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Tehama County — its name is a mystery but its sense of place is not. The county portrays a friendly Norman Rockwell-like America, with everything from May Day picnics and parades to fall harvests, rug- ged lumbermen, tough cow- boys and rodeo roundups. Through the generosity of many individuals and insti- tutions, the Tehama County Genealogical and Historical Society has collected pho- tographs capturing the es- senceofwhatmakesTehama County unique — its people. These photos will be pub- lished in a new book titled "Tehama County," as part of theImagesofAmericaseries from Arcadia Publishing. It is authored by Josie Smith andthegenealogicalandhis- torical society. Carved out of three Northern California coun- ties in 1856, Tehama County is largely rural, with fertile open spaces dominated by ranching and agriculture. To the east and west are lofty mountains and deep- set canyons sculpted by fast-moving streams to de- light those seeking recre- ation. These streams tum- ble into the mighty Sacra- mento River that courses through the middle of the county on its way to the Pa- cific Ocean. While rural, Tehama County has a rich and col- orful heritage reflected in its people. Some of the more notable residents have in- cluded Ishi, a Yahi Indian considered the last of his people; William B. Ide, com- mander in chief of the brief Bear Flag Republic; and rail- road magnate and governor of California, Leland Stan- ford, who built the largest vineyard and brandy distill- ery in the world there. For more information about the book, contact ge- nealogical and historical so- ciety members. HISTORY New b oo k ch ro ni cl es c ou nt y in p ho to s For many years I worked as a nurse in a hospital whose primary patients were elderly. While some had fam- ilies who visited of- ten and cared about their well- being, for many the love of fam- ily was not there. The rea- sons why are as numer- ous as grains of sand on a beach and, for the pur- poses of this article, un- important. That they lay in beds, alone and with- out the loving support of family after so many years, is. Bette Davis is attrib- uted to have said, "Old age ain't no place for sis- sies." I have to agree with her. Our eyes may be a bit weaker and our strength may not be what it once was but, truth be told, one of the largest changes I notice about aging is how others respond to it. Many elderly find themselves discounted or ignored simply because of how they look. I am sure these same people, like myself, have lived a life through which they experienced success, failure, health, ill- ness, sadness of loss and incredible joy. Each ex- perience molded person- ality and gave credence to thoughts and opinions which, if housed within a younger body, would not be so easily disregarded. It is not so different for a number of our aged ca- nine counterparts. Gazing at a world with clouded eyes, struggling to stand and having less energy than when they were pups they, too, are sometimes neglected or, even worse, discarded like an over- worn pair of shoes. Dis- turbingly, out of the ap- proximately 4 million dogs taken to shelters each year, senior dog re- linquishment is becom- ing a more prevalent oc- currence. Unfortunately, the reason is similar to why many elderly are rele- gated into nursing homes or care facilities. They be- came too old and, just like the older patients who talked of feeling aban- doned and frightened, it is not difficult to imagine that these senior dogs feel the same. I am not here to jus- tify whether giving up on an aging canine has the same merit as neglect- ing or ignoring the el- derly. I find both equally shameful and heartbreak- ing. Both, at some point in their lives, were valued. The human appreciated as perhaps an integral part of a family or respected as a contributing mem- ber of society; the dog as a valued companion, whether being a family pet or working canine. So, if we value our compan- ions, then shouldn't we also respect their aging? We, as their guardians, should be there for them as much as they have been there for us through the years, by helping them age as gracefully as possible and provide a close of life without strife. No mat- ter what age those of you who are reading this are, wouldn't you want some- one to help do the same for you? At present, my hus- band and I are caring for an aging canine. I will be the first to admit that it isn't always a picnic. With the cornucopia of medi- cations to give and both her physical and men- tal ailments it does, at times, put a definite strain within our home. Many times I will stop and check on her while she lies on the couch in the deep- est of slumbers, to see if she has passed quietly in her sleep. Whenever that time does come, she will be comfortable and know she was loved. I hope my future bodes as well. Unfortunately, when se- nior dogs end up in shel- ters, it is often because their guardians have ei- ther died or entered a ge- riatric facility and the family members