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Wednesday, April 28, 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, APRIL 28 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 Diabetes Education Classes, 6:30 p.m. St.Peters Episcopal Church, 510 Jefferson St., 527-5205, free Elks duplicate bridge, noon, Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road, 528-9418 PAL Youth Carving Class, 3-4:30 p.m., Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., free, 824-5669 Presentation on Tehama County Veteran Ser- vices, 3 p.m., 510 Jefferson St. Red Bluff Kiwanis, noon, Elks Lodge Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Westside Grange, Walnut Street Youth archery instruction sponsored by the Ishi Archery Club & 4-H, 5 p.m., range on Hwy 36E, free for club and 4-H members, 527-4200 Widowed persons breakfast, 8 a.m., Tremont Cafe & Creamery, 731 Main St., men and women wel- come, 384-2471 Corning Computer class, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, corner of West and South streets, 824-7670 Latina Leadership Group, 9 a.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 Los Molinos 99E Chamber of Commerce, 6:30 p.m., 7904 Highway Free ESL Class, Childcare Included, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Los Molinos Elementary, 7700 Stanford Ave., 384-7833 Cottonwood Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group, education- al stakeholders meeting, 6:30 p.m., Community Cen- ter, 347-6637 Paynes Creek Plum Valley School Board meeting, 6 p.m., school library, 29950 Plum Creek Road THURSDAY Red Bluff California HEAT chorus, 7 p.m., Metteer School, 695 Kimball Road, 527-8001 Good Morning Red Bluff, 7:45 a.m., Skyward Studios, Vista Way Grief Support Group, 3 p.m., St. Elizabeth Com- munity Hospital, Coyne Center, 528-4207 Ishi Archers 16 target 3-D Summer League, 5 p.m., 527-4200. Live country music,5-7 p.m., with dinner, Veterans 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 AUTHOR Continued from page 1A “If I pick up and use again, by the end of that week I would have done something stupid and I would go back (to prison) for life,” Hill said. “But my life is so beautiful right now I don’t want to go back. My relationship with Christ has grown, and I’m on fire to share this message that God changes lives if we allow him to.” Hill is a member of the First Christian Church, where Pastor Dan Woolery attests that Hill’s conversion is real. “He is a new person,” Woolery said. “He’s doing his best to lead a righteous life.” Hill had a life of serious crime, but by the grace of God, he got out of that life and is leading a different lifestyle. The book is a real honest portrayal of what addicts go through, but it is encouraging. The book shows that it does not have to end badly for addicts, Woolery said. For Hill, the toughest part about writing the book was seeing what he had done to other people and losing his sons because of his alco- holism and drug addiction. He started writing about his past when he was encouraged to do so by local fitness instructor Avery Vilche. They met while training at a local club, and when he told her about his past she knew that it was a story that had to be told, Vilche said. Vilche pushed him along every time he got too busy to keep writing. She eventually edited, typed his hand-writ- ten drafts and helped him try to find a publisher before he decided to self publish. The book is very inspira- tional and entertaining, and written by someone who is very strong in his faith, very honest and very caring, Vilche said. Hill is already starting a second book. This first book is about how he changed to the person he is today. The next one will be about living that life of change. It will end with him reconciling with his sons, which he hopes will happen in the next couple of years. “There is hope out there,” he said. “I was the worst of the dirty, rotten worst and now I’m an outstanding member of society and no longer a menace.” Hill will hold a book signing 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Good Book Store, 442 Walnut St. in Red Bluff. His book is available at the- couragebook.blogspot.com. He is available to speak to groups and can be reached chainsaw.mike@hotmail.co m. JOHN RICHARD VALASEK JR John Richard Valasek Jr., 71, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010 at St. Eliza- beth Community Hospital. John was born on July 17, 1938 to John and Nellie Va- lasek in Kimball, Nebraska and their family then moved to Red Bluff in the 1950’s. John graduated from Red Bluff High School “Class of 56”. During and after high school, he worked for his dad at Valasek Hardware and worked at the Grant Paul Shell Station. John