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2A – Daily News – Monday, March 21, 2011 Community people&events Honor Roll Students A reminder of what really matters at Jackson Heights At the recent STARS assemblies at Jackson Heights School, 78 students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades were recognized for their academ- ic achievements. The second trimester honor roll students are: Gold (4.0) Breanna Anderson, Hunter Bryant, Carla Correa, Kaitlyn Farris, Garrett Gould, Connor Harris, Miranda Iverson, Trevor Kinsworthy, Trinity Martin, Matilda McDaniel, Ricky Ornelas, Maylena Smith-Saechao, Leslie Soto, Brianna Tackmier and Dillon Tharp. Silver (3.5-3.99) Dania Aguilar, Diego Bel- tran, Martha Cruz, Brenda Dani, Britney Franks, Noelia Garcia, Neil Leslie, Yoseleen Rosales, Taegan Sargent, Hailey Thompson, Tyler Wagenman, Emily Watson and Johanna Wiltse. Bronze (3.0-3.49) Grace Ashworth, Miriam Avalos, Griffin Barry, Hunter Benson, Macken- zie Benson, Jaime Briseno, Isaac Broughton, Darian Brown, Owen Burden, Sergio Bustos, Alberto Cedillo, Flor Cervantes, Odesa Chmielewski, Michael Clark, Jerrilyn Cottrell, Tony Cottrell, Alexa De La Rosa, Gabriel DeLeon, Isaac Farris, Jacqueline Foss, Andre Fox, Derek Gorden, Dylan Gordon, Garedlys Griego, Machelle Hernandez, Illeana Hilsee, Dylan Johnson, Samantha Leaver, Jonas Leslie, Helena Maciel, Haley Maennche, Jillian Mal- one, Alejandra Marquez, Heidi Mattar, Ema McMahon, Britney Miranda, Omar Navarrete, Zackary Page, Jay Patel, Caitlin Priest, Desiree Pritchard, Julio Ramirez, Daniel Rodriguez- Romero, Rudger Shepherd, Ingrid Tejeda, Wyatt Tharaldsen, Odalys Torres Perez, Boade Warren, Tierra Webb and Jaqueline Zepeda 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. It seems like merely days ago the public dialogue bounced between the skyrocketing price of groceries and gasoline; the rising up of work- ing people in the mid east — as well as our own mid west; and the rambings of a seemingly unstable, implausibly garrulous celebrity whose veins course with "dragon’s blood." It seems like just days ago because, well, it was. Time zips by without delay and such topics are soooooo last week. In point of fact, nothing has changed except our attention. One still needs to refinance his house to purchase groceries (if he can find a willing bank); riots and unrest in northern Africa continue; and that particular celebrity — well, he just won’t shut up, will he? Yet, we have been radically refo- cused. My wife woke me last Friday with alarm in her voice, "There was a huge quake in Japan. It’s triggered a tsunami warning here." As it turned out, we were spared; howev- er, when I flipped on the television to find out what evacuation might entail, I — probably like you — witnessed the horrific, gut-wrench- ing images of a "first-world coun- try" laid low by a one-two gut punch of earthquake and its resul- tant tsunami; the strength of which not only literally moved Japan, but shifted the Earth’s axis, and even altered time. How can mere mortals come to terms with the concept of such seemingly unlimited power? It is indeed reminder that we reside on Mother Earth at her pleasure; a privilege she may revoke at any time with nothing greater than a flick of her authority. It is humbling to realize how inconsequential are we in relationship to the planet on which we exist. Do not misconstrue my state- ment as, "We are insignificant." Quite the contrary, we are awe- some creatures with immeasurable capabili- ties, blessed with bril- liance, and gifted with limitless grace and good- ness. It’s just that — once in a while — we get lost. We forget. We bind ourselves into knots about events and activi- ties that mean — on the grand scale of things — virtually nothing. I whine about being delayed by excess red lights when I’m rushing to an appointment. I complain to the clerk about the cost of fruit, as if she does not have to deal with it for her own household budget. I boil with rage when I reflect on the contractor who never correctly fixed our leaky roof. Each of us has our "ain’t-life-awful list," which we are so quick to pull out and share whenever needed (and usually when not). To put it in perspective, my car is a "beater," but it’s also