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LaurenMcFarlenandLevi Conner announce their engagement. The bride to be is the daughter of Rob and Melody McFarlen of Red Bluff. She gradu- ated Red Bluff Union High School and attended Biola University. The prospective groom is the son of Dennis and Jennifer Conner of Red Bluff. He graduated from Red Bluff Union High School and is serving in the U.S. Air Force. A May 2 wedding is planned in Dairyville. ENGAGEMENT MCFARLENAND CONNER TO WED The shower of votes is- sued by the News office during the past few days presage a most furious storm before the end, in the Merchants' Free Expo- sition trip contest. There are now seven en- trants in the contest, the last one to come for this excellent trip, being Miss Maetta McIvor, and from the enthusiasm she ex- pressed when she placed her nomination bids to be a dangerous contender for the coveted prize. The other contestants are rapidly piling up vote coupons also and each one seems to have done her share in collecting up the monthly receipted bills of their friends. Several of the contes- tants have applied at the News office for receipt books and are now taking subscriptions for the Daily and Weekly News, finding it an easy way to increase their vote total. — Feb. 7, 1915 100 YEARS AGO... One more entrant for merchants' free trip 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 con- gregate meal is $7.37, and $9.07 for a home-delivered meal. A minimum donation of $3.50 is appreciated for seniors 60 and older. For those guests younger than 60, the charge is $8. A dona- tion is not a requirement to receive 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 Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Capri Vegetables, Pears, Pineapple Orange Juice, Whole Wheat Roll Tuesday ETHNIC Chile Verde, Steamed Brown Rice, Parsley Car- rots, Mango Medley Wednesday Split Pea Soup, Apple, Cranberry Juice, Corn- bread Thursday LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY CLOSED Friday Beef Stew, Colorful Cole- slaw, Pineapple Chunks, Biscuit, Banana Cream Dessert MENU Senior Nutrition Program menu The Red Bluff Kiwanis Club will be holding its third annual Cards 4 Kids Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament 4:30-10 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Red Bluff Commu- nity Center. Proceeds from the tournament support the clubs annual youth sum- mer camp, free to local children, at Camp Te- hama near Mill Creek. Initial buy-in is $75 with a $20 re-buy avail- able. Entry is limited to the first 63 paid players. Food and no-host bar pro- vided. First place wins $500 and total prize money is $2,500. For more information and to register, call 966- 7975. RED BLUFF KIWANIS Poker tourney to benefit youth camp I cannot tell you how many times I hear a per- son does not wish to bring an animal to the shel- ter because they espouse No-Kill, and know, with absolute er- roneous cer- tainty, that the animal will be euthanized once ad- mitted. They feel it is much more humane to abandon these animals, rationaliz- ing that benevolent strang- ers will take them home, or with even greater specious thought, that this domesti- cated creature will suddenly be able to fend for itself. However, the cruel reality is that these animals face star- vation, disease, injury and other untold horrors. There is no easy way to lead into the crux of this article. We often talk in ab- stracts, sidestep and dance around one word for fear of offending anyone. However, we cannot solve any issue by avoidance, so let us talk about euthanasia. First, let's clarify a mis- conception. A good por- tion of the public believes that after the mandatory hold period at the Tehama County Animal Care Cen- ter (TCACC), strays will be euthanized. This could not be further from the truth. The Animal Care Center does not have "time lim- its" for adoptable animals. Before a decision is made to euthanize an animal, a number of factors are stud- ied such as life threatening illnesses, extreme medical problems, and unprovoked aggression. Before any de- cision is considered, the an- imal's ultimate well-being and quality of life, as well as public safety is pains- takingly thought about by those involved. This is the most dreaded procedure for any employee of the Shelter, and it is done only when all other options have been ex- hausted. Next, I am extremely happy to report that the TCACC, as a public shelter with its limited resources, small size and increased in- take of animals this past year, has managed to defy the National averages. Of all the animals admitted into TCACC in 2014, 82.3% were either adopted, res- cued, or returned to their original owner. On an even larger note, in December of 2014 the live release rate was 93.9%, the highest fig- ure ever obtained in Te- hama County. The National Council on Pet Popula- tion Study and Policy cites that 56 % of dogs and 71 % of cats that enter animal shelters are euthanized. At TCACC, its euthanasia per- centages