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Attention parents, grandparents, educators, SERRF instructors, Scout- ing leaders or anyone else who deals with students from the fifth through the eighth grade, the Red Bluff Elks Lodge is once again having its Americanism Essay Contest. The theme this year is "What the Pledge of Alle- giance Means to Me." Just follow the rules below and send your completed es- says to Randy Rupe. The contest is for Di- vision I: fifth- and sixth- graders, and Division II: seventh- and eighth-grad- ers, but younger students can practice for next year, and older students can write an essay because it feels good. The number of entries has decreased in the last few years. Please get those kids to writing so they can be recognized for their awesome talents, and feel their patriotic spirit. Local winners will go on to compete at the district, state and maybe even the national level. All entries will receive at least a participation cer- tificate, plus plaques and money will be given to lo- cal winners in each of the two divisions. While the actual local prizes have not yet been determined, the Elks are second only to the US government in giving to children for ed- ucation. Eligible participants must be students en- rolled in the fifth through eighth grades during the 2015-16 school year pre- ceding June 30, 2016. Es- say length is not to ex- ceed 250 words. Essay must be typed or legibly printed in ink. Essay must be submitted for judging to Randy Rupe, Ameri- canism chairman, Red Bluff Lodge #1250, PO Box 417, Red Bluff 96080. Entrant must be identi- fied on the essay by first and last name, home ad- dress, grade, school at- tended, Red Bluff Elks Lodge #1250. Essays must be received by Jan. 8, 2016. Essays will be judged based on originality, devel- opment of theme and me- chanics and neatness. ELKSLODGE Entriessought in Americanism essay contest Mt. Lassen celebrated Hallowe'en last night with a display that, ac- cording to the eye wit- nesses, would have been worthy of a Fourth of July Celebration. A large erup- tion occurred about 7:30 p.m. at which time red hot rocks in large quan- tities were thrown from the interior of the crater and flames were seen near and around the base of the eruption. — Oct. 31, 1915 100 YEARS AGO... Mt. Lassen again spouts flame PeopleatMantonandChester see brilliant display pyrotechnics COURTESYPHOTO Corning Exchange Club guest speaker Mindy Clark discussed Domestic Violence during the club's regular Monday meeting recently. Exchange Club President Ross Turner and member Kathy Rogers of Corning Olive Oil presented Clark with a special bottle of Exchange Club olive oil. EXCHANGE CLUB SPEAKER DISCUSSES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Any dog of any breed, provided with a certain set of circumstances, can display ag- gression to- wards hu- mans, other dogs, or other ani- mals. When they are guarding their terri- tory or food, protecting themselves from a per- ceived threat, or are de- fending their young, dogs will use aggressive dis- plays much like any other animal or human. Deter- mining the reasons for, or the causative circum- stances surrounding, the aggression are important when dealing with any aggressive animal. First, it must be deter- mined that the animal is not reacting because of pain or a medical con- dition. Any disease that causes pain or increases irritability, such as den- tal disease, arthritis, or trauma, can lead to ag- gression. Certain tumors, central nervous system disorders and various or- gan dysfunctions can also contribute to irritabil- ity and cause the dog to become aggressive when it is handled or even if it anticipates handling. Therefore, it is impera- tive that you first con- sult with a veterinarian to rule out any possible medical cause, and pro- vide treatment as neces- sary. Additionally, the use of training devices that inflict pain on ani- mals are discouraged be- cause they can lead the animal to become aggres- sive to stop the pain re- ceived. Protective, territo- rial, and possessive types of aggression are simi- lar. If the dog perceives a threat, whether real or imagined, to itself or its "family" it may be- come protectively aggres- sive. A perfect example is a mother protecting her young pups. "Resource guarding" is when dogs become possessively ag- gressive when defending their food, toys, or some other highly valued ob- ject. When guarding their valued object, they may growl, snap, or even bite to maintain control over it. Territorial aggression occurs when the dog is in a yard, home, car, etc., and is approached by an- other animal or human