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Today,May21,2016, marks Armed Forces Day. It is a day to cele- brate those Americans who serve, and have served, in our five U.S. military branches: the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. This day is the cul- mination of efforts led by President Harry S. Tru- man to establish a holiday for citizens to honor our military for their patri- otic service in support of the United States of Amer- ica. This year, as we honor the brave men and women who defend our coun- try, let us also take a mo- ment to recognize some of the other heroes who also serve on the frontlines ev- ery day. Military Working Dogs (MWDs) play a criti- cal role in our defense and are crucial to the safety of service personnel. In addi- tion, just as the dogs' var- ious abilities make them ideal for our land forces, the U.S. Navy has found that the bottlenose dol- phin and the California sea lion are ideal for a ma- rine environment. Not long after the at- tack on Pearl Harbor, the American Kennel Club and a group of profes- sional breeders called "Dogs for Defense" mobi- lized dog owners across the country to donate quality animals to the Army Quartermaster Corps. By July 1943, over 11,000 dogs had been pro- cured for active duty dur- ing WWII. Since that time, dogs have served in Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and Iraq with bravery and dis- tinction. At present, there are approximately 2,800 dogs deployed with our American troops over- seas, and the military es- timates that the average MWD, during active ser- vice, saves between 150- 200 lives. MWDs have had many roles within the military. In today's world, their duties are de- fined as to how they can best serve. Sentry dogs are taught to warn their handler of the approach or pres- ence of strangers in a pro- tected area. They are es- pecially effective in low- light situations where attack from cover or the rear is most likely. They are used to guard sup- ply dumps, arsenals, air- fields, and other vital in- stallations. Scout or pa- trol dogs, in addition to the skills of sentry dogs, are trained to aid in the detection of snipers and ambush situations by en- emy forces within a par- ticular locale. Scout dogs can detect the presence of an enemy at distances up to 1,000 yards. Common threats, during war or peace, are explosives hid- den on a person, in a ve- hicle, or at roadside loca- tions. With their superior sense of smell, explosives detection dogs are trained to alert on the scent of chemicals. Explosives de- tection dogs are deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan plus many other continental states and outside the 48 locations due to the War on Terrorism. German shepherds and Labrador retrievers are still used as war dogs by the American military, but the smaller and more com- pact Belgian Malinois is considered better for the tandem parachute jump- ing and rappelling oper- ations often undertaken by Navy SEAL teams. The mission of the Lack- land Training Detach- ment, 701st MP Battalion, is assistance in the train- ing of all military working dog handlers, MWDs, and traffic-accident investiga- tors deployed worldwide. It is the only facility in the U.S. that trains dogs for the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Additional information on Military Working Dogs and their handlers can be found at United States War Dogs Association, Inc. (http://www.uswardogs. org/k9-care/) or read Ma- ria Goodavage's "Soldier Dogs: The Untold Story of America's Canine Heroes". The Navy currently re- lies on dolphins and sea li- ons because of their sen- sory capabilities and div- ing abilities. The dolphin's biosonar system is un- matched in its ability to detect mines and other po- tentially dangerous objects on the ocean floor, espe- cially in murky or dark water. The sea lion has ex- cellent low-light vision and underwater directional hearing capabilities. Sea li- ons are not only adept at locating objects in chal- lenging conditions, they also have the ability to maneuver in tight spaces and can go onto the shore if necessary. Both species of animals can make re- peated deep-water dives without suffering the ef- fects of "the bends" like humans do. According to the Navy Marine Mam- mal Program (NMMP), "One sea lion, two han- dlers, and a rubber boat searching for objects on the ocean floor can effec- tively replace a full-sized naval vessel and its crew, a group of human divers, and the doctors and ma- chinery necessary to sup- port the divers operating onboard the vessel." Ad- ditional information can be found at the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program website (http://www.pub- lic.navy.mil/spawar/Pa- cific/71500/Pages/default. aspx). Whether dog or marine mammal, these amazing creatures work tirelessly to keep us safe, by success- fully performing impor- tant and dangerous duties. During this Armed Forces Day, let us all recognize their unwavering service to our country. 