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Monday, December 26, 2011 – Daily News 3A Local Calendar Submit calendar items to P.O.Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. MONDAY,DECEMBER 26 Red Bluff 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 Wednes- day and 9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Thursdays, free child- carefrom 9 a..m. to 12:20 p.m. classes in Richlieu Hall, 900 Johnson St. Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St. Eliz- abeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529- 2059 High school diploma prep class for adults, 3:30- 5:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday and 3:30-6:30 p.m.Thursdays Key to Life, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-8066 Masterworks Chorale Rehearsal, 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 527-4203 Red Bluff Community Band reharsal, 7-9 p.m., Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 727- 8744 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 US citizenship preparation class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday Corning Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, 783 Solano St., behind the church Bingo, 5:15 p.m. early bird, 6:30 p.m. regular games, Maywood Grange, Highway 99W just past Lib- eral Avenue, 833-5343 Dance with Juana, noon to 1 p.m., Family Resource Center, 1488 South St., 824-7670 Healthcare District, 6 p.m., district office building, 145 Solano St., conference room Narcotics Anonymous, and 7 p.m., 820 Marin 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 TUESDAY,DECEMBER 27 Red Bluff Alzheimer's and dementia support group, 6 p.m., Lassen House, 705 Luther Road, 529-2900 Cribbage Club, 6:30 p.m., Rio Vista Mobile Estates, 527-6402 Fun Senior Aerobics with Linda, 8-9 a.m., $1 per class, Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., 527- 8177 International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, 6:45 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., 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 Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 525 David Ave., 824-0556 or 529-1414 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 Bible reading and noon day prayers for the com- munity, 12:15 p.m., St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 820 Marin St., Sr.Warden Charles Rouse, 824-2321 City Council, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 794 Third St. Disabled American Vets,7 p.m., Veterans Memor- ial Hall, 1620 Solano St. Domestic Violence Information and Support Group (Spanish language), 10 a.m. to Noon, Olive Room at the Healthcare District, 275 Solano St. 528- 0226 Lotto numbers SACRAMENTO (AP) — The winning numbers drawn Saturday night in the California Lottery's ''SuperLotto Plus'' game were: 12 - 15 - 37 - 42 - 43 Mega Number : 8. How to save money, really Saving money is a curious term with two meanings: 1) to spend less, as in, I buy things on sale to save money, and 2) to physically place money where it is safe from being spent. It's easy to trick yourself into thinking that 1) and 2) are the same. They are not, unless of course you stop by the bank to deposit the difference between what you would have spent had the item not been on sale into your savings account. That's one clever way to boost your cash stash this year. Here are seven more: 1. Tax yourself. This year, assess yourself a specific tax each time you make an ATM withdrawal. It might be $5 or $10. You decide. Whatever the amount, make sure you become a tough tax collector. No slacking, no IOUs. 2. Impose a moratorium. Select a specific denomination of currency, like the $1 or $5 bill, that you will not spend this year, but save instead. Forbid yourself, and get very strict. Why not go with the $5? Your stash will grow so much faster if you absolutely refuse to spend any Abe Lincolns this year. 3. Hoard the coupon savings. When you grocery shop, ask the clerk to total your order prior to handing over your coupons. That's the amount you're going to pay. After you hand her the coupons, you'll watch as your total plummets. The clerk will hand back the cash equal to your coupon savings. If available, open a savings account at the bank branch located in the supermarket. It's easy to stop on your way out to make a savings deposit -- even if it's small. It all adds up. 4. Rack up rebates. They're coming back in a big way as manufactur- ers and retailers want to make their products appear cheaper without actually reducing the price. They offer rebates, knowing full well only a small per- centage of consumers who buy the item will ever carry through. No matter how small the rebate or com- plicated the process, promise you will not be among the lazy bunch in 2012. Apply for, follow up and then stash those rebates as they arrive. 5. Drink water. Pay yourself a bonus like a dollar or two each time you eat out and opt for water Mary Hunt instead of a pricey beverage. Don't be a slacker in your obligation to pay up. And remember, no IOUs allowed. 