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The Rooster Tails Fish- ing Club is kicking-off the 2016 year with a breakfast at the Auburn Elks Lodge on Jan. 15 that will feature a discussion of the future of salmon in California's Cen- tral Valley. This breakfast event is open to club members, spouses and non-member guests. Doors to the Lodge will open at 7 a.m. to share fresh brewed coffee. The Rooster Tails Fish- ing Club of Northern Cali- fornia strives to bring club members and the general fishing community third Friday monthly breakfast meetings with a variety of expert fishing related guest speakers. The Jan. 15 meet- ing is no exception with spe- cial guest speaker Douglas Demko, president of envi- ronmental consulting firm Fishbio, an internationally recognized expert on fish- eries research. The company specializes in research and monitor- ing fisheries in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. Doug has 25 years of experience includ- ing studying the impacts of hydropower and river flows on salmon behavior and survival, and the impacts of hatchery practices on wild populations. Doug's presen- tation will review the extent and causes of salmon de- cline, and explore their fu- ture amidst the significant environmental and social challenges ahead. It is common knowledge amongst anglers that Chi- nook salmon populations in California's Central Val- ley have been declining for over a century. Doug will explain how threats such as habitat degrada- tion, water use practices, predation by non-native species and over-harvest have combined to degrade salmon migration. Addi- tionally, he will describe how reliance on hatcher- ies to meet fish produc- tion goals in the last few decades have decreased the diversity of salmon ge- netics, resulting in fish that are less likely to survive and reproduce and stocks that are poorly suited to adapt to changing climate condi- tions. The company employs a wide spectrum of ded- icated research scien- tists, engineers and tech- nicians that specialize in counting, tracking and analyzing trends in fish populations throughout the world. Doug's expert staff's technical capacity and state-of-the-art equip- ment has made the com- pany a trailblazer in fish- ery research. The Rooster Tails Fish- ing Club of Northern Cali- fornia, Inc. is a non-profit organization that meets the third Friday of each month to educate, enter- tain and enhance a fish- ing experience. Unlike many bass and fly fishing clubs that concentrate on very specific types of fish- ing, Rooster Tails provides a balanced mix of fishing techniques presented by fishing experts targeting a variety of fish species on multiple types of waters. For more information, call 887-0479 or visit www. roostertailsfisingclub.org. FISHING The future of salmon in the Central Valley USFISHANDWILDLIFESERVICEPHOTO Fall run Chinook salmon Drowning in Scraps of Fabric Long-time readers of this col- umn may re- member the reader who wanted to know where she could do- nate her fab- ric scraps. I offered de- tails on a small organiza- tion in Texas that turns new fabric scraps into quilts for shelters, churches and other charities. Apparently reader G.W. was not the only reader with fabric scraps too good to throw away. Everyday Cheapskate readers sent so many donations, this group is set for years. Now they're waving a white flag begging us to stop! Still, the requests pour into my mailbox from readers with an apparent case of Fabric Scrap Overload Syndrome. So far, I am unable to come up with any alternative groups or individuals in need of fabric scraps. But not to worry. You may rethink your plans to give away your fabric stash when you discover all the ways to turn your scraps into fabric assets. CUT QUILT SQUARES. Cut your like-content fab- rics into 5-inch squares, put them in color-coordi- nated sets and sell them on eBay. You'll need to do a little research to see what other sellers are offering and what people are buy- ing, but this is an excellent way to turn scraps to cash. SACHETS. Place a small amount of potpourri in the center of a square of fab- ric. Pull the corners to the center and tie with a rib- bon. Place in drawers and cupboards. For gifts, you my want to add lace to the edges of the fabric and ad- ditional ribbon accents. RAG RUGS. If you're good with a crochet hook, you can make fabulous rag rugs from strips of fab- ric. There are several tech- niques, including tying pieces of fabric into a piece of rug canvas. For ideas, photos even patterns and directions, go online and search, "How to make a rag rug." Or check your local craft store. Prepare to be amazed. FABRIC ART. You can use scraps of fabric as you would paper to decoupage just about anything like picture frames, scrapbooks and checkbook covers. Mod Podge, the popular stiffen- ing product crafters use, is available in craft stores and works well with fabric. GIFT WRAPPING. If your pieces are large enough, you can use fab- ric just as you would paper to wrap boxes and gifts. Or make unique gift bags on your sewing machine. You can make a formal, struc- tured bag or a simple draw- string bag. The great thing about making your own is that you can make it the exact size for the gift. You can tear fabric into long strips to use as ribbon, too. TABLE GOODS. You can use fabric scraps to make potholders, napkins, place- mats and table runners. You may have to do some piecing, but that will re- sult in what quilters call the "scrappy look," which is very popular. Exposed raw edges are quite trendy, so don't worry about per- fection. In the meantime, if any readers know of legitimate groups, organizations or in- dividuals who need new fabric scraps, please let me know. I'll check them out. And also make sure they're ready, willing and able to handle what Everyday Cheapskates can dish out. 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 Drowninginscrapsoffabric Mary Hunt The Tax-Aide program in Tehama County needs ad- ditional volunteers to help taxpayers complete their 2015 federal and state re- turns during the 2016 tax- filing season. Four half days of free, comprehensive training and certification class for tax preparers will be held 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 19-22 in one of the conference rooms at the Department of Education building on Lincoln St. Some knowl- edge of computers is re- quired to assist in provid- ing the free electronic fil- ing service. Volunteers are asked to give a minimum commit- ment of four hours in one day per week during the tax-filing season, Feb. 2 through April 15. This is a free community service program and is ad- ministered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, intended to serve low-to-moderate in- come taxpayers with spe- cial emphasis on those older than 60. Volunteers are needed to make appointments and greet clients. Greeters welcome clients, review and assemble their tax re- cords, make sure they have brought the necessary in- formation so tax preparers can complete their returns efficiently and manage the flow of clients being served. You do not need to be an AARP member or re- tiree to volunteer, and you don't need any experience doing taxes. Even if you don't have accounting or tax preparation experience, becoming a tax preparer volunteer may be right for you if you have a knack for working with numbers and on a computer. Volun- teers of all ages and back- grounds are welcome. 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