married Mary Sue Bloxham (Valasek) and they moved to Livermore, CA. There they had three daugh- ters and John went to work for PG&E and retired in 1993 after 35 years of dedi- cated service. John and Mary Sue then moved back to Red Bluff in 1995 to settle down for retirement. In 1999, Mary Sue passed away.For the past 10 years, John had been battling Par- kinson’s disease. John remarried in 2001 to Donella McNeil (Valasek) and they remained living in Red Bluff. John was a de- voted husband and father. He loved hunting, golfing and spending his time with family and friends. John is survived by his wife Donella, brother Leonard Valasek and his wife Linda, daughters Susan Ward, Ja- net McCrummen, Kari Vala- sek, son-in-law Kevin Ward, stepdaughter Denise John- son, many grandchildren, one great granddaughter, sister-in-laws, brother-in- laws, nieces, nephews and many friends. Services will be held at Sa- cred Heart Church 505 Main St., Red Bluff on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 1:00 pm. The family asks that any donations be made in John’s name to Parkinson’s Foun- dation Northern California, 900 Fulton Ave, Suite 100-5, Sacramento, CA 95825- 4516. We love you. God Bless and Rest in Peace John News tip? Call 527-2151, Ext. 112 5 clever ways to cut pet costs Even a free pet can turn into a major expense unless you are careful to cut the costs when- ever possible. Today's great reader tips do just that -- and in some new and unusual ways. FLEA REMEDY. For more than 30 years, I've treated my dogs for fleas and never had a single flea enter our lives. I use brewer's yeast with garlic. You can purchase the pills at any reputable pet store or Walmart. I buy the large economy size because it must be consumed daily, and I have three dogs. There are no harsh chemi- cals, and the dogs do not smell of gar- lic. There are added health benefits to both garlic and yeast, so it is my choice over chemical flea treatments. -- Bar- bara, Colorado BUCKETS OF CENTS. I own two feline companions, so I keep a supply of cat box filler on hand. I like the handiness of cat box filler in buckets, but it is more expensive. The buckets run between $15 and $18 unless they are on sale. One day, I discovered a bag of the brand I use for about $5. I have empty buckets at home. I started buying the bags and filling up the buckets I already have on hand. -- Pam, Florida PET MEDS. It's true that you can get some pet medications online for less than you can from your veterinarian. Before you order online, however, ask your vet to price match the medications. Most will do so, even if they only make a couple of dollars on the transaction. The pet owner keeps the relation- ship with the vet in case of emergency, receives pro- fessional advice on how to use the product, and has a way to deal with any prob- lems that may arise. Drug manufacturers only inform vets of product recalls and only honor guarantees through them, so meds purchased online come with no protection. In the long run, those "cheaper" medications may cost you a whole lot more! -- Susan C., Georgia BARGAIN BED. Recently, I emp- Obituary HEMP Continued from page 1A and that no one is lighting up?,” Nelson said, refer- ring in part to second-hand cannabis smoke. Both Will and WHEE founder and High Times Creative Director Steve MELEE Continued from page 1A Impressions, Inc., which is now working with roller derby leagues to raise aware- ness and funds for local breast cancer programs, clinic, and support groups. The Redding Rollergirls were able to fly Grove to Redding in February. While in Redding, Judi casted 11 of the Red- ding Rollergirls’ torsos, including Red Bluff’s own Donelle Black, aka Choxxxy, #13 of the Angry Beavers. “It’s an honor to have been chosen as one of the 11 models for the breast impression casting,” Black said. After the casting, the models were asked to have artists of their choosing decorate their casts. “At first, I didn’t have a clue who I would chose as my artist,” Black said, “Then it dawned on me that I knew the perfect artist—Josifa Casey. Josifa is a SUN Continued from page 1A home prices, even the agreed 14 percent would bankrupt the project. Police reports The following informa- tion is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff’s Department, Corning Police Department and California Highway Patrol. Arrests •Donald Steven, 21, Red Bluff, was arrested Monday morning at the District Attorney’s office on suspi- cion of burglary, violating probation and contempt of court. Bail was set at $21,150. •Porfirio Soto Santillan, 42, Red Bluff, was arrested Tuesday morning at Perko’s in Red Bluff by the DA’s office on suspicion of using false citizenship documents and