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I tried generic bat- teries and found them to be inferior. I only buy name-brand batteries. — Carol D., Indiana Wouldyouliketosend a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate. com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. EVERYDAYCHEAPSKATE Keepproducefresh for weeks longer Ben Renteria learned about Tehama County PAL in September 1998, when he was a sophomore at Red Bluff High School. He and several others checked out the new anti-bullying mar- tial arts program being held at the Church of the Nazarene's Richelieu Hall on Johnson Street. The program has been held in different locations over the years and is now at 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C. It's been at this location for six years. Since its humble begin- nings, the program has seen peeks and valleys but continues to train students just like Renteria. Renteria's grades were in the basement way back then. However, he gradu- ated from Red Bluff High School with honors and has since also graduated from California State Uni- versity, Chico with a bach- elor's degree in psychol- ogy and is employed with Butte County in clinic psychology, while pursu- ing his master's in social work. Renteria leads his own martial arts program through his work in Butte County. During the week of June 21, he had some vacation time coming so he wanted to come back and meet the students and do a little training with them. This wasn't the first time he has returned to Tehama County PAL's program and he is al- ways welcome to return to give back something he learned through Tehama County PAL. When he left the pro- gram to pursue his de- gree Renteria had at- tained Black Belt Third Degree in Jujutsu — the art of yielding and soft- ness — which is how to overcome an attacker not by brute strength but turning the attack- er's own weight and skills against them. Becoming a black belt only means that continu- ous training is required to stay on top of these skills. Ben continued to re- turn, over the years, to perfect dozens of tech- niques and eventually at- tained Black Belt Fourth Degree. Fifth Degree is considered Master but Fourth Degree is enter- ing the Master's realm. Fourth Degree is referred to as sub Master. The PAL Martial Arts Program was the first anti- bulling program in Te- hama County. It takes years of con- stant practice to master many of the skills and tech- niques. For a student in Te- hama County's program to achieve even a Black Belt First Degree takes five years. Renteria went to many programs and events through PAL, including the Sacramento Experience and several other confer- ences learning about lead- ership and citizenship. He was also the first presi- dent of the Youth Directors Council, now known as the Youth Leadership Council through PAL. The summer hours for the program are 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Thurs- days except for the first Monday of each month, when the dojo will be closed for maintenance. The Women's Wellness & Empowerment Self De- fense training is on a break until September. Tehama County PAL has many free programs for youth. It is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit youth anti-bul- lying program with spe- cial emphasis on living a healthy, drug, alcohol and tobacco free lifestyle. As a free program it gladly re- ceives tax deductible do- nations. It is partially supported by United Way of North- ern California and also by grants. For more information, call 527-7950 or visit www. tehamaso.org/pal. POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE Martial arts program grad gives back COURTESYPHOTO Ben Renteria gives his perspective on how to perform various techniques during a recent martial arts class. Mary Hunt Thankyou! PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. Please patronize these local businesses this coming year to thank them for helping to keep our students and community safe. The 2015 Red Bluff High Senior Class and the Red Bluff Community Sober Grad Organization would like to recognize and say a big "THANK YOU" to the following businesses and individuals for their generous support of this year's festivities: A & R Meats American Ink American Legion Post #167 Antelope Valero Arons Chiropractic Aurora Barriga, OD BeastUp Bell-Carter Olive Co. Ben's Truck Bethel Church BIG 5 Bob's Tire Center Red Bluff Elks Lodge #1250 Bud's Jolly Cone Charles Cooley, DDS Chris & Michelle Chapin Corning Ford Costco Corning Mantras Daniel King, M.D. Dave & Denise Gamboa Dave's Tractor Del Taco Dignity Health Donna Shirley's Accounts Dr. Tim Frantz Dudley's Excavating Durango RV Resort Dutch Bros. 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(530) 529-1220 100 Jackson St. Red Bluff AquaAerobics Classes BeginJune1st Mon.,Wed.,Fri. 10 to 10:45am Mon., Wed. 5:30 to 6:15pm Monthly pool pass $25 adult $15 child 1795 Walnut Street • Red Bluff (530) 527-2046 www.brentwoodsnf.com BRENTWOOD Skilled Care Rehabilitation Services employee of the month "Brentwood Skilled Nursing is proud to recognize We would like to recognize Sherry Rose as our wonderful employee of the month. She is a great employee who is always the first to lend a hand when help is needed. Sherry is a great asset to our building and dietary department. Thank you for your committed service of 13 years and we look forward to many more. Congratulations! Sherry Rose as an outstanding employee. LIFESTYLES » redbluffdailynews.com Wednesday, June 24, 2015 » MORE ATFACEBOOK.COM/RBDAILYNEWS AND TWITTER.COM/REDBLUFFNEWS A5