not crushed under the rubble of what was my house. I am able to go where I want, when I want, while driving on (mostly-intact) roads. Food might be pricey, but I am not in an endless queue hoping for a Scott Q. Marcus relief truck, donned in a mask as a thin barrier against disease and an expanding nuclear disaster. Yes, my roof really leaks; no, it should- n’t. It’s damn frustrating. But, I am not sleeping in a tent of bed sheets in freezing temperatures neither. Until the leak is repaired, all I need to is place a bucket on the floor and sidestep the wet place. As they say, "There but for the Grace of God goes any of us." We survive. We are mostly comfort- able. For those, be grate- ful. Yet, with gratitude comes responsibility. We must provide what we can to those who are enduring so much. It could be us, and we would hope for no less. Note: For a list of orga- nizations taking donations for Japan, you can go to http://tinyurl.com/HowToHelp123. About the author: Scott "Q" Marcus is a professional speaker and the CDO of www.ThisTimeIMeanIt.com, a website for people and organizations who are frustrated with making promises and are ready to make a change. Sign up for his free newsletter at www.ThisTimeIMeanIt.com or friend him at facebook.com/thistimeimeanit. He is also available for coaching and speaking engagements at 707.442.6243 or scottq@scottqmarcus.com Free service helps with tax filing D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 126, NUMBER 102 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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Raker will visit Red Bluff A.L. Concord is today in recipt of a letter from Congressman John E. Raker, stating that he was leaving Washington for California on the 15th and on his arrival home he would be glad to visit Red Bluff. Mr. Raker intimates that there may be matters on which Red Bluff people might want some infor- mation. He stands ready to discuss them. — March 21, 1911 Tax season is half over and the local free IRS/AARP tax sites in Red Bluff and Corning have been busy. Some 600 phone calls have been han- dled and about 420 appointments have been scheduled in Red Bluff with another 120 individu- als or families served in Corning. To date some $450,000 will be returning to this county in the form of refunds and Earned Income Credits. Residents may call 529-1188 from 9 a.m. to noon for a Red Bluff appointment or walk ins are accepted. Site locations are the Veterans Hall, on the cor- ner of Oak and Jackson streets in Red Bluff, now open 9 a.m. to noon Tues- Courtesy photo Harley Bennett, the district coordinator for Tehama County, is shown above with counselors Jackie Cundiff, Kelly Orr, and Tom Tranbarger, a new volunteer. day through Thursday and the Senior Center, 1015 Army Spec. Emma F. Williams has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Military — Williams During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map read- ing and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. She is the granddaughter of Paulette Minges of Red Bluff. Williams is a 2006 graduate of Red Bluff High School and received a bachelor's degree in 2010 from ITT Technical Institute, Thornton, Colo. Fourth Ave. in Corning, which is open by appoint- ment only by calling 824- 2531. 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... We are sorry we could not fill all of the requests for Certificates on March 17th “The Certificate call-in Blues” . We were able to fill 52 requests @ one per family. Thanks to all of you who tried to reach us. We know it is frustrating to try so long only to hear the message that they are all gone! Please watch this column closely in the next few weeks as we will have important announcements regarding our future plans, starting with next Monday’s issue. We will also update our phone message and web-site as new plans develop. 528-8018, www.pawstehama.com. We appreciate your desire to have your pet spayed or neutered. Please continue to advocate for population control to prevent unwanted litters. Thank you also for staying alert to animal abuse and for reporting the offenders! SPACE DONATED IN THE INTEREST OF PETS AND PET LOVERS BY: D NEWSAILY RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY