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Non-profitnews Iamsoexcited,I can hardly stand it. I have finally bit the bul- let and am applying for non-profit status. 2015 is full of prom- ise and possibilities. I have dragged my feet on this for years now due to many fears. Fear of change, fear of the un- known, fear of the paper- work to apply, fear of los- ing control. Too many fears to mention. Finally I spoke to a friend of mine, B.J. North, who encouraged me to go for it and gave me the name of a business that will walk me through ev- ery step of it, The Founda- tion Group. So, I contacted them and am in the pro- cess of applying for non- profit status. Honestly, I cannot re- member the last time I have been this ex- cited. Possibly for a fight, maybe when I competed in World Eskimo Indian Olympics. But that com- petition excitement was more intense and not as pleasurable as this excite- ment; the excitement for a new chapter in my life. As this is completely un- charted territory, I am wide open for sugges- tions and guidance from seasoned non-profit pros. I look forward to expand- ing our services and ben- efiting our community. Wrestling news Speaking of serv- ing our community, we have added a wonderful new component to our gym. North Star Wres- tling Academy, under the guidance of All Ameri- can wrestler, coach Jes- sie Orduno, has joined forces with us to provide wrestling coaching for the youth and adults of our community. He is an excellent coach, and his students become winners. Jessie is looking forward to being a part of the non-profit and expand- ing his services to kids who are unable to afford the coaching as well. Wel- come to Psycho Fitness, Jessie. Fighting news I had the pleasure of watching two of our Team Intense warriors fight very tough battles at Win River Casino on Jan. 31. Jesse Davis earned 125 pound title via triangle in the first round. Alex Fa- zleev got a TKO over his opponent in the second round. These guys put in the work and brought home the wins thanks to a lot of help from their teammate Rocky Golden and coach Sam Sleezer. Make sure you pat them on the back when you see them. Rocky Golden will be fighting at Blue Lake Ca- sino next month and is looking forward to bring- ing home the win. He is killing it at the gym. Any local businesses out there looking to sponsor "The Rockstar?" Self defense class news It's that time again, folks. Be sure you at- tend my free self defense class at my gym, 1450 Schwab St. in Red Bluff, on Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. It's open to everyone, so you have no reason not to come and learn some brutal tips that could save your life. I encourage people to come and bring their kids, no age limit, and learn together. Also, Damsel In Defense will be there selling their amazing self defense products; kubotons, stun guns and pepper spray, oh my. Don't miss it. We are going to have some fun practicing some es- capes and learning where the weak spots are on the attacker. Film news I am hoping to wrap up editing of our documen- tary in the next couple months and submit it to some film festivals. This is another of my dreams that I see coming to fru- ition this year. Last year was OK, but I am really loving 2015 so far. I hope all your dreams come true this year as well. Just remember, some- times you have to bite the bullet and go for it if you really want something. Good luck. AveryVilcheisafitness instructor who owns Psy- cho Fitness & MMA at 1450 Schwab St. in Red Bluff. You can reach her at 200-0526 or vil- cheavery@yahoo.com. AVERYVILCHE Dreamsdocometrue COURTESYPHOTO Pictured, from le , are Alex Fazleev, Jesse Davis and Rocky Golden. A report reached Red Bluff late last night that the Chinatown section of the town of Vina had been totally destroyed by fire. Owing to the fact that there is no telephone ser- vice in Vina after 7 p.m. it was impossible to con- firm the report as to the amount of damage done but a report received from the Squaw Hill ferry just across the river from Vina confirmed the fact of a fire in Vina, the Ferry people stating that there was a big fire raging in the town of Vina about eight o'clock in the evening, although they were unable to learn how much damage had been done. Other places con- firmed the fact of there be- ing a fire and at Los Mo- linos the report was also received that the Chinese section had been burned out. — Feb. 14, 1915 100 YEARS AGO... Vi na C hi na to wn is reported totally de st ro ye d by fi re The Senior Nutrition Program serves meals Monday through Fri- day at noon at the Red Bluff Community-Sen- ior 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 appre- ciated 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 PRESIDENT'S DAY CLOSED Tuesday Sloppy Joe w/Cheese, Marinated Pea Salad, Spiced Apples, Cherry Ap- ple Juice, Whole Wheat Bun Wednesday Chicken a la King, Broc- coli Grape Salad, Straw- berries, Biscuit Thursday HEART HEALTHY Minestrone Soup, Basil Tomatoes, Mango, Sea- soned Bread