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2A – Daily News – Monday, May 31, 2010 Community people&events In the Military Accepting what comes with age When my mother celebrated her 70th birthday (I was a mere lad of 40), I asked her if she felt any dif- ferent from when she was in her thirties. Courtesy photo Air Force Airman Samantha M. Gaches graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of April and Norman Gaches of Red Bluff. Gaches is a 2008 graduate of Red Bluff High School. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Setting it straight An article in Friday’s paper titled “Hemp fest gets under way today” gave the wrong name for the World Hemp Expo Extravaganja. The Daily News regrets the error. –––––––– It is the policy of the Daily News to correct as quickly as possible all errors in fact that have been published in the newspaper. If you feel a factual error has been made in a news story, call the news department at 527-2153. Courtesy photo D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 125, NUMBER 163 On the Web: www.redbluffdailynews.com MAIN OFFICE: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Main Phone (530) 527-2151 Outside area 800-479-6397 545 Diamond Ave. Red Bluff, CA 96080 ______________________ Mail: Red Bluff Daily News P.O. 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Miss Ruth Day Married Here This Afternoon Miss Ruth Day of Dunsmuir was mar- ried in this city this afternoon to J.F. Brewer of the same place. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Day who resided in Red Bluff prior to moving to Dunsmuir. – Daily News, May 31, 1920 SIRB award winners. Women’s Opportunity Award representing Kari Songer, Scholarship Winner Regan Albee; Lauren Murphy, Darliene Lundberg Award; front row: Jeff Linck, Cornerstone Community Bank; Lucile McCready Award, Tori Cantrell; Scholarship winner, Jessica Rabalais; Presidents Project, PATH Transitional Housing Director Jodi Cordial; Violet Richardson Award, Jessica Macdonald, Ruby Award, Karen Miller, not pictured SIRB member of the year Bobie Hughes. Soroptimists hold annual awards ceremony The Soroptimist International of Red Bluff held its annual awards cer- emony to honor women, girls and businesses that support the efforts of the local group to help women and girls locally and around the world. More than 60 members and recip- ients enjoyed a ham dinner prepared by the Veterans Hall Ken Cruz and crew and music provided by the “Pianoman” John Gonsalves. Dinner was served by members of the Red Bluff Union High School Key Club and CSF and included Cara House, Diamond Rypka, Maria Torres, Guadalupe Garcia and Kirstyn Farias. Gerber School’s Tori Cantrell was presented the Lucile McCready Award by Donna Wabbel, a teacher at Gerber School. The Violet Richard- son Award honoring a young lady for her volunteer efforts was presented by Bev Ross to Jessica Macdonald for her successful Ride For Life. Academic scholarships were awarded to Jessica Rabalais of Red Bluff High and Regan Albee of Corn- ing High by Bev Ross. Jan Miller pre- sented the Darliene Lundberg Award to Lauren Murphy who is close to fin- ishing education to become a regis- tered nurse. The Ruby Award, formerly Women Helping Women, was pre- sented to Karen Miller, volunteer at the PATH Women’s Transitional Shelter, by fellow volunteer Kathleen Rook. Doris Hoagland presented Karie Songer’s mother the Women’s Opportunity Award; Kari was in class at Simpson University and could not attend. Becky Eusted presented Jeff Finck of Cornerstone Community Bank with the Business of the Year Award, for its ongoing support of the Sorop- timist mission. Club members selected one of their own to honor and President Jean Shackelford surprised Bobie Hughes with that award. A monetary donation was provid- ed to the PATH Transitional Shelter by Shackelford as the selected Presi- dent’s Project, which is in addition to two grants the local club has obtained from the Sierra Nevada Region of SI for the Sale House project. For more information about Soroptimist International of Red Bluff visit www.soroptimist.org or contact Jean Shackelford at jashack- elford@att.net or the club at PO Box 962, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Tehama County Meetings • Tehama County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will hold a support meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Tehama County Men- tal Health, 1445 Vista Way, Red Bluff. For more infor- mation, call Jesse Porter at 527-5631. • Tehama County Public Health Advisory Board, 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Shasta Conference Room, 1860 Walnut St., Red Bluff Day’s Mini Storage STORAGE RENTALS Get Them While They Last 8160 Highway 99 E, Los Molinos 530-384-2751 $25.00 5 X 10 50 sq ft $40.00 10 X 10 100 sq ft $50.00 10 X 15 150 sq ft $60.00 10 X 20 200 sq ft BLOWOUT MINI BOOK BARN Used Books Tues-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-2 Serving Tehama County since 1994 619 Oak St., Red Bluff (530) 528-2665 She pondered the question for a moment and replied, "No not really. I look in the mirror and it’s obvious I’m not who I was — and the parts don’t always work like they way they used to; causing me to slow down. I’ve got some annoying aches and pains. But, big picture? Inside, I feel like I always have." I’ve since queried other seniors about whether they feel "elderly." Whether the respondent was 70, 80 — I even got to ask someone who was 99 — the answer was almost always identical, "I pretty much feel like I always have.’" This begs a question: At what point do we accept that we’re "old" — or at least "older?" This somewhat gloomy line of thought has been prompted by the realization that if we come with a warranty, I fear mine lapsed recent- ly. Since I hit "double nickels," seemingly all at once, my parts are sore, not working well, acting quirky, or just plain out of sorts. I have pains in places where I did not even know I had places. I am continuously complaining about some dang cramp or soreness, which I do not like doing, and I assure you that is definitely NOT me. My foremost fear is that I shall soon devolve into a cranky, wrinkly, grey-haired, curmudgeonly man- creature, who brandishes his cane at the clouds and rants at the heavens about the unfair- ness of life. This is even more trou- blesome because I’m doing my bit to forestall that unhappy outcome. I walk regularly, eat well, take vit- amins, don’t stress (except about this), attend Yoga classes, ride a bike; and — I might point out — I’m a heck of a nice guy! One would therefore assume with such a power- ful curriculum vitae of healthy habits and proper outlook, I should easily sur- pass 125 years before I even go so far as to pull a muscle. My loving wife has gently)point- ed out that I’m "not as young as I was," and these symptoms could be interrelated. However I refuse to accept it’s the aging process. I’ll age gracefully (whatever the heck that means) but will not go gently, so off to the doctor I go where I inventory everything that’s sore, bruised, inconsistent, nasty, gnarly, gross, inflated, swollen, hot, cold, flat, red, or black and blue. He types and listens; studies the computer; clarifies a few details; and then says, "I’ve got good news and bad news." "What’s the good news?" "There’s nothing serious; no need to worry." Sigh of relief… "What’s the bad news?" "Your wife is right." "But Doc," I pro- claim, "I take good care of myself," as if that argument will cause him to reverse the prognosis. "Yes, you do. But at your age, things don’t recover as quickly. It would be worse if you weren’t doing what you’re doing." So, that’s it? Sounds Scott Q. Marcus like an attitude adjust- ment might be in order. They say this is a "normal process" and I’m obviously I’m in it. In all honesty, I do enjoy the peace, self-confidence, and serenity at this stage of life. My marriage is wonderful. My friendships are close. And, overall, I am happy with where I am. That’s what really matters. Placed in that perspective, I can handle a few bumps, bruises and a periodic cramp, as long as it’s "nothing serious." I really do think I’m fine with that. Scott "Q" Marcus is a THINspirational speaker and author. Since losing 70 pounds over 15 years ago, he works with overloaded people and organizations who are looking to improve communication, change bad habits, and reduce stress. He can be reached for consulting, workshops, or presentations at 707.442.6243 or scottq@scottqmarcus.com.