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2A – Daily News – Monday, December 20, 2010 Community people&events Eicholtz Student of the Month The Night Before Christmas With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore: ‘Twas the night before Christmas And all though my kitchen Was cuisine of all kinds Quite a bit — not a smidgen The counter was covered with Pies, turkey, and ham And up on the stovetop Ten pounds candied yams Courtesy photo Pictured are Erin Eicholtz and her parents, Jill Dais, Student Services clerk at Red Bluff Union High School and Charles Allen, associate superintendent, Tehama County Department of Education. Erin Eicholtz of Red Bluff Union High School was honored as the Rotary Student of the Month for December. “Erin produces work of the highest quality on every assignment,” said Eicholtz’s teacher, Mary White. “She is a courteous and conscientious student.” In addition to being a star student academically, Eicholtz is involved in many extra-curricular activities, including cross-country and CSF Service and is a stu- dent representative for the School Board. She has earned recognition for her accomplishments by Kiwanis, Elks and the Daily News. Upon gradua- tion, Eicholtz would like to pursue a career in medicine as either a Family Nurse Practitioner or a Physician’s Assistant. The Red Bluff Rotary Club presented Eicholtz with a plaque, a letter acknowledging her as the Rotary Stu- dent of the Month and a check for $50 during its Dec. 14 meeting. More information about the programs and service of the Red Bluff Rotary Club can be found at www.red- bluffrotary.org. 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. Near a huge chocolate Santa Lay Hanukkah gelt Treats for my Jewish friends 'twould be appreciated, I felt Eggnog in glasses Filled with spiced rum I downed several cupfuls My downfall’s begun Cookies and nut rolls And cakes of all kinds I thought of my diet But paid it no mind Like a shopper after Christmas I'm off on a mission To rid future temptation I’d empty the kitchen First came the carving Of drumstick and thigh Giant mounds of potatoes Next piled quite high I downed a whole bird The seasoning and such And turned toward the casseroles "That's really not much." First a scoop, then a ladle A bowl, and then four I inhaled them quickly And went back for more On the table were sauces And dressings made of nut At the instant I ate them Came pressure in my gut So I paused for a moment I needed some air So much more to savor This doesn't seem fair I thought about stopping These holiday dishes Brown gravies, white sauces They’re just so delicious My belt it was stretching My pants were too tight But leaving these goodies Was certainly not right Just one more small taste And then off to bed When then I did spy Cookies - part green and part red Star-shaped and snowflakes All covered with sweet A great way to finish After twelve pounds of meat I reached for the cookies To put more food in When suddenly I saw him Dressed in red, with a grin "Ho! Ho! Ho!" came his bellow Then he saw what I ate Every pan now was empty And so were the plates My stomach was bulging My pants set to split I felt really awful Whether I stand or I sit I wanted to be friendly But couldn't make a sound I needed full focus Just to hold it all down He stared quite intently His smile, it was tacit And said, "Here's your gift" Eight gallons of antacid About the author: In 1994, after a lifetime of obesity, Scott "Q" Marcus lost 70 pounds and became a THINspirational speaker and "recovering perfectionist." He now helps inspire others to break down large obstacles into small steps in order to accomplish their dreams. He 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 Homeless for the holidays By RHONDA MEAD- OWS Special to the DN Sarah is homeless. She has a small child in her arms, it’s a cold winter and she wonders how it is she ended up in this situation, living in her car and on the streets or from house to house. She knows she’s made D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 126, NUMBER 25 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. 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Stores Open Evenings For Christmas Shoppers Beginning tonight all of the stores in this city which can sell a Christmas gift, from a hairpin to an automobile, will remain open evenings for the convenience of this week’s Christmas shoppers. A few stores commenced last week on the long hours, but tonight will see all houses with open doors. – Daily News, Dec. 20, 1920 some very bad decisions. She wants to change but has no idea how or where to start. She recently left a vio- lent relationship, suffers from debilitating migraines and joblessness. She thinks to herself, if only I could find a job and then house, things would be perfect for her and little Annie. Sounds like a nightmare doesn’t it. That story could be about one of our local young mothers – in fact, one mother at PATH’s Sale House could say she was in that situation herself. She has talked about her situa- tion and experiences at the house. She’s proud of her progress and so are the other mothers at the house – and so is the PATH Coordi- nator Jody Cordial, who has witnessed Sarah’s successes from the first day she entered the house. Each day, the Sale House sees miracles in the making. Offering various life skills, as well as temporary hous- ing assistance; an environ- ment free of drugs and vio- lence for new mothers addicted to drugs and alco- hol; job training skills are taught. Courtesy photo PATH Coordinator Jody Cordial and Sugar Shack owner Terry Blake. “This house is an oppor- tunity for those individuals who wish to participate – it’s not a hotel or handout, it’s a hand up,” Cordial said. All who have completed the program are still on the path of being productive and healthy community members. This Christmas is going to be a difficult one for the ladies of the Sale House. Not only does PATH not have money to continue services from January through April 2011, it has no way to offer a Christmas celebration – one that includes a Christmas dinner and presents for the little ones come Christmas morning. When Terry Blake, new owner of the Sugar Shack Café on Main Street in Red Bluff, heard of the Sale House plight, he quickly offered to sponsor a Giving Tree at his business. If you can offer assis- tance with presents please make your donation to the Sugar Shack Café 607 Main St. or for monetary donation please visit www.redbluff- path.com. If you know of a woman in need of housing, call 366-4359. 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... Let’s do the math... Pumpkin + Robobank + Kind Lady = Paws Wins! Back in October, Robobank held a contest to guess the weight of a large pumpkin. The winner could name a charity of his/her choice and Robobank would donate $250 to that charity in the name of the winner. Rosemary Archuletta guessed, within one pound, and won! Rosemary named P.A.W.S. and we received a check from Robobank for $250! Paws (and our spay/neuter fund) says Thank you Rosemary Archuletta and Robobank! Starting in 2011, may all citizens help our animals prevent litters and to have good forever homes! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 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