The Bluffer - Red Bluff, CA
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Features Page 3 May 17, 2013 Special Olympics benefits everyone Tymber Bealer Staff Writer It's now that time of year. The time when the heat comes and outside activities begin. The Special Olympics, an event that is typically held yearly to benefit people who have been diagnosed with special needs is always one to look forward to. This year the Special Olympics was held at Red Bluff High School on Tuesday May 14. This event is held during school hours and is open to any students or community members who are interested in coming. The Special Olympics benefit people from all ages, in many ways, who have special needs. At ages as young as 3, people with special needs can join and play games; however, Ryan Fisher/Bluffer they are not allowed to compete Special Olympians participate in pre-game parade in this year's Special Olympics hosted by Red Bluff High School. until the age of 7. This year the range of the Drake explained that, "The events just like everyone else the people who just come to ages of people competing is as people who have special needs does. watch and support the event, high as 50 years old. With this get to shine and show off to After attending just one any where one is to go, they will wide range of people who will their friends and family during Special Olympics you can be a part of something positive be a part of this event, there is a day all about them." automatically see the positive and great. many different ways to benefit The purpose of the Special spread through out every "The Special Olympics each and every person. Olympics is to benefit those person involved. From the is a wonderful event that the Mrs. Drake is a special needs who have special needs and special needs people, to the community and school's come teacher here at Red Bluff High. allow them to be able to do volunteers who help out, to all together for, as well as many family members, friends, teachers, and volunteers," said Drake. To put something like this together it takes a lot of money and hard work every year. Luckily, community businesses help by donating, also a lot of volunteers help to put it all together. This year WalMart donated to the Special Olympics as well as the Law Enforcement. M & M Ranch House held a fundraiser that raised a lot of money for the Special Olympics. Tessa Burch is a student volunteer from Red Bluff High School who is helping out this year. Burch said, "I'm excited to be able to help and teach them new things and have a good day." It seemed as if everybody in the community spent quality time this year preparing for this event. The Special Olympics benefits many people and is a great way to get everyone involved every year and should always continue. This years Special Olympics was a succcess. Senior scholarships Seniors lend a helping hand and help with finacial aid make a difference in the community Mark Chriss Staff Writer Scholarships are a great way to help graduating seniors afford the tuition of their upcoming year of college. For many students, getting different scholarships will be their main financial aid. Each year the seniors apply for scholarships such as the common application. At the end of the year a ceremony is held to award the recieving students. This year's senior awards assembly will be held on May 21. This Tuesday night is the awaited event where Red Bluff High School gratefully hands out local scholarships to the senior class. In the past what Red Bluff High school has done is keep the scholarship secretive, by not telling the student exactly what scholarship they have one, keeping the ever growing curiosity strong and healthy within the hearts of all the senior Spartans. According to Mrs. Gambetta, director of the senior award assembly, "the event is always fun and exciting, getting to present students with financial aid." If you would like to come to see your friend or relative get an award at the assembly then you are more than welcome to come, If you're invited by the school then you might as well know that you are going to get a scholarship. Mrs. Gambetta is in charge of the whole event and has had to do a great deal of work, but not without help. She would like to thank Barbra Daugherty and Debbie Camacho for their tremendous help. Not only does it affect the seniors by giving them an extra hand with financial aid, but also with a bit of moral support, "I think it is more than a check, it's also encouraging them to work hard," said Gambetta. It also should lesson some of the senior's anxiety about going to college. If you decide to come watch a friend or even better you get an award, there will be lots of smiles and plenty of teachers who would love to celebrate some of your academic achievements. Hunter Latham Staff Writer It is time for seniors to lend a helping hand for their fellow residents in Red Bluff. At the end of each year the senior class is required to break into groups and do volunteer work around the community. This is a mandatory