Sacramento County K9 handlers plead for help on high heat day
As Sacramento County sheriff's K9 deputy James Hatfield signaled Wednesday to Iron, his K9 partner, he highlighted a potential danger his dog faces on high heat days.
"We have no choice," Hatfield said. "Our dogs are in the cars all day long alone, unless they are working or training."
Hatfield said that current heat alarms in Sacramento County sheriff's patrol cars are quickly becoming outdated. The current system is suppose to alert K9 handlers via pager if the temperature inside their patrol cars is becoming too hot for their dogs.
"But the technology is antenna-based, so if you get too far away or walk inside a building, you lose contact and wont know how hot your car is," Hatfield said.
That is why Hatfield and other handlers are making a plea for help to upgrade their current alarms to longer range, more powerful heat alarms to ensure the department's K9s remain safe while waiting for duty inside patrol cars.
"The old alarms were around $800," Hatfield said. "The new ones are much pricier -- around $1,600."
Hatfield is asking the public to support the K9 handlers by signing up for Sunday's 6th annual Kaleo Run in Sacramento County or donating directly to the K9 handlers fund.
"It's vital. It's very, very important," said Mike Putnam, a Sacramento County sheriff's K9 handler.
"These dogs are our partners," Hatfield said. "They are part of our families, and we don't want to lose them unnecessarily to heat exhaustion."
For more information about Sunday's run or to donate, click here.
Parental Notification will save thousands of Californians’ lives
Scene from the movie ‘Juno’.
The following comes from a November 12 Californians for Life email:
Here in California, each year 20,000 young girls under the age of 18 undergo an abortion. Our young daughters cannot be given an aspirin at school or go on a field trip to the park without our consent, but she can get an abortion without us even knowing about it. Our state government provides state taxpayer funding to perform these secret abortions on our children without parental notification. 39 other states already have Parental Involvement laws in place, greatly reducing abortion, saving lives and protecting our daughters. I am dedicating this next year to working on the passage of Parental Notification here in California and I ask you to please join me in this historic life-saving effort!
For the last eleven years, I have done everything I could each day to save the greatest number of lives, spending many days each week at the Sidewalk in front of the abortion clinic, leading the Sacramento 40 Days for Life, visiting legislators at the state capitol, speaking throughout the state of California, and personally helping mothers with whatever they might need so that they could choose life for their babies.
After much consideration, I see the next step in that effort is to give everything I have to passing Parental Notification here in CA. On Tuesday, pro-life leaders from all over the state came together and unanimously agreed that we will work together on this historic effort. You can see all the details and order your own petitions through the CAParentalRights.org website.
In this email, I would like to give you some important background information and layout an action plan, detailing what needs to be done and how you can help.
Parental Involvement laws are already in place in 39 other states, resulting in up to a 79% decline in abortion rates among under-age girls. Nearly 1/5 of all US abortions occur right here in our state, for an estimated 200,000 abortions per year in CA, including approximately 20,000 abortions per year performed on girls under the age of 18, without parents even knowing. Therefore, passing Parental Notification will save lives, protect our most vulnerable teens, and strengthen the family.
Parental Notification is very winnable here in CA. In 2008, Parental Notification lost by only a few percentage points (48% to 52%), despite being outspent by the lucrative abortion industry 15:1! Since 2008, our state has had a significant demographic shift, with an increasing number of pro-life, pro-family Latino and Asian voters.
Parental Involvement Laws are already in place in 39 other states (as shown in the color BLUE), greatly reducing the number of abortions being done on young girls. We need California to be #40! Please order your petitions today.
Parental Notification has 68% support within the general population, while Latino voters support Parental Notification by an overwhelming 81%! Latinos now make up over a quarter of registered voters in California! Just that pro-life shift in population demographics will help us assure victory in November 2016!
Planned Parenthood is weaker and more vulnerable than ever before- public opinion is definitely in our favor! In traveling the state, I have never seen such statewide enthusiasm and momentum.
The Center for Medical Progress investigative videos are awakening people to the atrocity of Planned Parenthood. The Planned Parenthood abortion businesses involved in Fetal Harvesting are located in major California media markets- San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno, Pasadena, and Orange, including California abortionists Dr. Mary Gatter (I want to buy a Lamborghini) and Dr. Deb Nucatola (I crush above and below). The federal investigations into Planned Planned will continue through December 2016, keeping this issue on the voters’ minds.
Planned Parenthood here in CA has over-reached by passing AB 154 (allowing non-physicians to perform abortions), AB 980 (deregulating the abortion industry), and AB 1177 (allowing new abortion clinics to open without any Hospital Transfer Agreement), which can all be used against Planned Parenthood during the Parental Notification campaign. During these Congressional investigations, Planned Parenthood budget expenditures will be watched very closely and they will be less likely/able to invest heavily in a political campaign here in CA. Abortion will already be a big issue in the Presidential campaign, keeping the investigations, videos, and Parental Notification in the news in front of the public, now through November 2016!
Therefore, here is what we can do today to make sure Parental Notification succeeds!
1. Order petitions for you and your family! We need 585,407 valid signatures by March 18th, 2016. Therefore, we have to start that process TODAY! Please order your petitions and help collect signatures from registered CA voters among your family, workplace, neighborhood, and friends.
2. Ask your Pastor for permission to circulate the petition packets at church. Order enough petition packets for every family in your church- the petition packets will be delivered to you FREE of charge! We would like to have a HUGE Petition Sunday here in California to honor Christ the King on Sunday, November 22nd, so order your petitions now to be delivered on time! You will also need clipboards and ink pens. Collect signatures at church, but also send petition packets home with each family so that they are equipped to help gather signatures amongst their friends, co-workers, and neighbors. Pulpit announcements, sample bulletin inserts, flyers, and instructional video on how to fill out petitions are all available on the Parental Notification website. I will have Petitions in my car at the Sidewalk, 1442 Ethan Way, Sacramento, on Thursday and Friday mornings, 9-11 and am willing to deliver them to your Sacramento regional location/church in time for Petition Sunday November 22nd. Email me (wynette) if you would like to get a church-sized quantity of petitions.3. We need local “Distribution Centers” for petitions throughout our state. Please email me (wynette) if your church or place of business can be listed as a location where citizens can stop by to pick up petitions in your community. We need locations throughout every corner of the state. If your church can serve that important role, please me your church/business name, location address, phone number, contact person, and hours that the location is open.4. We need donations to help with the printing, postage and distribution of the petitions. If you would like to donate to this historic, life-saving effort, here is the link. Any amount is greatly appreciated!
What’s happening Saturday in the north valley
Events
Farmers Market, Chico: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine, year-round. Second and Wall streets. EBT cards accepted to use with redeemable market script for eligible food items. 893-3276.
Berry Creek Grange Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with soup sold between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 1477 Bald Rock Road, Berry Creek. 589-2695.
Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire, Fraternal Order of Eagles: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas gifts, quilts, jewelry, pottery and much more. Kitchen open to purchase food. Eagles Hall, 1940 Mulberry St., Chico. 893-4951.
Torres Community Shelter: 6 p.m. 13th annual Winter Fundraiser at the Chico Family Masonic Lodge. Hors d’oeuvres by Italian Guys, live auction of decorated Christmas trees, silent auction and decorated photo booth. Andy Duch will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and DJ. 1110 W. East Ave. Proceeds support the shelter providing services to nearly 800 homeless individuals. Tickets $40. Information or tickets, www.chicoshelter.org or call Michelle Morgan, 891-9048, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Quota International of Paradise Festival of Trees Gift Faire: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Holiday gifts and decorations; silent auction which includes fully decorated Christmas trees. Display of nostalgic Department 36 Snow Village, donated by the Flood family. Purchase raffle tickets for some vendor items. Clam chowder soup and pork sandwiches sold. Paradise Veterans Hall, 6550 Skyway at Elliot. 877-8721, 521-4027 or 873-3462.
Performances
Butte Community College Black Box Theatre: 7:30 p.m. “Sweet Charity,” musical comedy with Chicago and cabaret style dancing, singing and an 11-piece orchestra 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville. Tickets $17 general, $15 seniors, $12 students; at door add $3. Purchase tickets at Butte College Bookstores (Chico and Oroville), online at www.ButteCollegeBookstore.com or at door. Information, 895-2994 or piccininoba@butte.edu.
Theatre on the Ridge: 7:30 p.m. “Big Fish.” Thursdays-Saturdays. Sunday matinee starts 2 p.m. Runs through Dec. 5. No performances Thanksgiving week. $18 general, $22 reserved, $25 at the door. Tickets at the Vagabond Rose in Chico, Fir Street Gallery and Gifts in Paradise, or online at www.totr.org. 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. 877-5760.
