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DepartmentinCalifor- nia. Since its inception, The PAWS program (Pups And Wards) has been highly successful. Where the average recidivism rate for male offenders is 55%, the rate for those who participated in the program is between 28- 30%. The participants are male youth offenders be- tween the ages of 16 to 18 who are incarcerated for a variety of crimes. Their participation in this pro- gram is based on their commitment for self-im- provement and the de- sire to learn a new set of life skills, while making a difference in the lives of shelter dogs. Another pro- gram started in 2005 was when San Quentin began hosting Pen Pals, a Marin Humane Society program that enables some care- fully screened inmates to care for and train shel- ter dogs. An innovative new idea, called the Shelter Buddies Reading Pro- gram, is already making a huge difference for an- imals at the Humane So- ciety of Missouri. The idea is simple. Kids read to shy shelter dogs to as- sist in bringing them out of their shells. The Aiken County Animal Shelter of South Carolina, in part- nership with the Regional Library System, has the "Dog Ears" reading pro- gram. The University of California Davis' School of Veterinary Medicine, after studying these types of reading programs, re- ported that reading flu- ency improved as much as 30%, with 75% of the parents reporting that their children read aloud more frequently and with greater confidence. Programs like those mentioned above are a win-win, because what helps animals also tends to help people. If bring- ing together the shelter, other County agencies and the community will ultimately benefit every- one, isn't it time to think outside the box. 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 FROMPAGE3 ties to interact and social- ize," said Tehama County Farm Bureau President Julie Kelley. Members of each will be honored, and no matter which you come from, you're sure to see a lot of your friends and neighbors there." There will be door prizes and silent and live auctions. Seating is lim- ited. Tickets are $25 in ad- vance and $30 at the door. For more information or tickets call Kari Dodd at the Tehama County Farm Bureau office at 527-7882. The following awards will be presented: Busi- ness of the Year by Te- hama County Farm Bu- reau; Farmer of the Year by Red Bluff Kiwanis; Woman of the Year by Te- hama County Exchange Club; Senior Citizen of the Year by Soroptimist In- ternational of Red Bluff; Volunteer of the Year by Red Bluff Sunrise Rotary; Board Member of the Year by Central Tehama Ki- wanis; Young Farmer of the Year by Red Bluff Ro- tary; Teacher of the Year by Tehama County Educa- tion Foundation and Out- standing Public Service by Red Bluff Lions Club. Banquet FROM PAGE 1 has been a manager. Thomas Woodall is orig- inally from Orange County and has lived in Corning for 25 years. He owns his own landscaping business and is the maintenance man and operator as well. He is in- terested in seeing Corning's infrastructure and down- town area grow to bring businesses to the city. Whyareyourunning for the position and what are the main goals you'd like to accomplish during your term if elected? Leach:IbelievethatIcan achieved quality service to the citizens by doing the following: By encourag- ing planned and managed growth as a means of de- veloping an attractive built- environment and protecting and conserving our nature resources. By creating di- verse employment opportu- nities in order to encourage our youth to want to stay and raise their families in our city. By providing and maintaining reliable and appropriate infrastructure. By continuing to provide and promote quality hous- ing, education, cultural and recreational opportuni- ties. By providing quality public safety services. By operating an adequately funded city government in a financial responsible and fiscally sound manner. By continuing to recruit and maintain a highly motivated work force committed to excellence. Snow: I would like to see more beautification projects done to existing parks and other areas of the city. The skate park looks great but I'd like to focus on mak- ing what we have better. I would also like to add a new face to the council and to continue to help the com- munity and give back to the community. I'd like to bring a younger perspective to the council to make a change. Valerio: If elected to the city council I would focus on community services. I would also put effort in hearing what the people of Corn- ing have to say and their problems and figure out a way to find a solution. Also I want to focus on the youth and bring youth programs to Corning. I feel that bringing a younger person with new ideas could be beneficial to the city and the council. Woodall: I've spent the last 17years on my feet serving my customers now I want to serve my com- munity with the same 100 percent God given service. Phillipians 4:13I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me. I would like to get the city out of debt and create more jobs for those who are willing to work. What changes do you feel are needed and how will you make that a reality? Leach: If I am elected as city councilman, I pledge to serve all citizens of Corning, voters and nonvoters alike. That is my responsibility. In order to attract new busi- ness to Corning, the city must continue to update and improve programs. As a city council, we must con- tinually help the business atmosphere to attract and establish new businesses to our city. We must work closely with and support of the Chamber of Commerce in their efforts to present to potential enterprises the best possible picture of Corning's strengths and desirability as a business friendly city. Snow: I would really like to see more economic growth in the city. Until you are on the council, you can't make the changes you want to. I want to help promote Corn- ing as a great