project and must be done for graduation. June 3 and 4 mark Red Bluff High School's thirteenth Seniors Make a Difference event. Since the town that we live in is somewhat infested with vandalism and litter, the seniors of Red Bluff High can now put their hands to work to help out the community in many ways. In order for seniors to sign up for this event they need to get both permission and project proposal forms, complete them, and turn them in to their economic teachers. These slips were handed out to seniors in their economics class. The deadline for these slips was May 13. If they do not meet this deadline, they will be assigned a group project instead of Host an International Student! We are seeking volunteer families to host a student for 1 or 2 semesters. Our students come from 25 different countries. Host families have the opportunity to review the applications and select the student they want to welcome into their home. Students have medical insurance and spending money. Host families provide room and board, some transportation, and share their American and family traditions. Visit our website at www.cetusa.org Contact CETUSA High School Program Manager Tami Farrell at (888)923-8872 or tfarrell@cetusa.org obtaining the ability to choose what they personally want to do. Typically, seniors will clean up litter and vandalism. There are also a lot of car washes and money donations to animal shelters and charities such as the Make a Wish Foundation. "This is an oppurtunity " An oppurtunity for students to do something positive..." -Mr. Barriga for students to do something positive for the community that they live in," said Mr. Barriga, associate principal. Seniors can also do things like working with an elementary school teacher, painting elderly citizens houses, and building stuff such as wheelchair ramps for disabled individuals. If any seniors are lacking knowledge of this event they can ask their economics teachers. Economic classes are a mandatory class for all seniors to take, and are also a graduating requirement. Associate principle Jody Brownfield believes that they do this for the seniors' last project at high school. "They do it at the end of the year so it will be the last good thing seniors do while they are at the end of high school," said Brownfield. When the seniors make a contribution to the town at the end of the year it will let them exit high school with the feeling of doing a kind thing to their friends and family. Since the majority of students at the highschool live in Red Bluff, many can relate to the idea of what parts of town need to be cleaned up. This event is sure to make the community swell up with pride for the graduating class of 2013. S partan ound off Do you have a secret talent? What is it? Klarissa Flowerdew (9) "I dance sometimes, but I don't know if I'm good at it." Don Duncan (10) "I like to play basketball because I was really good last time and I'm trying to get back into it." Zoe Treat (11) "It's not really a secret, but I love to snowboard on the Alpine Team." Jorge Orampo (12) "Not a lot of people know that I enjoy baking." Spartan Health Alexis Simpkins Staff Writer Sometimes you may wonder about your breakfast. What is healthier: bacon or sausage? Bacon is a cured meat, which has several unhealthy effects. Cured meat is high in nitrates which can increase your risk of developing cancer if you eat it regularly. You might be able to find nitrate-free bacon, but all bacon is cured, either in dry packing or brine. The curing process involves a high amount of sodium and sodium increases your risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. Ingesting a high amount of cured meats has also been linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which is usually associated with chronic smoking where a person has both emphysema and chronic bronchitis. This makes breathing difficult and the condition worsens over time. Bacon is also high in saturated fat. If you don't watch your saturated fat intake, you could acquire high cholesterol and a greater risk for heart disease and stroke. There are sausages that are almost as bad for you as bacon. The worst include cured sausages, which are usually. Sausage can also be high in saturated fat. It's impossible to find bacon that's not cured, but you can find sausage that's not cured. Sausage can also be made from lean, healthy meats like turkey and chicken. Turkey sausage is low in fat and has additional benefits like the amino acid tryptophan, which can help you sleep better and control your hunger. Chicken sausages are another healthier choice because they are much lighter in fat content, mostly saturated fat. If you want beef or pork sausage, you should get ones that are made entirely of those kinds of meats. Remember to eat sausage in moderation because although it's healthier than bacon, a lot of it still isn't 100% healthy. Mrs. Svejda (Teacher) "I am a secret squirrel agent." Mr. Vossi(Teacher) "I can bbq vegatables that taste like beef. Mmmmm...." Sound Off/Julia Liebert