Blue Room Theatre: 6:30 p.m. 2015 Fall Ball. “The Love Boat.” An evening of chef-crafted dinner, cocktails, music and gaming tables including poker and blackjack. Auctions to bid on and prizes to win. $75 advance, $80 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at www.blueroomtheatre.com or at the Bookstore or Duffy’s Tavern. 139 W. First St., Chico. 895-3749.
Center for the Arts: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. “Into the Woods.” All of your favorite characters-Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch-meet interact in this whimsical musical. Performed by kids for kids. $5 per person. Purchase tickets online at crtshows.com/tickets.html. Pleasant Valley High School, 1475 E. Ave., Chico. 895-8726.
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Community
Habitat of Humanity: Volunteers help build Habitat homes on East 11th Avenue, Chico: 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. No experience needed. Sign up at Habitat for Humanity of Butte County website, www.buttehabitat.org, volunteer section; group sign-ups and questions, call. 343-7423.
Blood drive: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. BloodSource, 555 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. 893-5433.
Book sale: 9-11:30 a.m. Friends of the Library. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. Variety of books, magazines, videos, CDs, audio books; children’s books 25 cents, paperbacks 25 cents. 891-2762. Closed Saturday after Thanksgiving Day.
Chico Air Museum: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aircraft, aviation and space artifacts and documents; outdoor museum with jet and propeller driven aircraft; research library, gift shop, speaker series, events by arrangements. Learn about aerospace history of Chico and surrounding area. Free, but donations helpful. 345-6468. www.chicoairmuseum.org.
Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Guided nature walks: 12:30 p.m. Groups of more than 12 RSVP. Tours take about 1 1/2 hours. Approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento, located along the wildlife Pacific Flyway. 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley. Saturdays and Sundays.
Chinese Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and craft for all ages. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave.
Chico Creek Nature Center: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Interpretive center for Bidwell Park, Wednesday-Saturday. Exhibits, living animals, public programs. Howard Tucker Exhibit Hall, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 1968 E. Eighth St. $4 adults, $2 children. 891-4671, info@bidwellpark.org.
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, Chico: Tour home of John and Annie Bidwell, Chico founders. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. hourly, Saturdays, Sundays; noon-4 p.m. Mondays. Adults $6, children $3; 4 and younger no charge; cash, check or credit card. 525 The Esplanade. 895-6144.
Patrick Ranch, Glenwood Farm House and Country Store: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. House decorated in different theme each month; $5 tour. Country Store; art, books, jewelry, toys, spices, special holiday items. Visitors Center, 10381 Midway, between Chico and Durham. 342-4359; www.patrickranchmuseum.org.
Ehmann Home Museum, Oroville: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tours by maid in costume. 1480 Lincoln St. Colonial revival/craftsman home built in 1911 by Freda Ehmann. Admission by donation. Headquarters of Butte County Historical Society. 533-5316, 877-7436.
Butte County Historical Society Museum: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Donation. 1735 Spencer St., Oroville, 533-9418.
Janet Turner Print Museum: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ” Enigma: Code, Narrative, Symbol” inspired by German artist Albrecht Durer’s three museum reproduction prints Knight, Devil and Death, Melencholia and St. Jerome in His Study. Showcases MA and MFA student curatorial and critical analysis skills. Prints by Michael Halldorson, Jerril Dean Kopp, Robert Rauschenberg, David Salle, David Driesbach, Tom Huck). Meriam Library, Chico State University campus. 898-4476 or www.theturner.org. Monday-Saturday. Closed Nov. 23-29 and Dec. 12.
Patrick Ranch Museum: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 10381 Midway. Tour the Glenwood Farm House, ranch; visit gift shop, view antique displays. Depression and carnival glass displays through April. May bring picnic lunches. $5 per person; free to children under 5. 342-4359, www.patrickranchmuseum.org.
Gateway Science Museum: Noon-5 p.m. “Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats,” hands on exhibit explores the real world of these ecologically important creatures and turns commonplace myths upside down; photos, models and nine interactives, Also, “Explore Our Region’s Land and Water,” Butte County Department of Water and Resource Conservations; multi-touch state-of-the-art definition table, maps, images and more. $6 (18 and older), $3 children (3-17) and students with valid ID; children (2 and under) free. 625 The Esplanade. 898-4121. www.csuchico.edu/gateway. Runs through Jan. 3, 2016, closed Nov. 26, Dec. 23-25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
Chico Museum: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Two exhibits: Mikćʡapdo: This is Our Home, Here We Remain, tells the story of the Mechoopda, first people to occupy the Chico area, and focuses on the Tribe’s heritage and history. Second exhibit, 100 Years of Chico History, showcases 10 decades of Chico history from 1860-1960 in photos and artifacts. 141 Salem St. 891-4336. Thursday-Sunday.