Stick Friday Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Green Beans, Apricots, Or- ange Juice MENU Senior Nutrition Program menu Those of us directly in- volved in animal welfare regularly bandy-about terms, often forgetting that those not involved directly may not fully un- derstand the nuances be- tween them. For example, people are encouraged to rescue an animal by adopt- ing it at a shelter. However, we also encourage them to adopt from a rescue. The following information might clarify not only the distinctions between ani- mal welfare organizations, but also some of the com- mon terminology utilized. Whether an entity is an animal shelter or an animal rescue, they both do essen- tially the same service. They take in homeless animals and encourage pet adop- tion. How their funding oc- curs, and the rules by which these organizations operate, are some of the factors that differentiate them. Animal shelters can also be known as an Ani- mal Care Center, Animal Services or, as we no lon- ger like to say, "the pound." City or county govern- ments typically are the responsible parties for their operation. A number have an "open door" pol- icy which means they do not turn away any animal. The Tehama County Ani- mal Care Center is a "lim- ited admission" county- run shelter. They accept all stray animals found within their jurisdiction. They will also occasionally take owner surrender animals on a case-by-case basis, as space allows. Animal Control's duty it is to enforce the laws and ordinances regulat- ing the ownership of ani- mals, and to respond to in- cidents in which animals are involved. Animal con- trol in Tehama County is managed by the Red Bluff Police Department in Red Bluff city limits (527-3131), the Corning Police Depart- ment in Corning city limits (824-7000) and by the Te- hama County Sheriff's Of- fice throughout the rest of the county (529-7900 ext. 1). The Tehama County An- imal Care Center does not manage animal control. Humane societies and SPCAs are independent and self-governing. The national entities, the American So- ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), do not administer any of the "Humane Societies" or "SPCAs," which are non- connected and fully sep- arate organizations. Each one has its own programs and services and can be ei- ther "limited admission" or "open door." These institu- tions, in addition to offer- ing pets for adoption, may offer the additional ser- vices of training, spay and neuter, community educa- tion and reduced veterinary care. They vary in size and, while they are often non- profit entities subsidized by donations, grants, bequests, etc., they may receive a por- tion of their funds from lo- cal governments for animal control contracts. "What is a foster," you might ask. A foster agrees to take a homeless pet into their home and gives him/ her whatever care and at- tention is necessary, for ei- ther a specific period of time, such as for medical reasons or until the animal is adopted. Foster homes are vital to any animal wel- fare organization and with- out them, many of the "happily-ever after" tales would never occur. Valid rescue organiza- tions are usually non-profit entities and are character- istically "limited admis- sion" organizations. They concentrate on either spe- cific breeds, type of ani- mal, or special need. These groups generally use a net- work of foster homes or boarding kennels to house the animals until they are adopted. Rescue organiza- tion animals are obtained mostly through shelters and owner surrender. The major difference be- tween animal shelters and Humane/SPCA or rescue organizations is that pub- lic funds dispensed by local governments finance shel- ters, while humane societies and rescues are primarily financed by adoption fees, grants, foundations and the generous contributions of individuals and businesses. Not to be forgotten, but an integral part of shelters and rescues, are transport- ers. Often they are volun- teer individuals and/or or- ganizations whose purpose is move animals from one location to another to in- crease chances of adoption. Typically, the transport oc- curs from a shelter to a res- cue group. All of us in animal wel- fare do agree on one key point. When a previously homeless, neglected, or abused pet is adopted, whether at an animal shel- ter, through a rescue group, from foster or at a humane society/SPCA, we feel that animal has been rescued and is on its way to a much better life. Ronnie Casey is vice pres- ident of PETS — Provid- ing Essentials for Tehama Shelter. She can be reached at rmcredbluff@gmail. com. For more informa- tion about PETS, visit pet- stehama.org. PETS Understanding definitions, nuances in animal welfare circles Ronnie Casey Avery Vilche 723 Main St Red Bluff, Ca www.palominoroom.com 3 Course Meal Specialty Menu includes appetizer & dessert Starting at $ 19 00 Open 4PM Menu Specials Palomino Room Texas BBQ Join us on Satur day , F ebruary 14 th ! 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