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Therearemanywho would wish for a safe, warm home for the holi- days. The merriest time of the year for a lot of us, un- fortunately, can be a heartbreak- ing occasion for many. Our organization, PETS — Providing Essentials for Tehama Shelter, realizes that, while there are pets who have homes and will receive an abundance of gifts, treats, and love this holiday season, their home- less equivalents will not receive those luxuries. It is our hope and goal that each Tehama County shel- ter pet will get a home for the holidays this season. In order for us to gather the funds necessary to empty the shelter dur- ing this time, we will host our largest fundraising event of the year, "Strikes for Strays" on December 2, next Friday. No matter how much we wish that it wasn't necessary, contribu- tions are essential to us in achieving this and many other worthwhile goals we have for both animals and their families. For those of you who are not aware of how PETS utilizes your gracious donations, per- haps the following will pro- vide some insight. Many animals come into the Tehama County Ani- mal Care Center with ex- traordinary needs. Any monies received allow us to assist animals who have the potential to become healthy and adoptable if provided additional medi- cal care and resources that the limited county bud- get cannot meet. PETS also purchases equipment and supplies to provide comfort and improve the quality of their lives while the ani- mals stay at center. We subsidize the trans- portation of animals from center to collaborative res- cue organizations through- out California and other states, in order for the ani- mals to have a much better chance for adoption. We also transport to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, who have been kind enough, on numerous occasions throughout this past year, to provide gra- tis various medical services to a number of center an- imals. PETS truly believes that pets are a lifetime com- mitment and are deserv- ing of a safe and loving home. They can help make us better people, and have the ability to strengthen the family unit. As an in- direct result, communi- ties are improved and the world around us becomes a healthier, more pleasant place to live. Therefore, we actively participate in lo- cal community events like PETS and Community Ac- tion Agency Tailgate give- aways when resources al- low. We have been ex- tremely fortunate this year, in that the Walmart Dis- tribution Center has as- sisted us in these endeav- ors. Thanks to them and many other committed in- dividuals, PETS' Feasting on Kindness program was able to provide over 4,000 pounds of pet food to low income families. For county residents, our goal is to provide educa- tion and awareness about animal issues within the community, to introduce the higher ideals of com- passion toward pets and people, and to promote the control of pet over-popu- lation. Our core belief is that the community, as a whole, greatly improves with responsible pet own- ership. Additionally, we provide a Lost/Found Pro- gram, where we post and network lost/found ani- mals in Tehama County through various media out- lets in order to reunite the animals with their owners, thus preventing them from entering the shelter sys- tem. We consistently pro- vide updates on our efforts, and on the progress of the animals at center from in- take to ready for adoption to discharge. Our outreach programs encourage com- munity members, includ- ing youths in local schools, to get involved in volun- teerism while encourag- ing acts of kindness to an- imals. Our intent is to em- power individuals to stand up for humane treatment of animals. This past year we con- tinued our Senior for a Se- nior and Everyone Needs a Hero adoption programs at center. With these two programs, PETS covers the spay, neuter, and rabies portion of adoption fees. We were also able to sub- sidize six Free Cat Fridays. In addition, we sponsored the Some Bunny to Love, the Itty Bitty Pittie and the Howl-O-Ween Spooktacu- lar adoption events at the center. Because of every- one's supportive contribu- tions, an overwhelming number of animals were adopted during these suc- cessful happenings. PETS receives no federal or local funding. All our ex- penditures are financed by donations and fundraising efforts. Since we are com- pletely staffed by dedicated volunteers, 100% of all monies raised impacts di- rectly the health and well- being of as many animals as is possible. No matter how you get into the holiday mood, sharing the spirit of the season helps to ensure it will stay with us. We ask that you join us 4-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at Lar- iat Bowl, Red Bluff, at Strikes for Strays, and as- sist us in making home- less animals believe the world is a little kinder and friendlier during this most magical of times. With your support, we can get them a home for the holidays. 