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RedBluffFFApartnered up with Red Bluff Round Up during the 94th annual Red Bluff Round-Up Rodeo. Some 20 FFA members helped sell day sheets and programs for the rodeo. The event's parent leader was Teresa Colgate and student leader was Justin Croman. The event was a huge success and the chapter was awarded a $1,550 check at its End of the Year Banquet held on May 18. The Red Bluff FFA Chap- ter would like to thank James Miller, Red Bluff Round-Up manager, for at- tending the banquet and presenting the chapter with a check. Community support such as this is what helps the chapter members to grow and develop as leaders. REDBLUFF FF A pa rt ne rs w it h Ro un d- Up COURTESYPHOTO Red Bluff FFA Chapter members pose with James Miller, Round-Up manager, who presented the chapter with a check for its help during the rodeo. TheSeniorNutritionPro- gram serves meals Monday through Friday at noon at the Red Bluff Community- 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 dona- tion of $3.50 is appreciated for seniors 60 and older. For those guests younger than 60, the charge is $8. 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 Tang y Meatballs, SteamedBrownRice,Green & Yellow Squash, Canta- loupe,PineappleBreadPud- ding Tuesday Beef Stroganoff, Broc- coli, Apricots, Cherry Ap- ple Juice, Whole Wheat Roll Wednesday Chef's Salad, Pickled Beets,MelonMedley,Wheat Crackers Thursday ETHNIC/VEGETARIAN Chile Relleno Casserole, Mexicali Corn, Orange Juice, Whole Wheat Torti- lla, Cinnamon Churro Friday Coney Island Dog, Col- orful Coleslaw, Luau Fruit Cup MENU Senior Nutrition Program menu For many of us, our an- cestry is an integral part of our being. When asked about our heritage, more often than not we describe our- selves as a Heinz 57. Even those of us who consider ourselves purebred would probably find, if we went back far enough, that our ancestors mixed it up a bit. In the world of dogs and cats, we would be known as either a mutt or a moggy. According to the dictionary, definition of a mutt is a dog of unknown ancestry and a moggy is defined as a cat which does not have a pedigree or is otherwise unremarkable. These animals, not deemed pedigreed, are re- peatedly looked upon with disdain, as if not being of pure descent is somehow inferior. Yet, pureness of lineage does not necessar- ily equate to being exem- plary. Like humans, many factors come into play. The way one is raised, life expe- riences, and even environ- ment all play a part in per- sonality formation. Pure genes do not necessar- ily mean good ones. Even members in my own fam- ily, though I am ashamed to admit it, have voiced their feelings regarding the inferiority of mutts and moggies. I do find a sense of humor in it, however, since these people are of the Heinz variety, too. Our country's shelters are inundated with animals. Each day more arrive and, unfortunately, not all are ad- opted, rescued or returned to their original owner. It's a harsh reality many choose to ignore. Has fate dealt an ugly hand to only the mutts and moggies? No, many coming into the shelter sys- tem are also "pure" and ped- igreed. According to the Na- tional Council on Pet Popu- lation Study and Policy, 25 per cent of dogs found in shelters are purebred who also have the same chances as their mixed counterparts of finding a future. Due to circumstances beyond their control, under the same roof, and facing an uncertain fu- ture, they are also viewed as either mutts or moggies. The purpose here is not to extol the virtues of pure- bred over mixed breeds or vice versa. The advantages and disadvantages of both have proven to be the fod- der for numerous articles and discussions. The pur- pose is to bring attention to the cats and dogs in our shelter, who were forsaken by their guardians for one reason or another. Each one deserves much more than what fate has dealt them. Each one deserves a home. In 2012, nationally, only 20% of owned dogs and 26% of owned cats were adopted from animal shel- ters. In Tehama County during that same year, 26.8% of dogs and 32.8% of cats were adopted from the county shelter. In 2014, those local figures in- creased to 31.2% of dogs and 38.8% of cats being ad- opted. While the percent- ages are still low, it is good to see that more home- less animals are getting another chance at a bet- ter life. It is the hope of the staff, volunteers and sup- porters that these numbers will continue to bloom. Whether or not a home- less animal is aware of its predicament is something we may never know. There are those of us who believe that they are cognizant of the situation and, when ad- opted, are grateful to their new guardian. Neverthe- less, when adopted, we do know that the animal can bring with it much more than preconceived baggage. These animals can provide us with a friendship and a companionship that others of our own species may not be able to give. They share their foibles and strengths with us and, in doing so, can bring untold joy and benefits into our lives. They can teach us about loyalty and unconditional love. They can help us become more humane and, indeed, more human. In return, by providing loving homes, we provide happy endings to sad sto- ries. Additionally, by adopt- ing the mutts and moggies of our shelter, or any shel- ter, we have disregarded their definitions. These ani- mals are no longer inferior, unremarkable creatures. We have shown that their life has value. RonnieCaseyisvice president of PETS — Providing Essentials for Tehama Shelter. She can be reached at rmcredbluff@gmail.com. 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