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Intoday'sworldwhere stories of hatred, cruelty, and acts of violence are common- place, it is often diffi- cult to be- lieve that there are kind acts and compas- sionate peo- ple. How many of you have said that you have lost your faith in humanity? I do agree. Humans can be truly horrible and despica- ble, but I also believe with every ounce of my being, that when we lose faith in humanity, we give up. I, for one, refuse to give up and I am more than thrilled to say, after this past weekend, humanity is alive and well in our com- munity. American cultural an- thropologist, Marga- ret Mead stated, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful commit- ted citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." I must agree that, when people come together it can be an amazing exam- ple of how good mankind can really be. In a small Northern California town last Saturday, a group of thoughtful and commit- ted people changed a fre- quently ignored portion of our community. Lo- cal citizens, charitable or- ganizations, businesses and government agencies shared their efforts dur- ing the "Team Up to Clean Up" event at the Tehama County Animal Care Cen- ter. They used those col- lective efforts to help those whose only way of saying thank you is a wag of a tail and a lick of a tongue. Those that helped that day were not from one particular part of town, or even the immediate area. Some have volun- teered consistently at the Tehama County Animal Care Center, while oth- ers had never previously been there. Many came with shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows, while oth- ers came with only their strong muscles and de- termined backs to assist. All, whether young or old, came with smiles on their faces and lent a deter- mined hand. They planted flowers, pushed brooms, hauled debris, and worked harder than anyone had a right to expect. I dare anyone, who would have seen what transpired, to not to be in awe. For me, the teamwork and selfless acts by all in- volved was such a specta- cle that it took my breath away. For those who were not directly involved, the fol- lowing briefly outlines the accomplishments of the day. The quantity of materi- als and supplies received went well beyond what we wished for, due to the amazing generosity of lo- cal businesses and numer- ous other individual do- nors. There was ample fresh bark to spread throughout all three play-yards, thus ensuring that dogs and guests could have pleas- ant places to enjoy and in which to become ac- quainted. A cleaner, fresher look to the shelter was achieved because cobble- stones and crushed gravel were moved onto the re- maining grounds. In order to prevent the dogs from tunneling and escaping while in the yards, place- ment of cement slabs un- derneath the chain-link fence occurred. To as- sist in decreasing kennel stress, privacy slats were inserted in the fencing. To present a more welcoming appearance to the public, low maintenance shrubs and perennials were planted and drip systems with automatic timers in- stalled to allow for ease of upkeep. The only unfortu- nate occurrence, due to the weather, was that the planned painting was postponed to a future time. From the perspective of the PETS organization, this past weekend's event was an unmitigated suc- cess. The event, we be- lieve, made the shelter vis- ible to a new set of people who we hope will be- come future adopters, vol- unteers, fosters, or regu- lar supporters of the Care Center and the animals within. It was an excellent opportunity to meet and form a camaraderie with other members of our community who we previ- ously did not know. It offered multiple openings to teach chil- dren about kindness to animals, community in- volvement and answer the many questions they had. It was also an occasion to have some fun with an outstanding, remarkable group of people. Most of us like to hear someone thank us for the things that we do. Even though getting a 'thank you' is not typically the motivation of why we do things, knowing we are not taken for granted is appreciated. The PETS organization, believes strongly in giving thanks to those who assist us in achieving our goal of helping homeless animals and the shelter that cares for them. Because the list is quite lengthy, it is impossible to individually thank ev- eryone who participated in, or contributed to, this event in this article. How- ever, on behalf of myself, PETS, the Tehama County Animal Care Center, and the animals, "thank you" for the contributions of supplies, time and effort you gave. Please know that each of you epitomized the best of humanity and are amazing examples of how good mankind can re- ally be. It was not only my plea- sure, but it was also truly an honor to work along- side all of 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 Communityandhumanity Most of us like to hear someone thank us for the things that we do. Even though getting a 'thank you' is not typically the motivation of why we do things, knowing we are not taken for granted is appreciated. Ronnie Casey 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 Highway Patrol logs. Arrests DavidJoseBarajas:18, of Proberta