place to live and have a business and do that in any way possible. Valerio: I think flooding is a big problem in some parts of town when the rain is abundant. This problem goes unfixed every year it happens and something needs to be done. Down- town needs to be cleaned out to bring new businesses in and old historic buildings need restoring. Also, many surrounding towns have a recreational department, something Corning lacks. So focusing on youth programs is important. Woodall: I've heard that Corning residents want a change and I plan to do that if elected to the city council. I think the city needs more activities for the community such as a theme park. Final thoughts and candidate's experiences. Leach: As a candidate for city council, I want what is best for this place we all call home. I have the same concerns and the same feel- ing of pride for our city as each of you. I have 38years of experience working and living here. I have invested much of my life like many of you in this community. I also bring considerable experi- ence as a former business owner and city councilman to the table. The decisions the city council makes now will affect our future. If I am elected, I will work very hard to help Corning reach its potential as a better, safer, and desirable city for you and your families. Snow: My main goal is to help the community. I enjoy volunteering with the fire department and like to continue to serve Corn- ing citizens. The council is ready for some new faces, whether it is me or another one of the candidates. I also hope people get out and vote. Voter turnout has been very low in the past. I'd like to see more people out their voting so the change they'd like to see can be possible. Valerio: I've served on the Corning Chamber of Com- merce for one year and I am a Knight of Columbus. I am running for this position be- cause I can bring new ideas and as a parent, I know there is no emphasis on the youth right now. Woodall: If I get this posi- tion it will be the Lords will and He will guide me each step and decision that is made. With my six years experience in the United States Navy communica- tions and 17years in the lawn care service business, with my company, among other life experiences I think I will make a good council- man because I can bring in fresh new ideas. Election FROM PAGE 1 than the current state mini- mum wage under the terms of the offer." The offer, which will ex- pire Tuesday, also took into consideration the county's slow revenue growth, in- creased pension costs, and the inability to guarantee that any larger salary in- creases could be sustained in the long-term, Goodwin said. The negotiations will proceed to state-mandated advisory fact-finding. The county and the union have already been through two rounds of negotia- tions with a mediator in- volved in the process prior to the vote Wednesday, dur- ing which the offer was re- jected by 80 percent of the membership, said Shane Mortensen, a business rep- resentative of Local 39 In- ternational Union of Oper- ating Engineers. "The mediator suggested a proposal which the county board of supervisors mod- ified and offered as the last and best final offer," Mortensen. "That offer in- cluded a 1.5 percent raise ef- fective Nov. 1, a half percent raise effective July 1, 2017 and to extend the contract to Oct. 31, 2017. We voted Wednesday and the mem- bership rejected it." The next step is to send it to the fact-finding pro- cess on Dec. 12, during which time the fact finder will look at the position of both sides, Mortensen said. "The purpose really is to look at things like does the county have the money to provide what unions are after, how does the county compare internally and are groups getting raises as well as to look at surround- ing areas in comparable counties to see how their income matches up with county," Mortensen said. From there, the fact finder will take the infor- mation they find and make a recommendation to the supervisors as to what they feel is a reasonable out- come for situation. "We feel strongly that it will show in our favor," Mortensen said. "Unfortunately, it's not binding. The supervisors do not have to take the rec- ommendation. The county has said if we don't accept by Nov. 8, they will take the offer away and the employ- ees will get nothing. That created a lot of heartburn amongst the employees. Not only was it a low substan- dard offer but then to be treated like a petulant child — the sentiment from the employees was essentially they'd been treated like children sent to bed with- out dinner. It's hard for us, the department heads got raises, the supervisors are asking for a raise for them- selves and yet they're saying the county is broke." Offer FROM PAGE 1 a very good working rela- tionship." A German shep- herd like Many usually av- erages about five to six years of working the streets be- fore it is time to retire, said Sgt. Michael Brown, Ma- ny's handler. Getting an- other dog now, allows the department to be prepared for that eventuality. "Having Many has been great, but he is limited to working one shift a day for half of the week, leav- ing a large gap in coverage without a K-9 on duty," Po- lice Chief Kyle Sanders said. "Getting our second K-9 lit- erally doubles our shift cov- erage with a K-9. Plus Ma- ny's retirement will be upon us sooner than any of us would like. Bringing Ar- ies on board will ensure we won't have a lapse in time without a K-9 once Many does retire. We are also ex- cited because we now have a second K-9 handler bring- ing additional expertise to our department. We've wasted no time in intro- ducing Aries to our com- munity." For the latest on the K-9 program, follow the Friends of Red Bluff Police K-9 Department Facebook page. K9 FROM PAGE 1 Houston: Michelle Ann Houston, 46, of Red Bluff died Thursday, Nov. 3at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Death notices must be provided by mortuaries to the news department, are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic information about the deceased. Paid obituaries are placed through the Classified advertising department. Paid obituaries may be placed by mortuaries or by families of the deceased and include online publication linked to the newspaper's website. Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run multiple days and offer wide latitude of content, including photos. DEATH NOTICES A story in Friday's edi- tion about the replacement of trees in the Cone & Kim- ball Plaza contained an er- ror. In addition to its help selecting and planting the new trees, the Red Bluff Garden Club is making a significant financial con- tribution to the project. The Daily News regrets the error. It is the policy of the Daily News to correct as quickly as possible all errors in fact that have been published in the newspaper. If you believe a factual error has been made in a news story, call 737-5042. CORRECTION Staff report @redbluffnews on Twitter REDBLUFF Three Red Bluff residents were arrested Thursday in a traffic stop when one passenger fled, leading officers on a short chase near Belle Mill Road. An officer in the area about 3:15 p.m. Thursday recognized Jason Pope, 30, of Red Bluff as someone with a no-bail warrant for his arrest out of Sacramento County in the 100 block of Belle Mill Road. Pope was seen getting into the pas- sengerseatofawhiteHonda Civic that left headed to- ward the 100 block of Lake Avenue. A traffic stop was initi- ated with the vehicle yield- ing in the area of Lake Av- enue and East Street, at which time Pope report- edly tried to flee the area but was caught by officers and Tehama County District Attorney investigators, ac- cording to a release issued by Red Bluff Police. At the time of his arrest, Pope was in possession of two loaded firearms and methamphetamine. He was booked into Tehama County Jail on the charges of alter- ing or removing a firearm serial or model number, felon in possession of a fire- arm with prior conviction, obstructing or resisting a peaceofficer,prohibitedper- son possessing firearm am- munition and violation of post community release su- pervision. Bail was $45,000. A second passenger, identi- fied as Stuart Froman, 23, of Red Bluff was arrested and booked into jail on the charges of transportation of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, posses- sion of stolen property, al- tering a serial number on a firearm and concealing a firearm in a vehicle. The driver, Armando Go- dinez, 27, of Red Bluff, was arrested and booked into jail on the charges of driv- ing on a suspended license, possession of drug para- phernalia and concealed firearm in vehicle. ARRESTS Ch as e en su es Th ur sd ay a er R ed B lu ff t ra ffi c st op The Associated Press LOS ANGELES Los Angeles prosecutors have charged a Playboy model with invasion of privacy for taking a photo of a naked woman in a gym lockerroomandpostingitto social media. The Snapchat post in- cludedaninsultingcomment about the woman's body. The city attorney's of- fice said Friday that Dani Mathers faces a misde- meanor count of invasion of privacy. She is scheduled to be arraigned Nov. 28. It wasn't immediately known if Mathers has an attorney. The 29-year-old Mathers faced widespread criticism after she shared the photo in July with the caption: "If I can't unsee this then you can't either." She later apolo- gized and deleted her social media accounts. The gym, LA Fitness, re- ported the posting to police and revoked Mathers' mem- bership. If convicted, Mathers could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine, ac- cordingtoCityNewsService. Detectives began inves- tigating after the LAPD re- ceivedareport of"illegaldis- tribution" of the image, po- lice Capt. Andrew Neiman said after the photo became public. "Her behavior is appalling and puts every member at risk of losing their privacy," Jill Greuling, an LA Fitness executive vice president, said atthetime.Thepersoninthe photo was identified only as a 70-year-old woman and it was not clear if she knew she was being photographed. Mathers said in July that she accidentally posted the photo publicly. "That was absolutely wrong and not what I meant to do," she said in an online video. "I know that body- shaming is wrong. That is not the type of person I am." Mathers was Playboy's Miss May in 2014. PRIVACY CASE Los Angeles prosecutors charge body-shaming Playboy model THOMASMICHAELWULFERT May 4, 1944 ~ October 25, 2016 Thomas Michael Wulfert passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 in Redding, CA at the age of 72. Tom was born in Sacramento, CA on May 4th, 1944. He lived most of his life in Red Bluff, CA where he was the owner of a land surveying company. He was a practicing forester participating in many of the largest timber and forestry industry organizations in California. He was an alumni of Christian Brothers and Bishop Armstrong High Schools graduating in 1962. He attended American River College and Humboldt State University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Forestry. He is survived by his loving partner Kathy Sibert, siblings Steve Wulfert (Shirley), Mary Crawford (Roger), Dan Wulfert (Marlene) and Mike Wulfert, nieces and nephews Heather, Ryan, Lisa and Mike. He was preced- ed in death by his parents, Jerry and Thelma Wulfert of Sacramento. A celebration of Tom's life will be held at the Elks Lodge in Red Bluff, CA on Friday, November 18th at 12:00 noon. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the Red Bluff Round-up Museum, 670 Antelope Blvd., Suite 2, Red Bluff, CA 96080. If you would like to share a memory of Tom or send condolences to the family, please go online to NewtonBracewell.com. Obituaries R ed Bluff Simple Cremations and Burial Service FD1931 527-1732 Now open longer hours 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM | NEWS | 11 A