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Friday, January 6, 2012 – Daily News 3A Local Calendar Submit calendar items to P.O.Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 Red Bluff Al-Anon, 6 to 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jeffer- son and Hickory Bingo, doors at 5 p.m., early birds at 6 p.m. Community and Senior Center, food available Knit for Kids, 9:15 a.m. to noon, Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 527-0372 Tehama County Education Foundation, board meeting, 7:30 a.m., County Department of Education, 1135 Lincoln St. Los Molinos Los Molinos Grange, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, 68th and Singer avenues, 529-0930 SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 Red Bluff BMX racing, 5:30 p.m., Red Rock BMX Track, Tehama District Fairground, $10 Cruzin'Car Show, 5-8 p.m.., cars and owners show and shine at Hal's Eat 'Em Up, 158 Main St., Free, 366- 3668 Red Bluff Outlaws Karts Points Race 9, 10 a.m. gates, 1 p.m. qualifying, Tehama District Fairground, 527-2477, 567-5286, www.rboutlaws.com Tehama County Cattlemen and CattleWomen Winter Dinner, 6 p.m., Tehama District Fairground Weight Watchers meeting, 8:30 a.m., Weigh-in starts half-hour before meetings, 485 Antelope Blvd., #N, next to Bud's Jolly Kone, 1-800-651-6000 Los Molinos Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Senior Center, Josephine Street SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 Red Bluff Airplane Display Days, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Red Bluff Airport, 1760 Airport Blvd., 527-6547 Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 738 Walnut St., 527-2449 WHEE Picnic and Prayer Circle, 4:20 p.m., 22116 Riverside Ave. MONDAY, JANUARY 9 Red Bluff 3101 Antelope 4-H, 6:30 p.m., Antelope School, 527- Cardiac Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Columba Room, 527-5077 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. Gold Refinery (Cash for Gold), Hallway of St. Eliz- abeth Community Hospital by cafeteria, continues Tuesday, 529-8002 Line Dancing, beginners at 9 a.m.; intermediate at 10 a.m.; Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 S. Jack- son 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. Ste. 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 Spartan Athletic Booster Club, 6:30 p.m. Red Bluff Union High School Library Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 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 County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, 7 p.m., Stillwell Training Center, Park Avenue near Baker Road, 527-7546 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 Corning 4-H, 7 p.m., Woodson Elementary School, 527-3101 Corning Neighborhood Watch, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 794 Third St. 10 tips to save money on food in 2012 The last year was a tough year for the economy, and many people felt the full effects of the economic downswing at the grocery store. Food prices rose to all-time highs, just as many people tightened their budgets. Using coupons, shopping for sales, and stocking up on dis- counted items became more important as everyone looked for addi- tional ways to save money. As 2011 comes to a close and we look toward 2012, experts predict food prices will continue to rise. Thankfully, you can utilize a num- ber of creative techniques to save on groceries next year. Ways to Save Money on Food This Year 1. Use Your Mobile Device Put your iPad, cell phone, or other mobile device to work at the store by using calculations to deter- mine the best buys. Many stores list the price per unit for items on price tags. You can pinpoint the true cost of the items on your list when you use your mobile device to calculate the cost per portion as well. 2. Change Your Recipes Utilize family meal planning ideas and change your recipes to correspond with sale items at the grocery store. Be creative with your ingredients, substituting rose- mary from the garden for tarragon, or by using the white wine you already have on hand instead of buying a new bottle of red wine. You can also experiment with replacing more expensive meats with less expensive meats or other forms of protein. If a recipe calls for out of season produce, substi- tute it with fresh in-season fruit and vegetables instead. Be sure to write notes in your cookbooks of the substitutes used and how well they worked in your recipes. 3. Use Web Programs and Apps Use web programs and smart phone apps to find the best deals on groceries, and to learn how to use sale items and coupons effec- tively to create delicious meals. Food on the Table can help you to plan your shopping trips and your meals. Instead of sifting through newspaper circulars, you can use grocery shopping web programs and apps to quickly and easily find coupons and dinner ideas. 4. Cut Your Portion Sizes You can cut down on portions without going hungry. Consider dividing a meal recipe intend- ed to make four portions into five portions instead. Fill up on healthy fruits and vegeta- bles, and eat smaller por- tions of beef, chicken, and fish. 5. Try Extreme Home Cooking In addition to extreme coupon- ing, extreme home cooking will continue to become more popular. With extreme home cooking, fami- lies challenge themselves to eat more home-cooked meals, with a goal of cooking the most portions for the least amount of money. Families attempt easy, fast recipes (such as spaghetti, stews and casseroles) that utilize few ingredi- ents in order to save time and money. 6. Go Green, Literally Be green by eating more vege- tarian meals. Skipping expensive meats saves you money, and helps you lose weight. Stick to in-season produce, but use frozen and canned fruits and vegetables when neces- sary. Additionally, add rice and beans†to your meals to consume some protein. 