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Alternative to Violence held a balloon release at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, in memory of Keith Thomas' birthday. Thomas was killed in July at Lake California while defending his daughter Kimberlee from her ex-husband, who is charged with killing both of them. Keith was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, a good friend and father figure to many. The event was a chance for the community to remember Thomas and stand as a commu- nity to say "no more" to domestic violence. ALTERNATIVESTOVIOLENCE Ba ll oo n re le as e hono rs domestic violence victim COURTESYPHOTO The community is in- vited to register to at- tend workshops and edu- cational activities for the whole family to help Te- hama County residents get fit for the new year. The Be Active Your Way workshops will teach new ways to in- clude fruits and vegetables in meals and snacks. How to do low-cost, easy ways to get physically ac- tive every day. There will also be chances to win prizes. Classes will be held: 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Brickyard Apartments, Community Room, 1275 Walnut St. 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Kimball Cross- ings, Community Room, 820 Kimball Road. 10-11:30 a.m., Thurs- day, Jan. 28, at the Red Bluff Community Center, Conference Room, 1500 S. Jackson St. To sign up for the free classes, call 528-4147 or visit www.tehamacounty- caa.org. Workshops are brought to the public by Tehama County Department of So- cial Services and Tehama County Community Action Agency. WORKSHOPS Be Active Your Way classes set The snow that ushered in the New Year Saturday morning did a fine job of ushering and before noon mother earth in the vi- cinity of Red Bluff was covered with a blanket of that substance about eight inches thick. The weather was not as cold as had been experi- enced here during the pre- vious days of clear weather and the snow melted slightly yesterday. Large bands of boys and near boys roamed the streets of Red Bluff all day Saturday attack- ing everyone in sight with an onslaught of snowballs that would do justice to a German army charge. For the most part the snow- balling was taken in good part, although in one or two instances the youths became over-boisterous with aged people. — Jan. 2, 1916 100 YEARS AGO... Big snowfall furnishes much amusement It is cold outside. Why not consider your pets while you putting on your own warm garments? Even though they are equipped with fur coats, an- imals can suffer from frostbite and hypothermia just like humans. The best way to pro- tect pets during the win- ter months is simply to bring them inside. Pup- pies, kittens, elderly ani- mals, small animals, and any who might be vulner- able to the elements are definitely safer indoors. If keeping your dog and/ or cat inside is not an op- tion, then consider pro- viding a protected, insu- lated enclosure that will keep them safe from se- vere conditions. Having it raised several inches off the ground and placed in a sunny area during the colder weather will also assist in keeping the ani- mal warmer. Providing a flap over the entrance will aid in keeping out cold breezes. In addition, bed- ding should be a thick padding of straw, since blankets, rugs, etc. have a tendency to get wet and freeze. If interested, the following site offers in- structions on how to build a simple shelter for cats, utilizing easily obtain- able materials: https:// www.cleanitsupply. com/t/roughneck-homes. aspx?medium=erm . Keep your pet groomed and brushed regularly. It will aid in keeping him warmer. Knotted or mat- ted hair does not insu- late properly and puts the animal at risk. In ad- dition, never shave your dog in winter. A longer coat will provide extra warmth needed. Short- haired animals will also benefit from a warm gar- ment when going outside. Wash your pets as little as possible during these cold spells. Bathing a pet too often can increase the chance of them develop- ing dry, flaky skin. When you do bathe them, use a moisturizing shampoo or rinse. Since puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, house- breaking may be difficult during these months. It might be advisable to pa- per-train the pups inside until the weather warms. If the dog is elderly or ill, again it is advisable that they only go outdoors for short bathroom breaks. If it is too cold for you, then it is definitely too cold for them. In cold weather, cats of- ten take refuge under car hoods to be near warm engines. Therefore, be- fore starting your car, bang loudly on the hood or honk the horn, to give any cat a chance to escape and avoid serious or fatal injury. Most people know pets left alone in a car during the heat of summer can die. The same holds true during the cold of winter. Cars can get as cold as any refrigerator's freezer, and pets can easily perish. Dogs can lose their scent ability in the cold and snow. Therefore, it is advisable never to let your dog off leash, espe- cially during snowstorms. More dogs are lost dur- ing the winter than dur- ing any other season, so make sure they always wear ID tags and are mi- cro-chipped. Always be sure to clean off your pets' legs, feet, and stomach when they come in out of sleet, snow, or ice. When the pet cleans itself, if it ingests salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals it will become sick. Antifreeze in any amount is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to immediately clean up spills from your vehicle and buy antifreeze made with propylene glycol, which is less toxic than ethylene glycol. In cold weather, ani- mals burn more calories to keep warm. If your dog spends a lot of time out- side, he may need to have his food supply increased, especially protein por- tions. However, if your dog is indoors most of the time with decreased ac- tivity, then fewer calo- ries are required. When in doubt, be sure to ask your vet about any dietary changes. Fresh water is always crucial. Be sure it is readily available and check often that it does not freeze. Remember, pets cannot get enough water from licking ice or eating snow. Also use plastic bowls, when the temperature drops, be- cause your pet's tongue can stick and freeze to the metal dishes. If your pet suffers from cold exposure and exhib- its such symptoms as vi- olent shivering, listless- ness, muscle stiffness, dif- ficulty breathing, and lack of appetite, wrap him in a blanket and go to your veterinarian as soon as possible. Do not im- merse him in warm water and, please, avoid heat- ing pads, which can cause burns. Cold weather can be diffi- cult on pets, just as it may be for us. A few preventa- tive measures taken can assist in making the win- ter months more pleasant for our furry companions. 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 Whentheweathergetsfrightful Ronnie Casey Come join good friends for lunch in the Garden- side Café, in the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. A freshly prepared, nutri- tionally balanced meal is served Monday through Friday at noon. Lunch also is served at the Corn- ing 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. 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