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Friday, March 19, 2010 – Daily News – 3A Local Calendar FRIDAY,MARCH 19 Red Bluff Al-Anon, 6 to 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jeffer- son and Hickory All About PATH Night, fundraiser and informatio- nanl event, 6 p.m., Bethel Church multipurpose room, 625 Luther Road, $10, tickets at door, 527-6439 or 529-5599 Celebrate Recovery, 6:15 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 738 Walnut St. 527-2449 Friday Night Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., $9.95 adults, $8.95 seniors over 50, $5.95 children, Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 2355 Monroe St., 527-6727 Knit for Kids, 9:15 a.m. to noon, Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 527-0372. Mommy and Me Breastfeeding Class, 10 a.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Reeds Creek School Board, 1:30 p.m., 18335 Johnson Road, library Corning Adult Wood Carving Class,10 a.m.to noon, Corn- ing Senior Center, 1015 Fourth Ave, 824-5669 Spanish Adult Education, 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Corning Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 SATURDAY,MARCH 20 Red Bluff Guided Bird Walk, 8 a.m., Sacramento River Dis- covery Center, 1000 Sale Lane, 527-1196 or ccramer@tehama.k12.ca.us Red Bluff Emblem Club Installation, 3 p.m., Elks Lodge SUNDAY,MARCH 21 Red Bluff Blood Drive, 7:15 a.m.to 11:45 a.m., Sacred Heart Church, 515 Main St., 1-866-822-5663 Goldie’s Dinner, noon, Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., $8, $4 children Performance by musical group The Wintons, 10:30 a.m., Red Bluff First Christian Church, 926 Madison St., 527-4688 Corning Evangelist services, 7 p.m., Family Bible Church, 609 Marin St., 824-9989 Cottonwood Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustra- tors - Shasta County Schmooze, 12:30 p.m., Ele- gant Bean, Holiday Shopping Center, jamie@jamieweil.net MONDAY,MARCH 22 Red Bluff Al-Anon, 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jefferson and Hickory (additional meetings noon and 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 6 p.m.Fridays) Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St.Eliz- abeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529- 2059 Key to Life, 6 p.m., Red Bluff Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-8066 Red Bluff Community Band, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Red Bluff Community / Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., 527-3486. Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Sun Country Quilters Guild Meeting, 7 p.m., Westside Room, Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Corning Healthcare District, 6 p.m., district office building, 145 Solano St., conference room Narcotics Anonymous, and 7 p.m., 815 First St., 385-1169 or 566-5270. Meetings are everyday through Saturday with an additional meeting at noon on Mondays. Sewing group, 9 a.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Spanish Adult Education, 5 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Strategies for Success, Life Skill classes, 1:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Richfield Richfield Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Richfield School Cafeteria, 23875 River Road Battle of the Ages: Boomers vs. the Young We've just seen the first pitched battle in the next war -- The War Between the Generations. It will be a war that divides America in a way we haven't seen since the Civil War. Unlike the recent political battles between red states and blue, or the liberals vs. the conservatives, this battle will not be a matter of choice. It will draw its lines of distinction based on age -- and wallets. I first wrote about this topic exactly six years ago in a column titled "Medicare Drain Heralds Generation Warfare." In it, I pointed out the growing conflict between the gen- erations -- the huge num- ber of baby boomers who have been promised benefits in their retirement years -- and the smaller, but equally vocal genera- tion that will be taxed to pay for those promises. Until now, the focus has been on the federal government, but now the battle has moved to the state, city and local level. Unlike the federal government, states cannot simply "print" or create the money, or run budget deficits. So they're forced to raise taxes or make spending cuts -- or both. The pain is starting to be felt. The first pitched battle was staged last week -- at college cam- puses across the country. The younger generation -- college stu- dents, high school students and some in grade school -- joined to protest the rising cost of college tuition, along with cuts in resources at all levels of public schools. In Chicago, the public school district is cutting back some spring non-varsity sports and eliminating lacrosse and water polo, and facing other funding decisions because of its budget crisis. Across the nation, from New Jer- sey to California, after-school activ- ities are being cut for lack of fund- ing. That hits working parents hard and creates a new generation of latchkey kids and at-risk children. Students typically don't have a voice that can compete with the Medicare lobby. But in the last week, as part of the "March 4th Day of Action to Defend Public Educa- tion," demonstrations raged on campuses and in front of statehous- es from Berkeley, Calif., to Ten- nessee to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to the University of Texas in Austin, to Auburn in Alabama. The younger generation has found its voice. The next battle will be fought over jobs. As the recovery develops, it will become apparent that there will be fewer opportunities for younger workers to get jobs, or move ahead in their careers. That's because baby boomers are delaying retirement -- as I predicted in my lat- est book, "The Savage Number." Boomers grew up expecting the best of everything -- and getting it. Now they will turn viciously on anyone who suggests any form of rationing of health care -- whether by price, availability or cost. If the government cuts back on Medicare reimbursement to physicians, who in turn decide not to take on new Medicare patients, the impact will be felt at the polls. Terry Savage The Savage Gone are plans for "early retirement" -- a concept that has been replaced by "hanging on as long as I can." Working longer gives boomers an opportunity to rebuild devastated 40l(k) plans and hope that they'll be able to sell their homes at a reasonable price, when they're ready to downsize into retirement communities. But will younger workers have the income to purchase boomers' homes -- if