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As Californians make their summer vacation plans, Cal Fire and federal fire agencies want to ensure vacationers obtain neces- sary campfire permits and learn how to have a camp- fire safely. The Califor- nia Wildfire Coordination Group (CWCG) unveiled the new fire prevention website, www.PreventWildfireCA. org, which for the first time offers an online campfire permit section. "The new online system makes it easier for Cali- fornians to get a permit, while still taking the time to learn how to have a camp- fire safely," said Chief Ken Pimlott, Cal Fire director. "It is critical that a respon- sible adult be in attendance of your campfire at all times and that it is completely ex- tinguished before you leave to avoid sparking a wildfire. One less spark means one less wildfire." Fire officials from the CWCG, an interagency wild- fire group comprised of local, state and federal fire agen- cies, spent months creating the new system which in- cludes a short video and test prior to issuing the permit. While permits are still avail- able at any Cal Fire, US For- est Service, or BLM station or office, the online option is a quick and easy way to ob- tain a permit before begin- ning any trip in California; all a person needs is a com- puter with internet access and a printer. After watch- ing a brief video on proper campfire techniques, the ap- plicant will take a short quiz about the video and then re- ceive their printable permit for free. Cal Fire reminds every- one that fire safety plays an important role outdoors, es- pecially when it comes to campfires and outdoor cook- ing. Many unattended and improperly extinguished campfires have resulted in wildfires. With California in a severe drought and ex- tremely dry conditions, not taking the time to ensure you have completely extin- guished your campfire could result in a devastating wild- fire. Campfires can also be ex- tremely dangerous for chil- dren and should never be al- lowed to play around them or outdoor cooking appliances. Devastating burn injuries are all too common when these safety rules are not followed. Just a little fore- thought could protect you and your family. FIRESAFETY Agenciesrollout online fire permits Today REDBLUFF Frontier Village Farmers Market:8a.m.to1p.m., 645Antelope Blvd. EBT accepted TEHAMA Tehama County Museum: 1-4p.m., 275C St., groups by appointment, 384-2595 Sunday RED BLUFF AA Live and Let Live: noon and 8p.m., 785Musick St., meets seven days a week Al-Anon New Comers At Heart: 6:30-7:30p.m., Presbyterian Church of Red Bluff, 838Jefferson Road, Room 2, 690-2034 Knights of Columbus All- You-Can-Eat Breakfast: 8a.m. to noon, $5adult, $3 child or $12family, Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 2285 Monroe St., 528-1991 TEHAMA Tehama County Museum: 1-4p.m., 275C St., groups by appointment, 384-2595 Monday RED BLUFF Bend Jelly 4-H: 6 p.m.,Bend School, 527-3101 Community Band rehears- al: 7-9p.m., Presbyterian Church on Jefferson Street, 527-3486 Diabetic Support Group: 6-8p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center,Columba Room, Gail Locke 527-5290 English as a Second Lan- guage 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 and 9a.m. to 12:20p.m. Thursdays, free childcare from 9a..m. to 12:20p.m. classes in Richlieu Hall, 900 Johnson St. Head Injury Recreational Entity: 10a.m.-2p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospi- tal, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529-2059 Key to Life: 6p.m., Fam- ily Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Nutrition classes: 10:30 a.m. to noon, 220Sycamore St. #101 PAL Martial Arts: ages 5-18, 3-5p.m., 1005Vista Way, Ste. C, free, 529-7950 Red Bluff Community Band presents an Old Fashion Band Concert: 8 p.m., Red Bluff River Park., 527-3486 Red Bluff Senior Writing Class: 10: a.m.-noon, Ex- ecutive Room at Sycamore Center, 220Sycamore St., 527-5762 Salvation Army Writing Class: 9:30-11:30a.m., 940 Walnut St., 527-8530 Sons in Retirement: 11:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Building, 529-5700 Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group: 9a.m. to noon, Family Resource Center, 220Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-1126 TeenScreen Mental Health Appointments: 10a.m. to 2 p.m., free, by appointment only, Youth Empowerment Services, 1900Walnut St., 527-8491, Ext. 3012 TOPS Club (take off pounds Sensibly): 8:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 926Madison 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, 1295Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday Venture Crew 1914meet- ing: 6:30-8p.m., Moose Lodge on 99W, co-ed ages 14-20welcome CORNING Alcoholics Anonymous: noon Monday through Friday, 5p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday and 1p.m. Sunday, 783Solano St., behind the church Bingo: 5:15p.m. early bird, 6:30p.m. regular games, Maywood Grange, High- way 99W just past Liberal Avenue, 833-5343 Exchange Club board meeting: 7p.m., Holiday Inn Express Narcotics Anonymous: 7 p.m., 820Marin St., 824- 1114or 824-2090, meet- ings are every day through Saturday with an additional meeting at noon Mondays Sewing class, 9a.