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With summer under- way, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) re- minds parents and motor- ists to be cautious about leaving children in the car, even for a few minutes. A car's internal tem- perature can quickly rise above 100 degrees Fahren- heit, even on days as cool as 60 degrees, and can rap- idly reach fatal tempera- tures, increasing as much as 20 degrees in as little as 10 minutes up to 45 de- grees in an hour. "Summer means more time on the road and more reasons to be distracted. Make sure those distrac- tions don't turn into trag- edy. Take every measure to reduce the risk of un- attended children in vehi- cles," said Rhonda Craft, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety. "It is so important that ev- eryone take steps to safe- guard their children by re- maining alert and ensur- ing that no child is left unsupervised." Babies and young chil- dren can sleep so quietly that we forget they are even there. Busy parents and caregivers can get confused over who gets the kids out of the car or think that the trip into the store will be so quick that it isn't worth it to disturb a child. Leaving a child alone in a car, how- ever, can lead to serious in- jury or death from hyper- thermia, or heatstroke. A young child's body can heat up five times faster than an adult's body. These tragedies are completely preventable. OTS would like all parents and caregivers to take the following precautions this summer to prevent unnec- essary tragedy: Look before you lock. Make it a habit to look in the backseat before rush- ing off to the destination. Either put something of the child's on the seat next to you or put something you will need next to the child as a visual reminder that your child is with you. If someone else is driving your child, or your daily routine has been changed, check to make sure your child has arrived safely. Never leave a child alone in a car. Understand the potential consequences of leaving your child unat- tended in a hot car, such as severe injury or death to the child, or being ar- rested. Be mindful that even if it is not that hot outside, it is almost always 20 degrees warmer inside the car. Take action if you notice a child unattended in a car. Don't wait for more than a few minutes for the driver to return. Remember, tem- peratures can rise fast in- side a vehicle. The warn- ing signs of heatstroke in- clude: red, hot, and moist or dry skin; no sweating; a strong rapid pulse or a slow weak pulse; nau- sea; confusion; or acting strangely. If a child exhib- its any of these signs after being in a hot vehicle, call 911 immediately. If water is available within reach, quickly spray the child with cool water or with a garden hose — NEVER an ice bath. Always stay with the child until help arrives. For additional tips and information, visit the OTS Facebook page at www. facebook.com/Califor- niaOTS or follow OTS on Twitter @OTS_CA. For more information on all OTS efforts, visit www. ots.ca.gov. SAFETY How hot is too hot f or l it tl e one s? PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. Thankyou! The 48th Annual Dairyville Community Club Breakfast is scheduled for 7-10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 5 outdoors at Lassen View El- ementary School on State Route 99E just south of Dairyville. This year the Dairyville Community Club officers havepartneredwiththeLas- sen Colony 4-H to make this event a reality. The modest proceeds will go to the 4-H club to sponsor members to be able to attend 4-H camps andLeadershipConferences. The menu will consist of fresh-off-the-griddle pan- cakes, eggs cooked to your liking, savory sliced ham, juice, milk,andcoffee.There will also be locally grown sliced almonds and walnut bits to sprinkle on top of your pancakes, if you so de- sire. Individual packets of Sunsweet dried plums will also be available. The ticket prices are $5 for adults and $4 for chil- dren age 12 and under. Tick- ets will be discounted by 50 cents for each individual or family — every member of the family will receive the discount — who joins the Dairyville Community Club or renews their membership at the breakfast. It's like get- ting the pre-sale price at the door. A display will highlight the 2016 scholarship recipi- ents who received a total of $19,000. The Pancake Breakfast is such a relaxing community event. It is a place where rel- atives, friends and neigh- bors gather to enjoy a deli- cious meal and each other's company. DAIRYVILLE COMMUNITY CLUB Pancake Breakfast set for Sunday morning Veterans from all branches of the military were once at risk of asbes- tos exposure. Even today, asbestos ex- posure re- mains an is- sue in the military, al- though it's much less likely for those currently in service to come into contact with the harmful mineral. If you're a veteran and