they can't get boomers' jobs? A crunch is developing, a log- jam at the top of the pyramid as boomers stubbornly refuse to give up their jobs. Truth on Money Boomers grew up demanding and expecting. When they were young, schools expanded, even using mobile classrooms to give them an education. As they age, they will demand medical and cus- todial care, so we're likely to see the equivalent of those mobile classrooms in temporary nursing home facilities. The cost of caring for the aging population of our country will pit seniors against the next generation of workers who will be taxed to pay for the benefits that boomers have been promised. Pitting Grandma and Grandpa against their children and grand- children is a cruel war. There is only one way out: eco- nomic growth. Only if we have a growing economy do we stand a chance of making good on all our promises. That's the challenge we face -- not tomorrow, but now. And that's the Savage Truth. It's not surprising that one reason the health care debate is stalled revolves around the critical issue of "saving money through cuts in Medicare reimbursements." The huge -- and active-voting -- boomer generation is about to demand that the contributions they've made into the system now be used to take care of them in their senior years, even though the cost will be greater than their payments. Farm Bureau open house The Tehama County Farm Bureau invites mem- bers and the community to an open house at 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at its new office, 275 Sale Lane. A special ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication of the facility will take place at 3 p.m. This project has been many years in the making and we are proud to be able to serve our members from a larger and more efficient facility," said Burt Bundy, immediate past president. The new facility is 3,400 sq feet. and houses Tehama County Farm Bureau, Western Crop Insur- ance, AG-LAND Investment Brokers and Gentry Media. The Lindauer Meeting Room has a capacity of 50 and is used for Farm Bureau director meetings and those of other agricultural groups. The open house is free and open to the public. Police reports The following infor- mation is compiled from Red Bluff Police Depart- ment, Tehama County Sheriff’s Department, Corning Police Depart- ment and California Highway Patrol. Arrests Derrick Michael Baker, 23, Red Bluff, also known as Derrick Michael Wiemier, was arrested Wednesday morning on Mobile Drive by the Corning Police Department on suspicion of being a registered felon or addict in possession of a firearm, owning ammu- nition while being prohib- ited to do so, possessing a controlled substance, and possessing a controlled substance while armed with a loaded weapon. Bail was set at $55,000. Child A 14-year-old was cited and suspended Wednesday afternoon from Vista Middle School after coming to school with a pair of folding knives. Lost wallet Shirley Reed reported losing a wallet Wednes- day morning at Rolling Hills Casino. The wallet reportedly contained $130 in cash. Vandalism A campaign sign was defaced Wednesday after- noon at the corner of Antelope Boulevard and McGlynn Drive. The loss was $80. Odd •Someone reportedly poured barbecue lighter fluid on a candle in a bird bath Wednesday night on South Jackson Street. The fire was extin- guished. •A man reported Wednesday morning receiving as many as 40 hang-up phone calls a day on Wilson Street. Hrs: 9am-6pm Monday-Saturday CHOICE ANGUS BONE-IN RIBEYE STEAK $ PORK BABY BACK RIBS $ $ THICK SLICED BACON 369 319 Now Accepting E.B.T., Debit, Credit Cards 729 lb. lb. CHECK OUT OUR IMPROVED SPICE RACK HONEY • SPICES • RUBS • MARINADES 12600 Hwy 99E, Red Bluff Located 5 Miles from I-5 • 530-527-6483 Expires 3-16-10 lb. Dinner Special 4pm - Close March Steak & Prawns Served with choice of 2 $1399 • Baked Potatoes • Garlic Mashed Potatoes * Rice Pilaf • Noodles • Spaghetti • Vegetables • French Fries • Soup • Salad • Onion ring 5 CHESTNUT AVE., RED BLUFF 527-3161 Green Barn Remember our $6.99 March Lunch Specials comfortably casual dining Terry Savage is a registered investment adviser and is on the board of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. She can be reached at www.terrysavage.com. She is the author of the new book, "The New Savage Number: How Much Money Do You Really Need to Retire?" Horses get second chance With the highest number of abandoned and neglect- ed horses ever reported in California and over 150 hors- es residing at Grace. The Grace Foundation and West- ern States Horse Expo have introduced the first Train- ers challenge. Horses needing homes will be given new skills by local trainers. These skills will be highlighted during events as trainers compete. All of the horses will be up for adoption at The Horse Expo. Applications must be received by March 22. Chosen trainers will pick up their horses beginning March 27. Each trainer will have 70 days to train their horses. A special event featuring these horses will take place on June 10 kicking off The Western States Horse expo. To learn more about the programs offered at Grace please visit their website: www.thegracefounda- tionofnorcal.org. •A wallet was reported lost Wednesday morning after the owner left it on top of a car. The wallet reportedly contained $6 in cash, miscellaneous forms of identification and bank cards. Collision • Two people were injured, but said they would seek their own aid in a collision at 10:14 a.m. Monday in the inter- section of Highway 99E and Patterson Road. Fawn Russell, 32, of Paradise was driving about 45 mph behind Richard Ras- mussen, 64, of Red Bluff who stopped to turn left onto Patterson Road. Rus- sell didn’t see at first that Rasmussen had stopped, tried to swerve right, but was unable to avoid rear- ending Rasmussen. Both drivers received minor injuries. Both vehicles received moderate dam- age. Fire • Corning Fire responded to a small arson fire in which a pile of combustible papers had been placed between two oil barrels at Olive City Quick Lube, 2046 Solano St., early Thursday morn- ing. The fire was reported at 6:39 a.m. and was out upon arrival. There was no damage and the inci- dent is under investiga- tion. Chris Lawley We would like to thank everyone who attended Chris Lawley’s Memorial. She was greatly loved and admired and that was shown to us by the many in attendance. We also thank everyone who provided food for our family, it was hugely appreciated. Thank you very much for all the beautiful cards and flowers, all the thoughts and prayers. And finally, a special thank you to St. Elizabeth’s Hospice, you are wonderful. Sincerely, The Lawley Family