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Agricultureranch farm Sparrowk Livestock, Clements, was recognized as Region VI Environmental Stew- ardship Regional Winner in the 22nd year of this outstanding program during the Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver. Since 1991, the Environmen- tal Stewarship Award Jean Barton and improving fish and wildlife habitats while operating profitable cattle operations. The ESA is an initiative of the National Cattle- mens Beef Association and the National Cattle- men's Foundation and is funded by Dow Agro- Sciences LLC and the Natural Resources Conser- vation Service (NRCS) of the USDA along with a partnership with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Award winners are selected annually by a com- mittee of representatives from universities, conser- vation organizations, and federal and state agen- cies. For guidance, the judges consider the manage- ment of water, wildlife, vegetation, air, and soil along with leadership abilities and the sustainabil- ity of the business as a whole. Previous regional winners from California have annually recognizes outstand- ing stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle producers across the nation. Regional and national award winners have been com- mended for their commitment to protecting the environment (ESA) been: 1991 - Canyon Creek Ranch, Robert H. Mackey, Alturas. 1999 - Blanchard Ranch, Bob & Terri Blanchard, Avila Beach. 2001 - Dave Wood Ranch, Dave Wood, Fresno. 2003 - Work Family Ranch, George & Elaine Work, San Miguel. 2005 - Prather Ranch, Ralphs & Rickert Families, Fall River Mills. Cattle Co; Stone Families, Woodland. national winner Leavitt Lake Ranches, Darrell & Callie Wood, Vina. 2007 - national winner Yolo Land & 2009 - Sparrowk Family, Clements with national winner to be announced in Tampa, FL in February 2013. The Sparrowk Family representing the ranch in 2012 - Sparrowk Livestock, Denver were Jack and Bev, with son Jeff Sparrowk. Jeff has been a long time competitor at the Jim Owens Memorial Ranch Rodeo, held in January at the Tehama District Fairgrounds. In 2001 Jeff was voted Top Hand, and the team Environmental Stewardship Award & Saturday, August 18, 2012 – Daily News 5B Among the many vendors at the Wednesday night Farmers Market are two young entrepreneurs 9- year-old Hank and 7-year-old Haley Christenson, children of Tyler and Mary Christenson. Instead of a 4-H project they are learning to make change and interact with the consumers as they sell their walnuts, almonds and prunes, and put money aside for their college education. sumers at the meat counter. TCCW members Jackie Baker and Joan Hemst- ed were the rancher presence at the Redding Raleys with Shasta Co. CattleWomen. ••••• Beef Œn Brew will be Saturday, September 15th, starting at 2 to 7 p.m. with the vendors in downtown Red Bluff. Stacy Stone and Chad Bushnell at Cone-Kimball Plaza from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by dancing to Roughcut Band until 10 p.m. There will be music by Sparrowk Ranch and Rice/Sparrowk Ranches has won the team award in 1997, 1999, and 2003 while placing in the top six nearly every year. ••••• Davis, Linda Walker, Linda Borror, Jere Lee Hale, Linda Johnson and our Beef Ambassadors Bailey Brownfield and Taylor Collins were the rancher presence at Red Bluff Raleys store on Friday when professional demonstrator Glenda Jennings pre- pared Greek Steak Wraps. The cattlewomen‚s goal was to increase the sale of top sirloin steak as they visited with the con- The local Tehama Co. CattleWomen, Shirley Pet protection seminar Aug. 26 North Valley Animal Disaster Group (NVADG) and TrailBlazer Pet Sup- ply partner to bring the community of Chico an opportunity to learn about how they can best protect their pets during a natural disaster. This informational class will take place Sat- urday, August 26 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at TrailBlazer Pet Supply. A donation of $5 to NVADG is recommend- ed. burning close by, the com- munity of Chico is reminded of the preva- lence of forest fires in Northern California. It is not only important for families to prepare for their own safety in case of an evacuation, but they should also have a kit pre- pared for their pets as well. The Disaster Pre- paredness and Pets class will give pet owners an opportunity to learn about With the Chips fire and create their own Pet Preparedness Kit that could ultimately save a pet's life. A store discount will be given to class par- ticipants who wish to pur- chase items recommended by NVADG for their own pet preparedness kit. TrailBlazer Pet Supply has been serving the Chico community locally for the past three years. They have recently relo- cated to a more conve- nient location at 762 Man- grove Avenue, within the Park Plaza shopping cen- ter. TrailBlazer Pet Sup- ply offers a variety of products for every breed of cat and dog from bak- ery treats to toys to out- door gear. They also fea- ture a great assortment of grain-free, high quality foods such as Origin, Taste of the Wild, and Canidae. TrailBlazer Pet Supply hosts a groomer, VIP vaccination clinics, a veterinarian, and more! Oh Snap! The Daily News wants your photos: Cute kids, Adorable pets, Inspirational sights, Any shot you think readers would enjoy You might just see it in the Daily News Send pictures to editor@redbluffdailynews.com or drop off at 545 Diamond Ave. in Red Bluff. Include a caption. Over 25 years of experience The North State's premier supplier of stoves STOVE JUNCTION It's HOT now! But don't get left out in the 5A>6! 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CattleWomen and the Downtown Red Bluff Business Association. ••••• Kendra and I enjoyed the 13th Country Garden Tour presented by the Wayside Garden Club in McArthur last Sunday. dahlias and marigolds were colorful and the lawns were like green velvet. We marveled at the 130 tree orchard that con- tained Suncrest, Fay Elberta, Crest Haven and Oh The petunias, hollyhocks, Henry peaches, that will ripen between late August and October. Another home had many beautiful rock walls that came from the lava rock on that acreage. The lawn area had a variety of maple trees around the edge. They had planted 120 apple trees of Honey Gold Delicious, McIntosh, Red Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith varieties. A large vegetable garden and strawberry patch at another home. The vegetables are sold at the local farmers market each week. To prevent ero- sion on the drainage ditches, she had used carpet- ing cut in strips to cover the ditch. It lasted longer than the commercial netting to hold the soil. Just be sure the carpet is up, because the backing will disintegrate from the sun. overlooking the Pit River, by digging shallow ter- races with a shovel. Too steep for a small tractor to make the terraces. Some people gardened on the steep hillside below from the sandy hillside. Most every home on the tour had cages to pro- tect their flowers and trees from deer, or they had a six or eight foot netting fence around their yard. It was very smoky from the Reading fire in Mt Lassen Volcanic Park and Lassen National Forest. You couldn't see the nearby mountains. DAILYNEWS RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U N T Y S I N C E 1 8 8 5 Your "Local" Daily Newspaper Since 1885 To Subscribe CALL 527-2151 TODAY! Website: redbluffdailynews.com FAX 527-3719 DAILY NEWS PO BOX 220 545 DIAMOND AVE. RED BLUFF CA 96080 A beautiful view of the valley The