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Local Calendar Submit calendar items to P.O.Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. SATURDAY,MAY 5 Red Bluff 4-H Fur, Feathers and Udders, 8 a.m., Tehama District Fairground Annual Spring Luncheon, Community Cen- ter,1500 S. Jackson St., $25, Linda Ezzat, 824-6410 Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Tehama District Fair- ground Guided Bird Walk, 8 a.m., Sacramento River Dis- covery Center, free BMX racing, 5:30 p.m., Red Rock BMX Track, Tehama District Fairground, $10 Red Bluff Arabian Horse Show, 7 a.m. Tehama District Fairground Red Bluff Garden Club Flower Show, Tehama District Fairground Weight Watchers meeting,8 and 9:30 a.m., Weigh- in starts half-hour before meetings, 485 Antelope Blvd., #N, next to Bud's Jolly Kone, 1-800-651-6000 Corning May Madness, 7-10 a.m. registration and pancake breakfast, 11 a.m.and 1 p.m. burn-out contest Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Senior Center, Josephine Street, 384-2100 Los Molinos Tehama Tehama County Museum, 1-4 p.m weekends, weekday group tours by appointment, donation, 275 C St., group tours 384-2595 SUNDAY,MAY 6 Red Bluff Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 738 Walnut St., 527-2449 Knights of Columbus All-You-Can-Eat Break- fast, 8:30 a.m. to noon, $4 adult, $2 child or $10 fam- ily, Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 2285 Monroe St., 527- 6310 Red Bluff Arabian Horse Show, 7 a.m. Tehama District Fairground WHEEPicnic and Prayer Circle, 4:20 p.m., 22116 Riverside Ave. Evangelist services, 7 p.m., Family Bible Church, 609 Marin St., 824-9989 Corning Tehama Tehama County Museum, 1-4 p.m weekends, weekday group tours by appointment, donation, 275 C St., group tours 384-2595 MONDAY,MAY 7 Red Bluff Bend Jelly 4-H, 6 p.m.,Bend School, 527-3101 Diabetic Support Group, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Columba Room English as a Second Language class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednes- day and 9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Thursdays, free child- carefrom 9 a..m. to 12:20 p.m. classes in Richlieu Hall, 900 Johnson St. Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St. Eliz- abeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529- 2059 Key to Life, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Masterworks Chorale rehearsal, 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 527-4203 PAL Martial Arts, age 5 - 18, 3-5 p.m., 529-7920, www.tehamaso.org. Red Bluff Community Band rehearsal, 7-9 p.m., Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 727- 8744 Salvation Army Writing Class, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 940 Walnut St., 527-8530 Sons in Retirement, 11:30 a.m., Riverside Cafe, 529-5700 Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 TeenScreen Mental Health Appointments, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, by appointment only, Youth Empowerment Services, 1900 Walnut St., 527-8491, Ext. 3012 US citizenship preparation class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday Venture Crew 1914 meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Moose Lodge on 99W, co-ed ages 14-20 welcome Albertson Training Center Daycare EMS Approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid Industrial OSHA Approved CPR/First Aid Public Adult CPR & First Aid Wilderness First Aid Babysitting Safety Youth Water Safety Daily and affordable classes: AHA/HCP or Pro-CPR 530-527-4997 80 Gurnsey Ave. - Red Bluff, CA 96080 (Behind Guy Rents) margescpr@juno.com K W I K K U T S Family Hair Salon $200 REGULAR HAIRCUT off with coupon Not good with other offers 1064 South Main St., Red Bluff • 529-3540 Reg. $13.95 Expires 5/31/12 Respect, trust and empower that's what we at Red Bluff High School do for our students on a daily basis. Respect, trust, and empower— respecting, trusting, and empowering teenagers can be a little risky at times, but we're convinced the rewards of doing so make it worth- while. By the time our students are seniors, most of them seize the opportunities that come their way as we treat them more like young adults than big kids—they solve problems rather than complain about them, they show initiative rather than wait to be kick started, they feel responsible for outcomes rather than feeling like victims of outcomes. Most importantly, our approach is a critical element of our effort to prepare students for life after high school. Several years ago I came across Admittedly, and staff connectivity is meaningful interaction beyond the limits of staff just doing our jobs or students just going to traditional classes. For exam- ple, our counselors stage a lunch-time "Battle of the Minds," a game show- like tournament that pairs groups of kids in a contest of intellects, and for over twenty years staff and students have partici- pated in international exchanges with schools from Austria, Italy, Ukraine, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Foundation (1988) At Red Bluff High, we minimize the occurrences of "adultism" on campus. Admittedly, part of our motivation is selfish—specifically, when teens feel disconnected from their school and the adults who work in it, they are much more like- ly to disrupt school activities or vandalize school property. On the other hand, when they feel trusted, respected and empowered, they view the campus and school activi- ties as their own and take care of both as such. " Mott The critical element to student the following term and definition: "Adultism--The disrespect by the adult world towards the intelli- gence, capabilities, judgment, emo- tional