have been diagnosed with an as- bestos-related illness, there are steps you can take to obtain compensation and medical coverage needed to help battle the disease. Asbestos is a term for several different groups of naturally-occurring minerals that were once mined and used in a many commonly used materi- als and products. Asbes- tos helps control high tem- peratures and fires, and its ease of use made it a popu- lar choice for many manu- facturers. Over time, with pro- longed exposure the fibers start to harm the body, at- taching themselves to the areas around major organs. The fibers then start irri- tating the linings of the or- gans (typically the lungs, abdomen, and heart lin- ings), which leads to scar- ring and cancerous tumors. These tumors can lead to asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, as- bestos-related lung cancer, and asbestosis. Prior to the mid-1970s, the military used asbes- tos-containing materials (ACMs) in over 300 prod- ucts. The military used these ACMs during the con- struction of naval ships, barracks, engine rooms, boiler rooms, galleys, and more. Veterans who worked aboard naval ships, in par- ticular, were especially sus- ceptible to asbestos expo- sure. Living and working aboard vessels that were built with asbestos was dangerous enough in itself, but many veterans worked in small, cramped areas, such as engine and boiler rooms, without enough ad- equate ventilation. If you've developed an asbestos-related disease af- ter serving in the military, there is a good chance that you may qualify for com- pensation and medical care. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Af- fairs (VA), if you were ex- posed to asbestos while in service and subsequently developed an asbestos-re- lated illness, you may be el- igible for service-connected benefits. Our office can as- sist you in all aspects of claim development. There are many state and federal benefits and programs available to vet- erans and their dependents. To find out if you are eligi- ble for any of these benefits, call the Tehama County Veterans Service Office at 529-3664. The VSO address is the Bank of America Building, 955 Main St., Ste. C, in Red Bluff. Office appointment hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. The Red Bluff of- fice VSO is by appointment only. Corning VSO walk- ins are at the Veterans Me- morial Hall 9-11 a.m. the first three Tuesdays of the month. Friday's we are closed for administration and outreach. We are look- ing forward to meeting you or seeing you again on your return visit. KellyOsborne,retired U.S. Coast Guard, is the Veterans Service Officer for Tehama County. VSO NEWS Information about asbestos exposure Kelly Osborne Tehama County 4-H Youth Development pro- gram announces the recip- ients of two academic schol- arships to Tehama County 4-H All Star Alumni mem- bers. These scholarships were awarded to Maryn Spangler and Karl Parks in partner- ship with Jeanne George, retired Youth Development Academic Advisor. Previous All Star ranking members of Tehama County 4-H who continued their 4-H involvement through- out high school were eligi- ble for the scholarship. To be eligible, these 4-H All Star Alumni also had to have completed 30 or more college semester units or the equivalent with a mini- mum of a 3.0 GPA. Spangler, of Bend Jelly 4-H Club, served as a Te- hama County All Star from 2011 to 2012. Following her sophomore year, she was se- lected to serve as California 4-H State Ambassador. She is in her second year serv- ing as a California 4-H State Ambassador while attend- ing William Jessup Univer- sity as a freshman where she is majoring in math. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career as a cur- riculum director in mathe- matics. Parks, of Westside 4-H Club, served as a Tehama County All Star from 2011 to 2012. After serving as a County All Star, he re- mained involved in 4-H through his animal sci- ence projects and leader- ship positions in Tehama County 4-H Youth Camp. In 2013, he served as the 4-H Camp Youth Director. He is a freshman at San Di- ego State University study- ing Aerospace Engineer- ing and Computer Science. Upon graduation, he hopes to seek a career in the aero- space industry in San Di- ego. Tehama County 4-H provides opportunities for youth to be involved in ac- tivities that give them the skills they need to thrive and succeed throughout their lives. For more information, call Allison Tucker at 527- 3101 or write to altucker@ ucanr.edu. EDUCATION Tehama County 4-H awards academic scholarships COURTESYPHOTOS Maryn Spangler Karl Parks Fathers Day Is Coming Up!! ThisyeargetDadsomething he wants, ASPRAY-INBEDLINER. Scorpion bedliners are simply the best on the market and Bob's is the exclusive Red Bluff dealer. We have gift certificates available for any amount. 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