Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/137678
8A Daily News – Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Rescued dog given the gift of sight It's said that break-ups are hardest on the kids, or in this case, the dog. In late 2012, Hank, a 5year-old German shorthaired pointer lost his home due to a break-up. The NorCal GSP Rescue in Menlo Park took him in and quickly got him some much-needed help. That initial help, though, wasn't a new home. It was a new perspective of the world. With the exception of seeing some lights and shadows, Hank was almost completely blind due to cataracts in both eyes. Hank was brought to Eye Care For Animals in Santa Rosa, where he was deemed a candidate for cataract surgery. Eye Care referred Hank to the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of California, Davis for the surgery. Ophthalmologists there confirmed Eye Care's diagnosis, and were confident they could restore a significant amount of his vision. An appointment for surgery was set. Cataract is an clouding of the lens of the eye, and is not, itself, a painful condition, but can have some painful consequences such as glaucoma. Cataracts can occur in either or both eyes, and at any age. They usually begin as small, white opacities. Because the rest of the lens is clear in the early stages, the patient will be able to see around these opacities. However, if the opacity becomes large enough, it may render the entire lens opaque, and vision may be completely lost. There are many causes of cataracts: genetics, diabetes mellitus, intraocular inflammation and trauma, to name a few. There is no reliable way of preventing most cataracts, and medical therapy still is not available. The only possible treatment available is surgical removal of the cataract. Before cataract surgery can be considered, the retina must be shown to be normal. In Hank's case, his retina was deemed to be normal, so UC Davis ophthalmologists proceeded The following defendants were sentenced in Tehama County Superior Court, according to the Tehama County District Attorney's Office: —————— Recent State/Local Prison Commitments People vs. Gary Thomas Valentine, PC29800(a)-Possession of Firearm by a Felon with special allegation PC1170.12(a)-(d)-Prior Strike. Brief history: Defendant was contacted by officers and found in possession of a firearm. Sentenced to 4 years State Prison. People vs. Michael Ryan Palmgren, (NCR85696); PC459Second Degree Commercial Burglary. Brief history: Defen- Through the Newspapers in Education program, area classrooms receive the Red Bluff Daily News every day thanks to the generosity of these local businesses & individuals. TEHAMA COUNTY DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF able to see again. "The entire car ride home from UC Davis, he just stared out the window," said Cheryl Warner, Foster and Volunteer coordinator for NorCal GSP Rescue. "He was, no doubt, amazed at all the sights he hadn't been able to see in years." COURT ROUND-UP Nielsen comments on budget The Legislature, on Friday, June 14, passed the 2013-14 state budget – a budget that was negotiated among Democrats and with limited public review. The main budget measure passed with only partisan support by a vote of 28 to 10. "The biggest goal of the Legislature should be to get control of the budget," said State Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber). "But that has not happened. There are built-in cost increases that have not been addressed." Negotiated behind closed doors, the total state budget spends approximately $108 billion in general fund monies, which are spent at the discretion of the Legislature. Despite its lack of transparency, the budget did dedicate $2 billion to partially pay down the state's debt, restored the Adult Dental program and child care services, and provided some funding for trial courts. This budget, unfortunately, prioritized new spending over a more fiscally prudent approach that pays off state debt and unfunded retirement liabilities. The Governor's own Department of Finance estimated that the state's unfunded liability on employee retirement pensions is at a cost $180 billion to taxpayers. It did not address many of the problems with the Governor's public safety realignment plan, also known as AB 109. It allowed prisoners more good time credit than they ever had nor will ever earn. "Without changes to realignment, criminals will be more emboldened by no-consequences for their continued criminality and will only prey upon more of us. The time to fix AB 109 is now," said Nielsen. with surgery. The cataract in Hank's left eye was there for so long that the lens was completely calcified, making the surgery more challenging. Hank's right eye proved to be a routine cataract surgery. Overall, the surgeons deemed the two surgeries successful, and Hank was Hank has since been adopted into a permanent home. His owners plan to continue to use UC Davis for his eye care followups, as surgery is only the beginning of the process of eliminating cataracts. Proper recovery from a cataract surgery is not difficult, but, in order for the surgery to remain successful, does require regular examinations and a regimented eye drop routine. Hank's new family reports that he's a very happy, healthy dog thanks to being able to see again. In April, they brought him back to the veterinary hospital for a re-check appointment. "Everybody at NorCal GSP was rooting for Hank," Warner said. "Being only 5 years old, he has so much more life ahead of him. We are extremely excited about this outcome and grateful for everything UC Davis provided." 