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 Here's hoping all animals are home for the holidays Ronnie Casey conduct he expects from police employees by doing what is right himself, Miller said. All of his officers and sergeants know what to do by his example. "He is our chief and comic relief as well," Miller said. "At our city staff meet- ings he always comes with a smile and a little joke, or multiple jokes, during the meeting to bring light to situation." Miller said it is nice to have that humor and she appreciates what Fears does for the meetings and the city. In terms of teamwork, a category of recognition within the award, Fears has no problem going to special events on his own time and making sure the event is covered or protected, Miller said. "I think the council and the city made a great deci- sion promoting (Fears) to police chief," Miller said. Public Works Director Dawn Grine introduced her employee of the quar- ter and newest public works crew member, Mosher. Grine said Mosher is the lead water meter reader for the city and works indepen- dently and efficiently. He is the kind of person who gets the job done well and quickly. Mosher is well re- spected by his coworkers, community and his super- visors. Mosher is always will- ing to pursue outside edu- cational opportunities that would benefit the city, Grine said. He has acquired a state water operator certification. Grine said Mosher has a positive attitude and is a natural when working with community members. She admires him and said it is a pleasure to work with him. Corning Fire Chief Mar- tin Spannaus presented his employee, Mura, with this quarter's recognition award for his outstanding work during the Kaufman Build- ing fire in October, among other qualities. During the Kaufman fire Spannaus said Mura dealt with multiple agencies as a dispatcher, replayed infor- mation and monitored all fire radio channels. He was able to logistically get food and beverages to the people working on the fire. "Troy is very capable and was able to handle all the request in a timely and ef- ficient fashion during the time of the fire," Spannaus said. "He was able to get the department additional resources and helped fire- fighters as needed. Troy has done an exceptional job throughout his time at the department and during that fire." Fears said he was honor- ing Portillo, who has been with the department for 14 months, for how fast he has excelled in such a short time. Portillo is an extremely motivated person, Fears said. During his off time he enjoys learning and is con- sistently trying to improve himself and his skills as a police officer. Portillo has stepped up to learn how to operate EPAS breath test- ing devices for driving un- der the influence cases as the person who now works with the devices is retiring. During his time on the force Portillo has handled more than 260 incidents, 113 were officer initiated incidents, 82 traffic stops, issued 70 citations and 33 cases, as well as two major investigations. All employees recognized received an award display- ing the appreciation their department heads have for them and the work they do in the city. Staff FROM PAGE 1 The hope is to reduce the amountoflatepaymentsand allow for those who are un- able come in during normal business hours an alterna- tive option. Miller said this willpositivelyimpacttheres- identsbecauseonlinebillpay services are now commonly used for many other bills. The company has de- signed and developed a pay- ment processing system for government agencies to in- clude operator-assisted and Internet processing services to enhance the collection of payments on a 24/7 basis, according to the agreement. The service includes a timely and accurate transaction, processing payments the next business day. Council FROM PAGE 1 ber the day I found out I was pregnant," Sparks said. "I want to make it not fake it and that was 29 months ago. Accountability and support has helped. I live with my mom, who is a big supporter, and I was able to get my son back. Now I want to be a good exam- ple for my kids." Until she was 33, Sparks had never been in trouble with the law. Now she has turned her life around and is gain- ing new skills through the welding program. Thanks to the CalWorks Welfare To Work program, she was able to get a job working as teacher and mentor for the welding program that has allowed her to stay with it a while longer. "She's de- veloped the skills and got a job here with Tehama County to help get off wel- fare and pay back the com- munity by becoming a pro- ductive member of society," Muench said. Park FROM PAGE 1 "She was very emotional to be released and hear her husband's voice and then a few hours later to be re- united with him," the sher- iff said. Papini was treated for unspecified injuries and released. Officials said they were not aware of a motive for the kidnapping. Sandra Oswald, a 29-year-old community or- ganizer in Redding, does not know the Papinis but organized search groups to look for the missing woman. Oswald is a runner, like Papini, and said the in- cident hit close to home. "It was just the biggest blessing, not only for the family but for the commu- nity that's been trying to find her," Oswald said of Papini's return. "Now, it's just praying for them and her