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Molino Masonic Lodge 150, in cooperation with the Los Molinos Chamber of Commerce, hosted its fourth annual Community Mixer at the Los Molinos Masonic Family Center on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Dean Cofer was the mas- ter of ceremonies for the event and started the eve- ning out by introducing a number of VIPs, includ- ing Rep. Doug LaMalfa; County Supervisors Burt Bundy, Dennis Garton, Steve Chamblin and Board Chairman Bob Williams; County Council Arthur Wylene;Clerk-RecorderJen- nifer Vise; Tehama County Museum Executive Direc- tor Pamela Britting; Te- hama Mayor Bob Mitchell; retired Glenn County Sher- iff Kevin Donnelly and Red Bluff California Highway Patrol Commander Lt. Lou Aviles. Cofergaveashortpresen- tation covering the lodge's 155-year history in the Te- hamaandLosMolinosarea. Molino Lodge 150 in part- nership with the Tehama School purchased and built what is now the Tehama County Museum in 1861. In 1910 the school moved to a newlocationandsolditsin- terest in the building to the Masons. The Masons remained in the building until 1977, when they moved into the Los Molinos facility. The property and lodge build- ing were donated by mem- ber Art Banta and his wife Etta in memory of their de- ceased son Jimmy. The Ma- sons are proud of their 155 years in the area and the contributions they have made to the well being of the community. Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Elizabeth Ritter gave a State of the Cham- ber report and outlined ex- isting and planned proj- ects and events. LaMalfa reported on his activities in Washington D.C. and re- sponded to questions. Garton was designated spokesman for the Board of Supervisors and stressed the importance of voting in the upcoming election. Theeventconcludedwith the drawing for door prizes and coffee, punch, cake, cookies and fellowship. MOLINOMASONICLODGE Community mixer held in Los Molinos CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO Rep. Doug LaMalfa speaks during the Los Molinos Community Mixer. The event planned as the 20th anniversary cele- bration for the Sacramento River Discovery Center to be held at the Mendocino National Forest's Red Bluff Recreation Area Saturday hasbeencanceledduetocir- cumstancesbeyondthecon- trol of organizers. The event was to take place at Camp Discovery as a reunion of planners and builders of the SRDC and especially those involved in the Discovery Garden and the numerous programs that were offered over the first 20 years. Those pro- grams include Red Bluff High School Natural Re- source Academy; Sum- mer Camps programs for 6- to 12-year-olds; monthly guided bird walks; Thurs- day Evening program se- ries; Watershed Celebra- tions; guided raft trips on the Sacramento River and bi-annual plant sales. The community of sup- portersoftheDiscoveryCen- ter has grown and changed overtheyears,butthevision and mission have remained a constant. Vision: Sacramento River Discovery Center is dedi- cated to a healthy Sacra- mento River watershed that provides an abundant sup- ply of clean water for future generations. Mission:TheSacramento River Discovery Center will useeducationaldisplaysand exhibits, hands-on instruc- tional programs, watershed rehabilitation opportunities andothermeanstoenhance the public's understanding, appreciation, wise use and stewardship of resources that make up the Sacra- mento River watershed. TheDiscoveryCentercon- tinues to offer opportunities for volunteers as it prepares for the FallFest Plant Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5andtheWild&ScenicFilm Festival,inpartnershipwith Tehama Conservation Fund on Nov. 12 at the State The- atre; the November guided bird walk at 8 a.m. Satur- day, Nov. 12 and the Thurs- day Evening Program Se- ries at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Farm Bureau Building, 275 Sale Lane, with Pacific Gas and Electric providing at- tendees providing informa- tion on the upcoming mit- igation clean-up of the for- mer gas plant on the site of theformerCinderellaMotel. For more information about any of these activities or to become a 2017 mem- ber supporter, write to sac- ramentoriverdiscoverycen- ter@gmail.com or call 527- 1196. The center is at 1000 Sale Lane in the Mendocino Na- tional Forest Red Bluff Rec- reation Area and is open to the public 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Satur- day. Visit www.sacramen- toriverdiscoverycenter.com for more information. DISCOVERY CENTER 20th anniversary celebration is canceled A very strange phenom- enon exists in the aver- age American household, wherein items that are no longer needed, such as clothes, shoes, toys, games, sea- sonal decor, sports equip- ment, electronics, appli- ances and kitchen utensils, seem to accumulate in the dark of night, filling cup- boards, closets, attics and basements to the brim and beyond. I call it stuffitis, a condition for which there is an easy, albeit profitable, treatment. Should your home have contracted a case of stuffitis, there are two effective methods to treat it: Sell the stuff, or donate the stuff. SELL THE STUFF. There are several ways to sell your stuff, none of which guar- antee success. I hosted my final garage sale several years ago, which brought great disappointment. I had carefully cleaned, priced and displayed every item. After being met with way too many offers of, "Would you take five bucks for ev- erything?" most of it was still left at the end of a very long, hot, disappointing day. So we hauled it to a do- nation bin. But don't let my expe- riences dissuade you. De- pending on what your stuff is, you may find success with Craigslist, eBay or lo- cal buy-and-sell groups. DONATE THE STUFF. I am a big fan of donating good-quality stuff to char- ities that are doing good in the world. I know that my stuff is going to get to where it is needed most. That's my first reward. The second reward is that the IRS compensates us for do- ing it. Seriously. By donating used items to qualified charitable orga- nizations, my husband and I easily claim thousands of dollars in valid tax deduc- tions on our income tax re- turn. And we do this con- fidently and legally. Every year, we follow the guide- lines in a simple workbook called "Money for Your Used Clothing" that is produced by our friends, tax profes- sionals William R. Lewis and Connie S. Edmond. They know their stuff. Their work is impeccable, too. Each year, they send teams to audit thrift stores and secondhand stores throughout the country and certify market value for used items. This is impor- tant because the IRS allows us to deduct on the true market value of each item we donate, but we have no way of determining that value. And market value changes, so we won't dare use the numbers from, say, 2014 for our 2016 return. "Money for Your Used Clothing" is more than a valuations guide. It serves as a record of details about the charities that receive our donations, a place to staple the receipts we col- lect throughout the year. We keep photo documenta- tion of our donations in this workbook, as well. While this valuable pub- lication retails for $25, this year we are once again of- fering it to our Everyday Cheapskate readers and Debt-Proof Living members for just $20 plus shipping. 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 Shouldyousellor donate your used stuff? 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Candidates must meet the following: • AUnited States Citizen • At least 18 years of age • Aregistered voter • Reside in theAntelope Elementary School District Application may be obtained at the following locations: • Antelope District Office 22600Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff • Antelope School 22630Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff • Berrendos Middle School 401 ChestnutAve., Red Bluff • Manton School 31345 Forward Rd., Manton • Plum Valley School 29950 Plum Creek Rd., Paynes Creek Completed applications must be turned in by 3:00 p.m. on November 1, 2016 to theAntelope School District Office at 22600Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA 96080. The applicants will be interviewed during Open Session at a Special Board meeting scheduled for November 2, 2016 a motion to appoint the new member will be made thereafter. 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