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Spanish Adult Education: 5p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Strategies for Success, Life Skill classes: 1:30 p.m., Family Resource Cen- ter, West and South streets, 824-7670 Weight Watchers: weigh in 5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m., Senior Center, corner of South and Fourth streets, Kayla Deihl leader Los Molinos Senior Dance: 7p.m., Senior Center, Josephine Street, 384-2100 Tuesday RED BLUFF American Legion Mt. Lassen Post 167: 7p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 735 Oak St. City Council: 7p.m. City Hall, 555Washington St. Cribbage Club: 6p.m., Cozy Diner, 259S. Main St., 527- 6402 Fiber Arts Group: 5-8p.m., library, 645Madison St., 528-8667, free Fun Senior Aerobics: 8-9 a.m., $1, Community Center, 1500S. Jackson St. 527- 8177 Healthier Living with Chronic Conditions: 5:30-8p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Wright Room, 888-628-194 PAL Kickboxing: 6p.m., 1450Schwab St., 529-8716 or 200-3950 Penny Bingo: 9:30a.m., Community Center, 1500S. Jackson St. Pinochle for Seniors: 12:30p.m. to 3:30p.m., 1500S. 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 Sensi- bly - TOPS: 10a.m., First United Methodist Church, 525David Ave., 824-0556 or 529-1414 Tehama County and Red Bluff Landfill Manage- ment Agency: 8a.m., board meeting, 727Oak St. Tehama County Board of Supervisors: 10a.m., board chamber, 727Oak St. Tehama County Tea Party Patriots: 6p.m., Grange Hall, 20794Walnut St. Weight Watchers meet- ing: 9a.m., 485Antelope Blvd., #N, 1-800-651-6000 WWE self defense train- ing for women: 5:30-7 p.m., 1005Vista Way, Ste. C CORNING Bible reading and noon day prayers for the com- munity: 12:15p.m., St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 820Marin St. Sr. Warden Charles Rouse, 824-2321 Corning Community meet- ing: 7p.m., Maywood Middle School, 1666Marguerite Ave. Corning Recreation Com- mission: 7:30p.m., City Calendar SAFECAMPFIRETIPS Here are some simple tips to ensure a safe campfire: · Obtain a campfire permit and make sure there are not fire restrictions in the area. · Use only approved and established campgrounds and campfire rings. · Locate the campfire a safe distance away from tents, trees, or buildings. · Clear the area around your campfire down to soil 5 feet from the fire's edge. · Never let children use or play with lighter fluid or have them start a campfire. · Completely extinguish campfires before leaving or going to bed. Online: To obtain an online campfire permit or to learn more fire preven- tion tips visit PreventWild- fireCA.org. COURTESY PHOTO PicturedareclownsButterflyandWheels,whoentertainedthechildrenatThe Red Bluff Elks Lodge during a May 24 dinner the Elks hosted for Tehama County's foster families. May is foster family appreciation month. DINNER ELKSPLAYHOSTS By Juliet Williams TheAssociatedPress SACRAMENTO The state Senate approved legisla- tion Tuesday asking local agencies to develop plans to manage groundwater, a supply that is largely un- regulated throughout the state even amid a statewide drought. "We shouldn't waste the opportunity to act this year," said the bill's au- thor, Sen. Fran Pavley, D- Agoura Hills. Careful reporting and monitoring of groundwater levels is critical to ensuring the supply is not totally di- minished, said Pavley. She added that the intent of her bill, SB1168, is to al- low local agencies to man- age their own water. But it also would allow a state agency to step in to implement a groundwater management plan "upon a finding of compelling state interest," which prompted a spirited debate among lawmakers. Sen. Jim Nielsen, R-Ger- ber, called it the "first step to dictatorial state control of our groundwater." "The well police, they're always going to find some- thing wrong," he said. Proponents of greater control say the lack of management of current groundwater supplies has led to a dramatic slip- page of soil, known as sub- sidence, damage to the state aqueducts that run through the Central Val- ley, local wells going dry, further degradation of groundwater quality and rivers that can no longer support their ecosystems. Gov. Jerry Brown also wants to enact statutory changes to the state's groundwater management policy as part of the state budget that lawmakers will take up in June. That's according to a leg- islative analysis of Pavley's bill. The Senate approved SB1168 24-12, sending it to the Assembly. The bill analysis says California is the only state that does not have a man- datory statewide ground- watermanagementsystem. While some groundwa- ter basins are sustainably managed, it also says many are not. The legislation would ap- ply to all groundwater ba- sins and sub-basins. SACRAMENTO Senate approves bill allowing agencies local groundwater management (It's the) "first step to dictatorial state control of our groundwater ... The well police, they're always going to find something wrong." — Sen. Jim Nielsen, R-Gerber, www.redbluff.mercy.org /veincare GetaLeguponYour Health With the St.ElizabethCenter for Vein Care. Call anytime 888-628-1948 for a referral for varicose vein treatment options redbluff.mercy.org/veincare 23rdAnnual MANTONAPPLE FESTIVAL SATURDAY OCT. 4 TH , 2014 Our new website is now up and running. Check us out at: WWW.MANTONAPPLE.COM download your application and send it in ASAP. TheBoothsGoFast! 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