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REDDING Award-winning author Steven T. Callan will sign copies of his recently released sequel, The Game Warden's Son, at the Whis- keytownNationalRecreation AreaVisitor Center 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21. The Game Warden's Son, published by Coffeetown Press of Seattle, is Callan's second book. He earned ac- colades with his debut book, "Book of the Year" finalist Badges, Bears, and Eagles— The True-Life Adventures of a California Fish and Game Warden,initsthirdprinting. During the book signing the park store will also have araffleeveryhour,beginning at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be served. Callan'sloveofnatureand passion for protecting wild- life took root long before he experienced the adventures described in his memoir, Badges, Bears, and Eagles. In The Game Warden's Son, he recounts more of his own investigations, along with those of his game warden father and their colleagues. Intertwined with a half century of adventures and investigations is a story of the lifelong relationship be- tween a boy and his father. Withwryhumor,Callantells howheandhisfellowofficers outwittedtheperpetrators— most of them crafty, some of them hilariously foolish— who poached deer, lobsters, and abalone, baited bears and sold their parts, shot wild ducks to supply restau- rants, and killed songbirds for epicurean dinner tables. Their cases took them across the Channel Islands, through the back alleys of San Francisco, up the Sac- ramento Valley, into the Si- erras, and along California's pristine North Coast. While thesededicatedwardenssaw their share of greed, they also appreciated the many hunters and fishermen who obeyed the laws and re- spectedtheearth'sresources. Intheend,itwasallabout protecting California's natu- ral resources for future gen- erations, which is what Cal- lan and company did, enjoy- ing themselves every step of the way. Callan grew up in Orland, where he spent his high school years playing base- ball,basketball,hunting,and fishing. Passionate about the environment, Steve and his wife, Kathleen, are avid kay- akers,anglers,bird-watchers, andscubadivers.Theylivein the Redding area. OUTDOORS AuthortosignnewbookatWhiskeytown As we are all aware, cats are very particular creatures, and where that is extremely evident is in their lit- ter box hab- its. If your cat will not use his box, especially when there has been no difficulty before, some- thing is definitely amiss. Before trying anything else, be sure to have kitty checked out by a veteri- narian to eliminate any possible health issues. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common problems. Like humans, cats can also get cystitis, an inflamma- tion of the bladder, which causes a sense of urgency to urinate. This urgency can cause a cat to elimi- nate outside the litter box. Bladder stones or a block- age may also cause fre- quency. In this case, kitty may also experience pain and mew when trying to void. Other common med- ical circumstances that may contribute to litter box avoidance are diabe- tes, arthritis, and bowel is- sues. Once your feline gets a clean bill of health from the veterinarian, it is time to figure out what else is going on. A cat's sense of smell is fourteen times stronger than a human's olfactory sense. One can only imag- ine what it would be like for feline to use a stinky box. If we would not like to use an odiferous lav- atory, why would they? Also, in the wild, preda- tors locate prey by track- ing scent. A dirty box, to your cat, is a beacon for those predators. Do the kitty a favor and keep the box clean. Scoop out waste products at least daily, more if more than two cats are using it (especially if the box is undersized). Scrub the box with warm soapy water regularly, avoiding scented cleaners since your cat could de- velop an intense dislike for the lingering aroma. Some cats are perfectly content and do not care what type of box it is (cov- ered / uncovered), how many boxes or cats there are, where the boxes are located, or what type of litter is in it. Other cats, however, are a great deal more persnickety and, for reasons known only to them, the current set-up is not their ideal. If only they could talk and tell us what the difficulty is. But, if your cat was content with the way things were but you decided to change the litter, or the box loca- tion, or its size, etc., and the cat is now not using it, the simple solution is to change everything back to the way it was. Unfortunately, what- ever the reason, once a cat shuns his litter box that avoidance can become a chronic problem because he then develops an al- ternative preference for where to go to the bath- room. Most likely, that al- ternative is not your pref- erence. The following are some suggestions to as- sist in getting your feline friend back to using his box. First, make the inap- propriate areas less ap- pealing. Aluminum foil or sticky tape covering the areas is an effective deter- rent. If kitty soils in just a few spots, place a litter box in each spot. If that is not feasible, place food and water dishes there, be- cause cats do not like to eliminate near where they eat or drink. Be sure to clean any ac- cidents immediately and thoroughly with an enzy- matic cleanser designed to neutralize pet odors. Cats are attracted back to any area where they have al- ready "done their busi- ness", and the odor leads the way. Since urine also contains ammonia, do not clean accidents with any ammonia-based products. You might also consider using a repellant spray after the area has been cleaned. Move the box to a new location, or add more boxes to various other lo- cales. Felines like quiet, perceived safe places with easy egress to do what is required. Choose spots that ensure that the box is in a convenient, unhin- dered area so the animal can use it without diffi- culty. Once a location is established, avoid chang- ing it Choosing a litter type will be a "trial and error" process. Cats generally prefer unscented clump- ing litter with a medium to fine texture, placed one to two inches deep within the box, but offer various types in boxes placed side by side in order for the an- imal to show its own pref- erence. Change is incredibly stressful on a cat and can lead to soiling outside the litter box. Consequently, try to keep the animal's routine as predictable as possible. If you cannot eliminate the source of the stress, try to reduce it by using a synthetic phero- mone spray. Hopefully, with a few simple adjustments, your cat will overcome any lit- ter box avoidance issues it has. 