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Friday, December 13, 2013 – Daily News Education in Tehama County 5A Sports Day at CSU Chico Courtesy photo Pictured is Kirkwood Elementary School student Drake Snyder learning to play disc golf with Colin Bernstein, a kinesiology student from Chico State. Drake was one of 25 students with a disability from Tehama County who attended the 13th Annual Adapted Physical Education Sports Day at California State University, Chico. Students visited the campus and were mentored by a college student for the day. They were also involved in events and activities that will enhance their ability to engage in life-long physical activity. This event was promoted by the Tehama County Department of Education as an activity to foster college awareness and physical activity. For more information, visit tehamaschools.org. KEEP ON LEARNING Henderson earns scholarship Olivia Henderson has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Supreme Emblem Club of the United States of America. It was one of 36 given in national competition. She is studying cell biology at the University of CalifomiaDavis. A 2013 graduate of Red Bluff Union highschool, she is the daughter of Frank and Debbie Nemetz. She placed in the top 10 of her class and took part in the NASA astrobiology team for two years. She was underwriting director and disc jockey for Spartan Radio and was employed by theTehama County Library. Library caters to young shoppers Courtesy photo The Tehama County Library Red Bluff branch will be holding a Lil' Shopper's Shoppe fundraiser 2-6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The program allows children to shop on their own in a safe, non-commercial environment where they can learn to budget their money, spend wisely and experience the joy of giving. Gifts range in price from 25 cents to $10, with most less than $5. The shop will remain open Dec. 16-20 in the library conference room. Santa will be in attendance Saturday. Proceeds will help fund a new library building. Tehama County sent about 40-50 students to Chico on Oct. 25 for the annual Chico Sports Day. Of those, there were 14 students, one teacher and three paraprofessionals representing Red Bluff Union Elementary School District, said Janice Forest, director of special education for the district. "It's an annual event that is intended to serve special education students from preschool through 12th grade," Forest said. "The students get to participate in team sport activities like a climbing wall and other motor activities." Tehama County has participated in the event, which is sponsored by the Northern California Adapted Physical Education Consortium and California State University, Chico, since 2000. Levi Gonzalez, a special day classroom teacher at Jackson Heights, attended the event with some of his students. "We had a wonderful experience at Chico Sports Day," Gonzalez said. "There were a number of activities for the kids to explore including team sports, gross and fine motor activities, and sensory exploration. It was a well-organized event, and a positive atmosphere." Gonzalez is very thankful that Jody Johnson, a Tehama County Department of Education adaptive physical education specialist who runs several Tehama County events for special education students throughout the year, invited his class, he said. "My students were actively engaged and did not want to leave!," Gonzalez said." I am very grateful that my class had the opportunity to attend the event." Kiwanis honors student of the quarter nominees Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Juniors Vincent Chen, Marissa Starman and Shyanne Riberal-Norton were nominated for Red Bluff Kiwanis student of the quarter for Mercy High School. Chen was chosen for the award. Students were guests of Kiwanis during the club's Dec. 11 lunch meeting. Also pictured is student of the quarter coordinator Donna Ross. Juniors Maryn Spanger, Shelby Baccala and Cara Hencratt were nominated for Red Bluff Kiwanis student of the quarter for Red Bluff Union High School. Spanger was chosen for the award. Students were guests of Kiwanis during the club's Dec. 11 lunch meeting. Also pictured is student of the quarter coordinator Donna Ross. News tip? editor@redbluffdailynews.com Need a Physician? Doctors who listen ... Doctors who care. A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Call toll free 888.628.1948 www.redbluff.mercy.org Amazing Finds NEW & USED FURNITURE & MUCH, MUCH MORE! 50% Red Tag Sale Antiques, Unique Fall Sale Two Locations - 30,000 square feet RED BLUFF 530-917-1138 REDDING 530-917-7797 22660 Antelope Blvd. amazingfindsredbluff.com 9am – 7pm Sun.-Fri. 3351 S. Market St. amazingfindshome.com 9am – 7pm Sun.-Fri. 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