were substantially below those figures as evi- denced by the "live release rates" cited above. Some will shout that any euthanasia is totally un- acceptable. To every per- son who finds it appall- ing, I will respond. Not ev- ery animal can be saved. In our quest to do so, many have suffered needlessly, be it animal and/or human. Even the safe havens of "no- kill" facilities understand that there are extenuating circumstances where eu- thanasia may be the most humane action to take. If we falsely believe that every organization, whether pri- vate or public, can care for every homeless animal that arrives on their doorstep for the rest of their natural life, we do an injustice to the animal and to the over- whelming problem of ani- mal homelessness. Our shelter, any shelter, cannot decrease euthana- sia rates without total com- munity support and com- mitment. Each individual shares in the responsibil- ity and fate of these un- wanted animals. One must truly understand that, by ignoring the problem of pet overpopulation or enhanc- ing it by either tacit accep- tance of actions that result in homelessness or by con- tributing directly to the amount of unwanted an- imals, it is not the shel- ters' fault that animals are euthanized, but the pub- lic's. Therefore, it is impor- tant that all of us actively work towards not only de- creasing the number of an- imals entering the shel- ters, but also increasing the amount of animals that are returned to their owners or adopted, thus ensuring that euthanasia is not an out- come. We must discourage "backyard" breeding by re- fusing to purchase these animals and opting, in- stead, to adopt from among the many that both shelters and rescues have. We must not only spay and neuter our own animals, but also encourage others to do the same. We should microchip and/or tag our pets. Again, we must encourage oth- ers to do the same in order that pets and guardians are quickly reunited. We need to get involved and report abuse, safeguarding those that cannot defend them- selves. We must become re- sponsible pet-people, un- derstanding that it is a life- time commitment, and take measures to insure success. If unhappy with the laws that regulate pet owner- ship or the way they are, or are not, enforced, then con- tact local, county, and state representatives to request more resources be allotted to house, protect, and en- sure the well-being of these homeless animals. Nothing is going to solve the animal overpopulation problem unless we take positive action. Until all of us do, euthanasia will con- tinue to be an ugly reality. 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 Let'stalkaboutanimal euthanasia Ronnie Casey PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. COURTESYPHOTO Passages is announcing the Spring 2015 series of three workshops it will be hosting for Savvy Seniors — Long-Term Care Planning. The first one is sched- uled 10 a.m. to noon Tues- day, Feb. 17, at CARD's Lake- side Pavilion, 2565 Califor- nia Park Drive, Chico. This free workshop is co-spon- sored by the Chico Area Recreation District. Res- ervations are required by calling 898-5923 by Feb. 15. Space is limited. This workshop is entitled "Medi-Cal for Long Term Care — What to expect when applying." Presented by a Medi-Cal Long Term Care eligibility specialist from Butte County Department of Employment and Social Service, this event will dis- cuss the process of applying for this benefit, documents needed, and income and re- source guidelines. "It is important for indi- viduals and family caregiv- ers to get accurate informa- tion when developing an estate and long term care plan" says Tatiana Fassieux, HICAP program manager. "Equally important is to re- visit the plan every 5 years, because laws change as well as family circumstances." Too often people attend workshops presented by in- surance agents or out-of- town financial planners who may not have up-to-date in- formation, and may have questionable intentions. Future workshops taking place at the same location are scheduled April 21: End- of-Life Planning: Necessary steps to take so your last wishes are carried out and June 16: Financial Planning for Long Term Care: Strate- gies, products and services. More information about how to pay for Long Term Care may be obtained by calling the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Pro- gram (HICAP) of Passages, at 898-6716. Passages helps older adults and family caregiv- ers with important services to empower them to remain confident in their ability to sustain and enjoy indepen- dent lives. "People who are retired, or are considering retire- ment, are especially vulner- able considering the current economic climate," said Joe Bobery, executive director. "It is extremely important that seniors and family care- givers are educated on all options for a well thought- out estate and long term care plan." For more information about Passages' services go to www.passagescenter.org. 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