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2A Daily News – Friday, February 3, 2012 Community people&events COMMUNITY CLIPS Last day to get in on raffle There is just one day left before Mercy High School holds its drawing for the annual 300 Club Raffle. There are still a few tickets left and all must be sold in order to give away a $10,000 first prize. Second prize is $2,500 and third is an Apple iPad2. If all 300 tickets do not sell, the first prize will be $5,000. Only 300 tickets will be sold, so the odds of winning are great. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased at the school, at 233 Riverside Way. Don't miss this opportu- nity. Call 527-8313 for ticket information. Peek to sign book Saturday Those attending the Klamath Bull and Horse Sale will see a familiar face as Ellington Peek, owner of the Shasta Livestock Auction Yard in Cottonwood, will be signing his book, "When To Buy, When To Sell" at the sale. The Klamath Bull and Horse Sale will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Klamath County Fair- grounds in Klamath Falls, Ore. Books are also available for purchase at the Shasta Livestock Auction Yard. All proceeds go to the Andy Peek Livestock Scholarship fund. Soldiers return from action Two Tehama County residents have returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operat- ing base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Red Bluff resident Army Sgt. Patrick J. Cunningham a heavy equipment operator attached to the 649th Engi- neer Company, out of Chico, has served 12 years in the military. Gerber resident and Army National Guard Spec. Peter W. Davis Jr., a supply specialist also attached to the 649th Engineer Company, has served three years in the military. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Setting it straight –––––––– It is the policy of the Daily News to correct as quickly as possible all errors in fact that have been published in the newspaper. If you feel a factual error has been made in a news story, call the news department at 527-2153. Healthy teeth, healthy children By DENISE SNIDER First 5 Tehama Executive Director Nearly one in four children, aged two to 11 years old have untreated cavities in their baby teeth, accord- ing to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many chil- dren enrolled in Medicaid receive no dental services throughout the year. To celebrate February's National Children's Dental Health Month, a partnership of community volun- teers including dental professionals, agencies and organizations have come together to offer free dental exams and treatment, including teeth cleanings, fluoride varnish, dental sealants and dental fillings, for Tehama County children with- out current dental insurance or Medi-Cal at the Northern Valley Indian Health Dental Clinic and the First 5 funded Mobile Dental Clinic in Red Bluff. The Seventh annual "Give Kids a Smile" event is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Feb. 4 beginning at 9 a.m. with registrations taken until 1:30 p.m. at Northern Valley Indian Health Den- tal Clinic's new facility, 2500 N. Main St., in Red Bluff. "We are confident the new, larger facility will allow more children to access dental services in a more efficient way," said Mary Jacobson, RDH Tehama County Public Health Advisory Board Dental Committee liaison. Families will receive educational information on oral health, nutrition and tobacco cessation, as well as assistance in filling out applications for the Healthy Families program in both English and Spanish. This event is made possible through a wonderful collaboration between volunteer dental professionals, Northern Valley Indian Health Den- tal Clinic, First 5 Tehama, the Tehama County Public Health Advisory Board, the Tehama Coun- ty Department of Education and community members. The Mobile Dental Clinic's attendance at "Give Kids a Smile" will be followed by two weeks of service to families in Tehama Coun- ty - available to qualified children under 6 years of age. Contact First 5 Tehama to schedule an appoint- ment for the Mobile Dental Unit – 528-1395. D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 127, NUMBER 60 On the Web: www.redbluffdailynews.com MAIN OFFICE: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Main Phone (530) 527-2151 Outside area (800) 479-6397 545 Diamond Ave. Red Bluff, CA 96080 ______________________ Fax: (530) 527-5774 ______________________ Mail: Red Bluff Daily News P.O. Box 220 Red Bluff, CA 96080 CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT: Subscription & delivery Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (530) 527-2151, Ext. 126 subscription rates (All prices include all applicable taxes) Tuesday through Saturday $9.50 four weeks Rural Rate $10.59 four weeks Business & professional rate $2.19 four weeks, Tuesday-Friday By mail: In Tehama County $12.17 four weeks All others $16.09 four weeks (USPS 458-200) Published Tuesday through Saturday except Sunday & Monday, by California Newspaper Partnership. 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Removing Hitching Racks From Front Of Court House Workmen are engaged in removing a relic of the days when hitching racks along Washington street facing the courthouse grounds were a great conve- nience to farmers for tying their horses while they traded about the town. The racks are being pulled out and carted away in line with the general plan to beau- tify the new courthouse grounds. — Feb. 3, 1922 Because young children's teeth are very important for eating and speaking clearly, helping a child maintain a proper dental health care routine is key to his or her overall development. First 5 Tehama encourages parents and caregivers to begin taking care of children's teeth and gums early on with the following helpful tips. Clean Mouths • Gently wipe your baby's gums with a clean, wet cloth after each feeding. • As soon as your child's first tooth comes in, begin brushing every day. • Brush your toddler's teeth for him or her until he or she is 6 years old. • Visit the dentist when the child's first tooth comes in or by age one, and every year after that for a check-up. • Look for toothbrushes with soft bristles that are gentle on gums. To make brushing more fun, use a brightly colored toothbrush. Ask your child to roar like a tiger to help open his or her mouth wide. • Ask a dentist or doctor if it's okay to use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste when brushing your young child's teeth. Supervise and teach your child to spit out toothpaste and rinse after brushing. Beyond Brushing • Floss teeth as soon as they grow and begin to touch each other — usually when a child is about 2 - 4 years of age. • Monitor what your child eats, as it can affect his or her dental health. Avoid candy and sugary drinks like soda that can cause cav- ities. • Prevent tooth decay by not let- ting your child suck on a bottle or sippy cup filled with milk or juice for a long time. If he or she needs a bottle at bedtime, fill it with water. By practicing good dental habits early in a child's life and visiting the dentist regularly, parents can help keep children's teeth healthy and their smiles sparkling! For more information about oral health care for children age 5 or younger, contact First 5 Tehama at 528-1395 or www.first5tehama.com and www.first5california.com/parents. Tax Aide program offers free tax service Red Bluff, Corning The Red Bluff and Corning sites for the AARP/IRS Tax-Aide preparation opened Wednesday. This free service is open to seniors, low and moderate income and most eligible taxpayers and is the nation's largest free, volunteer tax assis- tance and preparation pro- gram. For an appointment in the Red Bluff area, call 727-8298 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Red Bluff site is Veterans Hall on the cor- ner of Oak and Jackson streets. In the Corning area, call 824-2531 for an appoint- ment. Hours vary and this free tax service is offered at the Corning Senior Cen- ter, 1015 4th Ave. Courtesy photo The Tax-Aide Training sessions included, from left, Harley Bennett, district coordinator for Tehama County, Mike Shannon and Rosemarie Hammer, returning counselors, new volunteer James Burris and Kelly Orr, instructor. Guided bird walk Saturday The Sacramento River Discovery Center, 1000 Sale Lane, guided Bird Walk is at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Center, guided by Dr. David Dahnke through parts of the Red Bluff Recreation Area's 488 acres. Bring binoculars, a bird guide and a camera. Wear weather appropriate clothing and good sturdy shoes. The Sacramento River Discovery Center is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Info, 527-1196. 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