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2A Daily News – Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Community people&events Bird celebrates 90th Steak, Asparagus & Walnut Stir-fry This recipe for Steak, Asparagus & Walnut Stir- fry was a finalist in the 2011 National Beef Cook-Off for jennifer Beckman, Va. 2 boneless beef top loin (strip) steaks, cut 3/4- inch thick (about 8 ounces each) brown rice oil, divided Courtesy photo Mary Jean Bird began celebrating her 90th birthday during the Senior Bowling League at Lariat Bowl Wednesday. Pictured with Mary Jean, center, are owners Gena Penne and Susan McFadyen.The cele- bration will continue today, her actual birthday, dur- ing the Morning Glory League this morning. Mary Jean began her bowling career in the early '60s. She bowls three times each week and attends the Pres- byterian Church.Along with two years in Liberia with the Peace Corps, she was a 53-year member of the Tehama County Band. Mary Jean lives in Red Bluff with her son, Robert. Another son, Allen, lives in McKinleyville, and daughter, Debora Russell, resides in Spring,Texas. Her 90th birthday wish is to be able to see her three children, six grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren. Book review club A book review group is forming to discuss religion and the poor. The Rev. Jim Wallis, the center of discus- sion, is famous for his talking head appearances on tele- vision news shows in Washington D.C. and best selling books on religion and politics. The group will be led by former teachers assistant at UCSC and local cartoonist, Mike Mason. Five mem- bers get it going. Call 527-9518. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Setting it straight –––––––– It is the policy of the Daily News to correct as quickly as possible all errors in fact that have been published in the newspaper. If you feel a factual error has been made in a news story, call the news department at 527-2153. 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Officers Looking For Ellis, Accused Of Bootlegging Officers are looking for Ed Ellis, stockman and proprietor of a small store at Paynes Creek, charged with bootlegging. Sheriff Ballard went there Monday to serve a warrant on Ellis after Dis- trcit Attorney M. J. Cheatham had filed a com- plaint with Justice of the Peace E. F. Lennon accusing Ellis of violating the county prohibition ordinance for the alleged selling of jackass brandy to road constuction men and others in the Paynes Creek district. — Feb. 15, 1922 The Red Bluff Elks are proud to honor the high school students in our community every month. The students for December 2011 were honored Jan. 19, at the Elks Lodge with a certificate honoring their achievements and a buffet luncheon. There many family members and friends who attend to show their support to these young people. Fred Null invites the public to the next presentation of the Student Wine board announced The Siesta-Cascade Viticulture Association announces its Board of Directors and officers for 2012: Greg Butler, president; Donna Morris, vice presi- dent; board members David Roth of Dakaro Cellars (winery representative), Bob Douglas of Tehama Oaks Winery, Richard Gooch of The Vineyards at Tuscan Heights, and Dan Marcum, U.C. Davis Farm advisor; Linda Venable, secretary; and John Strahan, treasurer. The purpose of the Shasta-Cascade Viticulture Association, a non-profit organization, is to provide a forum for education about grape growing and wine making in the North State, and to promote the market- ing of grapes grown and wine made in Northern Cali- fornia. Long-term care workshop Passages of Chico will present the first in a series of long-term care planning workshops on Thursday at the of the Month at noon at the Elks Lodge on Thursday, Feb. 16. It is a celebration involving students, par- ents, teachers, counselors, and administrators "Doing the Right Thing." COMMUNITY CLIPS community room, 545 Vallombrosa Ave., in Chico. The first session, titled "Developing a Long Term Living Plan: Steps you can take now," will be present- ed by Susanne Rossi, director of Mountain Caregiver Resource Center, a program of Passages. The session will be from 10 a.m. to noon and admis- sion is free. Two more sessions are planned in the series. MediCal, Veterans benefits and estate plans will be the topic for a session on April 19. The workshop will focus on how those benefits support long-term living plans. It will be presented by Neil Harris and Nicole Plottel. The third session, on June 14, will focus on "Infla- tion, Volatility and Longevity." Presenters will be David Green of Edward Jones and Guerdon Ely of Ely Prudent Portfolios. Reservations can be made by calling 898-5923. Emblem club recap A "hearing dog" demonstration by a Los Molinos woman was one of the highlights of a recent state meeting of the California, Nevada, Hawaii State Asso- ciation of Emblem clubs in Las Vegas. Martha Hoffman of Los Molinos put a Boston bull- dog "Sully" through his paces showing how he was trained to assist a hearing impaired person. For many years the state Emblem club has counted the "hearing dog" program as one of its official charities. They con- tribute to a San Francisco organization that trains both hearing and service assisting dogs. Red Bluff had five members at the state meeting. Bonnie Lewis, a past state president, served on the leg- islative and resolutions committee, which is revising standing rules. Club President Carolyn Swinhart and Ginger Mohler carried American flags in the massing of the colors. Karen Moore chaired the Golden State Awards program, assisted by other Red Bluff members. Jeannie Garton, who is Supreme Assistant Organist for two California districts ranging from Redding through the Sacramento area, was among Supreme officers honored. They were headed by Donna Mazzo- la, supreme (national) president and Jo-Ann Westlund, supreme marshal. Both are from West Newton, Mass. Workshops included budget, community service, Americanism, history, drug awareness, financial offices, literacy, membership, marshal and chaplain. Pictured, from Ieft, are William Gentry, 9th grade, at Mercy High; Jennifer Crane, l2th grade, at Corning High; Keirstin Black, 11th grade, at Sal- isbury High; Vincent Caputo, 12th grade, at Cen- tennial High; Bridget Cosio, 11th grade, at Los Molinos High; Lottie Jones, 12th grade, at Red Bluff High. Pictured, from Ieft, Bailee Enos, 8th grade, Sacra- mento River Discovery Charter School; Liza Ramires, 8th grade, Los Molinos; Leslie Soto, 7th grade, Vista; Neil Leslie, 6th grade, Jackson Heights; Jarred Costa, 8th grade, Gerber; Ryan Gamboa, 8th grade, Sacred Heart; Kaitlyn Thompson, 6th grade, Meteer; Elaina Gullick, 6th grade, Vina; Chelsea Hardwick, 8th grade, May- wood; Maxwell Rodriguez, 6th grade, Bidwell; Anissa Munoz, 8th grade, Richfield; Wylie Sis- neros, Reeds Creek. 1 cup uncooked instant 1 tablespoon vegetable 1 pound fresh aspara- gus, cut into 2 inch lengths 1/2 cup walnut halves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (100 percent fat free, 50 percent less sodium) beef broth 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese 1. Prepare brown rice according to package directions, omitting but- ter. Set aside; keep warm. 2. Cut beef steaks across the grain into 1/4- inch strips; set aside. 3. Heat 1 tespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add asparagus; stir- Courtesy photo Tehama County CattleWomen members Jeanne Smith and Joyce Bundy were admiring an article about noted master boot maker Jack Rowin of Manton. fry 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add wal- nuts, garlic and salt; stir- fry 1 minute. Remove from skillet; keep warm. 4. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in same skillet over medi- um-high heat until hot. Add half of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until out- side surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and remaining beef. Return beef to skillet. 5. Stir in asparagus mixture and broth; cook and stir until heated through. Serve over cooked rice. Top with crumbled blue cheese. Makes 4 servings. Red Bluff Elks honor local students