are un- willing to take on the re- sponsibility of the "old" pet. In other instances, the family that they have adored for so many years may not have the time, money, or inclination to properly care for the dog after the cute, active puppy/young adult stage has passed. Whatever the reason for relinquish- ment, it is extremely diffi- cult to place a senior pet into a forever home. So I ask that, if you are consid- ering giving up your dog, please exhaust every pos- sibility to keep him in the only home he knows. The last years we share with our senior dogs are among the most poi- gnant. I will not say it's easy, but when we choose these bundles of fur, don't we owe it to them to take care of them during their twilight years after many years of love and loyalty? I sincerely hope that you will see your dog's senior years as an opportunity to give back that devotion shown, instead of a bur- den to be abandoned. How we treat our friends and family when they are in need defines who and what we are. Who are you? 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 Agingandyour companion's final years 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 High- way Patrol logs. Arrests LinseyCarolHatfield:32, of Red Bluff was arrested Thursday evening on Park Avenue following a distur- bance with her boyfriend in which he reported she broke out a window at a house where he was house-sitting. Gerald Daleray Thomas: 30, of Red Bluff was ar- rested Thursday at the Arco gas station on South Main Street and booked into Tehama County Jail on charges of receiving known stolen property. Francisco Villalobos- Amezcua: 25, of Gerber was arrested Wednesday and booked into Tehama County Jail on the charge of carrying a concealed firearm. No bail was set. Collision Main Street, just north of Adobe Road: Officers responded at 3:55p.m. Thursday to a head-on col- lision involving two vehicles with an unresponsive driver. A Chevy pickup and a Ford Fusion were involved and one driver was taken to St. Elizabeth Community Hospi- tal with major injuries. Noth- ing further was available. Antelope Boulevard at Gurnsey Drive: A vehicle versus pedestrian collision was reported about 7:45 p.m. Thursday. No further information was available. Fire 400block of Ross Road, cross of Wiltsey Av- enue: An electrical-caused residential structure fire reported at 9:23a.m. Thurs- day did $30,000in damage before it was contained at 9:47a.m. There were no injuries. Missing Rio Del Ray Court: A Corning resident reported a female black and tan Ger- man Shepherd who is micro- chipped was missing from their residence. Suspicious Santa Maria Avenue: A Gerber resident reported about 6a.m. Thursday he caught someone behind his residence and someone had drilled out his front door knob. Extra patrol was requested. Luther Road: A white two- door pickup with two people reportedly having sex inside was reported about 2:45 p.m. Thursday at the Jack- son Manor Apartments. The s Stephens Road: A Green Mountain Pellet Grill, two Stihl chain saws and a weed trimmer were stolen from a back porch. Walnut Street: A resident at Brickyard Creek Apart- ments reported the the of a Play Station. Sav-Mor Foods on Solano Street: An em- ployee reported the the of merchandise from the business. The subject was described as a female with pink hair and Steelers Jacket. She was last seen running southbound on Pear Street. Toomes Avenue: It was reported Thursday that lawn equipment from a locked trailer had been stolen from a residence in this area. Police logs 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 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. Themenuforthecoming week:Oct.31throughNov.4 Monday Split Pea Soup, Apple- sauce, Berry Juice, Whole Wheat Bread, Tapioca Tuesday Beef Stew, Apricots, Ap- ple Juice, Biscuit Wednesday Macaroni & Cheese, Cal- ifornia Blend Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges Thursday Salisbury Steak, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Broccoli Grape Salad, Fruit Cock- tail, Whole Wheat Roll Friday SpaghettiwithMeatballs, Capri Vegetables, Mango Medley, Garlic Bread Senior Nutrition "Company H will re- turn to Red Bluff as a unit about November 10th." This is the substance of a telegram received by the News yesterday eve- ning from Captain Mc- Coy. It came in response to a telegram from the News asking when it was expected that the com- pany will return home and if they will come as a company or as individ- uals. Arrangements for a re- ception in Red Bluff on the arrival of the boys have been halted because of the uncertainty of the time of their arrival. While the company will return home as a company, they how- ever will no longer be na- tional guard, but regulars. It is expected now that details of the reception for the boys will proceed, and that the banquet already planned by the Ladies Auxiliary will be given on the night of their arrival or the following evening. — Oct. 29, 1916 100 YEARS AGO... 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