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The Sierra Club Yahi Group is hosting the follow- ing events for September. Unless otherwise noted, trips are free and open to the public and begin at the trail head. If you have any questions or want further information about specific activities, call Wayland Au- gur at 519-4724 or write to wba@acm.org. Sept.12-13—Caribou Wilderness Backpack An easy, early fall trip into the lake-filled Caribou Wilderness east of Lassen Park and north of Ches- ter. The group will pack 4 miles and 650' up to Long Lake on Saturday. Suitable for beginners. Optional af- ternoon hikes. Individual commissary. Leader has extra backpacks, stoves, tents, sleeping bags, pads to share. Meet at 9 a.m. at Chico Park & Ride. Call or email leader to confirm your space. Leader: Alan, 891-8789 or ajmendoza@ prodigy.net. Sept. 13 — Colby Meadows Hike The group will be joining Altacal Audubon on an out and back hike of 5 miles. The hike will be on the sel- dom traveled northeast side of Colby Meadows. With luck hikers might see gos- hawk, pileated woodpeck- ers or an early evening owl. Drivers with higher clear- ance vehicles are encour- aged to attend. Bring food, water, binoculars, boots and appropriate clothing. Meet at 2 p.m. at the Chico Park & Ride. For more informa- tion, call Larry at 342-7998. Sept. 17 — Yahi Program Meeting Jim Brobeck from AquaAlliance will give a presentation about ground- water substitution and transfer and sales of wa- ter from the Sacramento Valley. Of special concern are 5 proposed wells to be added to the 5 existing wells in the Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District. If added the total of 10 wells will be able to pump more water from the deep end of the Tuscan Aquifer than the city of Chico uses in a year with California Water Ser- vice Company. There will be time for a question and answer session after Jim's presentation. The Nov. 5 meeting will feature in- formation about issues af- fecting the urban forest. Charles Withuhn from Chico Tree Advocates pro- gram will talk about what it is accomplishing and how people in the commu- nity can get involved. These programs will take place at Chico Branch Library 1108 Sherman on the corner of East First Avenue and Sherman in Chico. A social hour with refreshments will start at 6:30 p.m. with the pro- gram following at 7 p.m. The talk is free and open to the public. Non Sierra Club members are wel- come. For more informa- tion, call Suzette Welch 342-9214 or write to book- sontape@rocketmail.com. Sept. 19 — Centerville Flume Hike Up to 10-mile hike along Centerville Flume with beautiful views of canyon. Meet at 8 a.m. at Chico Park & Ride with water, lunch and carpool money. Carpool required due to limited parking. Meet at 8 a.m. at Chico Park N Ride. Call for more information. Leader: Jeanne, 321-7279. SIERRACLUB Activities planned for Yahi Group RED CLAY STAINS You can get red clay out of white pants by adding cup of Cas- cade auto- matic dish- washer pow- der with your reg- ular laun- dry deter- gent. I have three daughters who play softball and I got this tip from the guy who washes the Miami Marlins' uni- forms. It works great and even works on old stains you thought would never come clean. —Ellen ROLLING LAUNDRY Liv- ing in a high-rise apart- ment, I get tired of car- rying my regular laun- dry basket down to the laundry room in the base- ment. I purchased one of those large plastic out- door trashcans with wheels and it works per- fectly. It was cheaper than a conventional bas- ket, holds a lot more, came with a lid and most importantly it has wheels! — Kenny LAST-MINUTE REPAIRS A few months before your car warranty expires, take it to a reputable me- chanic for a thorough in- spection, and request a written report. If any- thing on that list is cov- ered under your about- to-expire warranty, now is the time to get all of those items fixed while they are still covered. The small fee you may have to pay for that inspection is cheap insurance against discovering a problem af- ter the warranty expires. — Melvin BATTERY SHOP Before you buy a new battery from a car dealership, call around. Your best bet may be a battery shop. Most are more than will- ing to quote a price over the phone. The same goes for just about every other automobile part and ser- vice. It pays to shop around. — Randy LAST SALE OF THE MONTH Try to buy your new car at the end of the month. Most dealerships work on a cal- endar month, so the sales- people are anxious to meet or beat their quotas. You'll be more likely to strike a great deal if your salesper- son is just one sale from reaching that goal or is vy- ing with others to qualify for a trip or other incen- tive. And if it just happens to be cold and rainy on that last day of the month, you'll be in an even better position. Not many people are out shopping during inclement weather, which gives you the decided ad- vantage. — George COUPONS FOR KIDS Watch how fast shop- ping with your kids turns to fun and a great learn- ing experience when you hand your coupons to them and have them find the correct items on the shelves. Then, after you check out, give them the money saved from the coupons. This game has taught my kids to appre- ciate saving at the gro- cery store as well as using math and reading skills. — Leann SOOT ON CANDLE JARS You know the black soot that accumulates around the top of candle jars? Remove it with a dryer sheet. The soot will come right off and make the jar look beautiful once again. — Jenny Would you like to send a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE Remove clay stains from baseball uniforms, other tips The Nature Conser- vancy will host two free public hikes on the 37,540- acre Dye Creek Preserve, located near Los Molinos. Because the preserve is a working cattle ranch, the Conservancy's semi- annual tours provide the public with an opportu- nity to view some of the region's most spectacular landscapes with knowl- edgeable and entertain- ing guides, providing in- sight on many cultural, geological and biological points of interest. The hikes are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10 and Nov. 14. The four- to five-mile hike follows the course of Dye Creek itself, which cuts through a pristine setting of volcanic buttes, hills and extensive blue oak woodlands, before flowing into the Sacra- mento River. Expect spec- tacular views, occasional wildlife sightings, such as deer, golden eagles and Lewis's woodpeckers — binoculars enhance the experience. You'll also have a rare opportunity to explore a cave thought to be fre- quented by Ishi, the last survivor of the Yahi In- dian Tribe. A good level of fitness and agility is required to complete the hike. Hikers will have to traverse a creek and navigate steep, rocky terrain. Dogs are not per- mitted during these events. The hikes are held rain or shine, with the excep- tion of a serious down- pour. Sturdy footwear or hiking boots are a require- ment. The weather may be hot, or humid and wet, so wear layered clothing, and bring waterproof clothing and a hat. Carry plenty of drinking water, bring a lunch and plan to arrive 15 minutes early. Space is limited to 25 persons, so visitors are advised to book early. To book a reservation or re- ceive more information, call Khanh Tran of The Nature Conservancy at (916) 607-7881 or write to ktran@tnc.org. Fall hikes planned at Dye Creek Preserve COURTESYPHOTOBYANDREACRAIG Dye Creek Preserve NATURE CONSERVANCY Mary Hunt You're there f or Mom. 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