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2A – Daily News – Monday, April 4, 2011 Community Clips Prom boutique today Community Handling stress people&events Prom Project Boutique will be held 3-7 p.m. today at Tehama County Department of Education, 1135 Lincoln St., in Red Bluff. Sponsorsed by the Tehama County Department of Education Student Support Services, the Prom Project Boutique gives seniors a cost effective opportunity to participate in their High School From. The project is looking for Donations of dresses, tuxes, shoes, handbags as well as acces- sories in line with appropriate Prom wear. All items will be on display at the Boutique dur- ing the week through the April 8, at Tehama Coun- ty Department of Education, Student Support Ser- vices. Students need only present valid school I.D., or proof of enrollment in a local high school. For more information or to donate items contact Denise Rochlitz at 528-7394 or 527-5811. Create a blue ribbon tree To bring attention to the fact that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, everyone is encouraged to be a part of a campaign to help others to be aware by cre- ating a blue ribbon tree. You as an individual or as a business or club, can create a blue ribbon tree by tying inexpensive surveyor tape, which is available at hardware stores, and tying the ribbons on a tree in your yard or in front of your business. For more information, call Tehama County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinator at 527-7950 or send an email to lfawver@nvcss.org. Birth — Cantrell Stephen and Erika Cantrell of Red Bluff, a son, Tyler Gabriel Cantrell, 8 pounds, 2 ounces, 20 3/4 inches, born Jan. 17, 2011, at 3:29 p.m. Welcoming baby are grandparents Jon and Michelle Hake of Red Bluff, and Don and Tammy Cantrell 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. How do I stress thee? Let me count the ways. I am stressed to the depth and breadth and height That gas prices can reach, seem- ingly out of sight From the ends of my soul to the lines on my face. I am anxious of wars, and disas- ters aplenty Of leaders who don’t and anger abounding, Anxiety, frustration, worries, throughout life, I have stressors galore; I need some relief. …with sincere apologies to Eliz- abeth Barrett Browning Have you noticed that life seems a bit catawampus lately? Watching the news can launch a full-fledged panic attack. Granted, there is an off switch for your electronics, but you cannot unplug the outlandish price of groceries, $4 a gallon gaso- line, or job furloughs. Many of us may be suffering posttraumatic stress disorder, complicated by the fact that it’s not yet "post," it’s "cur- rent," with no let-up in sight. I playfully refer to this column as a "a cross between Attitude 101, therapy, and a southern revival." I try to add some insights into the human condition with a sincere interest in lightening its load. Although helpful, I attempt to make these 600 words upbeat and light as often as possible. Alas, I also happen to be human and therefore succumb to the same moods as anyone else. Of late, I have been gloomier than is my norm. Even though thera- pists would remind, "there is no such thing as a negative feeling," I insist on shaking off this type of mood as quickly as possible. It might be "normal," yet I still do not want to marinate in it. The problem was it was particularly sticky and my usual tools were inef- fective, so hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s off to research I go. I discovered that stress is the body’s reac- tion to change, any change; the more signifi- cant or unexpected, the more the stress. Lots of change ("stressors’) becomes lots of stress. To reduce it, we can try to restore some balance or normalcy by: • Accepting the reality of how we feel. We are emotional beings; our feelings are every bit as real an aspect of us as are our arms or legs. Denying them will not make them vanish. Worse, not only can it delay resolution (can you say "denial?"), but it can also damage our health, which leads to the next tip… • Move. We are also physical beings. Our bodies react to those feelings and thoughts. If we feel unable to change them, we sure as heck can change the position of our bodies. It can be as simple as taking a walk or even standing instead of sitting; anything that’s out of the usual. Change your posi- tion; you will change your mood. Scott Q. Marcus • Reach out. Of course, we are also social, which explains why we build communities and relation- ships. It’s who we are at our core. Talk to someone. Remember, even powerful people have needs. Besides, when you share, you almost immediately feel better. • Express gratitude. This might seem odd; after all, it appears that there’s very little for which to give thanks. Yet, happier people (i.e. less stressed) also tend to be more thankful. It’s a chicken and egg thing; which comes first? Find something — anything — for which to be grateful. Focus on it for a moment. (Please pass it on. We can all use the reminder.) We’re going to be here for a while. We can object to it — and by golly, I’m sure we will — but we also need to do something about it. Taking care of each other can’t hurt, even when things improve. Scott "Q" Marcus is available for coaching and speaking engagements at 707.442.6243 or scottq@scottqmarcus.com CattleWomen select 2011 Beef Ambassadors The Tehama County CattleWomen held their fourteenth annual Beef Ambassador contest at their March meeting at the Tehama Room at the Tehama County Fair- ground. D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 126, NUMBER 114 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. 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The new ambassadors will be the youth spokespersons for the local cattle industry throughout the next year. They will be available to speak to schools, clubs and other organizations. Stroing is a sixteen year old junior at Red Bluff High School. She served as the local junior beef spokesperson for two years and she won the California Junior Beef Ambassador contest in 2009. She is the daughter of Tom and Jeannie Stroing. She attends Red Bluff High School where she is member of FFA and CSF. Stroing spoke about the good nutrition found 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... “Sad But Necessary News” Our Board of Directors, after some months of uncertainty, has made the decision to close all programs effective March 31, 2011. We will be winding up current business and pay all outstanding obligations of the organization, prior to closing completely, which is scheduled for May 31, 2011, any unused donations will be given to a ‘like-kind’ 501c3 animal organization. are active for PAWS at this time will be deactivated on March 31st Please Note: All Food Maxx Share Cards that . This will not affect any other organization’s Share card you may also be using! The accumulated donations earned by PAWS through March 31st (the first quarter of 2011) will come to PAWS in April and be spent on our obligations as described above. We truly appreciate your generosity and participation in our work for the past thirteen years! On March 17th we issued our 11,264th spay/neuter certificate which when used, translates to countless unwanted litters! SPACE DONATED IN THE INTEREST OF PETS AND PET LOVERS BY: D NEWSAILY RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY in beef. She says that she entered the Beef Ambas- sador Contest to give her- self the opportunity to promote the beef industry. Brownfield is the fif- teen year old daughter or Rob and Marianne Brownfield. She also attends Red Bluff High School, where she is a sophomore. She is cochairman of Ride for Life, and a member of FFA and 4H. Brownfield says that she has been around cattle all her life and she entered the contest so that she could represent the beef industry. She spoke about ranching in the presence of wolves. Beef Ambassador con- test chairman, Carrie Rohr, says that Stroing will receive a $2,000 scholarship and Brown- field will receive $250 and at the end of their terms. Assisting with the beef ambassador program are Lynsie Birt and Kari Dodd. Organizations wishing to hear the Beef Ambassador's talk may contact Rohr at 529-7272 to schedule a presenta- tion. Elizabeth Mendenhall, Tehama County Senior Beef Ambassador for 2010 and Stroing told the audience about their beef promotion activities dur- ing the past year. Mendenhall and Michelle Wiggley, Tehama County and California Beef Ambassador for 2007 are coaching Stroing and Brownfield to prepare them for the California Beef Ambassador Con- test. The state contest will be held April 9 in Fresno. 90 years ago... Family Detects Fire When About To Breakfast Members of the family of Bernal McClure were on the point of sitting down for breakfast about 7:30 yesterday when they noticed smoke curling around the din- ing room ... this led to finding a blaze in the attic of the home on Jackson Street, just north of Walnut Street. — Daily News, April 4, 1921