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The deadline for appli- cations for The McConnell Fund at the Shasta Regional Community Foundation has been extended for Tehama County applicants only to April 16. Organizations with proj - ects in the arts and culture, children, youth and educa- tion, community vitality, en- vironment, health care, rec- reation and social services may apply. Grants primarily fund the purchase of equip- ment or building-related projects. Grant requests up to $50,000 will be accepted. Applications may be found on the at www.shas - tarcf.org/grants and must be postmarked or delivered by 5 p.m. April 16 to the Community Foundation's Redding office at 1335 Ar- boretum Drive, Ste. B. Call Amanda Hutchings at 530 244-1219 with any questions. Deadline extended for grants from The McConnell Fund Today Red Bluff eve ensler's Vagina Monologues: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 690-5529 frontier Village farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 645 Antelope Blvd. EBT accepted Northern California Poul- try Show: 8 a.m., Tehama District Fairground TehaMa Tehama County Museum: 1-4 p.m., 275 C St., groups by appointment, 384- 2595 Sunday Red Bluff aa live and let live: noon and 8 p.m., 785 Mu- sick St., meets seven days a week al-anon New Comers at heart: 7-8 p.m., North Valley Baptist Church, 345 David Ave., 690-2034 fih Sunday Sing: 6 p.m., First Southern Baptist Church, 585 Kimball Road horse castration clinic: 7 a.m., Tehama District Fairground Kelly-Griggs house Mu- seum: 1-3 p.m., 311 Wash- ington St., group tours by appointment, 527-1129 or 527-5895 TehaMa Tehama County Museum: 1-4 p.m., 275 C St., groups by appointment, 384- 2595 Monday Red Bluff Community Band re- hearsal: 7-9 p.m., Presby- terian Church on Jefferson Street, 527-3486 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 Rich- lieu Hall, 900 Johnson St. head Injury Recreational entity: 10 a.m., St. Eliza- beth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529- 2059 Key to life: 6 p.m., Fam- ily Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Nutrition Classes: 1-2:30 p.m., Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, 220 Sycamore #101, 528- 7947 Pal Martial arts: 3-5 p.m., ages 5-18, 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C, free, 529-7950 Salvation army Writing Class: 9:30-11:30 a.m., 940 Walnut St., 527-8530 Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group: 9 a.m. to noon, Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-1126 TeenScreen Mental health appointments: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, by appointment, Youth Em- powerment 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 prepara- tion class: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednes- day Venture Crew 1914 meet- ing: 6:30-8 p.m., Moose Lodge on 99W, co-ed ages 14-20 welcome CORNING alcoholics anonymous: noon Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sun- day, 783 Solano St., behind the church Bingo: 5:15 p.m. early bird, 6:30 p.m. regular games, Maywood Grange, High- way 99W just past Liberal Avenue, 833-5343 Narcotics anonymous: 7 p.m., 820 Marin St., 824-1114 or 586-0245, meetings are every day through Saturday with an additional meeting at noon on Mondays Sewing group: 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 Center, corner of South and Fourth streets, Kayla Deihl leader lOS MOlINOS Senior dance: 7 p.m., Senior Center, Josephine Street, 384-2100 Tuesday Red Bluff american legion Mt. lassen Post 167: 7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 735 Oak St. Childbirth Class: 6:30- 8:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Co- lumba 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: 9:30 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, 527-8177Tehama County and Red Bluff Landfill Management Agency: 8 a.m., board meeting, 727 Oak St. Calendar Corning Exchange Club Speaker Chairman Bucky Bowen introduced County Administrator Bill Goodwin, the club's guest speaker for March. Bowen said Goodw in came to Tehama County as the Public Works Di - rector in 2003, and for the past nine years has served as the County Administra- tor. Goodwin and his wife of 27 years, Moira, make their home in Tehama County. He holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a mas - ter's degree in Business Ad- ministration from Long Beach State. Healthy reserves Goodwin explained that the Board of Supervisors built up healthy monetary reserves during the period of 2005-2008 so the County has been able to weather the downturn in the econ - omy very well. The health of the budget has also been improved based on the fact that county employees are now paying their own share of the PERS retirement pro - gram. Mid-term vacancies He then covered and ex- plained the upcoming ballot measures starting with the proposal to make a change to the way unexpected va- cancies to supervisor's po- sitions are filled. Mid-term vacancies are appointed by