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AsChristmasdraws near, it's important to re- member that not every relationship requires a gift. Some- times a card or letter in which you write a thoughtful sentiment is an excellent way to go. Caring enough to pick out the right card and then taking the time and effort to write in it can say "I care!" even better than a gift could. Being a responsible gift-giver will help you to be an excellent recipi- ent as well. Knowing that it's the thought that went into the gift that counts — not the price tag — will help you to be genuinely grateful. You cannot be too grateful. But you can fail to express your grati- tude, and that's always a bad thing. If you don't know what to give someone, ask this simple question: What really matters to him or her? Let's say your grand- mother really loves ani- mals. In fact, she volun- teers at the shelter two days a week. She is pas- sionate about animal rights. Donating any amount of money (or a few hours of your time) in her name to the ani- mal shelter would proba- bly make her break down and cry. She would be touched that you cared enough to figure out what really matters to her. GIVESOMETHINGYOU MADE Whether it's something from your kitchen, craft room, woodworking shop or computer, there's noth- ing like a homemade gift. A tree ornament, plate of cookies, box of fudge, note cards — these are just some of the home- made gifts that have uni- versal appeal. GIVE THE GIFT OF COMPAS- SION Appeal to your re- cipient's passion. Is this person passionate about medical research? Be- come a bone marrow do- nor. An environmental- ist? Donate to an organi- zation that reforests, and plant a tree in his or her name. Find something this person will find meaningful, and then do it in his or her honor. Write a description of your experience and give it to your recipient. GIVE WHAT YOU DO BEST Often the most mean- ingful gifts and the most difficult ones to give are those that cost no money at all. A gift from the heart is a gift of time and talent. What do you do well? Cook, clean, bab- ysit, garden, sew, drive, shop? Whatever it is, cre- ate a unique gift certifi- cate and make what you do the gift that you give: a weekend of babysitting, a day of housecleaning, six hours of errand run- ning. Follow up within just a few days to set the exact time your certificate will be redeemed. Your recip- ient may be too embar- rassed to remind you to make good on the gift. GIVE IT WRITING Worried that your gifts 00 home- made or otherwise — are too cheap or not exactly right? All of your doubts will vanish when you in- clude a short note with the gifts telling the re- cipients what they mean to you and the value they bring to your life. The best gift is one that delivers a message of love and joy that re- mains with the recipient long after the gift has been consumed, used, or put away. Wouldyouliketosend 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 Thegentleart of gi -giving Mary Hunt KLAMATH FALLS Bald ea- gles are among the migra- tory birds highlighted dur- ing the 37th Winter Wings Festival, which will run over four days Feb. 11-14, 2016 during the Presidents' Day Weekend. The primary venue for the event will be the College Union at the Oregon Insti- tute of Technology in Klam- ath Falls. The Festival offers field trips, workshops, mini-ses- sions, receptions, and key- note presentations by two nationally recognized lead- ers in their fields: birding expert and TV host James Currie and Stephen John- son, a Canon Explorer of Light photographer. The Klamath Basin Audubon Society produces the Festival. Diana Samu- els and Anne Wenner, Fes- tival co-coordinators, are also excited to announce several new presenters, speakers, and events to the Festival. James Currie, a native of South Africa, is fast be- coming one of the most recognizable faces in bird- ing and wildlife in North America. James hosts the nationally syndicated bird- ing TV show, Nikon's Bird- ing Adventures, now in its 7th season. His show currently airs on Discov- ery Channel's Destination America. Currie has appeared on National Geographic WILD's "Aerial Assassins" and on the reality bird- ing show "Twitchers," that aired on the National Geo- graphic Channel in 2014. He has led professional wildlife and birding tours for over 15 years to nearly every corner of the globe. He played a major role in the production of the 2011 Hollywood birding movie, "The Big Year" starring Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson. James and his camera- man will be filming for an upcoming episode of his TV show featuring the Winter Wings Festival and attrac- tions of the Klamath Basin. Currie's keynote address, "When Eagles Roar," also the title of his first book, will share his daring life journey as his love of birds, wildlife and a craving for adventure have led him into humorous and life threaten- ing situations. Stephen Johnson is the Festival's featured pho- tographer. Internation- ally