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Saturday, March 17, 2012 – Daily News 3A Local Calendar Submit calendar items to P.O.Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. SATURDAY,MARCH17 Red Bluff BMX racing, 5:30 p.m., Red Rock BMX Track, Tehama District Fairground, $10 Weight Watchers meeting, 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., weigh-in starts half-hour before meeting. 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, 384-2100 Tehama Tehama County Museum, 1-4 p.m weekends, weekday group tours by appointment, donation, 275 C St., group tours 384-2595, continues Sunday SUNDAY,MARCH 18 Red Bluff Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 738 Walnut St., 527-2449 Goldie's Annual Dinner, sponsored by the Com- munity Center Auxiliary, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., $8 Kelly-Griggs House Museum, 1-4 p.m., 311 Washington St, special tours call 527-1127 Corning Evangelist services, 7 p.m., Family Bible Church, 609 Marin St., 824-9989 MONDAY,MARCH 19 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. Line Dancing, beginners at 9 a.m.; intermediate at 10 a.m.;Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Gastric Bypass Support Group, 6 p.m., St. Eliza- beth Community Hospital, Columba room, 529-3066 Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St. Eliz- abeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529- 2059 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 PAL Martial Arts, age 5 - 18, 3-5 p.m., 529-7920, www.tehamaso.org. Red Bluff Community Band rehearsal, 7-9 p.m., Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 727- 8744 Retired and Active Federal Employees, 11:30 a.m., Veteran's Memorial Hall, 735 Oak St., call Karen at 585-2494 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. 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 Military Family Support Group, 6 p.m., Countryside Cafe, 638 Washington St., 529- 2416 Tehama County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, 11 a.m., Red Bluff Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road 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 Kirkwood School Board, 5 p.m., 2049 Kirkwood Road Cottonwood Cottonwood Garden Club, 10 a.m., Cottonwood Community Center, 20595 Gas Point Road, Garden Therapy by Anne Capes, potluck, 347-1281 Gerber Gerber Union Elementary School Board, 6 p.m., 23014 Chard Ave. Flournoy Flournoy Elementary School Board, 6 p.m., 16850 Paskenta Road News tip? Call 527-2151 Aman who exemplified hope Gary Anderson was a man who exemplified hope. He taught it daily; initially in the classroom, then in his home and as a leader in his commu- nity. While it's impossible to know how many people Gary reached, the numbers are well into the thousands. His passion for chil- dren and literacy was only out- weighed by his passion for teaching. Gary Anderson, you have left a mark on our commu- nity and will never be forgot- ten. This week, we pay special tribute to members of our community who have been champions of the Expect More Movement, perhaps long before the movement was ever for- mally recognized. For me, and clearly so many oth- ers, I honor Gary Ander- son; a man who was not only a champion of higher expectations, but natural- ly taught people to expect more. With today's ability to pay online tribute via Facebook, I was uplifted by the reflections people made to his wife Paula, on Gary's behalf: "Nothing but words of won- Kate Grissom der always out of his mouth, what a Great teacher", says Janeice Dean. "A teacher that remains in my heart as the greatest," says Tonya Mont- gomery. Jen- nifer Hollingsworth posted: "I have the best memo- ries of growing up down the street from your house, as a kid! Now looking back, what a blessing it was to have such a special role model in my life at that time!" "I am so grateful to both you and Gary!" Tammy Wood comment- ed, "Your family provided such a loving and fun environment to my chil- dren and were extremely helpful and supportive to me and Ralph as we raised our kids during the most important time of their lives. I hope it com- forts you to know the Gary had a positive impact on everyone he taught and later helped raised." With over a hundred such comments, it's clear; Gary made a dramatic impact on so many lives. Finally, the response mes- sage posted by Paula, Gary's wife, gave us a renewed sense of hope: "I can't believe how fast the last 38 years have gone! Thank you all for the kind thoughts and words and prayers as I take a deep breath and say how blessed I am for who I married! Still loving you, Gary!" Expect More Tehama is a grassroots effort to increase expectations around higher education attainment for our stu- dents and residents. It hopes that all students have options available to them as they leave high school, because they leave fully prepared. We sup- port the education system and ask that the communi- ty assumes responsibility to join education to help make this happen. This was Gary's personal phi- losophy. Paula shared