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Interestinbasketballin Red Bluff is enjoying a de- cided revival, and may be reckoned now as the most popular indoor sport of the season. It is no lon- ger confined to the high school, but its popularity has gripped the commu- nity, and now we have a city team of stars that bids fair to make things inter- esting for all comers. The extent of the enthu- siasm for the game and confidence in the team is best illustrated by the fact that the Red Bluff Basket Ball Association is now in the process of formation. — Jan. 10, 1915 100YEARSAGO... Basket Ball Spirit The Senior Nutrition Program serves meals Monday through Friday at noon at the Red Bluff Com- munity-Senior Center and 11:30 a.m. at the Corning Senior Center. The average cost of a congregate meal is $7.37, and $9.07 for a home-de- livered meal. A minimum donation of $3.50 is ap- preciated for seniors 60 and older. For those guests younger than 60, the charge is $8. A donation is not a requirement to re- ceive a meal if you qualify for the program. Reservations must be made a minimum of one day in advance by calling 527-2414. One percent milk is served with each meal. Menu is subject to change. Monday Swedish Meatballs, Steamed Brown Rice, But- ternut Squash, Strawber- ries Tuesday Chicken Tettrazini, Brussel Sprouts, Pears, Pumpkin Cake Wednesday ETHNIC/VEGETAR- IAN Chile Relleno Casserole, Green Salad, Orange Juice, Whole Wheat Tortilla, Cin- namon Churro Thursday Clam Chowder, Mari- nated Vegetable Salad, Or- ange Wedges, Sourdough Roll Friday Meatloaf, Zucchini & Cauliflower, Beet Man- darin Salad, Applesauce, Whole Wheat Bread MENU Senior Nutrition Program menu January is National Train Your Dog Month, an excel- lent occasion for families to realize the importance of teaching their four- legged mem- bers how to be good ca- nine citizens. Improper so- cialization and reinforced bad behav- iors of domestic pets by owners have too often re- sulted in those same pets ending up in shelter en- vironments where, when deemed unadoptable, they are euthanized. What are some of the benefits in training your furry friend? One of the big- gest reasons to educate your pet is to provide safety for not only those who interact with the dog, but also to in- sure the animal's well-being. Additional benefits include a better understanding of Fi- do's behavior and forming a more positive connection with your pet. Consider teaching the fol- lowing basic skills: to come when called; to sit, stay and lie down on command; to walk on a leash without pulling; to "leave it" alone, and to go to the bathroom in appropriate areas. For those pet owners looking for helpful training hints and information, the Asso- ciation of Professional Dog Trainers' website, https:// apdt.com/pet-owners/, is a fine place to start. Just like having a baby, there is necessary prepara- tion when bringing a new furry addition home. You may not have to purchase diapers or cribs, but you will definitely need to ac- quire a few basic pieces of equipment essential for ef- fective training. Design, material type, and sizing are some very important factors to consider when purchasing training tools. If unsure what is best, contact your vet and/or a profes- sional trainer for advice. The first items to pur- chase are an identification tag, a collar and/or harness, and a leash. The tag should provide pet identification and contact information should the pet become lost. The ever important collar/ harness and leash serve in helping control your dog during those fun, necessary walks and training sessions. The next, and extremely useful, piece of equipment is a crate. It aids in house- training and provides a safe, secure area for the an- imal to rest when not be- ing supervised. The crate should be an appropri- ate size for the dog as an adult. If the pet obtained is a puppy, there are divid- ers available to block off a portion of it until the ani- mal reaches adulthood. The crate should definitely have enough space for the dog to lie, stand, and turn around comfortably. Avoid harsh and painful training methods. Frighten- ing experiences and severe punishments can lead to behavior problems like ag- gression. Only use positive, reward- based training. By focusing on rewarding the animal and lessening their fear, a well-adjusted dog and a stronger human at- tachment ensues. There- fore, discerning a reward that your dog enjoys, such as food, praise and petting, or a favorite toy, will be vi- tal in the training process. Decide what the rules are and be consistent with them. A behavior that is adorable when your dog is a puppy may not be as en- dearing when they are older or substantially larger. In addition, also try to be con- sistent in Fido's daily sched- ule. Perfect examples are times to eat, going for walks and times for bed. Dogs re- spond well and adjust eas- ier to new surroundings when there is routine in their lives. Be sure to socialize your canine companion. By ex- posing him or her to differ- ent situations, it will help them feel more comfortable when encountering new an- imals, people, and experi- ences. Socialized dogs are typically friendlier, more predictable and able to han- dle stress better than their under-socialized counter- parts are. Un-socialized dogs tend to become fear- ful, and possibly aggressive, because they do not have the ability to cope with novel circumstances. Training should, and can, be a positive, fun ex- perience for you, your fam- ily, and your faithful com- panion. It will not only help him/her become a polite member of the family, but it will also help to strengthen the relationships between all parties involved. A defi- nite joy to be with is a well- trained dog. RonnieCaseyisvicepres- ident of PETS — Provid- ing Essentials for Tehama Shelter. She can be reached