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 Honoringcanines in military service Ronnie Casey The following informa- tion is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Red Bluff Fire, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California Highway Patrol logs. Alarming MonroeStreet:Fireperson- nel accidentally set off the burglar alarm at the former Sacramento River Discovery Charter School while trying to turn off the fire alarm. Break-in Lok Tite Mini Storage: The Corning Health Center reported its storage unit had been broken into. Fire Interstate 5at Sunset Hill: The back of a motorhome was reported to be on fire at 10:18a.m. Friday in this area. As of 11a.m. Friday units were still on scene doing the investigation but the fire was contained at 10:28a.m. Robbery Franzel Road: A possible robbery was reported at 7:44 a.m. Thursday in which a man was reportedly hitting a woman to get a bicycle. He was last seen running down Sacramento Avenue. The 1100block of Orange Street: A vehicle was reported stolen at 7:15a.m. Thursday. The keys were not accounted for. Montgomery Road: The Golden Crest Mobile Estates reported a vehicle stolen. It was last seen Monday. Main Street: The Classic Inn reported an ex-boyfriend took a car three weeks ago without her permission. Suspicious Elm Street: A box received at the office of Dr. William Van Opijnen was reported as possibly being a hazardous material situation. Nothing further was available. Franzel Road: A person was reportedly knocking on a window about 6:15a.m. Police made an area check, but no one was located. The s 21000block Mayfair Drive, cross of Adobe Road: A jack hammer and plumber's box were stolen from a construc- tion site. Gyle Road: Fuel, valued at $40, was stolen from behind a locked gate at the Peterson Ranch. Airport Boulevard: A vend- ing machine lock was broken at the airport. Kimball Road: An iPhone was stolen from Metteer Elementary School. Petro Stopping Center on South Avenue, Corning: A man was reported to have shopli ed from a store at the center. Trespass Sutter Street: A man in a blue Chrysler Sebring parked on Sutter Street reportedly entered a room at the Days Inn and Suites and was sleep- ing there without paying. Vandalism 28100block of Haille Road: A fence was cut and a Kabota four-wheeler was stolen. Tehama: Forty gallons of gas were stolen overnight. Wiltsey Road: A property was broken into. 15800block North Men- docino Drive: A shed door was vandalized. Police Logs SUBMITTED BY KRISTINA LEDDY If you would like to submit a photo for publication, sent it to editor@redbluffdailynews. com with "reader photo" as the subject and include your name and a caption, or bring it by the Daily News, 728Main St. in Red Bluff during business hours. READER PHOTO BEAUTIFUL SUNSET ON A SPRING EVENING To be equal in all things is a subject to which few of us mayhavegivenmuchconsid- eration but to stop and ana- lyze such a subject and fol- low its rule would be a great government for all of us and would lead many to real betterment if one would but stopandconsiderthatequal- izing is judgement of control and proportion within one's self, for his and society's wel- fare.Theanalysisofone'slife in so many different things is merely so great a task that most of us fail in it. It makes one think that who, but I, couldhavebeensoblindand could not see. The control of excessandoverdoinginyour life is for you alone to mea- sure such quantities. Drink and laziness have ruined many home. Dress and Gaiety have caused many a heart ache. Control and Money has of late cost many a life. If we could learn to use the brakes on such occa- sions and stop and think where we lack in self gov- ernment we perhaps would realize the cost of too much and that enough is enough. But with most of us enough is usually just a little more than we have but if we pro- portion and judge the prin- cipal of well doing and ap- ply the halter of satisfaction and content we would come nearer doing the duty we owe to ourselves as well as our neighbors. To control the extremes of one's life is the enforcement ofprincipletoestablishchar- acter which affords a man a truer God than money. If such is a task for the in- dividual without the will to apply the no to his tempta- tions or extremes, let him put principle in the place of money for just a while and experience the soothings of one's greed. — May 21, 1916 100 YEARS AGO... Wh y no t ed uc at e ou r pa re nt s al so ? 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, nu- tritionally 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 minimumsuggesteddona- 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 $8forguestsyoungerthan 60. Come enjoy lunch and various activities during the week, all are welcome. The menu for the com- ing week: May 23-27 Monday ETHNIC Chile Verde, Steamed Brown Rice, Parsley Car- rots, Pears, Berry Juice Tuesday Italian Delight, Cauli- flower,MandarinOranges, Whole Wheat Bread Wednesday Chicken Parmesan, Green Beans, Broccoli GrapeSalad,WholeWheat Roll Thursday ETHNIC Beef & Broccoli, Steamed Brown Rice, Ori- ental Coleslaw, Peaches Friday Coney Island Dog, Colorful Coleslaw, Luau Fruit Cup SENIOR NUTRITION Lunch menu for the week ahead ELECT SANDY BRUCE SUPERVISOR Iamcommittedtokeepinglocalcontrol."Wethe people" are the best judge of what is right for our County and communities. I will vigorously defend our water & property rights. I consistently supported & still support a fair but strong medicinal marijuana ordinance. Public safety, children's education, jobs & county development issues remain high on my list of priorities. 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