possessing a narcotic controlled substance. Bail was set at $35,000. Counterfeit A counterfeit $50 bill was reported Monday after- noon at Tru Value Hard- ware. Theft •Melchor Avila reported the theft of $2,200 power, hand and welding tools from his tool box in his truck on Diamond Avenue. It is believed the theft took place between 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Damage of it, one of my cats discovered that it made a comfortable bed. All I need to do is cover the bag with a soft fabric, and he has his own bed! How cheap is that compared with the cost of a "real" pet bed from a pet store? -- Dottie S., New York COMPOST BOOST. I Mary Hunt Everyday Cheapskate tied a bunch of foam peanuts into a plastic trash bag. Before I could get rid always am looking for ways to recycle things. We got two rabbits about a year ago. They're in a cage, and I put a cat litter box filled with shredded paper from junk mail and newspaper for them to use. They do their busi- ness, and I add a fresh layer each day. After about three days, I dump the whole thing into my compost bin. I have very rich compost with lots of worms, and my garden is fantastic. It's all about the cycle of life. -- Barbara M., 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. Hager have told the Daily News they would permit marijuana smoking, and would not be asking visi- tors to provide evidence of a medical marijuana rec- ommendation. Robson is, however, barred from stopping the event on the basis of its message. The ordinance explicitly states no event may be turned down for its message, affiliations of the organizers or even the public’s response to the event. ——— Geoff Johnson can be reached at 527-2153, exten- sion 114 or gjohnson@red- bluffdailynews.com. longtime family friend. What makes her even more special, and perfect for this project, is that she is a breast cancer sur- vivor.” The other breast casts have similar stories and have since been distributed to various artists in the community who have painted or otherwise decorated them. The bout is set for 7 p.m. May 22 at Big League Dreams, 20155 Viking Way, Redding. For more information, call 223- 1177. Tickets are $10 in advance from any Redding Rollergirl or at Wild Oak and Subculture in Red Bluff. A special preview of Beavers for Boo- bies casts will be shown 6-9 p.m. Satur- day, May 8, during the 2nd Saturday Art Hop at Carnegie's, 1600 Oregon St., Redding. For more information about Redding Rollergirls, visit www.ReddingRoller- Girls.com, or find them at Myspace or Facebook. John Curran of the Cal- ifornia Oak Foundation, the organization that prompted the court order, still pushed the county to begin an EIR from scratch using 2010 figures. to the toolbox represented another $1,500. •Daniel Paul Spin report- ed a theft Monday morning at All Star Auto Wreckers after someone cut a hole in the wall at the business. •About $500 was report- ed missing from Del Taco Monday afternoon in Red Bluff. •Justin Syrus Salter reported a 32-inch Visio LCD Flat Screen television stolen Monday evening on St. Mary’s Avenue. The loss is $400. •Storage locks were reported cut Monday morn- ing at Red Bluff Mini Stor- age. •Items were reported stolen Monday morning from a Jackson Street apart- ment complex. •A woman reported a garage broken into Monday afternoon on Kimick Way. The damage was $100, but it is not believed anything was taken. •A woman reported find- ing her son’s door kicked in and items missing Monday afternoon on Shasta Boule- vard. •A bicycle was reported stolen Monday evening on Washington Street. The bike, valued at $90, was described as a red Schwinn BMX with chrome forks and slick street tires. Supervisors were not buying Curran’s argu- ments Tuesday. By the time the project is approved again, the fig- ures would be out of date all over again, they said. •Someone reportedly drove off with about $30 of gas without paying at Gas for Less. Hamburglar? •McDonald’s in Red Bluff was reported broken into early Tuesday morning. It is believed someone entered through the drive- through window. Found A stolen Ford truck was reportedly found and recov- ered Monday morning at Elliott’s Garage. Vandalism •A woman reported all six windows on her vehicle broken Monday morning on Prairie View Court. The damage was $1,000. •A 16-year-old at Los Molinos Community Day School reportedly damaged a wall by punching it Mon- day afternoon. •A vehicle tire was reported punctured with one screw and four nails Mon- day afternoon on Oak Street. Odd A woman reported find- ing old furniture in her front yard Monday night on Mul- berry Avenue. The furniture reportedly had a sign saying “FREE.” Contact: 530-527-2151 and 800-479-6397