the Governor. However when long-time Supervisor George Russell passed away the Governor failed to act for more than six months. The proposed change, if ap - proved by the voters, would allow the remaining super- visors to vote to fill the va- cancy within 90 days; and if they fail to do so then the appointment would go to the Governor. State of Jefferson The second measure dis- cussed was the question of whether Tehama County voters favor a separation — i.e., formation of the State of Jefferson — from Califor - nia. Goodwin discussed the pros and cons of the mea- sure that included the loss of state funding perhaps bal- anced out by the absence of state mandated spending, and other issues. The cost of placing this question on the ballot was about $5,000. Salaries The last salary increase for supervisors was in 1986, and all attempts since then have been rejected by the voters. Tehama County Su - pervisors are the lowest paid supervisors in the state and the proposed increase would bring our supervisors into line with counties of compa - rable size. New faciities Goodwin then brought the club up to date on the prob- lems involving marijuana in the county, and advised them the county is in the process of adding one addi - tional deputy sheriff and one more code enforcement offi- cer to assist in enforcement efforts. He then reported on the planned 60-bed jail re- entry facility, the new court facilities and a much needed new and expanded jail lo- cated where the Red Bluff Library is. Goodwin also praised Sheriff Hencratt on start - ing an auto shop where in- mates are now servicing all county vehicles, and the lat- est acquisition of a wood- working shop where inmates can build cabinets for pub- lic facilities throughout the county. After indicating that our small county is fortunate to have employees of Goodwin's caliber representing it, Pres - ident Dean Cofer thanked Goodwin for his informative update. ExChangE Administrator Goodwin speaks to Corning club COuRTESY PHOTO Tehama County Administrator Bill Goodwin, right, is introduced by Bucky Bowen during a recent meeting. Says county's reserves helped weather the economic downturn The PATH Winter Shel- ter for homeless people in the community will ro- tate through several area churches starting Nov. 1 and running through April 30. The shelter will open at 5 p.m. and close at 8 a.m. the following morning. No pets are allowed. March 14-April 18 - First Baptist Church, 501 Pine St. April 18-30 - Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St. PATH winter shelter schedule www.redbluff.mercy.org /veincare Get a Leg up on Your Health With the St. Elizabeth Center for Vein Care. Call anytime 888-628-1948 for a referral for varicose vein treatment options redbluff.mercy.org/veincare Lassen House 705 Luther Road, Red Bluff (530) 529-2900 www.Emeritus.com Respite Care There are serveral reasons to take advantage of short term respite care From Emeritus NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Public Transit Service Fare Policy Changes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. at the Tehama County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 727 Oak Street, Red Bluff, California, the Tehama County Transit Agency Board (TCTAB) will conduct a public hearing on proposed changes to public transit service fare policies. The proposed changes are being considered in order to address increased operational costs, requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), proposed addition of new services, and to provide adequate fare box revenue consistent with the State Transportation Development Act (TDA) fare box recovery ratio of ten percent and other transit performance criteria. Proposed fare policy changes include increases in fares within the service area of the regional transit system. The Tehama County Transit Agency Board is the governing body for transit services in Tehama County, the City of Corning, the City of Red Bluff, and the City of Tehama. If approved by the TCTAB, the changes in fare policies would be implemented on July 1, 2014. The hearing is intended to give the public an opportunity to comment to the TCTAB on the propose modifications prior to final decisions being made. If unable to attend the public hearing on April 29 th , please submit written comment to sharrasser@tcpw.ca.gov by Friday, April 18 th , 2014. A copy of the staff report outlining the proposed changes is on file and available for public review at the Tehama County Public Works office at 9380 San Benito Avenue, Gerber, CA 96035-9701 and will also be available on-line at http://www.taketrax.com/. By: Gary Antone, Executive Director Bee A Champion! Contact Kim Berry at 530.736.1363 or kiminredbluff@sbcglobal.net BECOME A SPONSOR! BUY YOUR FAVORITE LETTER FOR $100 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE: RECOGNITION ON-SITE & IN EVENT PROGRAM & ON WEBSITE & FACEBOOK & POST EVENT RECOGNITION GET YOUR LETTER BY MARCH 15! 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