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2A – Daily News – Wednesday, January 5, 2011 Community people&events Pfeffen turns 80 Live a life of ease I was asked in an interview recently what my weaknesses are. I think one of them is being asked what my weaknesses are. None of us is without weakness, I have many: I am impatient, intolerant of time being wasted, I am vulner- able to personal attack, I have been known to hold a grudge and I shy away from recipes that call for yeast because I don’t know how to use it properly. I am not to be trusted with large quantities of chocolate and if given the oppor- tunity I will spend next week’s income on this week’s magazine addiction. Do I still get the job? It is important to understand Courtesy photo Raymond Pfeffen of Los Molinos turned 80 on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, and celebrated with family and friends at the Los Molinos Veterans Hall. The event was hosted by his children: Raymond Pfeffen, Jr., Holly Carson, Mark Pfeffen and David Pfeffen.The decorations and memorabilia recounted his 20 plus years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as Chief Petty Officer, and 21 years with the City of Red Bluff working in the Public Works Department. Six large photos displays at the party highlighted memorable moments covering the 80 years. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Setting it straight There was an error in the cutline for a photo of county officials being sworn into office on Tues- day’s front page. The assessor is Dale Stroud. There was an error in Monday’s front page story “Girl, boy split first Tehama County baby of 2011 honors.” Two names were left off the list of donors: Northern California Child Development, Inc. and Studio 39. The Daily News regrets the errors. –––––––– 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. ourselves and I am certain that is the point of this question, to see if I have insight into my limitations; however, it is far more important to know and understand our strengths. Truth be told, most of us know better than anyone what our own limitations are. We replay them in our minds over and over again as we measure ourselves against others. I can’t play the piano, so and so handles stress and weight management better than I do; she has thicker hair and he has a better ability to get a date; she seems to always have the right clothes and he seems to always get the promotions. We know far too well where we feel lacking. It is the beginning of 2011, why not spend this week focused on what else you know about your- self. What are your strengths? Knowing and understand- ing your strengths makes you far more valuable to others than splaying out your weaknesses. Another word for strengths is gifts. What talents do you have that make the world better because you are in it? Are you organized? Do you make a mean margarita? Do you have the ability to lead others into battle in the workplace, on the homefront or in the mis- sion field? Acknowledging your talents and spending time mastering them is a far better use of resources than knowing your limitations and trying to build them up. For instance, I do not know how to make flyers, promo pieces or use any sort of photo shop or power point. If I had to make my own flyers for work- shops or the One Minute Hug or Books Change Lives campaign, I would never have the events. Luckily for me, my partner knows how, loves to and whips out any- thing and everything we need to promote a project or a speech. My weakness is her strength. Isn’t that the point? It takes a team to do Faydra Rector You Matter anything well. I can speak in front of large audiences with ease. I can stand in front of strangers and speak about difficult topics and never feel scared. Oh and editing, can’t do that either. I send my column to a wonderful person every week and she checks it for errors and then I sub- mit it to the paper. I don’t lay awake at night and worry about my weaknesses. I have come to the place in life whereby I know if something is too weak, I will address it. Focus on your strengths. Find your power in what you do well and promote it. Be, do and have the things in life that you do with ease. Faydra Rector, MA is a mental health administrator, author, public speaker, educator and life coach who lives in Red Bluff. She can be reached at lifecoach@shasta.com or view her blogs at http://faydraandcompany.blogspot .com/ and http://allaboutdivorce.blogspot.co m/. Library to hold book sale D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 126, NUMBER 38 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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Also available will be color me t-shirts that can be colored and worn, then washed and colored again.T-shirts will also be 50 cents each. All money raised will fund the library’s Summer Reading Program for children. Pictured unloading the bargains are Taylor Wilson, Dylan Gorbet and Adrian Mena. COMMUNITY CLIPS Mental Health Board The Tehama County Mental Health Board will meet at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Tehama County Health Services Agency, 1445 Vista Way, in Red Bluff. For more information call 527-8491, Ext. 3018. AARP driver safety class An AARP Driver Safety Program class is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19, for returning students only. 90 years ago... New Well On Finnell Ranch CORNING— John Lilly, manager of the Finnell Land Company’s acreage along Thomes creek, reports bringing in a new 16-inch well of splendid water. The new well supplies 1,500 gallons of water per hour and is only about 80 foot deep. The Finnell Company, owned by the Hammond interest, sold all its holding but about 5,000 acres, known as Doyle Camp, which is located about 5 miles northeast of this city. — Daily News, Jan. 5, 1921 The session, which will be held at the Sycamore Center, 220 Sycamore St., in Red Bluff is designed for those who have already taken the Driver Safety class at least once before and simply need to obtain a current Certificate. The AARP Driver Safety Program is designed for drivers 50 and over. In an informal, easy-going atmos- phere, learn about new laws, how to avoid driving haz- ards, tips for freeway driving, and much, much more. Upon completion of the course, you may qualify for an auto insurance discount. Check with your insurer to see if you qualify and the amount of the discount. The cost of the AARP Driver Safety program is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Class size is limited. To register, call 528-1728. FREE CONCERT! The Crist Family - Southern Gospel at it’s finest - Wonderful for entire family - Invite friends and family Offering will be taken Is from Knoxville, Tennesse. They have been singing ministry for 17 years. “Unique sound” ranging from Southern Gospel to Contemperary. Opener Chad Bushnell Thursday, January 6th 6:30 p.m. 1005 So. Jackson St., Red Bluff First Church of God Love