7. Make Food From Scratch Making your meals from scratch is healthy and less expen- sive than eating processed or frozen foods. Cook meals in batch- es and freeze them to save time. Take your time transitioning into cooking and baking your meals. Switch from buying one prepack- aged item to making its homemade equivalent, then try replacing another store-bought item with a homemade dish. If you have a baby, make home- made baby food recipes for a healthy alternative to store-bought food. You can also experiment with pureeing and blending fruits and vegetables for applesauce, If you're a smoker, make this the time to quit. Mercy Medical Center will offer a free Quit for Good Class in January. The first of eight sessions is set for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the center. You may already know that smoking causes lung cancer, emphysema, heart disease and many more health related illnesses, but have you considered the additional benefits of quitting? A few days after the last cigarette, the chances of having a heart attack decreas- Police reports The following infor- mation is compiled from Red Bluff Police Depart- ment, Tehama County Sheriff's Department, Corning Police Depart- ment and California Highway Patrol. Arrests • Thomas Ray Salgado, 47, of Los Molinos was arrested Wednesday in the 24800 block of Fifth Avenue after a domestic dispute with his wife. She reported he hit her in the face with his arm cast. Salgado and his wife were arrested Dec. 1 on charges of abuse of an elder or dependent adult at the same address. Salgado was booked on charges of inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant and force or assault with a deadly weapon. Bail was set at $80,000. • Paul Maurice Tuer- lings, 49, of San Felipe was booked Wednesday at Tehama County Jail. Tuerlings, also known as Pablo Tuerlings, was charged on warrants for driving under the influ- ence of drugs with a prior offense, driving under the influence of alcohol with a prior offense and dri- ving on a suspended license. Bail was set at 2 Bud's BBQ CHALLENGE! We'll have lunch On your plate Within 15 minutes INCLUDING Drive time from TAKE THE this side of the Hudson River 22825 Antelope Blvd. 528-0799 Downtown Red Bluff The Best BBQ $500,000. • Johnny Franklin May Thorpe, 20, of Sacramen- to was booked Wednes- day into the jail. He was charged with transporta- tion of narcotics and parole violation. Bail was set at $15,000. • Michael Benjamin Haber, 29, of Chico was arrested Wednesday at the 7-Eleven market in Corn- ing. He was charged with possession of a narcotic, possession of drug para- phernalia and transporta- tion of a narcotic. Bail was set at $43,000. Collision • A man was arrested for driving under the influence following a non-injury collision Wednesday afternoon near North Valley Mat- tress and Oak on Main Street. No further infor- mation was available. Vandalism • Officers were called Wednesday to an aban- doned black 1995 Dodge truck in the 1900 block of Jefferson Street when it was found vandalized. Sometime between noon Saturday and Wednesday morning, two passenger side tires were slashed with a large knife and a passenger side window J. E. C. JIM ENGLAND CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION Residential & Commercial 530-529-4495 945-8295 LIC. #682190 gazpacho and smoothies. 8. Shop at Non-Traditional Food Stores A growing number of non-tradi- tional retailers sell food. Consider shopping online for some food items, as this can be a great way to purchase items such as diet foods or coffee in bulk for a low cost. You can also buy discounted gro- ceries at dollar stores, drugstores, department stores, and mass-mer- chandise stores. 9. Shop Less Frequently Many people shop at least once per week, often at multiple stores to save money. Of course, the more you shop, the more you buy. Save money on groceries by shopping less frequently, perhaps once every other week, or even once a month. By staying out of the grocery stores, you avoid the temptation to buy items on impulse. If you shop frequently to buy fresh produce, start your own home vegetable gar- den to have ample fresh fruits and vegetables in your home and to save money. 10. Utilize Non-Traditional Coupons It takes time to find, cut, and sort traditional newspaper or mag- azine coupons. To save time and money, you can access many coupons from your cell phone with free services like Cellfire. You can utilize the time saved clipping coupons to spend more time cook- ing homemade meals. Final Thoughts Don't feel discouraged by the slight increase in food prices in the new year – you can still save money on food. Use technology to save money in the grocery store, and make a handful of cooking, shopping and lifestyle changes to improve your health and your finances. Be creative and diligent, and you'll be sure to find a system that works for you and your family. What suggestions can you make to save money on food and grocery expenses? Casey Slide is a stay-at-home parent in Atlanta who constantly looks to save money on groceries and other household expenses. You can see Casey's tips and work on the Money Crashers personal finance blog. Quit smoking for good class starts Jan. 24 es, pulse rate slows to normal, the ability to smell and taste improve and breathing becomes easier. Within months, coughing decreases, energy level increases and exercise becomes easier. The classes are free and taught by a certified Quit for Good instructor. The program meets twice a week for four weeks. Call 24-MERCY (246-3729) or visit red- ding.mercy.org for more information and to register for the class. Seating is limited. was broken out. Damages were estimated at $300. Officers were unable to contact the registered owner of the vehicle. • A woman reported Wednesday that another woman had thrown a rock through her 2004 Honda's window near McDonald's restaurant. The suspect reportedly ran into an apartment on Sale Lane. Theft • Items were reported stolen Wednesday from a vehicle in the 2400 block of Oriole Drive. It hap- pened over the weekend. • Items were reported stolen Wednesday from a vehicle in the 1400 block of Scottsdale Way. • A woman reported Wednesday that someone entered her residence on Mina Avenue and stole her television while she was away. • A newspaper rack for The San Francisco Chron- icle was reported stolen at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday from outside McDonald's restaurant. The rack is valued at $512. • An 85-year-old man reported Wednesday that a tractor, rototiller and other equipment were stolen in the 23600 block of Stone Avenue in Gerber. Woman • Search and rescue volunteers were called out Wednesday evening after a Reeds Creek Road resi- dent reported his 85-year- old mother-in-law had walked away from their home and had been miss- ing for two hours. The woman was found about an hour and a half after the man called when a neighbor said she had showed up at his house in another part of Reeds Creek Road. Trespassing • Two men were arrest- ed on unrelated warrants after being cited for tres- passing Wednesday when they were found staying in a vacant motel in Los Molinos. The woman buying the property reported people were squatting in the rooms there. Established 1985 Your Tax Experts (Formerly Rose Hablitzel Enrolled Agent) "Enrolled to practice before the IRS" Rose Hablitzel, EA Rex Cerro, EA 208 Elm St., Red Bluff (530) 527-8225