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El Camino meeting The El Camino Irriga- tion District will be holding a special meet- ing at 3 p.m. on Wednes- day, Jan. 27 in addition to their regular monthly meeting. The meeting will be at the office, 8451 Highway 99W. For information call 385- 1559. Spaghetti feed The Pay it Forward Cancer Fund is having a spaghetti feed at 6 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the Tremont Cafe and Creamery, 731 Main St. in Red Bluff. Please bring unwanted cell phones and inkjet car- tridges, which helps fund the cancer fund and pro- tects our local environ- ment. For tickets, call 690- 3360 or get them at the door. Retired teachers to meet Feb. 8 The California Retired Teachers Association, Mt. Lassen, Division 9 meeting Monday, Feb. 8 will begin at 11 a.m. in Orland at the Federated Church of Orland, 709 First St. For directions, call Jan Kinnier at 865-3660 or Shirley Rus- sell at 865-9555. The cost for the lun- cheon prepared by the Fed- erated Church Women will be $10. Kyle Wiley Pickett, North State Symphony con- ductor, will speak. Two members of the symphony will play. Entertainment will be provided by Maigen Matteucci, singer and Mar- tin Trang, a 10-year-old pianist. The main focus of this meeting will be making donations to a scholarship fund so the group can fund two $750 scholarships this year. There will be several door prizes to give away. 2A – Daily News – Monday, January 18, 2010 THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 Editor: Chip Thompson editor@redbluffdailynews.com Sports Editor: Rich Greene sports@redbluffdailynews.com Circulation Manager: Kathy Hogan khogan@redbluffdailynews.com Production Manager: Sandy Valdivia sandy@redbluffdailynews.com 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. Box 220 Red Bluff, CA 96080 Fax: (530) 527-5774 ______________________ CUSTOMER SERVICE: Subscription & delivery Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (530) 527-2151 Ext. 125 Home delivery subscription rates (All prices include all applicable taxes) Monday through Saturday $9.59 four weeks Rural Rate $10.69 four weeks Business & professional rate $2.21 four weeks, Monday-Friday By mail: In Tehama County $12.29 four weeks All others $16.23 four weeks (USPS 458-200) Published Monday through Saturday except Sunday, by California Newspaper Partnership. NEWS News Tip Hotline: 527-2153 FAX: (530) 527-9251 E-mail: clerk@redbluffdailynews.com Daytime: (530) 527-2151 Sports: Ext. 111 Obituaries: Ext. 103 Tours: Ext. 112 After hours: (530) 527-2153 ______________________ ADVERTISING Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Display: 527-2151 Ext. 122 Classified: 527-2151 Ext. 103 Online (530) 527-2151 Ext. 133 FAX: (530) 527-5774 E-mail: advertise@redbluffdailynews.com VOLUME 125, NUMBER 49 A MediaNews Group Newspaper The Red Bluff Daily News is an adjudicated daily newspaper of general circulation, County of Tehama, Superior Court Decree 9670, May 25, 1955 © 2010 Daily News N EWS D AILY RED BLUFF TEHAMA COUNTY SPECIAL PAGES ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS Mondays: Kids Corner Tuesdays: Employment Wednesdays: Business Thursdays: Entertainment Fridays: Select TV Saturdays: Farm, Religion HOW TO REACH US Publisher & Advertising Director: Greg Stevens gstevens@redbluffdailynews.com Come in and see our new lower prices We are open and NOT CLOSING Everyday 7am-3pm 200 So. Main St. Red Bluff, Ca 529-9488 BUY TWO GET 3RD FREE! equal or lesser value Anything on the menu 100 Belle Mill Road 527-6789 Fran's Hallmark Fran is retiring See store for details 649 Main Street Downtown Red Bluff GAYLE'S 14th Save up to 60% throughout the store ANNIVERSARY S A L E 623 Main St. 527-5180 Plan for it! END OF SEASON SALE 30% Off Jan. 26th thru 31st Only Clothing & Gear Smog Check starting at $ 29 95 (most cars and pick-ups) Pass or FREE retest COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR + cert. All makes and models. We perform dealer recommened 30K, 60K, 90K SERVICES AT LOWER PRICES 527-9841 • 195 S. Main St. Community people & events Garbage and T Garbage and T rash rash C. Thorpe has purchased from his father the business of hauling trash and garbage and is prepared to do all kinds of work in this line. If you have a trash pile you want removed drop a postal to Mr. Thorpe and he will attend to it at once. — Daily News, Jan. 18, 1910 100 100 years years ago... ago... 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. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. The shake up I was born in Detroit, Mich. My parents moved to California in 1962. Being seven years old, it seemed appropriate to go with them. So, as a five-decade resident of the Golden State, I consider myself a "Californ- ian." With such history, one becomes familiar with deserts, mountains, oceans, bad government — and earthquakes. Despite the fact that my most severe quake held a 7.1 rating, I can- not recall the anything as terrifying as the retching and convulsing of the 6.5 shaker that recently trampled our picturesque coastal burg. Anyone who has ever survived a severe act of God has a here-is-what- happened-to-me account. Relaying the experience to others binds us clos- er. Through our common experience we indeed appreciate that we are all related. It is comforting to let down our cultural contrivances, even if it must be forced upon us by disasters. For my wife and I, the 2010 earth- quake