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2A – Daily News – Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Community people&events Emblem Club donates Jennifer and Suzanne, You Matter Well, the signs have been waved, the bags handed out, the hugs have been given and the balloons have been launched. The annual One Minute Hug was a huge, sweaty, hugging success. Over 150 people came out to hug and celebrate their families. For me, it was another moment of pride about the community I live in. Planning an event of this magni- tude takes a lot of behind the scenes work. Meetings, gathering supplies and coordinating takes months to make sure all the bases are covered. This year we had a group of mag- nificent men and women who were committed to making this year's hug the biggest yet. Two of these women had a unique motivation to make this event memorable; their chil- dren. Most of our community knows who Jennifer Botell and Suzanne Schoelen are. They recognize them for their losses. They have both lost sons suddenly. I met them because of their loss, Courtesy photo The Opportunity Center received a $300 donation from the Red Bluff Emblem Club. Connie Ross, club past president, presented the check to Lynn DeFreece of North Valley Services. but I write about them because of something else. Everyone expects us to feel compassion for them. All of us can sympathize with them and some can empathize with them. They are mothers who have lost children, but they are also so much more. Jennifer and Suzanne are exam- ples to all of us that it is entirely possible to live through the unimag- inable. It is entirely possible to experience your greatest fear, your greatest loss and find a way to make it through. I know that these women do not see themselves as community leaders or cham- pions for others, they are far too humble for that. Neither of them has made total sense of what they are living, but instead of letting it stop them, they are putting on their big-girl britches and doing all they can to make a difference for others. Going through the plan- ning of the hug event, I became friends with Jennifer and Suzanne. When I first met them, I, like many others, had no idea what to say. Turns out that is one of their pet peeves. They understand that their situations are unique and that people may feel uncomfortable. Just so you know, there is no wrong thing to say. No need to go the other way in the store, they are open to talk. Jennifer and Suzanne, you matter because you are examples to all of us that every event in life just is until you attach meaning to it. You made conscious decisions to make your losses mean something bigger and better for your families. Both of you go out of your way to comfort other families who have lost loved ones. Faydra Rector Life Coach You are living examples of the best things you taught your sons. To be giving of yourselves, available to others and to never let a bad situation cripple your heart or your life. You matter because you are a testament to others who have sur- vived tragedy physical- ly, but have not survived emotionally. I know that some of the time you are simply walking by faith, taking one step at a time, but you are shin- ing examples of what is possible when tragedy strikes. You are exam- ples of hope, love, courage and faith. As a Life Coach, I have the awe- some opportunity to meet successful people and to expand my circle and fill it with positive people who bring more to the table than they take. I am grateful to know you and feel honored to call you friends. Faydra Rector, MA is a mental health administrator, author, public speaker, educator and life coach who lives in Red Bluff. 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Oil Derrick Under Way Soon Fred Grotefend, manager of Tuscan Oil company, returned to this city from an extended business trip ... The first carload of drilling machinery is due in Red Bluff now and as soon as it arrives will be taken to the site of the well. Grotefend today purchased several thousand feet of lumber locally and the material is now being hauled to the Wilcox range north of this city for use in errecting the first derrick, which will begin with- in a few days. – Daily News, July 21, 1920 Courtesy photo Gail and Beverly Hawthorne of Palo Cedro celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary, which was June 24, 2010, with a party given by their children on June 26 at the Cedar Tree Restaurant. The couple was married at St. Pauls Cathedral in San Francisco on June 24, 1950, and have lived in Palo Cedro since the 1970s.They have five children: Steven of Red Bluff, Donna of Santa Cruz, Charlmayne of Redding, Kathleen of Quincy and Chad of Redding.They also have nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Cottonwood Library to hold book sale By Gayle Harrington, Director of Library Services Do you enjoy the hunt for the perfect read? Are you a tracker of your favorite author who is now out of print? Ever thought of reading a specific author but did not want to pay bookstore prices to do so? Here is a perfect opportunity to satisfy all those needs, and stock up on some good reading. The Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., empties out the overflow of duplicated and donated books once each quarter, and makes those good books available to the public. Some books are old-time favorites that will bring back fond memories, and some books are the latest best sellers that are duplicated in the library. On Saturday, Aug. 7, the entire meeting room of the library will be filled to overflowing with all types of books for all types of readers. Hardcover books, paperbacks, DVDs and VHS movies, and books on tape or CD will be for sale. All proceeds from the book sale go directly back into the library for the pur- chasing of needed new books. The book sale will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat- urday, Aug. 7, in the meeting room of the Cottonwood Community Library, located at 3427 Main Street. Come early for the best selection. For more informa- tion call the library at 347-4818 or send an e-mail to: cottonlib@shasta.com Hours of operation for the library are Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. FREE CONCERT! - Southern Gospel at it’s finest - Wonderful for entire family - Invite friends and family The Beene Family one of America’s favorite Gospel families with guest Ryan Seaton Wednesday, July 21st • 6:30 p.m. Offering will be taken Love 1005 So. Jackson St., Red Bluff First Church of God