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RED BLUFF Members of the public who wish to provide input on the selec- tion of the Tehama County Superintendent of Schools, such as preferred charac- teristics of candidates, are invited to participate in a community forum 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at the Red Bluff Commu- nity Center, 1500 S. Jack- son St. Community members may provide input elec- tronically through a sur- vey at http://www.te- hamaschools.org/. The survey period will end at 9 p.m. March 9. Input gath- ered through the survey will be provided to Board Trustees in time for a thor- ough review before the in- terviews. Tehama County Assis- tant Superintendent Rich DuVarney has been depu- tized so that he can fulfill all responsibilities of the vacant superintendent po- sition beginning March 1 to ensure high-quality support and services will continue throughout the county until a replacement is appointed. The Tehama County Board of Education has opened the application window. The application and job parameters may be found on EdJoin.org. Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 13. The board will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant to select and interview the top can- didates during a Tuesday, March 22, public meeting. The Board of Educa- tion has the authority to appoint a new county su- perintendent, who will serve until the current term ends. Community in- put and review of qualified candidates remains a top priority for the board, even though an application pro- cess is not mandated for an appointment. For more information regarding the Tehama County Department of Ed- ucation, visit http://www. tehamaschools.org/. MEETING Public session for Tehama County Superintendent of Schools comments DEAR MARY: Some time ago you gave your readers a cleaning formula you received from a pro- fessional housekeeper. The formula sounded way too simple to be effec- tive. But I work really hard to keep our tub and shower spotless, so I gave it a shot. Wow! The results were amazing. The tile has no soap film and the glass became really clear. You really gave us a winner in that do-it-yourself clean- ing solution. (See "How to Make Ugly Soap Scum, Mildew and Water Marks Disappear Like Magic" for the formula and simple in- structions.) Your columns are so very practical and easy to follow. One tip that I have been using for a few years is to stash away any $5 bill that comes my way. By the end of the year I have a great Christmas fund. I have dipped into it during the year for emergencies but I always replace what I take out. I have become my own personal Christ- mas club. Thanks for be- ing such a friend to all your readers. — Barbara DEAR BARBARA: I knew you'd love that tub and shower cleaner. I've never heard anyone who didn't! Good for you on your personal Christmas club. Saving is its own re- ward for the personal joy and satisfaction it brings. I'm proud that you've made this a personal habit. DEAR MARY: I read your column in the Twin Cities Pioneer Press about cleaning windows. As dirty windows are my pet peeve, I would like to tell you my experience with stubborn water spots. After spend- ing $30,000 on windows for my home a few years ago, these fine water spots kept developing on a few particular windows, which turned out to be a resid- ual effect from the sprin- klers in my flower gardens. I tried every single win- dow cleaner on the mar- ket; I employed every old wives' tale without suc- cess. The stubborn spots remained. In desperation, I called the window man- ufacturer, Pella, and ex- plained my predicament to them. They told me to buy Bar Keepers Friend Liquid Soft Cleaner from my local hardware store or online. It worked like a charm. I ap- plied a small amount and scrubbed in a circular mo- tion, then wiped it off with a damp paper towel. Since then I maintain my win- dows with regular window cleaner. I couldn't be hap- pier and enjoy your column very much. — Mary Pat DEAR MARY PAT: Thanks for telling your story. I get plenty of mail from readers dealing with stubborn water marks on shower doors — so stub- born it seems nothing will remove them. Hopefully, someone else with this problem will be willing to test Bar Keepers Friend Liquid Soft Cleaner on the spots and report back. I'm hopeful it will be equal to what you experienced with your windows. Thanks for the tip! DEAR, MARY: Is the all- purpose bathroom cleaner you wrote about recently (50-50 rubbing alcohol and plain white vinegar) safe to use on cultured mar- ble? I love this recipe and hope to use it. Thank you. — Katherine DEAR KATHERINE: Yes, as long as it is truly cultured marble. The resin used in the process of man- ufacturing cultured marble makes it very strong and stain-resistant. Some cul- tured marble manufactur- ers suggest using car wax or a special countertop wax like Jubilee Kitchen Wax to shine cultured marble. Again, always apply the wax to a small, hidden area first to make sure it won't damage or discolor the cultured marble. Take an abundance of caution. Once you know you are in the clear, apply the wax to the sink or