recognized as a digi- tal photography pioneer, Johnson's photographs have been exhibited, pub- lished and collected in the United States, Europe, Mexico and Japan. In 1994 he embarked on "With A New Eye", the ground- breaking all digital pho- tographic look at Amer- ican national parks. His work has been featured in Life Magazine, Commu- nication Arts, American Photo, and Outdoor Pho- tographer as well as ABC Discovery News and the PBS NewsHour. In 2003 he was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame and was named a Canon Explorer of Light in 2006. Birders can enjoy a di- verse group of activities that showcase the Klamath Basin. Several birding field trips are scheduled to the Klam- ath Basin National Wild- life Refuges complex. Pa- mela Llewellyn and Dick Ashford will be on hand to share Raptor Identification workshops and field trips. Competitive birders will en- joy participating in either of two Big Day field trips. Nov- ice birders will have their choice of two Birding Ba- sics trips. The Winter Wings Festi- val offers four days of bird- ing seminars, photography workshops and field experi- ences. A host of professional photographers and special- ists will be on hand over the weekend to share their skills including professional Jim Stamates. Diana Samuels, festival co-coordinator, says "Some popular field trip fill almost immediately. If you want a spot in these, try to sign-up as soon as online registra- tion opens." Registration has begun. Online registration can be completed at www.Win- terWingsFest.org/register. For the complete schedule, program descriptions and fees, visit the festival web- site at www.WinterWings- Fest.org and select the pro- gram tab. For more infor- mation, email the festival at info@WinterWingsFest. org or call toll free 877 541- BIRD (2473). West Coast Falconry will bring 11 free flying rap- tors for a free performance at the Festival with addi- tional events for photogra- phers and the public. About 40 vendors will also be on hand from 2 p.m. Friday through noon Sunday to share their products and resources. KLAMATH BASIN Winter Wings event set for February With assistance from Community Action Agency's Community Services Block Grant, the Tehama County Senior Nutrition Program wasabletodeliveradditional frozenmealstohome-bound seniors during the holidays. The program provides about 85 meals a day to home-bound seniors and another 40 to 50 meals to seniors attending lunch at the Red Bluff Community Center and Corning Senior Center. For some, this is the only complete meal they get each day. Many needy se- niors continue to wait to be added to the home-de- livered meal program due to budget constraints. "Our seniors need our support," said Juanita Ra- janen, coordinator of the Senior Nutrition Program. "Many times, health and medical issues limit their ability to get out and find help and they can become isolated and lonely. Receiv- ing a hot meal delivered to their door helps them feel safer, eat healthier and re- main in their home for a longer period of time." The Senior Nutrition Program receives funding to feed local seniors from various sources, including Area Agency on Aging, Nu- tritional Services Incentive Program, Tehama County, the annual fundraiser and donations from seniors and members and organi- zations within the commu- nity. The need continues to outweigh available funds and resources. If you would like more in- formation, call Rajanen at 527-2414 or visit the Com- munity Action Agency web- site at http://www.tehama- countycaa.org. SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM Home-bound seniors receive extra meals during holidays CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO Senior Nutrition Program staff load up frozen meals for delivery to area seniors. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. Lariat Bowl Per Person Make your reservation today 9:30PM-12:30AM UNLIMITEDBOWLING Food Specials & Bar Specials Limited to the first 96 participants. Payment due by Dec. 29 to reserve spot. $14/person after Dec. 29. $5 cover charge for non bowlers. 530.527.2720 • 365 S. Main St., Red Bluff C hristmas is a time for giving . . . but it is also a time for receiving. There is so much to receive, for our God has graciously opened His heart. God has seen our greatest need and so He gives. The very heart of the Christmas Gospel has to do with the open heart of a generous God, who "so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that everyone who trusts in Him should not perish but have eternal life." God grant you and your loved ones an unhurried Christmas; one in which you might ponder His Gift of love. From your friends at Mt. Olive Lutheran at 341 Solano St. in Corning and St. Paul Lutheran at 455 Jefferson Ave. Red Bluff!! Please accept our invitation to join us for a service of Christmas Carols and Candlelight on December 24th 7:00 PM at Mt. Olive and 10:00 PM at St. Paul. 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