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Monday, May 23, 2011 – Daily News 3A To add an upcoming event in the Local Calendar, submit Local Calendar 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. MONDAY,MAY 23 Red Bluff Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St. Eliz- abeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529- 2059 Key to Life, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-8066 Line Dancing for Beginners, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., 1500 S. Jackson St., Free, 527-8177 Masterworks Chorale Rehearsal, 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 527-4203 Red Bluff Community Band, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Pres- byterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 527-3486 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 3 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-8066 Sun Country Quilters Guild Meeting, 7 p.m., Westside Room, Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. 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 Corning Corning Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday through Friday, 5 p.m.Thursday, 7 p.m. Monday, Tues- day and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, 783 Solano St., behind the Church. Healthcare District, 6 p.m., district office building, 145 Solano St., conference room Narcotics Anonymous, and 7 p.m., 815 First St., 824-114 or 586-0245. Meetings daily through Satur- day, additional meeting noon 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 Rancho Tehama School Readiness Play Group, 3-4 p.m., children 4 and younger, free, Rancho Tehama Elementary School, 384-7833 TUESDAY,MAY 24 Red Bluff Alzheimer’s and dementia support group, 6 p.m., Lassen House, 705 Luther Road, 529-2900 First Five Tehama Strategic Planning, 1:30-5 p.m. Tehama County Department of Education, 1135 Lin- coln St. p.m., Masonic Hall 822 Main St. 527-6715 PAL Kickboxing, 6 p.m., 1450 Schwab St., 529- 8716 or 200-3950 Pinochle for Seniors, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Correct course and dump some weight Shortly after takeoff, the pilot circled over the Great Salt Lake, slightly tipping the wings so we could take a look. Just as he was bringing the plane level, Crack! A loud kind of popping noise sent a chill up my spine. "I believe we've hit something, so we will be returning to the gate," an audibly shaken pilot reported. But it wasn't quite that easy. First, we needed to get rid of a lot of weight so we could make a much- needed course correction. So back to the lake we flew, where we dumped nearly an entire flight's worth of fuel. As we deplaned, the problem became evident. We'd hit a duck or something similar, whose remains were splattered all over the wind- shield -- a collision so mighty it had cracked. Poor pilot. Some people allow problems and pressures to control their lives. They live under the weight of their circumstances. To climb up on top of your cir- cumstances -- instead of allowing them to crush you -- you've got to get out from under the weight. Here are some practical ways to do that: • Anticipate. Plan ahead. Don't get financially blindsided by Christ- mas or new tires for the car. Figure out when things are due. Stop being surprised by the inevitable. • Become self-reliant. We're dependent on others for almost everything. Learn how to grow a garden, cook from scratch, and perform your own repairs and mainte- nance. Learn to do for yourself as much as pos- sible. • Shed the debt. Debt can weigh you down. Start with your smallest debt and get it to $0 as quickly as possible. Then add its payment to the regular payment of the next debt in line. Repeat until all are paid. see tough times as hairpin curves that will straighten out soon. As for that duck's unfortunate encounter with the plane, once we dumped the fuel, deplaned and re- planed, we were back in the air flying full speed ahead, achieving an on- time arrival despite the cir- cumstances. That was one determined pilot! So, have you been Mary Hunt • Educate yourself. What's your financial reality? What do you earn? What are your expenses? How much, if any, is left once the bills are paid? Decide whether you like the picture you see. If not, create a plan to change it. • Pare down. It's difficult to fly high when you are weighed down with financial obligations or things. Take stock, and then unload stuff. Those who live under their cir- cumstances see every bump in the road as a catastrophe. Those who live above their circumstances are not in denial; they simply choose to Everyday Cheapskate whacked lately? Not by a duck, necessarily, but by another of life's surprises? Perhaps a job loss or high- er prices have your already-stretched financial situation screaming for mercy. Maybe it's an accu- mulation of bad financial decisions that you're under. Whatever your circum- stances, you have a choice: You can default to live under them, or you can choose to rise above them, where the skies are calm and clear. