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PHOTOSBYJULIEZEEB-DAILYNEWS ByJulieZeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF The Hope Chest thrift store at 1359 Grant St. will be celebrating its 50th year of op- eration Saturday with a special sale, an open house and a lun- cheon for volunteers. The store opened in 1965. "The Hope Chest wants to thank all of our volunteers with- out whom it would not be possi- ble to operate and give back to our community," said Manager Marta Dixon. "Much thanks to our wonderful community mem- bers for their donations and sup- port. I'd like to give a special thank you to Katie, Micki and the board for all their hard work and support." Dixon was hired, along with assistant managers Katie Moore and Micki Witzle, in 2012 when it became apparent to the board that the store could no longer be run solely by volunteers, many of whom were seniors, board mem- ber Suzanne Sale said. In 2012, long-time volunteer managers Connie Ross and Juanita John- son retired. The Hope Chest non-profit was originally formed by a small group of local women as a fund- ing source for the Family Ser- vices Agency, which had opened just prior to the group's forma- tion, Sale said. Family Service Agency, now known as the Family Counsel- ing Center, was started by local civic groups to meet the counsel- ing needs of low income mem- bers of the community and con- tinues to be supported by the Hope Chest, she said. In the early years volunteers hosted fundraising events and membership drives, but then it was decided to open what was referred to then as a "Next to New Shop," Sale said. While the group was in the planning pro- cess, someone volunteered an an- tique trunk for the display win- dow, which is where the name Hope Chest comes from. A fashion show, luncheon and card party was held at Wilcox Oaks Golf Club with donated clothing modeled. Funds went toward opening the store, which took place on Oct. 5, 1965. "It's one of the oldest thrift shops in this area in continuous operation," Sale said. COMMUNITY HopeChesttocelebrate 50 year anniversary By Julie Zeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF The Tehama County Health Services Agency has been having difficulty filling po- sitions for some time, which led the Board of Supervisors to pass a wage adjustment Tuesday. The adjustment, which to- taled about $328,642, will hope- fully take care of filling 16 va- cant positions and some wage inequality resulting from a wage decrease in 2008, said Executive Director Valerie Lucero. A salary comparison of the proposed versus existing sala- ries showed, based on multiple positions, the Clinic will see a 0.11 percent increase amount- ing $1,500 and Jail Nursing a 7.2 percent increase at $26,500. Mental Health salaries saw a 2.17 percent increase, which amounted to an additional $181,500, and Public Health saw a 3.82 percent increase at almost $119,000. TEHAMA COUNTY Supervisors pass wage adjustment Staff Reports RED BLUFF Tehama County Dis- trict Attorney's investigators, along with Red Bluff police, ar- rested eight men Thursday in a warrant sweep aimed at people wanted for failing to pay child support. Seven of the eight men arrested weren't named in a press release issued by the Tehama County Dis- trict Attorney's Bureau of Investi- gation, which cited state law for not disclosing the names of those arrested on civil warrants. Those arrested included a 39-year-old Red Bluff resident who owes more than $2,000 in back child support; a 48-year- old Red Bluff resident who owes more than $15,000; a 35-year-old Red Bluff resident who owes more than $15,000; a 43-year-old Corn- ing resident who owes $10,000; a 35-year-old Corning resident who owes $5,000; a 40-year-old Corn- ing resident who owes more than $2,000; and a 31-year-old Los Molinos resident who owes more than $4,000. TEHAMA COUNTY Child support warrant sweep nets 8 men Staff reports CORNING The Tehama County Sheriff's Office has not confirmed the identity of a male swimmer who apparently drowned Wednes- day in the Sacramento River near Woodson Bridge, according to a news release issued by the Sher- iff's Office Thursday. "Until recovery of the victim is made, the identity of the drown- ing victim is not confirmed and no information will be released concerning the identity of the victim," according to the release. "There is no evidence to support a finding other than an acciden- tal drowning at this time." Deputies responded about 2:07 p.m. Wednesday to the Woodson Bridge boat ramp, south of South Avenue, to a report of a possi- ble drowning, according to the release. Upon their arrival, wit- nesses said a male swimmer in red swim shorts had attempted to swim from the west shore of the river to the east shore. The swimmer reportedly began to struggle, went under water and didn't resurface, according to the release. A subsequent search ef- fort at the river failed to locate a person matching the description of the swimmer. "The Tehama County Sheriff's Office is looking into leads as to the identity of the suspected drowning victim and at this time; his identity has not been confirmed," according to the re- lease. On Thursday morning, the au- thorities, including the Sheriff's Office boating unit, returned to the river for a "secondary search," according police scanner reports. "Due to the swift current, de- bris in the river, uncertainty of the location of the probable victim and safety of the Sher- iff's Divers, the Tehama County Sheriff's Office is not sending their divers into the river for re- covery efforts at this time," ac- cording to the release. "Sheriff's personnel will monitor the area of the river and wait for indica- tions to support further recov- ery efforts." 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PAGE B5 SOUTH CAROLINA Gunman caught in killing of 9 at church Above: Volunteer Elaine Decker, le , runs the register while Assistant Manager Micki Witzle folds a pair of pants Wednesday at the Hope Chest thri store, which celebrates 50years of service to the Red Bluff community on Saturday. Le : Volunteer Robert Chernochan, le , and Handyman Jim Smith, right, put up the new sign painted by Katie Moore at the Hope Chest Thri Store. "The Hope Chest wants to thank all of our volunteers without whom it would not be possible to operate and give back to our community." — Marta Dixon, manager IFYOUGO All former and current volunteers are welcome to a luncheon at 11a.m. Saturday, which will be followed by the open house and a half off sale from noon to 4p.m. HOPE PAGE 9 SWEEP PAGE 9 WAGE PAGE 9 » redbluffdailynews.com Friday, June 19, 2015 50CENTS AN EDITION OF THE CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD 7 58551 69001 9 Volume130,issue151 Good morning, thanks for subscribing Cheryl Meadows MARINES Rifle raffle winner named Community A3 WHISKEYTOWN Summer activities offered at the lake Lifestyles A5 FORECAST High: 98 Low: 64 A10 LiketheDailyNews on Facebook and stay in the loop on local news, sports and more. VISITFACEBOOK.COM/ RBDAILYNEWS LIKEUSON FACEBOOK