6. Give it up. Pick one thing that you will sacrifice this year - - just cut it out. Stash the amount you would have spent on whatever it is -- manicures, french fries, gourmet coffee, cigarettes - - into your savings. You could always do your own manicures, swear off the junk food or brew your own coffee for a year. As for that smoking habit, just imagine all the dough in your stash if you give that up. 7. Trick yourself. When- Everyday Cheapskate ever you write a check, record the amount rounded up to the next dollar. Then deduct it from the balance. At the end of the month, reconcile and stash the oops overage. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 19 books, including her January 2012 release, 7 Money Rules for Life.You can email her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135, Paramount, CA 90723. Deer in the rut can be dangerous neighbors Question We have a few residents and a lot of deer here on the Presidio of Monterey. Our problem is the deer have been very aggressive toward some people recently. I want to warn our residents and students to steer clear of them during the rutting/mating season but the message would be best received coming from an expert. Would you have prepared info or be willing to send me something we could quote in an article on staying safe during rutting sea- son? I have included a photo taken by one of our residents. (Dan Carpenter, Chief of Public Affairs, Presidio of Monterey Defense Language Insti- tute) Answer According to DFG Deer Program Man- ager Craig Stowers, this picture is a great example of something I tell people all the time – deer don't make very good neigh- bors (https://califor- niaoutdoors.wordpress.co m). In addition to gener- ally being a nuisance by eating, trampling and defecating on landscap- ing and gardens, deer can also be dangerous to human beings and other domestic animals (partic- ularly dogs). It's obvious from the photo that these bucks are not "friendly" and should be given a wide berth, but even younger, smaller deer are very strong and unpre- dictable and should never be approached in any way. There are a couple of times a year when there is an increased potential for a negative (especially for the human) encounter with a deer. The first is around late March to early June, when does have fawns in hiding or just at heel. The does are partic- ularly protective of the fawns during this time period so do not approach any fawns or allow your dogs to do so. If a fawn is seen without a doe please do not assume the fawn is orphaned and needs res- cue. The doe is undoubt- edly in the area, most likely feeding or just wait- ing for you to leave the area so she can check back in on her fawn. The second time to be aware of is around mid- November to mid-Janu- the most eggs and pro- duce the most offspring, so it's beneficial for the population to let the females go. However, there is no law that com- pels you to do so. Where can I find bail fine information? Question How are fines determined and how can someone locate pub- lished documentation on fines? (John S., Bakers- field) ary when bucks are in rut. During this time of the year bucks are continual- ly on the move, fighting other bucks and looking for does to breed. They don't even take time to eat during the rut – the urge to reproduce is over- whelming and not to be interfered with. The bucks in this photo are large and powerful ani- mals with sharp antlers that can do a lot of dam- age to the human body. Even if you aren't the tar- get of the antlers, just get- ting caught up in a situa- tion like this could be a very bad experience and is something to be avoid- ed at all costs. Like all wildlife, deer are best observed at a dis- tance. Don't feed them or try to interfere with their behaviors in any way. The photo represents an aspect of deer behavior that peo- ple should be aware of so they can act appropriately and avoid any negative interactions that could result. Although dramatic, I'm sure that most people (myself included) would prefer that the kind of "wildlife experience" shown in the photo not occur in my or my neigh- bors' yard. Legal to keep female Dungeness crabs? Question Is it legal to keep female Dungeness crab that meet the mini- mum size requirements or do they have to be thrown back? I see a lot of people keeping only the males and tossing the females back and so wonder if the regulations require that only the males can be kept? (Josh M., Oakland) Answer Sport fisher- man may keep the female Dungeness crab – com- mercial fishermen must throw them back. Since the females are often much smaller and less meaty than the males and lack the large claws, many fishermen toss them back so they can reproduce more young for future generations. The larger females that meet the minimum size requirements also carry Answer The maximum and minimum penalties for convictions of Califor- nia laws are set by the Legislature. The penalties for Fish and Game viola- tions are published in the Fish and Game Code starting with section 12000. The Fish and Game Code is available online at http://dfg.ca.gov/enforce- ment/. 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