and attempts to defend what it considers its ter- ritory. Fear is the underlying cause of most forms of canine aggression. Fear- motivated aggression is a defensive reaction and occurs when a dog be- lieves he is in danger of being harmed. It is ex- ceedingly important to remember that the threat is from the dog's perspec- tive and it can be real or imagined. Fearful dogs will try to avoid what is causing the fear, but can become aggressive if they feel trapped, like when they are leashed, cor- nered, or physically con- fined. For example, you go for a walk with your dog and happen to en- counter another dog run- ning loose. Your own dog might perceive a threat and react aggressively to it, especially since it is confined by the leash. It is also important to note that if the dog is unable to attack the perceived threat, he may redirect his aggression onto some- one or something else. One example is when a person tries to break up a dogfight and one of the dogs turns and bites the interfering person. Aggressive play is a normal puppy behavior. When puppies play with other puppies, they may nip and bite but will gen- erally resolve any dis- agreements among them- selves. Puppies play- ing with their guardians may bark, growl, and im- pulsively attack. Some- times, though, it becomes too exuberant. One effec- tive way to handle a ram- bunctious pup is to pro- vide a distraction, like a toy. The puppy can then transfer its attention to it. If the puppy is biting hard, yell "Ouch!" and turn away, stopping play with the animal. Also, consider giving the pup a time out. If the pup will not stop bad behavior, put it in its kennel with until he calms down. Never use any physical punishment, like shaking or hitting, which could result in fear-motivated aggression. Any social group, whether human or ca- nine, typically abides by a certain hierarchical or- der of leaders and follow- ers to avoid conflict. Like humans, if more than one individual wants to be the leader a fight can break out. In addition, in- tact males may vie for fe- males in heat, and fe- males may compete for access to a male. Spay- ing and neutering, along with training, may help reduce both these aggres- sions. Early socialization is key in helping to prevent aggressive tendencies. Puppies that learn how to interact, play and com- municate with people, other canines and other species are less likely to show aggressive behavior when they become adults. If your dog has shown ag- gression toward a person or other animals, seek help from a qualified pro- fessional who can evalu- ate the animal and pro- vide the necessary assis- tance. Normal canine aggression not tempered can become a serious problem. It is up to us, as responsible guardians to provide the necessary care, training, and super- vision to ensure that our dogs and those around them are safe. RonnieCaseyisvice president of PETS — Providing Essentials for Tehama Shelter. She can be reached at rmcredbluff@gmail.com. For more information about PETS, visit petstehama.org. PETS The facts about dog aggression Come join good friends for lunch in the Gardenside Café, in the Red Bluff Com- munity and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. A freshly prepared, nutritionally bal- anced meal is served Mon- day through Friday at noon. Lunch also is served at the Corning Senior Center, 1014 4th Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Call 527-2414 a day ahead to re- serve a space for lunch. A minimum suggested dona- tion of $3.50 for those 60 and older is requested, al- though a donation is not a requirement to receive a meal. There is a charge of $8 for guests younger than 60. Come enjoy lunch and various activities during the week, all are welcome. The menu for the coming week: Nov. 2-6 Monday Crab Cake, Pacific Blend Vegetables, Luau Fruit Cup, Seasoned Bread Stick Tuesday Stuffed Baked Potato w/ Broccoli & Cheese, Apple Juice, Muffin Wednesday Hungarian Goulash, But- ternut Squash, Mixed Ber- ries Thursday HEART HEALTHY Minestrone Soup, Broc- coli Salad, Strawberries, Wheat Crackers HEART HEALTHY Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Green Beans, Tropical Fruit Cup NUTRITION Se ni or menu for th e we ek of Nov. 2-6 PLEASERECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. Thankyou! Ronnie Casey FIREARMS TRAINING CallforClassdetails Nov.7 th & 8 th C.C.W. 1 ST time & renewal class Walt Mansell 527-1154 Early morning & evenings "LifeatitsBest" TopicforMon.Nov.2 at 6:00 pm: Dealing with Dementia & The Aging Brain Location: Red Bluff Seventh-day Adventist Church Gym, 720 So. 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