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2A – Daily News – Monday, December 6, 2010 Community people&events CattleWomen donate Re-discovering hope Oops! I made the misstep of watching the news, not wise if you wish to maintain an upbeat attitude. Rather, it’s an excellent way to become discouraged. Politicians, with soft spines and moral compasses no longer point- ing north, have become wholly owned subsidiaries of Special Inter- ests Inc. and Mega-Business Unlimited. "Establishing justice, insuring domestic tranquility, pro- viding for the common defense, promoting the general welfare, and securing the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity," has been crushed under the weight of partisan bickering and a landscape awash in uncountable dollars. There is plenty of blame to share; as they say, "we get the gov- ernment we deserve." But since money has long tentacles, we seem — in my humble opinion — to be getting the government the upper crust deserves. Courtesy photo Tehama County CattleWomen donated non- perishable food to the Salvation Army at the Christmas dinner meeting and installation of officers. Pictured are TCCW president Danielle Zane and immediate past president Cathy Tobin. 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. I am not a "class warrior." I do not dislike nor inherently distrust the wealthy; truth be told, I would like to be so labeled. I also do not believe that money is the "root of all evil," rather it simply allows you be more of who you already were. As illustration, if you’re a charitable, involved, dedicated person with an empty wallet and fate or hard work decrees you great prosperity, you become a charitable, involved, ded- icated person with a lot of money; able to do much more. Unfortunate- ly, if you were a jerk with but a few dollars who happens to receive a fortune; you become a jerk with a lot of coin, increasing your jerk- ness. That said, I cannot deny that — lately — it appears many well-off folks have an "I-got- mine,-the-heck-with- you" way of thinking. It is distressing to think that the concept of helping "the least of us" has become quaint and passé. An addict, unable to give up my painful addiction, I collapse on my couch to watch the Sunday morning news shows. Ironically from the same spring as my depression bubbles forth hope. Warren Buffett, Bill and Melinda Gates, and Ted Turner; three mem- bers of the aforementioned privi- leged order were discussing their views on charity and — in a broad- er sense — the general order of society. I do not have a great deal in common with these denizens of the uber-wealthy community. They can spend more at a restaurant than I will spend on a year’s groceries. I seek out for-sale items in stores they buy and sell. We’re not on the same strata. But short of the number of zeros in our paychecks, turns out we actually have a lot in common. Ms. Gates summed it up, "With great wealth comes great respon- sibility." All are working dili- Scott Q. Marcus gently to give away vast amounts of their fortunes before they die; Mr. Buffett has pledged to donate more than 90 percent. With projects ranging from U.S. schools to Global Nuclear Disarmament to Energy Conservation, this crew of ultra-fortunate share a belief that we are all interconnected and they are asking others of the same class to join them, sharing a common belief that it is wrong to not give it back to those on whom their success was built. I understand they are not saints (none of us are). I know they don’t have to choose whether or not they can afford to go to a doctor. None will ever wake up at 3AM wondering how to pay their mortgages. Yet, that does not detract from an extremely powerful benevolent gesture. Maybe, just maybe, we’re better than I thought we were. I can hope. Scott "Q" Marcus can be reached for coaching, consulting or presentations at www.scottqmarcus .com, scottq@scottqmarcus.com, or by calling 707.442.6243.You can also find him at www.facebook.com/scottqmarcus or follow him @scottqmarcus. Elks lodge honors local students Courtesy photo D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 126, NUMBER 13 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 ______________________ Fax: (530) 527-5774 ______________________ Mail: Red Bluff Daily News P.O. Box 220 Red Bluff, CA 96080 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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Flue Burned Out At Kellogg Home Is Caused Alarm The fire department was called out last night by a telephone alarm when the flue of Mrs. Kellogg’s large residence on Ash street burned out about 10:30 o’clock. The department responded promptly but found no need of their presence so returned to the engine house. — Daily News, Dec. 6, 1920 The Red Bluff Elks honored the elementary students of the month for October on Nov. 18 2010 with a certificate recognizing their scholastic and their personal achievements. Students pictured back row,from left are:Haley Pritchard,eigth grade and Geron Rodgers,sixth grade,both from Berrendos; Payten McKerras seventh, Sacred Heart; Ethan Munoz eighth at Richfield; Mikenna Corry eighth at Vista; Jennifer McCluskey eighth at Gerber; Gonzalo Gonzalez, eighth at Los Molinos; Jonessa Harper sixth at Jackson Heights. Front row, from left: Sarah Sybrant sixth at Bidwell; Kayla Exum sixth at Reeds Creek; Mitchell Save sixth at Meteer; Erik Alvarado eighth at Lassen View; Eduardo Vieyra Villacna, sixth at Manton; Brandon Rodriguez eighth at Vina. Not pictured is Shane Hanson, eighth at Maywood. Gleaners distributions Tehama County Gleaners, Inc. will make food distributions at the following times and locations. Red Bluff — 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday Dec. 15, 20699 Wal- nut St. Los Molinos — 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday Dec. 14, Masonic Hall, 25020 Tehama-Vina Road Rancho Tehama — noon to 2 p.m., Monday Dec. 13, Recreation Center All other sites in the county will be at the usual place and times. Eligibility is based on gross month- ly income, not net. All income must be reported. One card only will be issued per household. Appli- cations for food bank cards may be available on day of giveaway. Bring large paper bags if possible. P.A.W.S. (Partners for Animal Welfare & Safety) A Volunteer Program Dedicated to the Prevention of Litters, Not the Destruction of Unwanted animals. HOW CAN YOU HELP? CALL US! 528-8018 Please leave your number we WILL call you back P.O. Box 8908, Red Bluff CA 96080 P.A.W.S. SAYS... CHRISTMAS SURPRISE Supply is limited so please observe: No requests will be taken before Tuesday, December 14th We are able to issue a few spay/neuter certificates in December! Call in starting at 9:00 a.m. sharp on that day. If you cannot call yourself, have a friend call for you. 528-8018 One day only, December 14th 2010 This is possible through donations received since September. Please continue to use your Food Maxx Share Cards! Thank you contributors! NEED TO FIND A HOME FOR A PET? Go to our web page: pawstehama.com select “links”. WANT TO FIND A PET? Go direct to petfinder.com SPACE DONATED IN THE INTEREST OF PETS AND PET LOVERS BY: D NEWSAILY RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY 1st come 1st served, keep dialing.