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Saturday, December 1, 2012 – Daily News Local Calendar Submit calendar items to P .O. Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Red Bluff BMX racing, 5:30 p.m., Red Rock BMX Track, Tehama District Fairground, $10 Children's Christmas Faire, Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Frontier Village Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., EBT accepted, 526-2843 Red Bluff Outlaws Points Race 6, gates open at 10 a.m., trophy dashes start at 6 p.m., Tehama District Fairground Weight Watchers meeting, 8 a.m., 485 Antelope Blvd. #N, 1-800-651-6000 Los Molinos Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Josephine Street, 384-2100 Senior Center, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 Red Bluff Knights of Columbus All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, $4 adult, $2 child or $10 family, Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 2285 Monroe St., 527-6310 WHEE Picnic and Prayer Circle, 4:20 p.m., 22116 Riverside Ave. Corning Evangelist services, 7 p.m., Family Bible Church, 609 Marin St., 824-9989 MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 Red Bluff Bend Jelly 4-H, 6 p.m.,Bend School, 527-3101 Diabetic Support Group, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Columba Room English as a Second Language class, 5:308:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Thursdays, free childcare from 9 a..m. to 12:20 p.m. classes in Richlieu Hall, 900 Johnson St. Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529-2059 Key to Life, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Masterworks Chorale rehearsal, 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 527-4203 PAL Martial Arts, ages 5-18, 3-5 p.m., 5297920, www.tehamaso.org Red Bluff Community Band Practice, 7-9 p.m., Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, Jefferson St., 527-3486 Salvation Army Writing Class, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 940 Walnut St., 527-8530 Sons in Retirement, 11:30 a.m., Riverside Cafe, 529-5700 Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-1126 TeenScreen Mental Health Appointments, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, by appointment only, Youth Empowerment Services, 1900 Walnut St., 527-8491, Ext. 3012 US citizenship preparation class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday Venture Crew 1914 meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Moose Lodge on 99W, co-ed ages 14-20 welcome Women's Domestic Violence Information and Support Group, Spanish speaking only, call for time and location, 528-0226 Corning Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, 783 Solano St., behind the church Bingo, 5:15 p.m. early bird, 6:30 p.m. regular games, Maywood Grange, Highway 99W just past Liberal Avenue, 833-5343 Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 820 Marin St., 824-1114 or 824-2090, meetings are every day through Saturday with an additional meeting at noon Mondays Sewing class, 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, 8247670 Strategies for Success, Life Skill classes, 1:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Weight Watchers, weigh in 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m., Senior Center, corner of South and Fourth streets, Kayla Deihl leader TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Red Bluff Emblem Club Dinner,5:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 350 Gilmore Rd. Tehama County Crippled Children and Adults,10 a.m., Elks Lodge, 350 Gilmore Road 3A So you didn't finish high school? Expect to have options. It's now time to make another choice. Life is about choices. And high school graduates have more choices. If you have a job, a high school diploma or GED gives you mobility. If you don't have a job, a diploma or GED provides more opportunity for one. If you're considering the military, the Department of Defense calls for at least 90 percent of recruits to be high school graduates. If you're planning on college and financial aid, financial aid recipients must be high school graduates or have a GED certificate or high school proficiency. Expect to know the facts. There is ample proof that an education is essential, and many studies (including the Census Bureau) claim that education is the biggest determinate of how much someone will earn. Even more than age, sex, or ethnicity. Without a high school diploma, your potential is limited. Yes, we've all seen the num- bers…the more education you obtain, in Tehama County starting Jan. 15. And it's free. the greater your Expect your time to be employability well spent. An open entry, and income self-paced evening program potential hosted at the eScholar facilibecomes. Those ty, students will have access with a high to the necessary tools and school diploma earn resources to guide them more than those who when they need them: comdon't. Those with some puter access, personalized college earn more (about instruction, professional ser27% more) than those with vice. Otherwise, students can a high school diploma. work from their home (or any Those with a 2-year degree Tom computer) as personal time earn more than those with allows. In other words, every some college credits. With minute spent brings a student each educational achievethat much closer to complement, income potential tion. continues to increase. Students can register now by visitExpect to have support. Thanks to the efforts of eScholar Academy, the ing the eScholar Academy at 715 Job Training Center, Tehama County Jackson St. in Red Bluff or online at Department of Social Services, and http://www.escholaracademy.net/. And when your goal is met, expect Shasta College, a new high school diploma and GED completion pro- more…of yourself and others. gram exists for any adult in the comTom Orr is dean of Shasta College. munity who is interested…right here Orr Forest visitors urged to be aware of closures As a result of yesterday's storm and forecasted wet weather this week, the Mendocino National Forest is implementing one wet weather closure and encouraging visitors to monitor the weather and check conditions before