Gold Nugget Museum, Paradise: Noon-4 p.m. 502 Pearson Road. 872-8722. goldnuggetmuseum@aol.com. Wednesday-Sunday.
Free lunch: Noon-1:30 p.m. St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 5872 Oliver Road, Paradise. Co-sponsored with partner churches. Application only. 877-7706.
Peace vigil: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Third and Main streets. 781-4676.
Teen poetry and Wii Games: 1-4 p.m. Oroville library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. Last Saturday. Stansbury Home, Chico: 1-4 p.m. tours. 307 W. Fifth St. 895-3848. Also Sundays.
Colman Museum Centerville 1894 One-Room School House: 1-4 p.m. Weekends; appointment for groups. 13548 Centerville Road. Maidu, Chinese and mining history displays; special displays change. Admission by donation. 893-9667; email Colmanmuseum@aol.com; www.colmanmuseum.com.
Story time: 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Chico.
Story Tail Tutors: 2 p.m. Students read aloud to dogs; for 5-12 year-olds. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 891-2762.
Upper Crust Bakery: 2-5 p.m. Acoustic Music Jam led by Steve Johnson. 130 Main St. 345-4128. Sponsored by Butte Folk Music Society.
Bingo: 4 p.m. AmVets. Veterans Hall, 554 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. Bingo 6 p.m. 891-4513. Third Saturday.
Clubs
Chico Running Club: 8 a.m. Noncompetitive, untimed run or walk, north side parking lot, One-Mile Recreation Area, Bidwell Park. All levels. info@chicorunningclub.org.
Rainbow of Kids Club: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Arc of Butte County. Patti Thomas, 891-5865 ext. 107, familyarc@yahoo.com.
Mount Lassen Fiber Guild: 10 a.m. Promote high standards of fiber art, provide education, instruction, social time, AVL Looms, 2360 Park Ave. Visitors OK. www.mtlassenfiberguild.org. Third Saturday.
Tomodachi Bilingual Toastmasters Club: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Newly chartering Toastmasters club where everyone may improve their communication, leadership and Japanese language skills. Open meetings. Mountain Mikes Pizza, 1105 W. Fifth St. No fees. 313-5431 or chicojapanese@gmail.com. First, third Saturdays.
Car owners meet: 6:30 p.m. Owners of old cars, Chevy trucks, Novas meet in parking lot at Outback Steak House, Chico Mall, 1990 E. 20th St. 521-1902.
Health, Emotional Support
Walk with a Doc: 8-9 a.m. Start at Children’s Park, downtown Chico. Third Saturday.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Chico Central — 6:30 a.m. noon. 5:30, 7 p.m. 1102 Mangrove Ave., Chico; Mom’s Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon, 5:30, 8 p.m. 2109 Esplanade, Suite 110, Chico. Meet times, locations or to talk to recovering alcoholic, 342-5756. www.aabutte-glenn.org.
Gamblers Anonymous: 9:30 a.m. First Christian Church of Chico, 295 E. Washington. Open format. 354-8534.
Adult Children of Alcoholic and other Dysfunctional Families: 1:45 p.m. Open format 12-step program. Chico Peace & Justice Center, 526 Broadway. 345-9572.
Stonewall Alliance Center: 10 a.m.-noon. Free, confidential HIV testing. 358 E. Sixth St. Donations accepted. 893-3336; www.stonewallchico.org.
Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic: Open 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; 11:30 a.m. Recovery movie; 1:30 p.m. WRAP Class . 492 Rio Lindo Ave. Wellness, 879-3311; Med Clinic, 879-3974.
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon, 7 p.m. 2109 The Esplanade, Suite 120. Other meeting times, call 24-hour hotline. 877-6361.
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon, 7 p.m. 550 Cherry St. 1-877-669-1669 Weekly. Also Sundays, Mondays.
Pills Anonymous, Chico’s Got Hope: 4 p.m. at New Vision Congregation Church, 1190 E. First Ave. (use kitchen entrance). 624-0094.
Submit calendar listings by email calendar@chicoer.com, fax 342-3617 or mail Enterprise-Record, P.O. Box 9, Chico, CA, 95927. Online calendar also available at www.calendar.chicoer.com.