occurred during grocery shop- ping. While evaluating whether to purchase the frozen broccoli or Brus- sels spouts, the preliminary precursor of a low rumble began vibrating under our feet. As does everyone else, I froze; a statue with a bag of frozen vegetables in each hand, looking intently for validation in the eyes of strangers, who were doing the same with me; each sole transmitting a soli- tary thought: "Did you feel it too?" Confirmation of the floor's move- ment did not take long; all Hell broke loose within seconds. My thoughts reforming from "Is this an earth- quake" to "How long will it last?" ending with "How bad will this be?" The floor rocked worse than a boat in heavy waves. Freezer doors flapped as if opened and closed by invisible shoppers unable to determine what they wanted to buy. Overhead signs announcing "Diapers" or "Canned Vegetables" — as well as the ceiling panels to which they were affixed — let loose and crashed to the ground. Hangin lights rocked wildly, blanking out, rediscovering power, return- ing to darkness, and flash- ing back to life. I don't know if earth- quakes themselves actually make any noise; it's too diffi- cult to discern through the cacophony of cans and bot- tles propelled angrily from the shelves, exploding on the floor; groaning of the build- ing's structure as it is twisted in pulled in unintended directions; sparking of electric cables once attached now swinging without restraint from their fixtures; and most hauntingly, the shrieking of countless terrified souls. Earthquakes might or might not be loud; yet they are deafen- ing. Not knowing what to do, yet real- izing we could never make it to the door (and unsure it would have been wise to even try) — I reached out for my wife, took her in my arms, and we held each other until the mael- strom resided, creating the eye of security within the hurricane of pan- demonium. We numbly exited the building, arm-in-arm, along with hundreds of other traumatized patrons. Stepping over piles of rubble and around an obstacle course of debris, we trudged outside to the parking lot; shaken and scared, but safe. At home, our damage was limited to several dishes and picture frames, as well as the several hours necessary to reassemble our lives. Everything is now back in its place, where it will remain — until the next quake. We have been sent a reminder. Although a few people were injured and there was severe property damage, there was not one fatality and very few seri- ous injuries. As a community, we will rebuild, helping each other, letting our differ- ences be put aside in the interest of the greater good and a common humanity that we many time forget. By reaching out and pulling others closer, we become stronger, and create a better, healthi- er community for all of us. We are so fortunate; sometimes we need a reminder. Scott "Q" Marcus is a THINspirational speaker and author. Since losing 70 pounds over 15 years ago, he conducts speeches, workshops, and presentations throughout the country. Contact him at 707.442.6243 or visit his weight loss support site at http://www.WeightLossTipBooklet. com. Scott Q. Marcus Ryan Ward, a student at Mercy High School, has been named Rotary Student of the Month. "Ryan is a well rounded student who excels in a variety of areas," said Cheryl Ramirez, Mercy High principal. "Academically, he is ranked number one in his class and takes the most challenging curriculum that Mercy High School offers." Ward is vice president of the Student Body and president of the Key Club, represented Mercy and Rotary last year at Camp Royal. He is a three-sport athlete who has served as captain of the swim team and golf team and plays on the basketball team. He is working towards a career in law. Ward's other honors include principal's honor roll, MVP in golf and swimming and Kiwanis Student of the Quarter. The Rotary club has presented him with a plaque, letter of recognition and a check for $50. Ward named Rotary Student of the Month Courtesy photo From left, Richard Chervany, teacher, Mercy High; Larry Champion, superintendent; Ryan Ward; Kelley Crane, mother; Bob Douglas, Rotary president. COMMUNITY CLIPS Community Clip? e-mail: clerk@red- bluffdailynews.com or Fax: 527-9251 eScholar A c a d e m y ' s first eFriday — elective Friday — brought more than 35 stu- dents to Lari- at Bowl for two hours of physical edu- cation and activity. In an effort to pro- vide the 125 s t u d e n t s a t t e n d i n g e S c h o l a r with an elec- tive program as part of its on-line cur- r i c u l u m , teachers and staff have o r g a n i z e d several activities for students on Fridays. Bowling has the highest enrollment and is organized into two leagues — ele- mentary school and junior high and high school. Staff members provide guitar, piano or voice lessons and classes in art, sewing, computer programming and photog- raphy. "I am really looking forward to this class," said Michaela Tomack, a photography student. "It will be fun and will give me a chance to learn how to take better pictures and to edit them." eScholar is a WASC accredited public school and is a division of Mineral School District. It serves students in six northern California counties. The school is at 715 Jackson St., Ste. B in Red Bluff, and can be found on-line at www.escholaracademy.net. For more information about enrolling, call 527-0188. Elective Fridays Courtesy photo Rory McHale takes to the lanes at Lariat Bowl.