visiting Forest recreation sites. The Upper Lake OffHighway Vehicle (OHV) trail system was closed at noon today due to more than 2 inches of accumulated rain in 24 hours saturating the trails. The trails are anticipated to reopen after at least 48 hours of no measurable precipitation. The closure order is formally referenced as Order Number 08-12-18 and is available online at www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino. Grindstone Ranger District staff is currently monitoring conditions on their OHV trail system to deter- mine if a closure order is needed. The Grindstone OHV trails were heavily impacted by the Mill Fire this summer, adding to the risk of flooding and landslides as stormy weather continues. Lake Red Bluff Recreation Area, which is on the banks of the Sacramento River, is also at risk of flooding by the weekend. Visitors to the area are encouraged to closely monitor weather conditions and be prepared to evacuate if necessary. With wet weather and winter conditions returning to the Mendocino National Forest, all visitors are asked to be cautious when recreating on the forest, whether they are driving, hiking, camping, or enjoying other recreational pursuits – including selecting a Christmas tree. Many popular trails and some access points to recreation sites on the Mendocino involve crossing normally small creeks and streams. Caution should be used at these stream crossings. People and vehicles can be swept away by currents in even relatively shallow water. Also, conditions can change rapidly and a stream that was easy to cross in the morning can become impassable by afternoon, trapping people on the wrong side. Following are some additional safety suggestions for those recreating in the forest this winter: * Plan your trip – check the weather, bring plenty of warm clothes, water, emergency food, tire chains, shovel and any other supplies necessary for the activity. Call to check if the area you are planning to visit is still open and accessible. * Make sure you have a full tank of gas when you leave and are prepared for changing conditions in the mountains. * Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to be back. * Keep vehicles on designated roads and trails and be aware of changing weather and road conditions. Wet dirt roads can quickly turn to mud, making it possible to get stuck and causing damage to road, soil and water resources. If there are puddles in the road, mud flipping off the tires or you can see your ruts in the rearview mirror, consider pulling over to hike or turning around and finding a different area. For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest at 530934-3316 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino. Malware holds innocent consumers at ransom Better Business Bureau is receiving increased reports of ransomware, a form of malware that locks consumers out of their computers and requests they send money to an undisclosed recipient to regain computer access. Ransomware is usually installed by clicking malicious attachments in email messages, through social media or through other websites. Once infected, computers are unsafe and in Police reports The following information is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff's Department, Corning Police Department and California Highway Patrol. some cases, unusable. The latest reported incident of ransomware masks itself as an official message from the FBI with the intent of extorting money. After the ransomware has infiltrated the computer, a screen appears that states, in part, "Your PC is blocked due to the illegal viewing or distribution of copyrighted content. To unblock the computer, you must pay the fine of $100." It may request the money be sent was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the 4000 block of Oren Avenue. A pair of 12-inch speakers and an amplifier were stolen. Lights out • Someone reported at via wire transfer, green dot card or other methods. "No government agency will request you wire money for any sort of violations or issues," said Gary Almond, president of BBB serving northeast California. "If your computer is frozen and requesting money be sent somewhere, contact a computer repair expert immediately." For information, contact BBB at necal.bbb.org or call 916-443-6843. 6:35 a.m. Thursday that the lights were out at the intersection of South Avenue and Route 99W in Corning. Theft • Someone on El Verano Avenue in Corning reported Thursday his vehicle had been broken into sometime Wednesday night and several items including college text books and a portable DVD player were taken, total loss $250. Arrests • Justin Fred Ford, 23, Corning and Lorenzo Valencia, 40, Anderson were arrested on southbound Interstate 5 near the Gyle Road off ramp for vehicle theft and possession of a stolen vehicle. Bail for each was $30,000. • Ryan Wesley Lamerrill, 20, Red Bluff was arrested for felony charges of contacting a minor with the intent to perform a lewd act, showing up at the arranged meeting place, oral copulation with a person under 18 and misdemeanor prostitution. Bail was $56,000. Theft • Walmart reported a theft around 4 p.m. Thursday. • A laptop was stolen from someone on Mina Avenue. • Baskin-Robbins reported a white man with a red shirt and a pony tail walked into the store took two ice cream cakes and left without paying. • Stereo equipment 5TH ANNUAL Run for the Needy 10K - 5K - 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run All profits from this event will be used to help needy individuals and families in Tehama County. When: Saturday, December 8, 2012 Starts at 9:00 am Where: Sacramento River Diversion Dam Red Bluff Registration available on site on day of the event. Download brochure and registration form at: www.sweatrc.com/sounds/run4needy.pdf Or pick up hard copy of brochure at: Tehama Family Fitness Center, 2498 S. Main, RB The Daily News, 545 Diamond Ave., RB The Salvation Army, 940 Walnut, RB Questions? Call Tom Moisey at 527-6138 Published through an event co-sponsorship with DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF TEHAMA COUNTY T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U NTY S I N C E 1 8 8 5