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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 – Daily News – 3A Local Calendar To add an upcoming event in the Local Calendar, submit information well in advance to the Daily News, attention Calendar, P.O. Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or e-mail to clerk@redbluffdailynews.com.Include a contact name and telephone number. WEDNESDAY,MARCH 31 Red Bluff Adult Wood Carving Class, 10 a.m. to noon, Vet- erans Memorial Hall, 735 Oak St., 824-5669 Al-Anon, noon to 1 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jef- ferson and Hickory Elks duplicate bridge, noon, Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road, 528-9418 PAL Youth Carving Class, 3-4:30 p.m., Communi- ty Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., free, 824-5669. Red Bluff Kiwanis, noon, Elks Lodge Senior Dance,7 p.m., Westside Grange, Walnut St. Tehama County Art Celebration, 4-6 p.m., Tehama County Department of Education, 1135 Lin- coln St., 528-7341 Widowed persons breakfast, 8 a.m., Tremont Cafe & Creamery, 731 Main St., men and women wel- come, 384-2471 Corning Strategies for Success, Life Skill classes, 1:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Los Molinos Free ESL Class, Childcare Included, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Los Molinos Elementary, 7700 Stanford Ave., 384-7833 THURSDAY, APRIL 1 Red Bluff California HEAT chorus, 7 p.m., Metteer School, 695 Kimball Road, 527-8001 Grief Support Group, 3 p.m., St. Elizabeth Com- munity Hospital, Coyne Center, Kristin, 528-4207 Live country music, 5-7 p.m., with dinner, Veter- ans Hall Painting session, Red Bluff Art Association, 10 a.m., Snug Harbor recreation room, 600 Rio Vista Ave., 527-4810 PAL Kickboxing, 4 p.m., 1450 Schwab St., 529- 8716 or 200-3950 Playtime Pals Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528- 8066 Red Bluff Exchange Club, noon, M&M Ranch House, 645 Antelope Blvd. #1 Red Bluff Lions Club, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial, 527-8452 Sunrise Speakers Toastmasters, noon, Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528- 8066 Swinging Squares Square Dance Club, 7 p.m., Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., beginner or review classes, 529-1615 Tehama County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board, noon to 1 p.m., 818 Main St. Tehama County Public Health Advisory Board, 1:15 p.m., 1860 Walnut St., Shasta Conference Room, 527-6824 Corning Corning Patriots, 6 p.m., Senior Center, 824-2332 Dual Diagnosis Group, 1:30, 1600 Solano St. in Corning, 527-8491, ext. 3309 Sewing group, 9 a.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Women’s Support Group, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Los Molinos Free ESL Class, Childcare Included, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Los Molinos Elementary, 7700 Stanford Ave., 384-7833 FRIDAY, APRIL 2 Red Bluff Al-Anon, 6-7 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jefferson and Hickory Bingo, doors at 5:30 p.m., early birds at 6:30 p.m. Community and Senior Center, food available Celebrate Recovery, 6:15 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 738 Walnut St. 527-2449 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 Tehama County Education Foundation, board meeting, 7:30 a.m., County Department of Education, 1135 Lincoln St. Corning Adult Wood Carving Class, 10 a.m. to noon, Senior Center, 1015 Fourth Ave, 824-5669 Spanish Adult Education, 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 SATURDAY, APRIL 3 Red Bluff Sweet Dreams Patsy Cline Tribute, 7 p.m. recep- tion, 8 p.m. showtime, State Theatre, to recognize Friends of the State Theatre, $20 advance, $25 box office, 529-2787 Organize the other plastic in your wallet Remember the good old days when "plastic" referred to cred- it and debit cards? These days, a person could have only one credit card but a wallet jampacked with plas- tic -- loyalty and store clubs cards, which look and feel just like credit cards. Today's first reader tip offers a clever way to keep them neatly organized but also handy. RING OF LOYALTY. For all of those people who carry rewards cards from dozens of stores, here's my tip: Punch a hole in one corner of each card, and put them all on a key ring. That way, the cards never get lost and they are easy to find in your purse. I added my library card to my ring, as well. Just be careful to insert a hole where it will not interfere with the swipe bar or a bar code. That way, the cashier can take the entire key ring and still swipe your card. However, do not carry your credit cards or driver's license on a ring, as punching a hole in those may invalidate them. -- Lynn, Ontario FEE-FREE. My husband and I once had a credit card with an annu- al fee. My husband would call the credit card company when we received notification that there would be a fee. He simply asked to have the fee removed because we were longtime good customers with good credit. The company always agreed because it knew we would walk away. Now, given today's econom- ic climate, it's hard to say whether the credit card companies will go along with this, but it's worth a try. There's an old saying: "If you don't ask, the answer is no." -- Janet C., New Jersey CREDIT TRACK- ER. Some credit unions give you access to your credit score online for free. I belong to Public Service Credit Union in Denver, and I can check on my credit score when I am online checking my account. It is updated every three to four months. -- Brenda L., Col- orado SMART COOKIE. I am a teacher, and I make sure my nine- month pay schedule covers all 12 months, thanks to the "summer saver program" offered by my cred- it union. This plan automatically deducts an amount I predetermine that I want to save from each pay- check, from October (my first pay- check) through the end of the school year. This "savings" earns more interest than it would in a reg- ular savings account, and I can withdraw money for an emergency at any time without penalty. This way, I have enough money to survive the summer months, when I do not receive a paycheck. -- Vanessa M., e-mail TIP COLLECTOR. I Mary Hunt Everyday Cheapskate love the tips and informa- tion that I get from "Every- day Cheapskate." I have started an "Everyday Cheapskate" binder. It is divided into three sections: household tips, recipes and financial. This keeps my printed copies handy for referral and keeps me organized! -- Patty W., e- mail Would you like to send a tip to Mary? You can e-mail her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135, Paramount, CA 90723. Include your first and last name and state. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 18 books, including "Debt-Proof Living" and "Tiptionary 2." There are thousands of seniors and adults with disabilities who have Medicare that are strug- gling to pay for their pre- scription costs and are not aware that there is help available. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that administers Medicare, there are approximately 1,500 Medicare beneficiaries in Butte and Tehama Coun- ties who may be eligible for help to reduce their prescription and medical costs. Seniors are eligible for help with prescriptions Recent changes in the law have made it easier for Medicare beneficia- ries to become eligible for "extra help", also known as Low Income Subsidy (LIS), to reduce Medicare’s prescription plan’s (PART D) premi- ums, deductibles, and co- pays. LIS is administered by the Social Security Administration. Income limits are $1354/month if single and $1821/month for a couple. Resources cannot exceed $12,510 for single, and $25,010 for a couple. In addition, eligibility for another federal benefit which is administered by local counties has improved. This benefit is called the Medicare Savings Program, (QMB) and it helps reduce eligi- ble individual’s Medicare Part B costs, such as medical premi- ums, deductibles and co- pays. Income limits are $1805/month if single and $2428/month for a cou- ple. Resources cannot exceed $6,600 if single and $9910 for a couple. Other allowances may be possible. This benefit design faculty and prominent local artists, California State University, Chico and Butte College interior design students are showcasing their talents for sustainable design at Fru- gal House 2010. The designers are furnishing and decorating a Chico home, 716 Brookwood Way, primarily using items donated or purchased from local thrift stores. The students and artists, includ- ing members of the American Soci- ety of Interior Designers, will recy- cle and refurbish the items to pro- long their usefulness and visual appeal. Police reports The following infor- mation is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff’s Department, Corning Police Department and California Highway Patrol. Arrests Elton Bill Roberts, 18, Corning, was arrested on Monday morning at the corner of South and Colombia avenues by the CPD on suspicion of bur- glary and conspiracy to commit a crime. Bail was set at $10,000. Fund Fraud Someone reported funds had been fraudu- lently withdrawn from the person’s account Monday afternoon at Bank of America. Fire A man reportedly tried to start a fire underneath the deck Monday after- noon at Riverside Bar and Grill. Welcomes Photographer & Western Artist Linda Rosser 40 years of “Red Bluff Round Up” Photos Plus 34 frames of Lane Frost on Red Rock Friday April • 2nd 5-7 April 10th • 10-4 April 17th • 12-3 623 Main St. 527-5180 B 6 Community Center 1500 S. Jackson St. Doors open @ 5:30 pm FOOD AVAILABLE $100 BLACK OUT $50 minimum Buy-In $10 • Early Birds $5 Friday, April 2ND Red Bluff BINGO Theft •Norman Lee reported the theft of a bike and other items from a shed Monday afternoon on Way Out Lane. •A wireless router and wireless mouse were reported stolen Monday afternoon from Smog Man. The loss is $20. •Trina Micaela Baltaza reported the theft of $250 in medicine Monday afternoon on Tehama Vina Road. Vandalism •Someone reportedly tore up grass and turned off the sprinkler system Monday afternoon on Walbridge Street. The damage was $250. •Tiffany Michelle Hicks reported four tires slashed Monday morning on Davis Garden Drive. •Dixie Maria Buckner reported the egging of a house Monday afternoon on Tehama Vina Road. Crash • A big rig crashed into Students will gain hands-on expe- rience by creating a “frugal dream house,” said Deverie Jarrett, Butte College interior design instructor. The public is welcome to tour the Frugal House, and guests will learn fun and sustainable ways they can revamp rooms in their own homes while sticking to a tight budget. Every item in the house will be for sale at frugal prices. Proceeds from the event will benefit the North State Symphony and participating non- profit organizations, said Ann Prater, director of advancement for the CSU, Chico College of Humanities & Fine Arts. The Grand Opening Preview could save each beneficia- ry $1,300 or more this year. Passages’ Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Pro- gram (HICAP) will be holding workshops for eligi- ble people to enroll in these benefits by reserva- tion only. The workshop in Red Bluff will be Wednesday, April 14, 1-4 p.m. at the Red Buff Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. For a reservation call 898-6716. Students design and furnish home on budget Under the direction of interior Party will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at the house. Guests who attend this event will have the first opportunity to explore the home and purchase items while enjoying wine and other refresh- ments. Tour the Frugal House from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 16; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 17; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18. Tickets are $25 each for the Pre- view Party and $15 for general admission and can be purchased online at www.northstatesympho- ny.org and at the door during the event. a concrete divider at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday on north- bound Interstate 5, south of Antelope Boulevard. William Sharp, 42, of Biggs was driving about 65 mph in the slow lane when for unknown rea- sons he allowed the big rig to leave the east road edge. He swerved to the left, over correcting, and losing control of the vehi- cle he slid across both lanes, going into and over the concrete dividers, landing in the center divider. Sharp was unin- jured, but his vehicle received major damage to the tractor and trailer. Fire • CalFire and Tehama County Fire responded to a structure fire at 4:19 p.m. Monday on Sand- piper Lane, cross of Rio Alto Drive, in Lake Cali- fornia. Crews had diffi- culty gaining access to the fire as it was located beneath the floor of the house. The fire, contained by 5:06 p.m., was caused by a pool heater from an No Job Too Small Alterations by Dolores Maxwell Specializing in Bridal Located in 815 Walnut St. Red Bluff 529-1474 Tue-Fri. 10am-4pm indoor lap pool and did $25,000 damage with a $400,000 save to the resi- dence. The last unit cleared the scene at 8:44 p.m. 65 0 28 I N G 52 B 6 28 I N G 52 65 0