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 18 books, including her best-selling classic "Debt-Proof Living." You can email her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135, Paramount, CA 90723. Burn season suspended June 1 The Tehama-Glenn Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal- Fire) and the Tehama County Fire Department (TCFD) want to remind residents that debris burn- ing in the unincorporated areas of Tehama County will be suspended as of Wednesday, June 1, through the end of declared fire season. The burn ban includes all areas of Tehama County with the excep- tion of the communities of Mineral, Childs Mead- ows, Deer Creek, and Mill Creek. The burn ban in these areas goes into effect Friday, July 1, through the end of declared fire season, unless fire conditions require an earlier burn ban. In addition, debris burning will be suspend- ed within the State Responsibility Areas (SRA) of Glenn County. Residents should check with their local fire offi- cials for burning restric- tions in the Capay Fire District, Corning and Red Bluff city limits, or if they live in portions of Glenn County that are not in the SRA. Agricultural, forest management, and other industrial type burning may proceed if an autho- rized fire official inspects the area and issues a spe- cial permit. Always check with Air Pollution Con- trol to verify if it is a legal burn day prior to starting any burn. Campfires will be allowed in designated campgrounds with per- mission of the jurisdic- tional authority and a valid campfire permit. Experience has shown that suspending burning is an effective way of pre- venting wildfire escapes, especially as Tehama County enters a period of hotter and drier weather. Although all fires can- not be prevented through a burning suspension, the number of fires can be significantly reduced. In addition, seasonal firefighters are being hired to augment Cal- Fire’s permanent work- force. These firefighters will be going through a week long firefighter returnee academy to refresh their skills before reporting for duty at their assigned fire sta- tions. The first batch of twenty five start the academy Mon- day May 23. By Monday May 30, the Tehama- Glenn Unit will have five fire engines staffed with firefighters both seasonal firefighters and permanent personnel. On Thursday May 26, firefighters will be con- ducting firefighter sur- vival training at a vacant building at 5 Sutter St in Red Bluff as part of their returnee academy. CalFire would like to reassure the public that fire equipment at this location is not the result of a fire but just routine training. CalFire reminds home- owners this is the time they can help protect their homes and families and firefighters, by providing 100 feet of defensible space around all struc- tures. To ensure residents are ready to evacuate early and safely when wildfire strikes visit www.fire.ca.gov or www.ReadyForWild- fire.org. International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, 6:45 Veterans Employment Assistance Program 393-8387. 1500 So. Jackson St., Free, 527-8177 Playtime Pals Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528- 8066 Red Bluff Rotary, noon, Elks Lodge Senior Fitness, 8-9 a.m., 1500 S.Jackson St., free, 527-8177 Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 525 David Ave., 824-0556 or 529-1414 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. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1932, 7 p.m.Vet- erans Building, Oak St. Weight Watchers meeting, 9 a.m., 6 p.m., weigh- in starts half-hour before meetings, 485 Antelope Blvd., #N, next to Bud’s Jolly Kone, 1-800-651-6000 Corning City Council, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 794 Third St. Disabled American Vets,7 p.m., Veterans Memor- ial Hall, 1620 Solano St. Jewelry beading class, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Lotto numbers SACRAMENTO (AP) — The winning num- bers drawn Saturday night in the California Lottery’s ‘‘SuperLotto Plus’’ game were: 06-15-30-34-39. Meganumber: 06. 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. The World Famous Palomino Room 1/2 off Lunch or Dinner entrée with purchase of 1 entrée must present coupon *equal or lesser value Lunch: Tues-Fri 11am-2pm Dinner: Thurs-Sat 4pm-9pm 723 Main St., Red Bluff 527-5470 www.palominoroom.com The Sacramento Veter- ans Resource Center pro- vides transitional housing, employment services, voca- tional rehabilitation, and behavioral health treatment services. The center has a fully accessible, state of the art resource room equipped with computers, internet, printers, fax machine, phone usage, and job post- ings for attainment of employment. Additional services include resume and interview preparation. The target population of the program grant is recent- ly returned unemployed vet- erans returning from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The needs of veterans include extensive career assessment testing, vocational training, includ- ing specific training to align skills learned in the military with competitive industry standards, job search assis- tance targeting translating military skills into civilian language and targeting spe- cific employers and sectors for job search for job search, and wellness assistance to reduce isolation, improve success in non-military employment and deal with any post-traumatic stress and/or health issues. For immediate assis- tance, call the SVRC at 916- Historic Downtown Red Bluff Eligibility: • OEF/OIF Campaign Veteran • Veterans who have served 180 days (6months) of active duty or more • Current income of $22,000 or less • Discharged from active duty (all except dishonor- able) • Employable, actively seeking work The center is at 7270 E. Southgate Dr. Sacramento, 95823. For information call (916) 393-8387(VETS) or attend orientation held every Tuesday and Thurs- day at 8:30 a.m. Downtown Red Bluff Shop