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Wednesday, December 14, 2011 – Daily News 3A Submit calendar items to P.O.Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 14 Local Calendar Will work for education Red Bluff Adult Carving Class, 1o a.m.-noon, Red Bluff Veteran's Memorial Hall, Corner of Jackson and Oak streets, 527-0768 Al-Anon, noon to 1 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jefferson and Hickory BMX practice races, 5:30 p.m., Red Rock BMX Track, Tehama District Fairground, $3 Community Good News Club, 6-8 p.m., North Valley Baptist Church, 345 David Ave., $10, 527- 0543 Dance with Juana, noon to 1 p.m., Family Resource Center, 1488 South St., 824-7670 Elks duplicate bridge, noon, Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road, 528-9418 Mentor Gathering, 5:30 p.m., Tehama County Department of Education, 527-5811 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, Elks Lodge Retired Public Employees Association, Chapter 18, noon, Cozy Diner Senior Bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson, 527-2414 or 527-8177 nut Street Soroptimist International of Red Bluff meet- ing , 5:30 p.m., Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., siredbluffclub@yahoo.com Team Kid, 5:30 p.m., First Southern Baptist Church, 585 Kimball Road, 527-5083 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 Dis- trict, noon, 11861 County Road 99W Waterbirth class, 5 p.m., St. Elizabeth Commu- nity Hospital, Columba Room, Anita 529-8377 Widowed persons breakfast, 8 a.m., Tremont Cafe & Creamery, 731 Main St., men and women welcome, 384-2471 Corning Corning Elementary School Board, 7 p.m., 1590 South St. Corning Rotary, noon, Rolling Hills Casino, Timbers Steak House, 2655 Barham Ave., corn- ingrotary.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 VFW Charity Bingo, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 1620 Solano St., 824-5957 Los Molinos Central Tehama Little League Board Elec- tions, 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. 7980 Sherwood Blvd. Chamber of Commerce, 6:30 p.m., 7904 High- way 99E Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS, 8:30 a.m., 25160 Josephine St., 385-1068 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 Red Bluff Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m., hosted by Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce California HEAT Chorus - Sweet Adelines, 7 p.m., Meteer School Room 26, 695 Kimball Road, 895- 0139 Childbirth Class, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Com- munity Hospital, Columba room, Anita 529-8377 Community Action Agency, 3 p.m. Board of Supervisors chambers Democratic Central Committee of Tehama County, 5:30 p.m., M&M Ranch House, 736-5200 Fun Senior Aerobics with Linda, 8-9 a.m., $1 per class, Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 South Jackson Street 527-8177 Grief Support Group, 3 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Kristin, 528- 4207 Santa Claus visits, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Lassen Medical Group, free photos by We Shoot Ya Pho- tography Outstanding college student debt in this country has now exceeded the amount of out- standing credit-card debt. That simply boggles my mind, not only because I cannot get my head around $800 billion, but even more challenging is to imagine how this number will continue to grow as higher education becomes more and more expensive. That's why I was thrilled to be reminded of a college that for years has been bucking that system. Today's first reader tip shares the scoop: GRADUATE DEBT-FREE. At College of the Ozarks in Hollister, Mo., students don't pay tuition. Instead, they work for their education and graduate without debt. -- Myra, email FILTER THE CORK. If the cork breaks while opening a bottle of wine, filter the wine while pouring through a coffee filter. -- Brenda, California SPACE-SAVING ORGANIZER. I live in a very small house where space is at a premium. The hanging pocket shoe organizers, in hanger or over-the- door models, is a lifesaver. I use these for toiletries and first aid supplies. I hang it on the inside of our linen clos- et, but it can be suspended from any door or wall. Best of all, when we go out of town I can grab it and take the whole thing with us. -- Simon, email SHINY DISHES. We have hard water, and my drinking glasses were a mess until a friend told me to use Lemi Shine dishwasher addi- tive. I fill the soap compartment about half full of Walmart-brand dish- washer detergent, and add about 1 tablespoon of Lemi Shine. Everything comes out clean and sparkly. -- Kathy, email FURNITURE RECY- CLE. I work at a senior apartment complex, and often family members are left with gently used unwanted furniture when cleaning out their loved one's apartment. If you give your name and the types of items you're interested in, the complex may call you when some- thing comes available. -- April, email DIY FINGER COTS. I use finger cots when applying ointments or to cover a band aid. Instead of buying expensive pre-packaged finger cots ($6.00 for 30), I make my own. I buy disposable exam gloves at my local Costco and cut one finger from a glove each time I need a cot. At $8 for 300 gloves, that's 3,000 finger cots at less Mary Hunt Everyday Cheapskate than a quarter of a penny each. The homemade cots don't slide off and are great for lots of things, including applying medicines on your pets that you don't want absorbed into your skin. -- Juli, California POPCORN IS IN THE BAG. I make my own microwave popcorn, which saves a lot of money and is healthier, too. I put a 1/4 cup of kernels in a brown lunch bag, fold over the top several times and microwave on High for 2 to 5 minutes. When popped, I pour in a bowl and add my own butter and sea- sonings. I'm not sure how much money I save, but we eat popcorn a few nights a week, and it's been months since I bought supplies.-- Julie, Iowa Would you like to send a tip to Mary? You can email 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 19 books, including her January 2012 release "7 Money Rules for Life." Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Westside Grange, Wal- California DUI deaths drop to record low The National Highway Traffic Safe- ty Administration (NHTSA) announced today that California's DUI deaths reached their lowest level ever in 2010. This also signifies the largest single yearly drop of DUI deaths in the past 14 years. A record low of 791 per- sons were tragically killed in DUI crashes on California roadways last year, compared to 950 in 2009. DUI deaths in California increased yearly from 1998 to 2005, but have decreased every year since 2005. "This marks a huge milestone in the fight against drunk driving," said Cali- fornia Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Director Christopher J. Murphy. "While we are elated by these figures, there were still 791 lives, futures, and dreams that will never be fully realized. We cannot back off from our ultimate goal – toward zero deaths." The Office of Traffic Safety credits the record number of DUI checkpoints conducted in 2010 as partly responsi- ble for the sharp reduction in DUI deaths. OTS allocated $16.8 million in federal funds to law enforcement agen- cies to conduct 2,553 DUI checkpoints in 2010, up from the $11.7 million allo- cated to 1,740 checkpoints in 2009. 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 • Clinton Keith Cullum, 36, of Anderson was booked on an arrest warrant Monday into the Tehama County Jail. He was charged with felony second degree burglary. Bail was set at $15,000. Crash • A 22-year-old Red Bluff man was injured in a crash at 9:40 p.m. Monday on Diamond Avenue, east of Interstate 5, near the northbound I-5 on-ramp. 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Main St. BOOK BARN 619 Oak St., Red Bluff (530) 528-Book 2665 HOLIDAY HOURS Open: Tuesday thru Saturday Dec. 27th to 31st Closed: January 3rd-Jan 7th According to NHTSA, checkpoints have provided the most effective docu- mented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. In addition, 88 percent of Californians surveyed report they support the use of checkpoints. Other contributing factors include countywide Avoid DUI Task Force operations that saw the California Highway Patrol (CHP) team up with police departments across the state to arrest impaired drivers, the widespread recognition of the "Report Drunk Dri- vers Call 911" message promoted by Caltrans through their changeable mes- sage signs, the many action items addressing DUI developed and imple- mented by state departments such as the Department of Motor Vehicles and local agencies through the Strategic Highway Safety Plan, the successful programs aimed at keeping alcohol from minors implemented by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), and the great work done by advocate and educational organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Safe Trans- portation Research and Education Cen- the overpass and hit another guardrail. Danis was taken to St. Elizabeth Community Hos- pital for minor injuries. His 2011 Dodge Pickup had major front end damage. Danis is being investigated for DUI, said California Highway Patrol Officer Ken Reineman. Fire • A fire reported at 12:17 p.m. Tuesday at the Mill- stream Mobile Home Park, 25095 Tehama Vina Road, in Los Molinos was caused by a cooking fire. The fire did $5,000 damage before it was contained at 12:45 p.m. CalFire and Tehama Coun- ty Fire-Antelope, Los Moli- nos, Corning and El Camino responded. Theft • Items were reported stolen Monday from an unlocked vehicle in the 1000 block of Oak Grove Avenue. Sometime between 9 p.m. Sunday and 5 a.m. ter at U.C. Berkeley, and RADD – the entertainment industry's voice for road safety. "Preventing these tragedies remains our top priority," said CHP Commis- sioner Joe Farrow. "By combining DUI enforcement efforts of the entire law enforcement community, with the support and dedication of our traffic safety partners and the motoring pub- lic, we will continue to make strides toward reducing DUI fatalities." The announcement comes just days before the December 16 start of Cali- fornia's December DUI Crackdown and NHTSA's nationwide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. The increased enforcement campaign ends January 2. Statewide 2010 DUI arrest numbers have been consistent with the past five years and higher than any year between 1997-2005. "California has taken a comprehen- sive approach to reducing drunk dri- ving including aggressive use of sobri- ety checkpoints" said NHTSA Admin- istrator David Strickland. "We com- mend California for its commitment to highway safety and efforts by its law enforcement officers to keep drunk dri- vers off the roads." Monday, some $10 in change, a $70 pair of black and white Nike wrestling shoes, and a $299 black and silver Verizon Samsung cell phone were taken from a 1991 Ford. • Rings, cameras and other items were reported stolen Monday from a 71- year-old man's residence in the 14100 block of St. Mary's Avenue. A family member may be responsi- ble. Vandalism • Two business reported broken windows just after 7 a.m. Monday on Antelope Boulevard. Java Detour suf- fered $300 damage when someone broke one of the dual panes of a window and loosened the door handle during the night. It was the same time frame that Del Taco reported a rock thrown through the business' win- dow, causing $1,000 dam- age. Violence The North State's premier supplier of stoves STOVE JUNCTION The Over 25 years of experience NOW OPEN! Sales • Service • Installation *Wood Stoves * Pellet Stoves * Gas Stoves Tues-Sat 9am-5pm Closed Sunday & Monday 22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff www.thestovejunction.com 530-528-2221 Fax 530-528-2229 • A dispute among sever- al people was reported Monday at Heitman Road at Matlock Loop in Cotton- wood. First, at about 4:30 p.m., a man reported a neighbor walking on Mat- lock Loop with a large-cal- iber handgun on his hip. Deputies determined that there were no weapons brandished and that it was a civil dispute between rela- tives provoked by the man who called in the complaint. Then, just after 6 p.m., the man called back saying the threatening man was parked again on Matlock Loop near his home. The caller was given information about temporary restraining orders. Finally, just before 8 p.m., a second caller, a 37- year-old woman, reported seeing two people in a white Dodge pickup ram into another man's black Ford Ranger. The first caller was in the black Ranger. Med- ical personnel were called but it is unknown if there were injuries in the incident. Tehama District Jr. Livestock Annual Meeting Wed., Jan 11th 6pm held in the Tehama Room @ Tehama District Fairgrounds