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2A Daily News – Monday, October 17, 2011 Community people&events Goat event The North Valley Dairy Goat Association will be hosting the 3rd Annual Goat Education Day Nov. 5 at the Tehama District Fairground. Recent growth in the meat and dairy goat industries, as well an increased interest in home food production, have generated tremendous interest in this event, which features all aspects of the goat industry. In 2009 about 150 attended and in 2010 the event host- ed almost 600 attendees from Oregon, Nevada and Califor- nia. Attendance this year is expected to be 600 to 800. Classes will be offered on all aspects of owning and car- ing for dairy, meat, pack or other species of goats, plus a youth track of classes that includes showmanship and CA Fair Ethics Training. There will be a live dairy and meat goat production stock auction co-sponsored by the Northern California Meat Goat Association. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for youth ages 8-18. 4-H and FFA club members from some Shasta and Tehama counties will participate in serving lunch at the event as a community service. Lunch is offered at $7, and features goat prepared Basque-style. Superintendents' meetings The Red Bluff Union Elementary School District will be hosting a series of informal meetings, "Conversations with the Superintendent". In an effort to work interdependently to achieve com- mon goals linked to learning for all members of the district community, the district invites you to spend an early morning hour with Superintendent William McCoy and a school board member. The purpose of the sessions is to: • get answers to questions related to district operations, provide input for proposed district initiatives, • interact informally to better understand the perspec- tive of all members of the district community, which include staff, board members, administration, parents and students, • gain a deeper understanding of the complex chal- lenges facing the district and work together to find positive solutions. Scheduled dates will be from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the District Office Boardroom as follows: Tuesday, Oct. 18; Tuesday, Nov. 1; Tuesday, Nov. 29 and Thursday, Dec. 15. 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. Drowning at 35,000 feet A healthy daily amount of water consumption is 48 ounces or more. Lately, I had been neglecting that requirement; the result being I was feeling a scooch "bulky." There- fore, be it resolved that while on my recent travels, I would drink eight glasses of water a day. Whether in restaurants, at meet- ings, or on airplanes, I opted for the clear stuff. I am certain coffee and soda companies the country over were feeling a hit in their profits, but I felt proud for taking care of myself. The downside about drinking so much water is the more one drinks; the more one's body needs to drink. After a short period of hydration, one's innards feel like desert sand if he goes a short time without water. The upshot is I began feeling antsy if I didn't have a water bottle within reach 24/7. Of course, another byproduct of so much water is an excessive need to visit the restroom (or as I refer to it, "The Weight Reduction Cubicle"). With that as back-story, I board- ed a three-hour flight to Houston. Immediately upon reaching cruising altitude, I rose to use the lavatory, traversing the entire plane to get to its aft location. Upon returning, I recognized I was already thirsty and requested a new bottle of water, which did well to quench my thirst… and re-trigger the urge. Being near the front of the plane, each repetition of "the long walk," meant that I passed all the other passengers, leading me to feel self-conscious. I was convinced they were whispering to seat mates, "What's up with this guy? You think he's got a thing about air- plane bathrooms?" Vanity and negative self-talk overruled by biology, I again unclicked my seat belt and strode back to the lavatory, trying to avoid eye contact with the rows of flyers that had seen me parade the aisle twice moments earlier. The atten- dant smiled as if we were old friends, and opened the door for me as I approached. Scott Q. Marcus Again, back to my seat, feeling parched. I resisted the urge for more refreshment, thinking if camels could traverse the vast expanses of dunes in North Africa, I could sit in a 737 for a couple of hours. Sadly, I was mistaken. After repeating my "drink and release" pattern yet again, I was becoming intensely embarrassed and tried to sneak my way into the first class cabin for the next round, assuming upper crust folks would pay no heed to one of the riff-raff using their lavatory. The attendant gently pointed out, "for security purposes, main cabin passengers must use the facilities in the back of the plane," and steered me to this too- familiar landscape. I wanted to counter her comment by asking how my small bladder could affect the safety of a 72,000-pound aircraft but in light of current airline security measures, decided against it. As I walked yet again the long aisle, smiling awkwardly at the other passengers, I attempted to console myself with the thought, "at least I'm getting my exercise." Scott "Q" Marcus is a professional speaker and the CRP 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 the site or friend him at facebook.com/thistimeimeanit. He is also available for coaching and speaking engagements at 707.442.6243 or scottq@scottqmarcus.com. Second annual fun run a success D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 126, NUMBER 282 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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Sack Coin is Found After Fair Local officers are looking for two men who, it is reported, helped themselves to $206 belonging to the Red Bluff Roundup Association, and which was left in a ticket booth at the entrance of the Tehama Coun- ty Fair grounds at the close of the rodeo a week ago yesterday. — Oct. 17, 1921 Courtesy photo Rancho Tehama hosted another successful Fun Run this year, with new course records set and more funds earned for the volunteer fire department. Race Director Monica Robinett said the event donated $232 to the Old Time Firefighters to go toward the expenses of running a volun- teer fire station.There are many new volunteers on the team now, and every little bit helps.The community of Rancho Tehama is so grateful for the first response the Old Time Firefighters pro- vide.Without them, many homes and lives would be lost to fires and medical emergencies. COMMUNITY CLIPS Winter Crush The community is invited to participate in the First Win- ter Crush 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Lucero Olive Oil, 2120 Loleta Ave., in Corning. The North State's premier supplier of stoves STOVE JUNCTION The Over 25 years of experience NOW OPEN! Sales • Service • Installation *Wood Stoves * Pellet Stoves * Gas Stoves Tues-Sat 9am-5pm Closed Sunday & Monday 22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff www.thestovejunction.com 530-528-2221 Fax 530-528-2229 Computer Problems? Frustrated? Need Help? Diagnosis Service with Windows Reload Service ($39 value. Must mention this ad.) 345 Hickory St., # 1, Red Bluff Xtreme PC Solutions www.xtremepcsolutions.com 528-1688 PC & APPLE SPECIALIST FREE Hardware The day will include mill tours of citrus crush, cooking demonstrations, harvesting equipment, local artisan food producers, live music and local food concessions. For more information call 824-2190. Blood drive Wednesday BloodSource's Red Bluff Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 19, will be its sixtieth year of dona- tions. Registration is from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial building, 735 Oak St. The late Clara Parker organized one of northern Califor- nia's first mobile blood drives in 1951 when wartime sup- plies were needed. At the time the parent organization was the Sacramento Medical Foundation, which later changed its name to BloodSource. It serves hospitals of Tehama, Shasta, Siskiyou and Trinity counties. Red Bluff Emblem club has provided volunteers and cookies since 1976, and is now sponsor of the monthly blood drive on the third Wednesday of each month. Prospective donors are asked to have a donor card or photo identification such as a driver's license. In addition to general good health, requirements include minimum weight of 110 pounds and minimum age of 17 or 16 with parental consent. No appointment is needed. Adoption meeting An adoption information meeting will be held 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Department of Social Services Adoption Services Bureau, 520 Cohasset Road, #100, in Chico. For more information call 895-6143.