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JULIEZEEB—DAILYNEWS RedBluffHighSchoolstudentsputonaproductionofGodspellThursdayinthePerformingArtsCenter.Theshow nearly sold out opening night with a completely sold out performance Friday. REDBLUFFHIGHSCHOOL Pr od uc ti on o f Go ds pe ll a sold out performance Blue Room Theatre presents "Good with Faces," a world premiere by Hilary Tellesen, Thurs- day, March 30 through Saturday, April 1 at 139 W. 1st St. in Chico. In this comedic mys- tery, Dr. Viland, an un- conventional psychother- apist, has been stabbed to death by one of his pa- tients. At his funeral, five of his patients labor their emotional liberation from his mysterious death. Tellesen directs her play, featuring Amber Miller, Samantha Shaner, Rob Wilson, Erin Horst, Blake Nicole Ellis, Kyle Horst and Julia Rauter. "I wrote 'Good with Faces' to give dynamic comedic actors a field to toss each other around in with passion and delight," said Tellesen. "This is my por- trait of trying to kill and give birth to the full f ledged female crazy in womanhood." Friday and Saturday tick- ets are $15 if purchased online or at The Book- store, 118 Main St., $18 at the door. Every Thursday is pay- what-you-can with a $5 minimum available for purchase at the door only. THEATER Blue Room to present 'Good with Faces' If you want to drive yourself nuts, go shopping for a new mattress. You'll hear dozens of theories on coils, fab- rics, stuff- ing, foam density and warranties. What I know about buying a mattress I've learned from the best — insiders who are now retired from the sleep-products industry. ConfusionFactor All of the major brands, like Simmons, Serta and Sealy, make decent mattresses. But if you're planning to go from one chain store to the next comparing prices, forget it. The ma- jor brands change the names of the mattresses for each store, so it is im- possible to compare mat- tresses by make and model. Shop By Level Each company makes levels of mattresses: very cheap, decently cheap, good and best. That's not what they call them, but you can tell which level a mattress is by the pric- ing within each manufac- turer's line of products. Expect several models in each price level. Price Matters You get what you pay for in a mattress. A very cheap mattress is about 10 percent materials (foam, steel, padding) and 90 percent air; a mid-level mattress is about 40 per- cent materials; and so on. The more material, the better the product and the higher the price. A high- quality mattress will be up to 90 percent mate- rials, and therefore the heaviest. You can lift a mattress to determine its quality. Weight Matters The heavier the sleeper, the heavier you want the mattress to be. A lightweight mattress will do just fine for a 50-pound child or in a guest room that is seldom used. But for heavy adults, opt for the heaviest mattress you can afford. Take A Nap Once you've narrowed your selection to two or three, take a nap. Spend at least 15 minutes on each of the beds you are considering. Comfort is key here, so don't make a hasty decision. Returnable Make sure there is at least a 30-day trial pe- riod. This is a deal- breaker, and you should absolutely not purchase a bed without this guaran- tee, no matter what else the store is offering. Most beds require a few weeks of sleeping to discover how they will feel long- term. Don't give up on a new bed after a few bad nights. Your body has to adjust to it. Trust The Clubs Warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club carry a limited choice of name-brand mattress sets in all sizes. They're typically top of the line for cut-rate prices, but you won't have a sales- man to consult (perhaps that's a good thing), and you won't be able to take a nap. That said, I can say from personal experi- ence that both Costco and Sam's Club make wise choices and have gener- ous return/refund pol- icies. Trust them, and you'll knock hundreds of dollars off your mattress cost. Consider Online There's a new trend to- ward low-priced high- comfort mattresses that you can order online and have sent your doorstep rolled up in a box that is lightweight enough to easily maneuver up a nar- row staircase. I know it sound ridiculous, but it is the new wave. The thou- sands and thousands of very happy customers can't all be wrong. Com- panies like Tuft & Nee- dle, Leesa and Casper are getting thousands of rave reviews. All three of these companies have a 100-night guarantee with free return for a full re- fund, no questions asked. Given the customer feed- back and the amazingly low prices, I think it's worth considering a mat- tress you can't test in a store — but only if you have nothing to lose for trying and you will carry through with a no-has- sle return if it's not right for you. Wouldyouliketosend a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@eve- rydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheap- skate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE Howtobuyamattress The Acting Inspector General of Social Security, Gale Stallworth Stone, is warning citizens about a nationwide telephone im- poster phishing scheme. The Social Security Ad- ministration and its Of- fice of the Inspector Gen- eral have received sev- eral reports from citizens across the country about persons receiving phone calls from individuals posing as OIG investiga- tors. The caller indicates an issue exists pertain- ing to the person's Social Security account or So- cial Security number and directs the person call a non-SSA telephone num- ber to address the issue. The reports indicate the calls include a record- ing from a caller stating she is "Nancy Jones," an "officer with the Inspector General of Social Secu- rity." The recording goes on to say the person's So- cial Security account, SSN, and benefits are sus- pended, and that he or she should call 806-680-2373 to resolve the issue. Citizens should be aware that the scheme's details may vary; how- ever, citizens should avoid calling the number pro- vided, as the unknown caller might attempt to acquire personal infor- mation. OIG investigators oc- casionally contact citi- zens by telephone for in- vestigative purposes, but they will not request sen- sitive personal informa- tion from a citizen over the phone. If a person re- ceives a similar suspicious call from someone alleg- ing to be from the OIG, citizens may report that information to the OIG at 1-800-269-0271 or on- line via https://oig.ssa. gov/report. "This phishing scheme is targeting unsuspecting persons for the purpose of Social Security bene- fit theft or identity theft," Stone said. Be cautious and avoid providing personal infor- mation such as your SSN or bank account numbers to unknown persons over the phone or internet un- less you are certain of who is receiving it. "You must be very confident that the source is the correct busi- ness party, and that your information will be se- cure after you release it," Stone said. If a person has questions about any communication — e-mail, letter, text or phone call — that claims to be from SSA or the OIG, please contact your local Social Security office, or call Social Security's toll- free customer service number at 1-800-772-1213, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, to verify its legitimacy. Those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can call Social Security's TTY number at 1-800-325- 0778. SCAM ALERT In sp ec to r Ge ner al warns about calls fr om i mp os te rs Mary Hunt ServicesNowAvailable&AcceptingNewPatients!!! 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