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2A Daily News – Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Community people&events Wedding bells Humiliating thoughts The term "being humiliated" gener- ally makes us think bad thoughts of being caught with our hands in the cookie jar or being berated in public by a mean spirited person. Recently, I have been on a journey of self imposed humiliation. In my attempt to be the best me that I can be and in hopes of learning life lessons to share with read- ers, I have been humiliating myself. I have been putting myself out there for others to turn their backs on me, to refuse my requests and to possibly give me a piece of their mind. There is a human tendency towards pride that bars our way into a better life. For me, pride has often looked like defensiveness and judgment. In my past, if we didn't agree on some- thing and I felt attacked, I hid behind my defense for why I believed what I believed whether it was right or wrong. It wasn't about the validity of the issues. It was about acceptance or being rejected. I didn't live in a place where you and I could have separate beliefs and still be friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rauch of Richfield announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlin Saige Rauch, to Derek James Lamb, son of Teresa and James Lamb of Corning. The bride-elect will graduate from Shasta College in 2012 with a degree in Fire Sci- ence. She is employed as a seasonal fire- fighter with CalFire. The prospective groom received an Associ- ated Science degree from Butte College in 2006. He is employed as an engineer with the US Forest Service. The couple is plan- ning an April 2012 wedding.They will live in Corning. 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. As I thought through what I needed to do to live with myself in the light I saw around me, I realized I needed to humble myself and take steps to end some wars and build some bridges. Armed with the only thing that really sets me apart, a computer key board, I authored a few letters that were sent to some very unsuspecting people. I prayed that they would be received in good faith and that even if they weren't, I knew I meant what I said and had done all I could to affect change. Amazingly enough, most but not all, of the people responded with heartfelt words instantly melting years of bitterness and unnecessary evil between us. Humility is a trait that is seriously overlooked in our society. It takes great courage and power over oneself to humbly step up to the plate and say, I need to change, I need to be for- given or I need help. Being humble takes that painful sting of envy, pride and jealousy and renders it powerless over you. Once you reduce a situation down from a global all encompassing hate fest, you can see that it is far less easy to hate someone up close; to look them in the eyes and judge or smear them. How has pride kept you out of step with success? How has your bitter- Faydra Rector You Matter ness, need to be right or anger kept you from letting go of something that is keeping you bitter instead of better? Humble yourself, take the first step. It may be entirely true that the other person will mock you, laugh at you or gossip about your attempt to make things better. The truth is that you don't need valida- tion from that person to have change in your life. It is entirely possible that you may not receive what you hoped from them in your humility, but I promise you that one way or another your gesture will be returned. If you got my letter and reached back out to me, you have touched my heart in ways few people have. If you didn't respond, its o.k. I meant what I said and all is well. 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 life- coach@shasta.com or view her blogs at http://faydraandcompany.blogspot.com/ and http://allaboutdivorce.blogspot.com/. Docents celebrated at museum Special to the DN The Tehama County Museum held its annual Docent Appreciation Day on Jan. 12 to cele- brate and thank docents for generously donating their time to greet and guide visitors through the displays depicting Tehama County history. This special afternoon was spent sharing stories and making suggestions for improving the pro- gram while enjoying a buffet. Special honorees, Ruth Britt, Paul Quinn, and Pat Felthouse, were paid tribute with Certifi- cates of Appreciation for their combined 90 plus years of faithful dedica- tion and service to the Museum. D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 127, NUMBER 58 On the Web: www.redbluffdailynews.com MAIN OFFICE: Monday-Friday, 8 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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Tehama County To Be Represented At Illiteracy Meeting While Tehama county has one of the highest ratings in California for literacy, it is to be represented at the confer- ence on illiteracy called by Will C. Wood, state superin- tendent of public instruction, to be held at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4. Miss Mantie B. Lang, county superintendent of schools, has accepted the invitation of Wood to be in atten- dance at the conference. —Feb. 1, 1922 Ruth Brit, who came to the Museum shortly after it was established, worked with the late Maggie Bauer, Pat Felt- house and Eileen Richardson to introduce the docent program. Until recently she served as its coordinator and is often regarded as the glue that held the program together. Brit, who is something of a legend for her work in the Museum's kitchen, continues to offer her time as a docent. Every- Newly Remodeled! RIDGEWAY PARK RECREATION HALL & GYMNASIUM Available for events, meetings & team practices Tehama County Parks for reservation information Reasonable rates Call An alcohol-free facility 528-1111 Courtesy photo Ruth Britt,Paul Quinn and Pat Felthouse were honored for their combined 90 plus years of dedication and docent service to the Tehama County Museum on Jan. 12, at the Docent Appreciation Day celebration. one says that if you want to know anything about Tehama County history just ask Ruth – she is a walking book of knowl- edge. Paul Quinn is another volunteer who came to Tehama County Museum soon after it was launched. Over the past 30 years he has shared his expertise in land- scape and building main- tenance and as time went on he became more FINDERS CHECK OUT OUR NEW INVENTORY KEEPERS Thrift & Antiques Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm In the Frontier Village Shopping Center 645 Antelope Blvd. 530 527-7798 involved with the opera- tion of the Museum. An invitation was extended to Quinn to become a member of the Board of Directors, was elected to its presidency, and is serving as the Sec- retary. Paul, who has a flair for bringing history to life for groups of chil- dren, has also enjoyed functioning as a docent for many years. Pat Felthouse, a founding member of the Tehama County Muse- um, has served in many capacities since 1979. Besides the tasks of organizing and bringing a functioning museum to fruition, she has held several positions on the Board of Directors, helped organized quilt and doll shows, partici- pated as a member of numerous Jubilee Com- mittees and has worked as a volunteer at Judy's Country Store. If that weren't enough, Pat remains one of the longest-serving Museum docents. Karen Baquet, Lucille George, Maudie Herme- tet, April Pryor, Eileen Richardson, and Millie Zink were also com- mended for their gener- HOME OF THE BEST TRI-TIP THIS SIDE OF THE HUDSON RIVER 2 Bud's BBQ Best of Tehama County 2009 * 2010 * 2011 Mon.- Fri. 11am-6pm Sat. 11am-3pm 22825 Antelope Blvd. Red Bluff 528-0799 ous docent service. Also in attendance were Board of Directors members President Chris Bauer, Vice-President Darrell Mullins, Treasurer Linda Middlebrough and board member Cathy Blackmore and Museum Executive Director Pam Britting and guests Kath- leen Wilke, Chetta LaFitte, Judy Hodges and Nordli Ransom. If you have an interest in history, would like to learn more about Tehama County and share your passion with visitors, you're invited to submit an application for docent training. For more infor- mation, please call the Museum at (530)384- 2595 or send an e-mail to tcmuse@tehama.net. The museum of Tehama County history is housed in an 1859 Masonic Temple/School House at 275 C Street in the City of Tehama between Los Molinos and Gerber. Opening weekend for the 2012 Season is set for Saturday, Feb. 25 and and Sunday, Feb. 26. Standard operating hours of 1-4 p.m. will continue every Saturday and Sun- day. K W I K K U T S Family Hair Salon $200 REGULAR HAIRCUT off with coupon Not good with other offers 1064 South Main St., Red Bluff • 529-3540 Reg. $13.95 Expires 2/29/12