recovery." Investigators have spoken with Papini and hoped to get more in- formation soon in the effort to uncover what happened. It was not clear if she knew the women she said abducted her, police said. "Obviously she was emo- tional and quite upset, but elated to be freed, and so we were able to get some infor- mation from her," Bosenko told "Good Morning Amer- ica." "Then, in the days fol- lowing this, we will be fol- lowing up with her." Family members previ- ously called her a "super mom" who would never abandon her family. Her husband reported her miss- ing when she failed to pick up their two young children from day care. Her cellphone and head- phones were found near where she was last seen. "She could drop her phone, but she would never in a million years not pick up our children at the time that she normally would have," Keith Papini told "Good Morning America" before his wife was found. Her husband was cleared as a suspect after passing a polygraph test. Before she was found, he said he was "getting very angry and frustrated" and "scared for my wife." Police had re- ceived more than 400 tips in the case, but Papini's re- lease was not the result of a reward that was offered, Bosenko said."It shows what a community can do when it works together to get the word out," he said. The Shasta County sher- iff's office did not immedi- ately respond to calls, mes- sages and emails seeking comment. Woman FROM PAGE 1 By Paul Davenport The Associated Press GOODYEAR, ARIZ. A Grey- hound bus smashed head- on into a car going the wrong way on a suburban Phoenix highway early Fri- day, killing the car's driver and leaving 13 bus passen- gers with minor injuries, au- thorities said. Arizona Department of Public Safety officials said the bus driver "did an amaz- ing job" keeping the vehicle upright after one of its front wheels was damaged in the high-speed collision. Investigators suspect Sarah Castillo-Cornejo, 24, was impaired by drugs or al- cohol when she hit the bus carrying 36 people from San Bernardino, California, to Phoenix on heavily used In- terstate 10, DPS spokesman Quentin Mehr said. Rescue personnel used ladders to extricate at least three injured people on stretchers and helped others climb out of the bus through an emergency window and the torn-open front end, DPS Capt. Tim Mason said. Twelve people from the bus were released from hos- pitals after being treated for minor injuries, and one per- son was being held for over- night observation. Greyhound representa- tive Lanesha Gipson said another bus took uninjured passengers to Phoenix. ARIZONA Wrong-way car hits Greyhound bus, killing driver, hurting 13 people ARIZONADEPARTMENTOFPUBLICSAFETY The remains of a Greyhound Bus are seen a er it was hit head-on by a car being driven the wrong way on Interstate 10in a Phoenix suburb on Friday. The Associated Press SANJOSE Authorities asked for the public's help in track- ingdownapairofpotentially dangerousCaliforniaprison- ers who cut through the bars of a jail window on Thanks- giving Eve, rappelled to the ground on a bedsheet rope and escaped. Santa Clara County sher- iff's Sgt. Rich Glennon said fourinmatesgotoutthrough a second-floor window of the county's main jail late Wednesday and two were captured almost immedi- ately. Authorities released photos of the severed bars and the bedsheet tied to one of them, but said they didn't know what tools the inmates used or how they had gotten them. "No cutting instruments were located inside the cell or in the surrounding area," Glennon said. Heidentifiedthemenwho escaped as Rogelio Chavez and Laron Campbell. Chavez, 33, and Campbell, 26, are facing possible life sentencesifconvictedofbur- glary, extortion, false impris- onment and other charges they were being held on. Authorities asked for the public's help in finding them and warned that anyone who sees them should call 911 rather than try to appre- hend them. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Authorities seek aid in finding escaped prisoners JEANNECOOLEYGREENE January 24, 1934 ~ November 20, 2016 Jeanne Cooley Greene, 82, was born on January 24, 1934 in Takoma Park, Maryland. She was raised in the Washington D.C. suburbs of rural Maryland. Jeanne passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in Red Bluff, California. Graduated from Towson Maryland University in 1955 and taught in elementary schools of Baltimore County, Maryland for 5 years, putting her husband Dr. Frank Greene through medical school. She was one of the founders of the Tehama Bank, which later evolved into Umpqua Bank, serving as a Di- rector. She is survived by three children, sons, Fred Greene (Ana), Warren Greene (Terri), and Philip Greene (Eliza- beth), and six grandchildren. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Willow Springs, Redding; Brookdale, Red Bluff; and Dr. Deborah Sutcliffe for their expertise and compassion. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers is entrusted with the services. Obituaries R ed Bluff Simple Cremations and Burial Service FD1931 527-1732 Now open longer hours 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 9 A