life, leadership, and physical being of young people. Young peo- ple are considered to be less impor- tant and in a sense inferior to adults. The adult world cannot seem to trust young people's ability to make intelligent decisions and develop creative solutions for the issues affecting their lives. performing arts department stages numerous dance, drama, choir, and band productions and take students all over for competitions and events, most of our English teachers staged an after school Hunger Games activity this year that includ- ed staff dressing as characters from the novels, nearly 500 students and close to 30 staff members partici- pate in Challenge Day each year, countless teachers open their class- rooms to students before school, at lunch, and after school, and 50 or so staff members participate annually in the legendary faculty skit at the Holiday Classic Rally. On top of all that, we offer 33 vocational educa- tion programs, thus allowing stu- dents to explore career related inter- ests in an environment that is less like the traditional classroom and more like the world of work. On one level, these are all exam- ples of fun things to do with and for kids, but they are also examples of the multitude of rather unique opportunities that our staff and stu- dents have to engage in meaningful interaction beyond the traditional classroom. The relationships that develop—student to staff, student to student, and staff to staff--via these In addition, our Saturday, May 5, 2012 – Daily News 3A Patrick Gleason Our approach is not ground- breaking or cutting edge, yet we are often surprised by how students who come to our school from other schools are caught off guard by the mutually respectful relationships between our students and staff. Apparently, "adultism" is alive and well in some schools, and fear, intimidation, and the threat of con- sequences are still primary tools to manage students. My experience is that this approach is more about making the adults feel as though they are in charge as opposed to actually being in charge of the stu- dents and school. The key to any healthy rela- tionship, whether it is students and staff, boss and employee, par- ent and child, spouse and spouse—is making sure that all parties feel trusted and respected, and thus feel empowered. We're doing our best to create that dynamic on our campus, and we're sure our efforts are paying off when our students leave here as healthy, productive, and responsible young adults. opportunities are essential to estab- lish a campus culture where stu- dents are respected, trusted, and empowered. Most importantly, we do all this "extra" stuff in the best interests of the future of our young peo- ple. We want them to leave Red Bluff High School having experi- enced life beyond Tehama County, feeling capable of managing the important decisions in life, and feeling confi- dent that that they can handle success and fail- ure as they head out into the "real" world. Patrick Gleason is principal of Red Bluff Union High School. Due to length, today's Police reports appear on page 5B May is Bike Safety Month Traffic Safety (OTS) has called upon bicycle riders and motorists alike to be cautious during May, National Bicycle Safety Month, and every other month during the year. The total number of The California Office of bicycle deaths in California have remained flat for the last two reporting years, while injuries have increased 4.6 percent. Encouragingly, deaths and injuries for bicycle riders under age 15 have contin- ued to fall. OTS partners with other state depart- ments, bicycle advocates and local agencies in an ongoing, multi-faceted campaign for bicycle safety through the California Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Bicycles are associated with more childhood injuries than any other con- sumer product except auto- mobiles. Child bicycling deaths can increase 45 per- cent above the month aver- age in the summer. More adults are choosing bicy- cles, both for commuting to work and for exercise. Learning how to ride a bike is a rite of passage in childhood, and often rein- troduced to adults. Here are some important things for you or your child to consid- er before jumping on that bike: form a "V" under your ears when buckled. The strap should be snug. Helmets • Make it a rule: every time you and your child ride a bike, wear a bicycle hel- met that meets the safety standards developed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. It's your main source of protec- tion in a crash or spill. • If your child is reluctant to wear a helmet, try letting him or her choose their own. fits and that everyone knows how to put it on correctly. A helmet should sit on top of the head in a level position, and should not rock for- ward, backward or side to side. The helmet straps must always be buckled but not too tightly. inflated. • MOUTH check: Open your mouth as wide as you can. Do you feel the helmet hug your head? The Right Bike • Make sure the helmet • Ensure proper bike type, size and fit. Get help from an expert or read up on your own before choosing a bike. Bring your child along when shopping for a bike for them. Buy a bicycle that is the right size for the child, not one he will grow into. When sitting on the seat, the child's feet should be able to touch the ground. • Make sure the reflec- tors are secure, brakes work properly, gears shift smoothly and tires are tight- ly secured and properly • EYES check: Position the helmet on your head. Look up and you should see the bottom rim of the hel- met. The rim should be one to two finger-widths above the eyebrows. 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