at rmcredbluff@gmail. com. For more information about PETS, visit petste- hama.org. PETS Trainingyourdogmay someday save his life Ronnie Casey An association forming to boost the game locally Mercy High School's homecoming court was nominated by the senior class and includes William Gentry, Adil Syed, Chris Gray, Elijah Gash, Victoria Johnson, Ayeong Seo, Shy- anne Riberal-Norton and Marissa Starman. Victoria Johnson is the daughter of Ellen and Mike Johnson of Chico. Victoria has participated in cheer- leading and swimming at Mercy High School. She is presently a co-captain of the cheerleading team. She transferred during her ju- nior year to Mercy. She has been active in student gov- ernment at Mercy and has beenaclassrepresentativeto Student Council in her junior year. Presently, she is Stu- dent Council Treasurer and is in charge of maintaining the student snack bar. Victo- ria worked on props for the musical, Shrek. Her commu- nity service includes breast cancer awareness, the Chico State design program, Spe- cial Olympics, and the An- gel Tree. Victoria is very in- terested in mathematics and sciences. She has applied at New York University, Colum- bia University, the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, Davis. Victo- ria plans to attend New York University and study medi- cine. She wants to become a plastic surgeon, specializing in the burn unit. Her hobbies include reading and mathe- matics. Shyanne Riberal-Norton is the daughter of Sharon Riberal-Norton and Mike Norton of Red Bluff. Shy- anne has participated in vol- leyball and softball. She has been a member of CSF, Span- ish Honors Society, Rap Club and Friday Night Live. Shy- anne has participated in the musicals Grease, Oklahoma, and Shrek. She also partici- pated in a Madrigal and the Fall plays, Play On and Har- vey. She will be in this year's musical, Phantom of the Op- era. She has been active in student government and has been class Secretary, class President and, pres- ently, she is Student Coun- cil Secretary. Her commu- nity service includes tutor- ing, set-up and take-downs for many events, and service at the local Animal Shelter. Shyanne has applied to Cal- ifornia State University, Chico, CSU, Sonoma, CSU, Long Beach, St. Bonaven- ture in New York, the Uni- versity of California, Santa Cruz and the University of Portland. She plans to ma- jor in journalism and com- munications with a minor in creative writing or litera- ture. Her goal is to become a journalist and/or author. Her hobbies include read- ing, writing and music. Ayeong Seo is an interna- tional student from South Korea, and her host par- ents are Jerry and Michele Bartlett of Red Bluff. Ayeong has participated in tennis and has been active in stu- dent government as a Class Representative to Student Council. She is also mem- ber of Key Club. Her commu- nityserviceincludesworking at the Red Bluff Community Center, the Tehama County Library, and participating in RelayforLife.Ayeonghasap- plied to Les Roches Interna- tional School of Hotel Man- agement, Switzerland, Hong Kong,PolytechnicUniversity, theUniversityofNevada,Las Vegas, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania. She wants to pursue a career in hotel management and be- come a hotel general man- ager. Her hobbies include doingartworkanddrawings. Marissa Starman is the daughter of Jacquelyn and Kurt Starman of Redding. Marissa has participated in basketball, volleyball, soft- ball and track. She is a mem- ber of CSF, Key Club, Friday Night Live, Outdoor Adven- ture Club, Spanish Honors Society, and Rap Club. Ma- rissa has been active in stu- dent government. She has been sophomore class Secre- tary, junior class President, and, presently she is senior class Secretary and Student Council Athletic Coordina- tor. She has participated in the musicals Grease and Oklahoma, and she will be in this year's musical, Phan- tom of the Opera. Her com- munity service includes par- ticipating in the St. Joseph Elementary school clean up day, senior nutrition volun- teer, helping at Rotary Club events, working at the Te- hama County Fair, and vol- unteering at vacation Bi- ble school. Marissa has ap- plied to California State University, Sonoma, CSU, Humboldt, the University of Southern Oregon, the Uni- versity of California, Merced, and the University of Califor- nia, Santa Cruz. She plans to study criminal psychology or psychiatry. Marissa wants to become a criminal psy- chologist or a psychiatrist. Her hobbies include read- ing, writing, and volleyball. Elijah Gash is the son of Elizabeth Johnson of Corn- ing. Elijah has participated infootballandbasketball.He has also helped backstage at Mercy High School's musi- cals. Elijah has been very active in community service and has helped with a pro- gramcalledAwesomeHands of Mercy, which gives winter clothes to the less fortunate during the Winter months. He also spent a summer building houses and gath- ering food for the less fortu- nate in San Francisco as part of Youth With A Mission. Eli- jah is active in his church, New Life Assembly of Corn- ing. He is also organizing a fooddrive tohelp those with- out food. Upon graduation, Elijah plans to enlist in the United States Marine Corps and defend his country. His hobbies include playing foot- ball, running, and jumping rope. He also enjoys spend- ing time with his friends. William Gentry is the son of William and Lisa Gentry. William has participated in golf, football, basketball, and baseball. He is member of the Rap Club. He has par- LOCAL Mercy High School homecoming court announced COURTESYPHOTO The Mercy High School homecoming court, back row, includes William Gentry, Adil Syed, Chris Gray, Elijah Gash, and front row, Victoria Johnson, Ayeong Seo, Shyanne Riberal- Norton and Marissa Starman. 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