counter- top according to the la- bel directions. Most bot- tles will recommend let- ting the wax dry for 15 to 20 minutes. Once dry, use a clean, damp cloth to re- move it. Follow that with a dry cloth to remove any remaining wax. Caution: If you are using wax in the shower or tub be sure to test for slipperiness before getting in again. You can email Mary at mary@ everydaycheapskate. com. EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE Cheap,easyandmagical soap scum remover The St. Elizabeth Com- munity Hospital Sports Medicine Program invites the north state commu- nity to join the third an- nual Corning Color Dash, a family-friendly 5K run and walk, Saturday, March 5 at Corning Union High School, 643 Blackburn Ave. The Color Dash is a fun- filled experience for walk- ers, runners and people of all ages, shapes and sizes. There is still room to regis- ter and join the fun. A portion of proceeds from the Color Dash event will benefit the Corning Union High School As- sets Program and stu- dents from Corning High School will be volunteer- ing to help spread color dust and cheer on runners at the event. St. Elizabeth is proud to present this race in partner- ship with Walmart Distri- bution Center, Rolling Hills Casino and Corning High School. All paid registrants will receive a T-shirt, color pack, backpack, sunglasses, temporary tattoo and water bottle. Packet pick-up starts at 8 a.m. and the run begins at 10 a.m.Formoreinformationon the event and to register visit cd5k.com and like the event on Facebook at The Color Dash — Corning, CA. Color Dash fun run set for Saturday COURTESYPHOTO Participants in a past Color Dash fun run. Mary Hunt ST. ELIZABETH The following are the scheduled activities of Mount Lassen Chapter California Native Plant So- ciety for March. All events are free and open to the public. For more informa- tion see the chapter web- site mountlassen.cnps.org. • General Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, Chico Public Library John Whittlesey, owner of Canyon Creek Nursery and Design, will talk about native plants for the gar- den and the pollinators they attract. • Yahi Trail Field Trip and Maintenance, 8 a.m. Saturday, March 12, Up- per Bidwell Park Meet at parking lot E (Horseshoe Lake) to car pool to the start of the trail. This trip will combine early access to the trail and assessing whether some areas need special attention. If you are interested in doing some vegetation clearing, bring your own loppers and gloves. There will be some to lend. Bring your own water container that can be filled from a pro- vided igloo and wear ap- propriate footwear. For more information, call leaders Steve at 828-0966 or Marjorie at 343-2397. • Bidwell Ranch, 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 20, Upper Bidwell Park Meet at the east end of Wildwood Park parking lot. This is an easy two mile walk through the Bidwell Ranch portion of Upper Bidwell Park to view grassland and vernal pool habitats. Members will look at various aspects of the site and should be able to view many of the early spring wildflowers at their peak. The ground is rela- tively flat, but uneven, and may be muddy. Wear ap- propriate footwear, bring water and wear sun or rain protection. For more infor- mation, call leader Janna at 228-0010. • Nomlaki Trail, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26, Mendocino National For- est Meet at Chico Park & Ride west lot. The trail head is about 30 miles west of Corning. This will be the first of two field trips scheduled on the Nomlaki Trail. The sec- ond trip will be in late April. This one follows the southernmost portion of the trail, beginning with a gentle downhill from Forest Road M4 at 2040 feet through chaparral and into the regrowth of an old burn area towards Bowers Creek with an ele- vation gain and loss of 220 feet and a 3-5 miles round trip walk. Bring lunch, wa- ter, sun protection, hiking shoes and money for ride sharing. Shasta Chapter members will join on the trip. For alternate meeting site, call leader Marjorie at 343-2397. MT. LASSEN Na ti ve p la nt a ct iv it ie s sl at ed f or M ar ch TheNorCalBoat,Sport& RV Show will celebrate 30 years at the Shasta District Fairgrounds March 4-6. This year's show fea- tures the Great Bear Show with 12 live shows. Gold Rush star Dakota Fred will be there all weekend and will show patrons how to pan for gold. Men and women alike willrevelinTuffShed'sUl- timateManCave.Innespace Productions will have its fa- mousSeabreacherandJeto- vatorjetpoweredflyingsub- mersibles on display. These showstoppers will be joined by perennial fa- vorites like Splash Dogs, the Bass Bin, the Boone and Crockett Display, Shasta Miners and the Back Country Horsemen. For more information, visitwww.norcalsportshow. com or facebook.com/nor- calsportshow. OUTDOORS Sports, boat, RV show starts Friday at fairgrounds Sponsoredby TheSaturday Market SlowFood Shasta Cascade ® Your community YEAR-ROUND Certified Farmers & Artisan Market 9-12:30, every Saturday Home Depot parking lot Resolvingtoeat better in the new year? Wecan help! 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