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Red Bluff Union Ele- mentary School District Superintendent William McCoy and board trustee Adriana Griffin were rec- ognized Feb. 26 by State Superintendent of Pub- lic Instruction Tom Tor- lakson and the California Middle Grades Alliance for modeling effective governance and leader- ship during the transfor- mation of Vista Prepara- tory Academy. Vista Preparatory Acad- emy, formerly known as Vista Middle School, was reconstituted in 2013 in order to establish a stu- dent-centered learning environment that bet- ter supported the educa- tional needs of the Red Bluff community. The mission of the al- liance is to support high quality middle grades ed- ucation designed to close achievement gaps and en- sure success for all stu- dents through increas- ing public awareness, dis- seminating research and best practices for the pur- pose of influencing mid- dle grades policy and in- formed decision-making at the state and local level. The alliance's selection process for recognizing and celebrating district leadership focuses on the successful implementa- tion of the California De- partment of Education's 12 recommendations for Middle Grades Success. The district was spe- cifically recognized for its collaboration with the school leadership team at Vista to promote aca- demic excellence, devel- opmental responsiveness and social equity, and for creating an effective or- ganizational structure under which all students can be successful. In addition to School Administration and Fac- ulty, Vista's Leadership Team includes representa- tion from California Gear Up and College Options. RECOGNITION Vista Prep Academy receives state honor 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 L emon C h ic ken , Steamed Brown Rice, Brus- sels Sprouts, Fruit Ambro- sia Tuesday Chili, Beet Mandarin Salad, Pineapple Coleslaw, Cornbread Wednesday ETHNIC Beef Tamale Pie, Refried Beans, Zucchini, Orange Wedges, Whole Wheat Tor- tilla Thursday Macaroni & Cheese w/ Ham, California Blend Veg- etables, Mandarin Oranges Friday Corn Dog Casserole, Broccoli Pineapple Salad, Peach Blueberry Com- pote MENU Senior Nutrition Program menu Gleaners will distribute food as follows in March: Corning, 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 18, Corning Senior Center, 1015 Fourth Ave. Red Bluff, 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 18, Food Bank, 20699 Wal- nut St. Rancho Tehama, noon to 2 p.m., Monday, March 16, Recreation Center. Los Molinos, 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, March 17, Masonic Hall, 25020 Te- hama Vina Road. All other sites in the county will be at the usual times and places. Applications for food bank cards may be on the day of giveaway. Bring large paper or plastic bags and egg cartons if possi- ble. New applicants please bring Rent Receipt, PG&E bill or something with a physical address. All income must be re- ported. Income is gross monthly per household not net. Only one card will be issued per household. GLEANERS Food distribution schedule this week G. E. Spencer, a rancher living near Red Bluff, was bitten in the calf of the leg yesterday afternoon by a Spitz dong belonging to the Red Bluff Hotel. The dog had followed Mrs. Stief from the hotel. Mrs. Stief went into the Racket store on Walnut street to make a purchase and the dog remained outside. Spencer had been in the store and when he came out his appearance evi- dently did not jibe with the dog's sense of the eternal fitness of things and the canine proceeded to vent his displeasure by grab- bing Spencer by the near leg. He was finally pried loose and Spencer had the wound dressed by a local physician. The dog was or- dered tied up for a period of ten days to determine whether or not he had ra- bies. — March 7, 1915 100 YEARS AGO... Dog grabs a man by the leg for no apparent reason The following infor- mation has been com- piled from Red Bluff Po- lice Department, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment and California Highway Patrol logs. Arrests BrianK.Paschal:45,was arrested Thursday on out- standing charges of felony possession of concentrat- ed cannabis, misdemeanor disorderly conduct and failure to appear. Bail was $500. Steve Tongvanh: 28, was arrested Thursday on out- standing charges of felony violation of a work-release program. Gabriel L. Hannaford: 21, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony pos- session of a leaded cane, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and controlled substance paraphernalia. Bail was $45,000. Bethany L. Gaylord: 26, was arrested Thursday on outstanding charges of felony