was arrested Thursday in the area of Englehorn Road and booked into Tehama County Jail on the felony charge of pos- session of brass knuckles. Robert Michael Burden: 29, of Red Bluff was arrest- ed Thursday at St. Eliza- beth Community Hospital and booked into jail on the charges of two counts of obstructing a peace officer, possession of controlled substance, possession or purchase for sale of narcotic controlled substance and violation of parole: felony. Suspicious 99W: Employees at Jack In The Box reported a woman was falling asleep at the wheel of a green SUV while in the drive through about 1 a.m. Thursday. The vehicle le on 99W headed south toward the Rolling Hills Casino and reportedly went through a red light. Officers made a DUI arrest. Solano Street: An em- ployee at the Corning 7-11 reported finding a woman sleeping on the propane tanks about 2a.m. Thurs- day. Belle Mill Road: A man who appeared to be in his 20s was reportedly beating on the back door of the former Hollywood Video store with a crowbar about 9a.m. Thursday. The man was de- scribed as having dark hair, wearing a tan jacket and had a black dog with him. Lincoln Street: An un- known person in a dark col- ored sedan stopped in front of a Los Molinos residence and reportedly removed two garbage bags from a trash can and returned to the vehicle, heading west on Sherwood Boulevard. The s Rowles Road: The Vina Post Office was broken into sometime Wednesday evening and at least 16mail boxes were opened. Main Street: Red Bluff Glass reported a battery was stolen from a vehicle. Minch Road: Batteries and vehicle parts were stolen from several vehicles at Val- ley Pallet Repair Wednesday evening. South Main Street: A woman stole a pair of boots from Tractor Supply. Johnson Street: A Red Bluff resident reported the the of medication. Main Street: A man and woman reportedly stole power tools from The Home Depot. Tehama Vina Road: Mail was stolen from the Mill Stream Mobile Park. Trespassing Red Bluff River Park: A woman reportedly locked herself in the south bathroom for three days and was refusing to leave. The woman was issued a citation for camping in the bathroom. Police logs Come join good friends for lunch in the Gardenside Café, in the Red Bluff Com- munity and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. A freshly prepared, nutritionally bal- anced meal is served Mon- day through Friday at noon. Lunch also is served at the Corning Senior Center, 1014 4th Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Call 527-2414 a day ahead to re- serve a space for lunch. A minimum 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.Thereisachargeof$8 for guests younger than 60. Come enjoy lunch and var- ious activities during the week, all are welcome. The menu for the coming week: April 17-21 Monday ETHNIC Beef Fajitas, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Juice, Whole Wheat Tortilla Tuesday TurkeySandwich,Pickled Beets,FruitAmbrosia,Juice Wednesday HEART HEALTHY Chicken Tortilla Soup, Basil Tomatoes, Tropical Fruit Cup, Whole Wheat Tortilla Thursday Stuffed Bell Pepper, Mixed Vegetables, Water- melon, Wheat Roll Friday BBQ Beef on Whole Wheat Bun, Carrot Raisin Salad, Marinated Vegetable Salad, Peaches SENIOR NUTRITION Lunch menu for the week of April 17-21 The trustees of the Red Bluff grammar schools held a meeting last night and voted to close the schools on account of the prevalence of measles. The schools will not open Mon- day morning, but will re- main closed indefinitely. It is not likely that they will open for two weeks, and it may be longer. It has been found impos- sible to cope with measles under present conditions, as the cases have increased in number during the past several days at a rapid rate. There are more than a hun- dred cases of measles in the grammar school at pres- ent, and hundreds of chil- dren have been exposed. It is hoped that parents, and the citizens of the commu- nity generally, will cooper- ate in ending the epidemic. — April 15, 1917 100 YEARS AGO... An epidemic of measles closes school Winners of the Red Bluff Rotary 2017 high school speech contest delivered their winning presenta- tions at the club's weekly meeting on April 11. The theme for this year's competition was Service Above Self, which is the motto of Rotary Interna- tional. Elayna Mercer took first place, Dillon Garcia second and Brittany Wright third. All are Red Bluff Union High School students. Awards were $300 for first, $200 for second and $100 for third. Mercer's theme focused on her family's service fos- tering children and why she wants to give back to other foster children, as she was in the program it- self. Garcia's presentation covered the many service projects with which he is invested in school and the community and how he benefits as much as any- one through the practice of service to others. Write's theme was on Genetically Modified Or- ganisms, detailing how some are beneficial and too often the media use too broad a brush in branding all GMOs as harmful. RED BLUFF ROTARY Speech contest winners give presentation CONTRIBUTED Pictured, from le , are Dillon Garcia, Elayna Mercer and Brittany Wright. 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