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The Soroptimist Inter- national of Red Bluff re- cently installed the new officers for 2015 -2016 at a dinner meeting at M&M Ranch House. The meeting was a cel- ebration of many activi- ties that took place during 2014-2015 under the lead- ership of Kathleen Rook. Plans are already under- way for a very busy term to include being building guards at the Tehama Dis- trict Fair the last week in September. The club will also have a table at the fair selling quilt tickets and tickets for Chocolate Fan- tasia, to be held on Oct. 24. This years' Chocolate Fantasia event will have an international com- ponent — it will feature foods from some of the 120 countries represented by the organization in the United Nations. Pro- ceeds from the evening will go to scholarships for local area women and girls. This year; the mem- bers will continue work- ing with and supporting the efforts of both Alter- natives to Violence and the PATH feeding programs to name just a few. The Soroptimist orga- nization is composed of women who want to help improve the lives of women and children both locally and around the globe in more than 120 counties. The organization meets at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays begin- ning Sept. 14 at the Com- munity Center. For more information, write to Jean Shackelford at jashackelford@att.net or speak with any member. SERVICECLUB So ro pt im is ts i ns ta ll n ew o ffic er s Gleaners will distribute food as follows in July: Corning, 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, July 15, Corn- ing Senior Center, 1015 Fourth Ave. Red Bluff, 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, July 15, Food Bank, 20699 Wal- nut St. Rancho Tehama, noon to 2 p.m., Monday, July 13, Recreation Center. Los Molinos, 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, July 4, Ma- sonic Hall, 25020 Tehama Vina Road. All other sites in the county will be at the usual times and places. Applications for food bank cards may be on the day of giveaway. Bring large paper or plastic bags and egg cartons if possi- ble. New applicants please bring Rent Receipt, PG&E bill or something with a physical address. All income must be re- ported. Income is gross monthly per household not net. Only one card will be issued per household. GLEANERS Food distribution schedule for July The Squaw Hill ferry boat started yester- day morning bright and early from the river's edge at the foot of Pine street for its final destination at Squaw Hill, about 20 miles south of Red Bluff. The boat was towed out in midstream and cast loose. It floated fine but failed to take the proper current when it started under the bridge and instead of go- ing through between the two piers where a passage way had been blasted for it, the boat swung over into the passage between the east side of the river and the first pier, where the stream is interspersed with piling. The boat was thrown against the pil- ing and shunted into the concrete abutment at the end of the bridge but apparently suffered no damage. It was finally towed up stream a short distance and snubbed while two men secured powder and blasted out enough piles to permit its passage. —July10,1915 100 YEARS AGO... The Squaw Hill ferry boat got in trouble quick The year prior to last was, frankly put, lousy. We had some health issues, which, as you know, are not only frightening, but also ex- pensive. To make mat- ters worse, what I thought was a very suc- cessful business model sud- denly collapsed as if built on rotten toothpicks, leav- ing me financially scram- bling. I'm fortunate; I've al- ways put money away for a rainy day, but this was a downpour. German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche said, "That which does not kill me makes me stronger." So, I guess I am sturdier for the experience. Yet, I re- tained scars. One result was that I hunkered down, even as the tides began shifting. I looked for where I could shrink my life instead of how I could once again blossom. Because I attempt to live simply (all things be- ing relative), there wasn't a great deal to prune. I was faced with decisions akin to, "How can I save three dollars on the power bill? Is it really essential to patch the roof now or can we wait? How long can I hold off before replacing my brakes?" Don't misunderstand, we muddle up our existence with all too much unneces- sary clutter so, if given the luxury, living within one's means is admirable and even virtuous. However, unless one is extravagant or wealthy (or both), he or she can only cut so much fat before grinding away through bone. Eventually, I was for- tunate enough to be con- fronted by someone will- ing to have with me one of those unpleasant — but many times necessary — "courageous conversa- tions." In a loving manner, she pointed out her con- cern that I had shifted to existing in a state of Spar- tan contraction rather than enthusiastic and en- ergized expansion. "You're at an age," said she, "where you don't want to be count- ing every penny if you don't have to. It's all right to splurge now and then; you get to be comfort- able. You've worked for it. You've earned it. You have always managed to create what you want when you've needed it. And now I'm afraid you're creating an atmosphere of fear. Create something different. Imag- ine abundance again… please." To her credit that she was willing to "go there." To mine, I followed. Since that talk, I be- gan a thankfulness jour- nal; I've imagined how well things can go instead of how poorly; I reaffirm grat- itude whenever I can. And you know what? You can't feel bad when you're grate- ful. It's impossible. More- over, living in a state of thankfulness instead of trepidation allows you to see what was always there that you didn't notice. It's like flipping a light switch and opportunities become brightly illuminated. I don't know whether God or the Universe or Fate or even Coincidence responds to attitude ad- justment but I do know that oh so quickly, several marketing clients came from nowhere wanting to utilize my services. I was offered an expanded, cre- ative, exciting position working for my city. Old clients reconnected. The company for which I do coaching expanded my hours. I've shifted from praying to survive to fig- uring out how to manage all my new assignments, which is a much better "problem" to have I assure you. I even developed a man- tra, which I repeat often. I am gladly willing to share. Feel free to use it when- ever you wish. Consider it my gift: "I live in a state of constant abundance." We know not from where abundance or pros- perity comes nor in which form it will manifest, but in a Universe with so much, and where we are so small, it doesn't take much to give us what we need. We must however be will- ing to gratefully accept it. Scott "Q" Marcus is a nationally known weight loss expert for baby boomers and the CRP (Chief Recovering Perfectionist) of www. ThisTimeIMeanIt.com. Get his free ebook of motivational quotations and one year of his highly-popular Monday Motivational Memos at no charge by visiting his website. Check out his new series of free weight loss videos and other inspirational material at www.FourMonthsToGoal. com. SCOTT MARCUS Findingabundanceallaroundyou Scott Marcus COURTESYPHOTO New officers of Soroptimist International of Red Bluff for 2015-16are, back row, Kare Hislop, corresponding secretary; Darlene Martin, assistant treasurer; Jean Shackelford, director; Linda Lucas, treasurer; middle row, Donna Johnson, recording secretary; Allene Dering, delegate; Bobie Hughes, director; front row, Kathleen Rook, president and Jill Wabbel, vice president. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. Thankyou! Friday,July10 th RedBluffCommunity Center 1500 South Jackson St. Doorsopen@5:00pm Early Birds- 6pm Buy-In $10 • Early Birds $5 Must be 18 yrs to play Regular Haircut $ 2 00 off KWIK KUTS FamilyHairSalon 1064 South Main St., Red Bluff • 529-3540 ANY RETAIL PRODUCT 20 % off withanychemicalserviceof $50 ormore Notgoodwithotheroffers Expires 8/05/15 With coupon Reg. $13.95 Join Us For Saturday Summer Fun Days FREE Forchildrenwhohavecompletedthe 1st grade up thru the 7th grade. 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