violation of proba- tion, illegal possession of tear gas, misdemeanor controlled substance paraphernalia and receiving known stolen property. Bail was $34,000. Dana R. Brewster: 41, was arrested Thursday on an outstanding felony charge of failure to appear. Bail was $25,000. Fredrick D. Gaylord: 46, was arrested Thursday on charges of felony violation of probation, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, receiving known stolen property and controlled substance paraphernalia. Burglary 19300block of Lassen Drive: A caller reported Thursday that she came home and found her garage had been broken into. POLICE LOGS Most of our nation's pets are overweight, and one of mine is no excep- tion. Accord- ing to the Association for Pet Obe- sity Preven- tion (APOP) 57.69% of cats and 52.6% of dogs in the United States are over- weight or obese. Those are truly staggering numbers. Unfortunately, that ex- tra weight can cause the same types of problems seen in humans. The pri- mary risks of excess weight in pets are as fol- lows: osteoarthritis, insu- lin resistance and Type 2 diabetes, high blood pres- sure, heart and respiratory disease, cruciate ligament injury, kidney disease, var- ious forms of cancer and a decreased life expectancy. On the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention web- site http://www.petobe- sityprevention.org/pet- weight-translator/ you can use their weight equiva- lent charts to determine how much your pet weighs compared to an average adult male or female hu- man. For those of us that have an overweight an- imal, it can be quite en- lightening. In addition, a few simple tests can help determine if your pet has a weight problem. The first should be that the pet's ribs can be felt with- out pressing down. The pet should have a waist, the area between the back of the ribs and the hips, when looking at your pet from above. Also, when looking at your pet from the side, the belly should go up from the bottom of the ribcage to the inside of the thighs. If your pet has packed on too many pounds, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. You should never put your dog on a diet without their consult. Your pet's excess weight could be due to an undiagnosed medical con- dition such as hypothyroid- ism or Cushing's disease. Getting your pet to lose weight is to employ calo- rie restriction and be sure your pet has daily exercise. Owners may often feel their pet does not eat much and are concerned they will go hungry. The result is that they either provide an overabundance of treats and food, or 'peo- ple foods' that are not in the pet's best interest. Dog or cat foods should meet all of the pet's di- etary needs, without hav- ing to add additional ta- ble scraps. Ingesting fewer calories is a good first step to pet weight loss, and your veterinarian can help with recommendations on how to accomplish it. For dogs, a wonderful way to begin an exercise regimen is to take a daily walk. Increase activity once it is determined the pet can handle it without undue fatigue or stress. However, it is always im- portant to watch for any unusual physical signs or difficulty breathing. In ad- dition, for at least ten to fifteen minutes twice a day have your dog run af- ter its favorite ball or toy. Not only is it a wonderful way for the pet to get exer- cise, but it also strength- ens the bond between you. Cats also get fat from lack of exercise. Though prodding a cat into activ- ity may be a bit more diffi- cult, there are a few ways to entice him to move. Cats adore climbing on or into things, batting, swat- ting at, and scratching ob- jects. Cat trees are an ex- cellent way to stretch and tone muscles. In addition, interactive cat toys that mimic escaping prey or spark normal behavior can be utilized. For both dogs and cats, consider adopting a play- mate from the local shelter if the pet is the only ani- mal in the household. The pet will have a companion to play with, which assists in preventing boredom, and sedentary behavior. Once your pet is on a weight loss program, de- termine if it is working by checking the pet's weight monthly. If no differences are noted, the pet may re- quire other changes in diet, portions or routine. Again, be sure to work closely with your vet to find the correct approach. Your pet may not ini- tially enjoy the changes in lifestyle, like my pudgy pooch, but by providing proper food portions, good nutrition, and adequate exercise, you can help your pet lose weight and look forward to a more active, healthier pet. RonnieCaseyisvicepres- 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. 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