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2A – Daily News – Monday, October 11, 2010 Community people&events Military - Olsen For want of a nail As the proverb goes, the knight had no nail to attach the horseshoe to the hoof of his trusty steed. As a result, unable to ride to the castle to alert the army of the approaching enemy, the fortress fell, the king was captured. The kingdom col- lapsed. For want of a nail, a kingdom was lost. Small actions can have enormous consequences. Recently, it became apparent that I was becoming entirely too friend- ly with the assortment of bread products in our kitchen. When bored, frustrated, depressed, lonely (insert feeling), I wandered to the pantry and mindlessly consumed a few English muffins, medicating away whatever messy emotion I had at the moment: Ta-da, denial via breadstuffs! Courtesy photo Private Jennifer Ann Olsen, a 2010 Red Bluff Union High School graduate, successfully completed the United States Army Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Okla. on Oct. 1, 2010. She has now begun her training at Fort Eustis, Virginia where she is training to be a 15R AH-Apache Attack Helicopter Mechanic. Olsen is the daughter of Bruce and Carol Olsen and granddaughter of Bruce and Gerry Olsen, all of Red Bluff. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Setting it straight –––––––– 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. The prime rule of the universe portends, to do what you’ve always done will get you what you’ve always got. Try as we might to ignore this edict, results remain unaltered. Add to that sobering observation the reality that my waistline had been stubbornly refusing to shrink, and, alas, the impetus fell solidly on me — and my bulging midsection — to modi- fy my behaviors, or remain on the current path of frustration. In what to me seemed a feat of superhuman strength, via a heated internal conversation in front of the bakery section at my local grocery store, I forced myself to forgo my weekly ration of English muffins and hamburger buns, a minor victo- ry for some, but requir- ing for me enormous willpower. Concerned I might starve in the next seven days; I loaded my shopping cart with healthier alternatives, bushels of vegetables. I might go gently into the carbless night, but I shall venture forth well stocked. What transpired because of this small act was that each time I wan- dered mindlessly to the now-bare pantry, I was confronted with empty shelves, forcing me to engage in alternative behaviors. Late night eating, always a rough spot, lost much of its "fun factor" without my comfort foods. After all, eating lettuce at 11PM? Why bother? Might as well suck on Styrofoam, so I plopped into bed earlier. More sleep begat more energy, as well as a diminished drive for post-sunset calorie consumption. Furthermore, the muffin’s "com- panion foods," burgers, cheese, spreads; no longer had a buddy. They remained isolated and uneaten in the refrigerator. The result? In addition to lower grocery bills, my weight is dropping at a slow, albeit regular, pace. But isn’t that the way it goes? Scott Q. Marcus We convince ourselves that change requires massive adjust- ments and alterations, a Herculean effort. Having fully stocked lives and faced with the prospect of a massive rebuilding of all our patterns, we opt to remain mired in the sticky goop of stagnation. Once no longer able to shoulder the dissatisfaction, we timidly remove one minis- cule temptation, unaware that by removing that par- ticular plank from the wall, a cascade of others fol- lows, revealing vistas we could not imagine. One insignificant step, one seemingly incidental change, caus- es a domino effect, affecting levels unforeseen. We cannot know the outcome of every action; yet we can still pound in one, tiny, nail. About the author: Scott "Q" Marcus is a THINspirational speaker and author. Today is exactly 16 years since he achieved his correct weight after losing 70 pounds. He can be reached for coaching, consulting or presentations at www.scottqmarcus .com, scottq@scottqmarcus.com, or 707.442.6243. Corning Library to hold book sale The Corning Friends of the Library are having its Annual Fall Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.16. at the Corning Library, 740 Third St, next to the Police Station. The group is a non- D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 125, NUMBER 277 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. Box 220 Red Bluff, CA 96080 Fax: (530) 527-5774 ______________________ CUSTOMER SERVICE: Subscription & delivery Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (530) 527-2151 Ext. 125 subscription rates (All prices include all applicable taxes) Monday through Saturday $9.59 four weeks Rural Rate $10.69 four weeks Business & professional rate $2.21 four weeks, Monday-Friday By mail: In Tehama County $12.29 four weeks All others $16.23 four weeks (USPS 458-200) Published Monday through Saturday except Sunday, by California Newspaper Partnership. 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Ramona House Is As Real House The Ramona rooming house on Walnut Street is under new manage- ment. It is to be managed by Mrs. Risch, herself a stickler for all that goes to make people feel at home. – Daily News, Aug. 9, 1920 profit organization, served by volunteers, to enhance the services the local library is able to provide. Proceeds will be used primarily for new books and also children's programs, equipment and miscellaneous pro- jects and goods. This event is made possible by the generous support of the Corning 4- H, whose members, throughout the years, have dedicated time and energy to work with Corning Friends of the Library to make sure that everything from set up to clean up is mastered with a friendly smile and lots of laughs throughout the event. Military Navy Seaman Tanner J. Schaeffer, son of Laura Schaeffer of Redding and Daniel J. Schaeffer, of Cot- tonwood, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Train- ing Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Schaeffer received the early promotion for outstand- ing performance during all phases of the training cycle. Training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fit- ness. The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence Everybody is invited to come support the com- munity library and enjoy some new reading mater- ial. Bring you own bag and get one book free. COMMUNITY CLIPS they need to succeed in the fleet. Schaeffer is a 2008 graduate of West Valley High School of Cottonwood. ROTC - Murphy Ian M. Murphy graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and lead- ership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet's performance and progress in officer traits, qual- ities and professionalism while attending the course. Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are com- missioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve. The cadet is a student at the University of San Fran- cisco. He is the son of Mark P. and Peggy H. Murphy of Red Bluff. Murphy is a 2007 graduate of Mercy High School, Red Bluff. Dessert with the Democrats Join the Democrats of Tehama County on Sunday, Oct. 17, for their first fundraiser “Dessert with the Democrats.” For a minimum $5 donation, you can enjoy pie, cake, cookies and brownies, support your local Democratic Headquarters and discuss politics with like minded people. The event will be 3-5 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Democratic Headquarters, 347 Walnut St. in Red Bluff. For more information, send an email to www.tehama- countydemocrats@gmail.com.