls reported a vehicle hitting a bicyclist just before 8 a.m. Monday near Chestnut Street and Antelope Boule- vard. No injuries were cited and a report was filed. • Awhite 1997 Chevrolet truck and a maroon 1998 Dodge van were in a colli- sion at the intersection of Pine and Main streets. A possible minor injury was reported. Burglary • Aresidence in the 8500 block of Central Avenue in Gerber was reported bur- glarized Monday. Items stolen, valued together at $2,550, include a .357 caliber blued steel handgun, a silver Kirby vacuum, a CD/cassette stereo, a DirectTV satellite dish receiver and miscella- neous household items. A window was broken with a piece of scrap metal, caus- ing $100 worth of damage. The suspect entered through the broken window while the resident wasn’t home sometime between 8:30 p.m. Sunday and 3 a.m. Monday. Anyone with information is asked to con- tact the sheriff’s office, 529- 7900. • A break-in was report- ed Monday at a business in the 900 block of Washing- LASSEN STEAK HOUSE “Home of the Sizzling Platter” Corned Beef & Cabbage - all day DRINK SPECIALS OPEN: 11AM-9PM Corner of Hwy 99E & Vina Rd. Call 530 839-2838 K W I K K U T S Family Hair Salon 1064 South Main St., Red Bluff • 529-3540 with coupon $200 REGULAR HAIRCUT off Not good with other offers Reg. $13.95 Expires 3/31/11 PG&E is deploying SmartMeter gas and electric meters in Tehama County. The program provides customers with more information about their energy usage and more rate options to help them reduce their energy use and bills. For more information about the SmartMeter program, visit www.pge.com/smartmeter or call the 24-hour Smart- Meter Hotline at 1-866-743-0263. ton Street. No further infor- mation was available. • Three guitars and a jar of coins were reported stolen Tuesday from a resi- dence in the 11000 block of Rawson Road. The items, valued at $3,050, included a Les Paul guitar, a Charvel Jackson guitar, a Yamaha guitar and $100 worth of coins in a jar. The suspect(s) entered the residence through an unlocked front door while the resident was at work, sometime between 2:30 p.m. and 11:55 p.m. Mon- day, and took the items from the living room and bed- room. Vandalism • Someone carved a pro- fanity into the center con- sole and repeatedly punc- tured and slashed the dri- ver’s seat of a white 1999 Chevrolet truck sometime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 1 at Red Bluff Union High School. Dam- ages were estimated at $250. • The windshield of a tan 1999 Pontiac was reported broken Monday at St. Eliza- beth Community Hospital. Sometime between 5 p.m. and 9:58 p.m., a rock was used to break the window and create multiple scratch- es to the hood of the vehicle. Damages were estimated at $800. • A rock was thrown through a drive-thru win- dow Monday evening on the north side of China Doll Chinese Restaurant, 182 So. Main St. Damages were estimated at $100. • Graffiti was located in the 200 block of South Main Street. Theft • Officers responded at 10:18 p.m. Thursday to an alarm going off at And Jus- tice For All, 1305 Solano St. Upon arrival, officers dis- covered that entry had been made through a broken win- dow on the east side of the building and 33 smoking pipes, worth about $13,020, had been taken, said Corn- ing Police Chief Tony Car- A Clean, Reliable, Trustworthy, Chimney Company... Possible? ”Their tarps are always clean and my home is always clean afterward. What I like best is their reliability and quality.” “I can trust them!” Dr. Evan Reasor Flue Season 527 3331 THE Chimney Professionals denas. Police are seeking the public’s help with any information that may be connected to the incident. Anyone with information should call 824-7000. • A wallet was reported stolen Monday from the Gold Exchange. No further information was available. • A grey iPod, valued at $200, was reported stolen Monday from a residence in the 100 block of Gilmore Road. The incident occurred sometime between 3 p.m. Feb. 15 and 9 a.m. Feb. 16. • Items were reported stolen from the bed area of an employee’s truck Mon- day while it was parked at a residence in the Richfield area of Highway 99W, sometime between 10 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 a.m. Mon- day. The items, valued at $2,475, included a red Honda air compressor, an air hose with attachments and miscellaneous tools. Odd • A red Ford SUV was reportedly driving on the wrong side of the road on South Jackson Street near Luther Road just after 10 p.m. Monday. Police offi- cers responded but were unable to locate the vehicle or the driver. Crash •Benjamin Johnson, 22, of Cottonwood was unin- jured in a rollover crash at 12:35 p.m. Monday on northbound Interstate 5, south of Bowman Road after he was run off the road. Johnson was driving north in the fast lane and Chelsea Girtler, 19, of Red Bluff was driving north in the slow lane, both about 70 mph, when for unknown reasons Girtler began to move into the fast lane. Johnson took evasive action, swerving onto the left shoulder where he lost control of his vehicle, which overturned several times in the center divider. Johnson’s vehicle had moderate rollover damage. EXPERTISE IS STANDING BY. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, TODAY. ©2010 HRB Tax Group, Inc. 1315 Solano St, Corning, CA 96021 530-824-7999 120 Bell Mill Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080 530-527-7515 Mon-Fri 9 am to 7 pm