885 NTY S I N C E 1 TEHAMA COU E VOICE OF THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING NEWSPAPERS dant entered a business, loaded a cart full of merchandise and attempted to exit the store without paying for the items. Sentenced to 2 years State Prison People vs. Christopher Clayton Miller, HS11377(a)-Possession of a Controlled Substance, PC148.9(a)-Giving False Information to a Police Officer. Brief history: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by defendant. Upon contacting the defendant the officer observed the odor of marijuana. The deputy conducted a search of the vehicle and located marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms. Sentenced to 16 months Local Prison. People vs. John Allen Nelson, HS11377(a)-Possession of a Controlled Substance, PC148.9(a)Giving False Information to a Police Officer. Brief history: An officer contacted defendant after receiving a report of a suspicious person. The defendant was found in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and a hypodermic syringe. Sentenced to 16 months Local Prison. Recent County Jail Commitments: People vs. Ryan Wes- ley Lamerrill, PC288.4(b)-Meeting Minor for Lewd Purposes. Brief history: An undercover officer posted an online advertisement posing as a 14 year old female. The defendant responded to this advertisement and arranged a location to meet the 14 year old for sexual purposes. When the defendant arrived at the arranged location he was arrested and taken into custody. Sentenced to 120 days county jail. People vs. Khai Meng Saechao, (NCR85633); HS11359-Possession of Marijuana For Sale. Brief history: An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by the defendant. Upon contacting the defendant the officer observed the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A search was conducted and the officer located numerous packages of marijuana. Sentenced to 90 days county jail. People vs. Seth Eugene Darling, PC22210-Possession of a Billy Club. Brief history: An officer observed defendant riding a bicycle and had knowledge he currently had warrants for his arrest. The officer made contact with the defendant and conducted a search of his backpack. Inside the backpack the officer located a metal pipe wrapped in tape. Sentenced to 90 days county jail. People vs. Jacob Dean Brickner, PC666-Petty Theft With a Prior. Brief history: Defendant entered a store, placed some merchandise in his backpack and attempted to exit the store without paying for the items. Sentenced to 60 days county jail. Upcoming Court Dates -Trials, Preliminary Hearings (PX) & Pre Trial Conferences (PTC): People vs. Dustin Lee Hedrick, PC288(a)-Lewd Act Upon a Child, PC647.6(a)(1)-Child Molesting. Brief history: Defendant was a 19 year old Boy Scout troop leader and both minor victims were Boy Scouts. Defendant went to a party at one of the victim's homes during which he committed lewd and lascivious acts upon the two victims. Further Proceedings and Sentencing: August 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 2. Gleaners schedule for June • MODERN CLEANERS • DR. ASATO & MARTIN • WARNER ELECTRIC • RED BLUFF AUTO DISMANTLING • OLIVE CITY QUICK LUBE • WALMART • CORNING AUTO CENTER • NORTH MAIN AUTOMOTIVE • TEHAMA CO. DEPT. OF ED. • FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO. • JOHN WHEELER LOGGING, INC. • TRIPLE R GAS • RED BLUFF VISION CENTER • DUDLEY'S EXCAVATING, INC. • HINKLE ROOFING & CONST. • RED BLUFF HEALTH CARE • TEHAMA ESTATES • BRETNEY SUTTERFIELD • ETZLER FINANCIAL & INSURANCE • OLIVE CITY TAX PROFESSIONALS • PLACER TITLE COMPANY • AIRPORT AUTO REPAIR • KAY STEPHENS, MD • GREENWASTE OF TEHAMA • LOUISIANA PACIFIC CORP. • STEVE'S BACKHOE SERVICE Please help sponsor a classroom subscription Call Kathy at (530) 527-2151 to find out how. Gleaners will distribute food as follows in June: • Corning, 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, June 19, Corning Senior Center, 1015 Fourth Ave. • Red Bluff, 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, June 19, Food Bank, 20699 Walnut St. • Rancho Tehama, noon to 2 p.m., Monday, June 17, Recreation Center. • Los Molinos, 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, June 18, Masonic Hall, 25020 Tehama Vina Road. All other sites in the county will be at the usual times and places. Applications for food bank cards The All makes and models. We perform dealer recommened Members Welcome 30K, 60K, 90K STOVE JUNCTION BBQ PELLETS Smog Check $ + 25958 $ 25 Now in Stock! certificate Popular customer request (MOST CARS & PICK-UPS) Serving Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties Tues-Sat 9am-5pm • Closed Sun & Mon 527-9841 • 195 S. Main St. Respecting People. Impacting Business Call us. And get back to work. Call us any time for: Pancake Breakfast Saturday, June 29th 7am-10am $ 00 8 Applebee's Restaurant 220 Antelope Blvd Over 25 years of experience The North State's premier supplier of stoves SERVICES AT LOWER PRICES starting at may be on the day of giveaway. Bring large paper or plastic bags if possible. New applicants please bring Rent Receipt, PG&E bill or something with a physical address. All income must be reported. Income is gross monthly per household not net. Only one card will be issued per household. • An extensive network of recruiting sources • Testing and training • Experienced recruiters • Full-time employees • HR expertise and support services • Temporary Workers • Evaluation hire • Carefully screened candidates • Dedicated service 530-527-0727 243 So. Main Street www.expresspros.com 22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff 530-528-2221 • Fax 530-528-2229 www.thestovejunction.com TOM'S Glass & Muffler 214 MAIN ST., RED BLUFF 530 527-5767 ✓ TUNE-UPS ✓ SMOGS ✓ AIR CONDITIONERS ✓ AUTO GLASS ✓ MUFFLERS ✓ GENERAL REPAIRS