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 Litterboxissues 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 Corning Se- nior Center, 1014 4th Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Call 527-2414 a day ahead to reserve a space for lunch. A min- imum 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: May 16-20 Monday VEGETARIAN Spinach Cheese Ravi- oli, Capri Vegetables, Luau Fruit Cup, Orange Juice Tuesday Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Cauliflower & Zuc- chini, Strawberries, Whole Wheat Roll Wednesday HEART HEALTHY Chinese Chicken Salad w/Mandarins & Pineapple Tidbits, Fortune Cookie Thursday ETHNIC/VEGETARIAN Chile Relleno Casserole, Mexicali Corn, Berry Juice, Whole Wheat Tortilla, Cin- namon Churro Friday Roast Beef Sandwich, Black Bean Salad, Melon Medley SENIOR NUTRITION Menu for the week ahead at Gardenside Café Thefollowinginformation is compiled from Red Bluff PoliceDepartment,RedBluff Fire, Tehama County Sher- iff's Department, Corning Police Department, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California Highway Patrol logs. Arrests HarryVelez:40,ofRedBluff was arrested and booked into Tehama County Jail Thursday on the felony charge of con- tacting a minor with intent to commit a sexual offense. Bail was set at $21,000. Amy Jones: 25, of Red Bluff was arrested and booked Thursday on the charge of willful harm or injury to a child. No bail was set. Monique Shipman: 35, of Red Bluff was arrested and booked on the charge of cruelty to an animal. No bail was set. John Linstroth: 18, of Corn- ing was arrested and booked on the charge of possession of a short barreled shotgun or rifle. No bail was set. David Mark Thommen: 43, of Red Bluff was ar- rested Thursday in the area of Washington and Hickory streets and booked into jail on the charge of possession of burglary tools. Break-in Alder Street: A broken win- dow was found and personal belongings were located inside a supposedly vacant window. Fire Cottonwood: A passenger vehicle fire was reported at 2:26p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Bowman and Draper roads. The fire, which caused about $750worth of damages, is still under inves- tigation. It was contained at 2:59p.m. State Route 36W at Dibble Creek: At 3:57p.m. some vegetation caught fire burn- ing .9of an acre. The fire was contained at 4:19p.m. and is still under investigation. Missing 1100block Franzel Road: A 16-year-old girl was reported as a runaway Thursday a er it was reported she had not been hom in two days. The girl, who is 5'2" and about 165pounds with brown shoulder length hair and brown eyes, was last seen wearing a black shirt with a pink flower and black shorts. She has a music note tattoo on her right wrist. She was still missing as of Friday a ernoon. Recovered Sister Mary Columba Drive: A stolen vehicle was report- edly recovered all smashed up in the back west parking lot of the St. Elizabeth Commu- nity Hospital. Suspicious Solano Street: The 7-11 Store reported a blonde woman in a red 49ers type jersey with #52and last name Willits on it tried to pass a counterfeit $20bill. When he said he was contacting law enforcement she said she had an outstanding warrant and took off southbound on West Street on a bicycle. An area check was made, but she was not located. Blackburn Avenue: A report of a youth with drugs in their possession was taken at Corning Union High School. Jackson Street: Jackson Heights School reported find- ing a youth with drugs in their backpack. The s Main Street: Two chainsaws were reportedly stolen by a man who le in a vehicle headed south on Main Street about 3p.m. Thursday. 25000block of Aramayo Way: A man reported Thurs- day his 26-speed Mongoose bike was le unsecured in his yard and was taken sometime in the past two weeks. The bike is valued at $250. 7400block of Rawson Road: A man reported Thurs- day a the from his residence of a shot and a metal storage container. 8400block of Hwy 99w: A man reported Thursday that unknown subjects cut the locks to the fence and the gas pump, stealing gas. Loss was estimated at $138.95of gas and $200for the hose was cut to syphon the gas. Third Street: A woman reported in the Corning Police lobby that her medication had been stolen from her residence. Fig Lane: A woman report- edly le her medication in a cab that took her home from the hospital, however, the cab company told her there was no medication in their vehicle when she called to try locating it. Vandalism Walnut Street: A vehicle at the Brentwood Skilled Nurs- ing facility was reportedly vandalized. James Avenue: a vehicle was vandalized Thursday night. David Avenue: Mail was reportedly stolen from a residence. Police Logs A meeting was held by the Tehama County Board of Education Saturday after- noon in the offices of Mamie B. Lang, County superinten- dent, with all members pres- ent. The matter of teachers examination was discussed at length and a set of ques- tions was drawn up. The ex- amination will be held on June 5th. Miss Mabel Chit- tenden was recommended for a life certificate to teach. The graduation exercises for the 312 grammar school children who recently suc- ceeded in passing the exam- ination given by the Board was also discussed. The ex- ercises in Red Bluff will be held on May 18th at the Op- era House and all schools north of Elder creek will be invited to take part. On May 26th, exercises will be held at Corning and all schools south of Elder creek will be asked to participate. The entire program will be in charge of the County Board. — May 14, 1916 100 YEARS AGO... Educational board plans examination for teachers Author Steven T. Callan (530) 529-1220 100 Jackson St. Red Bluff UnlimitedTanning $ 25 .00 only MAY Tanning Special! 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