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AP PHOTO; TEXT BY STEVE FRYER, OCVARSITY.COM
2008: Orlando Scandrick, Los Alamitos HS
(Boise State), CB, Dallas Cowboys Round 5 - Scandrick was a fine receiver, too, for the Griffins but settled in as an outstanding cornerback at Boise State. He played every game for the Cowboys (pictured) last year, and had 51 tackles and an interception.

Briefs: Turkey Trot set for Thursday

Richfield School DC students will hold the first Turkey Trot 5K run/walk on Thursday.

Registration will be 8-9:10 a.m. at Richfield school with the race starting at 9:30 a.m. Registration is $15 without a T-shirt or $30 with a T-shirt.

Proceeds go to the 2013 Richfield School Washington DC students.

Masonic center opens to public

The Los Molinos Masonic Family Center will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at 25020 Tehama-Vina Road.

Hot-dogs, chips and sodas will be served at 11:30 a.m.

A child identification program will be available at no charge.

Parkinson's advocacy formed

Northen Valley Social Services and Corning Healthcare Distric have teamed together to sponsor a Parkinson's Disease Advocacy Group.

The first meeting will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at 175 Solano St.

Muzzle loaders at Toy Shoot

The 17th annual Stony Creek Muzzle Loaders Toy Shoot will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at Lizard Camp.

Entry fee is one unwrapped toy, valued at $10 or more. Toys will be donated to the Corning Fire Department as part of their giveaway program.

Black powder rifles in lines welcomed, round ball and patch only, no visual aids.

Take Corning road to Paskenta, turn left on Round Valley road, drive approximately seven miles and look for sign.

For more information, call 824-0648 or 852-7183.

Red Bluff Elks Lodge

A memorial service to celebrate the lives of the members who died during the past year will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 2 at 355 Gilmore Road.

For more information, contact Barry LaVette, 529-2276.

Contest for youth sportsmen

The Department of Fish and Game and International Sportsmen's Expositions have teamed up to offer a youth essay contest.

Holders of a junior hunting license who are under 16 and have a valid 2012 hunter education certificate are eligible.

To enter, contestants need to submit an essay of 500 words or fewer on what "Passing on the Tradition" means to them. Participants are encouraged to write about conservation, sportsmanship and ethics.

Essays will be reviewed and scored by the stars of National Geographic's Wild Justice TV show.

The winner will be notified by phone and must be present with his or her parents for the grand prize on Jan. 12 in Sacramento.

Mail entries to Lt. John Nores, PO Box 1, San Martin, CA 95046. The deadline is Dec. 20.

CHP applications available

The California Highway Patrol will begin accepting applications for new officers in January, the first time in three years the agency has looked to hire.

Online applications will be accepted from Jan 3-5.

Candidates must be 20-35 years old, a US citizen, have no felony convictions and be a high school graduate.

There are a variety of tests, including medical, and interviews that will follow.

For information and an application, visit www.chpcareers.com.


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