The Bluffer - Red Bluff, CA
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November 18, 2011 Feature 5 NBC's popular "The Office" star to headline State Theatre tonight Natalie Almond Features Editor Do you ever find yourself complaining that there's never anything interesting going on in Red Bluff? Well, there is actually something at the State theatre appealing to a younger crowd happening tonight. At seven thirty, there is a comedy show featuring some big name comics. Tickets will be twelve dollars in advance sold at the Grocery Outlet. They can also be purchased at the door for fifteen dollars. The show will last for about an hour and forty-five minutes. Mike E. Winfield will be one of the stand up comics per- forming. He has been in many things including: opening for Russel peters, The Late Night Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central's Live at Go- tham, Showtime's Comedy Without Borders, and currently plays Wes on "The Office". When asked how his act has been affected by his new suc- cess he said, "It hasn't really changed. What got me here I'll keep doing, but people may find me slightly more interesting be- cause of my new credits." Winfield has never been to Red Bluff, but has heard posi- www.sfstandup.com Mike Winfield, star from the hit show ʻThe Officeʼ will be performing tonight at the State Theatre. tive things about the theater. "I'm afraid that everyone has been lying to me this whole time and that when I show up the theater will just be a big barn," Winfield joked. According to Winfield, he got into comedy because of his college speech class and be- cause he thought he was funny. Another comedian that will be at this event is Cheryl the soccer mom. She has been on Nick at Night's "Search for the Funniest Mom", San Fran- sisco's International Comedy Competition. According to Cheryl, if you saw her at the grocery store you wouldn't ex- pect the comedy show that you get from her. "I think that my show ap- peals to all ages," said Cheryl. Cheryl the Soccer Mom has performed at the State Theater in the past. "Last time it was great, a lot of fun with a pretty big crowd that was into the show," said Cheryl. Cheryl had a few things to share about Winfield. "I saw him When I was first starting out, he was good then, and he's amazing now. I've never seen anyone disap- pointed by one of his shows," said Cheryl. Also to be featured, is local Aaron Prinz. He has opened for Paully Shore. Not only will he be doing stand up he is also the one who helped make this possible. His production com- pany, Z-Nirp, got this comedy show together. "There is not a lot to do here, especially comedy wise. So, were trying to produce big shows here so that people don't have to drive three or four hours to see a good show," said Prinz. Auto shop offers oil change service Open to students, staff, and faculty; total cost of twenty-five dollars Natalie Almond Features Editor If you drive and own a car, then you will obviously need to get your oil changed at some point soon. Luckily, now you have yet another option of where to get this service per- formed. Currently, the high school's own auto shop is running an oil change deal. For twenty- five dollars, your engine oil is changed, breaks checked, filter changed, and an overall inspec- tion. According to Binder, they started this so that the students could get an idea of what it's like in a real shop. This deal is open to all stu- dents, staff, and faculty. So far, they have had about twelve peo- ple take advantage of their deal. Ken Binder, ROP Auto teacher, already has plans of expanding their clientele. "Hopefully, depending on liabilities, we will be able to open it up to the general public, " First and foremost [their oil job] is cheaper, second of all they're giving a high school student an oppurtunity to learn." - Ken Binder mainly the students' parents and co-workers. Then, maybe we'll have around twenty to thirty services in a month," said Binder. All of the profits made will go directly into the ROP Auto account. According to Binder, the funds will be used to pur- chase new tools for the shop and possibly go towards a bar- becue for the students as a re- ward for their hard work. For those considering now getting their oil changed at the high school, Binder explains why they should. "First and foremost, it's cheaper; second of all they're giving a high school student an opportunity to learn," said Binder. Binder tells how his stu- dents have been responding to the new hands-on experience that they've been getting. "They are very excited. I think that this motivates more than when they're just doing it for the grade," said Binder. 'Friday Night Live' club prevents teen drinking School club aims to reduce teen deaths Friday Night Live, Rebecca Blanchard Guest Writer an organization formed in the early 80s, is still standing strong with one clear goal: to keep kids alive and to prevent alcohol usage by minors. Since 2000, FNL has been partnered with a campaign called "Parents Who Host Lose the Most". The campaign encourages parents, as well as all adults in general, to pledge not to serve alcohol to minors. So far, statistics show that alcohol usage among teenagers has de- creased. Friday Night Live is a school run club that encourages students to stay sober. At Red Bluff High School two options of meeting with the club are available: after school on Mondays from 1:30 to 2:30, as well as during lunch some days if you are unable to attend the after school club or you simply wish to attend both. Students are involved with work on anti-alco- hol projects such as skits, posters and short com- mercials. So far the Red Bluff High School FNL has obtained over 300 adult signatures, all achieved through student club members petitioning at two football games and a health fair. Along with the adult signatures, who pledged not to serve alcohol to minors, students made a pledge for their classmates to sign, which they hope to get more signatures for soon. "Parents Who Host Lose the Most" was created back in 1987 as a nationwide nonprofit organiza- tion. They focus on situations in which youth are likely to drink such as prom, graduation, dances, and holidays. FNL hopes to teach the youth another way of 905 Walnut St. Red Bluff *Ice Cream *Gelato *Sandwiches *Energy infused drinks 528-1698 facebook.com/scoopsofredbluff *Rock Star *Milkshakes *Smoothies *Wraps *Create your own sundaes *Amps enjoying themselves without alcohol consump- tion. Students were surprised to know many of the facts; alcohol actually increases the risk of cancer and other diseases. If you think that you can sober up with some coffee, you should know it takes at least two to three hours for a single drink to leave the human body, nothing will speed the process up, including coffee. Each year around 5,000 underage people who consume alcohol die. These deaths range from car accidents to suicide, murder and even simple falls to the ground. Many of the drunken driving accidents were deadly to the pedestrians involved by a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. These deaths were all caused by alcohol, whether it is beer, tequila, wine or any other alcohol. Statistics show that of those who don't drink before 21, only nine percent become addicted. Friday Night Live is gathering more petitions, reaching more students and youth than ever. They hope to continue in this path until underage drink- ing is eliminated. Mr. Null (Teacher) "I believe a closed campus is a safer campus for all." Vanessa Burton-Ewing (12) "I disagree, some people go home for lunch because they canʼt afford to buy school food." Richard Stango (11) "I disagree because we should have the right to go where we want for lunch. At the same time though, I donʼt care ʻcause Iʼll be gone!" Alex Chavez(9) "I disagree because I donʼt think that itʼs fair that everyone gets to go off campus except for freshman and I want a chance to." S partan ound off What is your opinion on the campus possibly being closed at lunch and why? Samara Robinson (10) "I disagree because sometimes I like to eat food other than whatʼs on campus." Mrs. Palubeski (Teacher) "Can I still go home for lunch?" Sound Off/ Ashlan Brunello