with me examples of Gary's love and service to his community, from City Council and City Plan- ning, to his focus around school readiness and liter- acy. As you may know, studies show direct corre- lations of future success between those who read proficiently and those who do not. Gary was a cham- pion and treated the goal of reading proficiently as a moral responsibility. Gary Anderson, you will not be forgotten. Your legacy is a tremen- dous gift to our communi- ty. I am blessed to have known you; for the oppor- tunity for my daughter to be taught by you. Finally, a message to Paula; you are an incredible woman; a stellar human. We rec- ognize there are amazing people in our community who are intrinsically champions of Expect More Tehama; thank you. Kate Grissom is co- founder of Expect More Tehama. Stay safe this St. Patrick's Day Make this St. Patrick's Day more about St. Paddy and less about the paddy wagon. If you've been drinking on St. Patrick's Day, AAA Northern Cali- fornia will take you and your car home for free. AAA's Tipsy Tow pro- gram is open to everyone. You do not need to be a member to take advantage of this service to the com- munity. AAA will offer the ser- vice to drinking drivers from 6 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day, March 17 to 6 a.m. March 18 in Northern Cali- fornia. Drivers, potential passengers, party hosts, bar- tenders and restaurant man- agers can call 800-222- 4357 (AAA-HELP) for a free tow home of up to 10 miles. Just tell the AAA operator, "I need a Tipsy Tow," and a truck will be on its way. The service will provide a one-way ride for the driver and vehicle to the driver's home. If there are additional passengers who need a ride, 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 • Jaime Ibarra Barra- gan, 31, of Red Bluff was booked on a parole viola- tion Thursday at the Red Bluff probation depart- ment. Barragan, also known as Jaime Ramos Ibarra or Pelon, is being held without bail. • Kyle Richard Sims, 42, of Red Bluff was arrested Thursday at Motel 6. He was charged with violation of parole and is being held without bail. • Eleanor Farrar, 74, of California Democratic Chairman John Burton, Keynote Speaker Tehama County Democrats "Salute to American Workers" Annual Fundraiser Tri-Tip Buffet and Dessert Opportunity Drawings and Auction Your opportunity to meet elected officials, and those running for office, including Jim Reed, congressional candidate. Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson Street Saturday, March 31, 2012 For ticket info call: Sue Gallagher @ 530-384-2945 or John Elshere @ 530-529-1238 or: E-mail tehamacountydemocrats@gmail.com Paid Political Advertisement Doors open 5:15pm Keynote Speech at 6:00pm $25.00 person they will be taken to the dri- ver's home as long as there is sufficient room for them to be transported safely in the tow truck. You cannot make a reservation. According to 2008 statis- tics from the National High- way Traffic Safety Admin- istration, drunk-driving crashes account for about 36 percent of highway Red Bluff was arrested following a hit and run crash at 1:30 p.m. Thurs- day on Red Bank Road, south of Ames Court. Farrar was driving north on Red Bank Road when due to her level of intoxication she allowed the vehicle to drift into the southbound lanes and off the west shoulder where she hit a telephone pole and a mailbox. According to the CHP Website, the pole was completely sheered off. Farrar failed to stop and continued north on Red Bank Road where Officer Pat Hurton observed her driving and deaths of young people age 16 to 24. As little as one drink can impair vision, steering, braking, judgment, and reaction time. AAA estimates that a first time DUI conviction in California can cost up to $12,000 in fines, penalties, restitution, legal fees, and added insurance expenses. You can't put a price tag on stopped her to evaluate her for driving under the influence. Farrar, who was not injured, was arrested, medically cleared and booked into Tehama County Jail on the charges of hit and run and DUI. Her 2006 Chevy Subur- ban had moderate dam- age. Neglect • A newborn infant was placed with Child Protec- tive Services Thursday morning at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital when the mother was being treated and was unable to care for her a crash that causes an injury or death. "Many people enjoy get- ting into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, which tends to involve plenty of cele- brating," said Cynthia Har- ris, spokesperson for AAA Northern California. "If you've been drinking alco- hol, don't get behind the wheel." child. Family members refused to care for the child and staff requested that CPS take the child. Vandalism • A resident reported Thursday that someone had kicked in the door of the home in the 1600 block of Johnson Street. The door and latch were damaged, costing an esti- mated $200 to fix. Theft • A 72-year-old man reported Thursday that seven batteries were stolen from farm equip- ment in the 22800 block of Tehama Avenue.