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Honor role SEWARD, Neb. – Concordia University, Nebraska announced its term honors list for the first semester of the 2009- 10 academic year. Tabitha Dubke, a junior from Red Bluff is among those hon- ored. The top 25 percent of undergraduate students who compile a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale qualify. LM 4-H On Dec.18, Los Moli- nos 4-H went to The Sal- vation Army to drop off toys for boys and girls of all ages of children and some canned goods, too. A lot of the children in the group showed up with their presents. The group plans to donate presents again next year. The group also rang the bell for Salvation Army at Nu- Way Market in Los Moli- nos. Dear Annie: I have been married for 12 years to a man who can't seem to keep a job. No matter where he works, ''Ted'' always finds a reason to quit. We have three boys. I've told Ted we both need to set a good example for the kids, to teach them to become responsible and hardworking. Not to mention, it takes money to raise three kids. But all he says is, ''I want a job that pays good money.'' Frankly, if I have to support my children on my own anyway, I may as well do it without Ted. Any suggestions? — Might As Well Be Single Dear Single: Someone needs to inform Ted that ''good money'' is whatever someone is willing to pay you, and refusing to hold onto a job is ''no money.'' It's possible Ted has ADHD or some type of psychological disorder that makes it difficult to stay employed. Please suggest he talk to his doctor about the possibility and, if necessary, seek counseling. Dear Annie: Your advice for ''Puffed Out'' was good. Wood smoke drift can be a real nuisance and health hazard. Can I add a few suggestions? 1. Instead of plastic, put tape or putty around all the corners of their windows. It will do a better job of keeping out the smoke. 2. They may need a different type of air purifier. A good one might cost $1,000, but it will truly scrub the air in your house. I know it's not fair that they have to spend that kind of money, but as long as they're stuck in this situation, it could help keep them healthy. As a bonus, it will also take care of pollen, viruses, pet dander, mold and bacteria. — Mike Dear Mike: Thanks for your suggestions. Dozens of readers wrote in with other ideas, and we are grateful. Read on: Dear Annie: EPA-rated wood stoves are being promoted by the U.S. government. A new one should not put out an excessive amount of smoke. ''Puffed Out'' should look into the tax deduction for insulation and new windows because smoke should not be able to get into a properly insulated home. If the neighbor got an EPA-rated stove and ''Puffed Out'' tightened up his own house, maybe both could live in peace. Pennsylvania: I also had the problem, so I asked my neighbor to put another section of pipe on the wood burner, and it took the smoke over the house. Wyoming: I'm surprised you didn't suggest ''Puffed Out'' hire a heating and air-conditioning contractor to look at his own house. He needs to quit complaining and look into fixing his home. Wood and coal are efficient and money-saving ways to heat homes. A blizzard downed power lines in our area for more than 17 hours, and our wood-burning stove was the only thing keeping us warm. Air Pollution Control Engineer: You were correct in labeling the invasive smoke problem a nuisance, which is a violation of the basic local air pollution control regulation of nuisance. ''Puffed Out'' should contact the county air pollution control district, the regional air quality management district or the state environmental agency, depending on which has jurisdiction. Air pollution control laws exist to protect public health. Michigan: The cap on our neighbor's chimney was too wide so he replaced it with a narrower one. Now his fireplace smoke rises faster than it spreads. Also, there was a tree between our properties that was trapping the smoke and channeling it into our roof vents. Tree removed. Problem solved. Quebec: It is not the wood stove that's the problem — it's what they're burning in it. Use firewood — not building wood, paneling or pieces of furniture. And only newspapers, not the shiny stuff used for store flyers. These things are full of ink, glue and other chemicals that make smelly fumes and pollute the environment. We caught our tightwad neighbor burning old car tires in his basement. We informed him we would get the EPA after him if he didn't stop. That did the trick. 2A – Daily News – Wednesday, January 20, 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. 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Tehama County woman celebrates 85 years young Inability to keep jobs frustrates wife Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar I grew up in Dairyville which could have been a hundred miles away from Red Bluff for all I knew growing up. I grew up running through the orchards and sloughs; playing Charlies Angel's, the female version of GI Joe, and making unsafe forts in the irrigation silos. I went to Lassen View School and did my best to make my way considering the lack of support I had at home. As a child I remember being impacted by my friends, their families and the teachers who were shaping my life. I envied some of the kids I went to school with, who seemed to have all the things that I wanted so badly but couldn't imagine in my life. Things like salami sandwiches in their Mork and Mindy lunch boxes, Dittos pants and parents who came to events. In my frame of reference there was one family where I lived who seemed to be of royalty. The Longs. As a child with so little experi- ence in the world, Marilyn Long seemed to be the queen of the land. Everywhere I was and at every event to be had, Marilyn Long was there watching her kids and partic- ipating in whatever needed to be done. She had no clue that being herself and being a good parent was impact- ing such a young child. As a young mother, I would encounter her and she always made a point to ask me about my life, give me encouragement and tell me something positive she noticed about me. Such a small gesture made a difference for me. Marilyn has a presence of acceptance and gen- uine interest in other peo- ple. She has a way of con- necting with anyone, from any- where, about anything at any time. For many years, I did not have regular contact with her, but thanks to social media and Face- book, people are better able to stay connected. You should see the vast amounts of people who love her and support her through their comments. My daughter plays post for the Red Bluff High School Lady Spar- tans where "Defense Wins" I am told. I see Marilyn at all three games from Frosh to Varsity. Why? Because her daughter is involved. All these years later she is still there for her family showing them their value by giving them the most prized commodity we all have, our time. I have never believed the adage the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. There is nature and there is nurture. You are born into your family and based on your personal experiences you can flourish or you can flounder. If you do not have good role models in your home, you can find them in your community. For those of you who are going about your life, making it the best it can be, realize that you may be impacting someone in a positive way. You may be unknowingly teaching someone else by your example. You may be parenting children by default. You may be giving support where it is sorely needed. You might be making a difference and not even know it. You never know when that little rag-a-muffin might be changed because they know you. Be kind, Be an example, be like Marilyn. 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 lifecoach@shasta.com or view her blogs at http://faydraandcompany.blogspot .com/ and http://allaboutdivorce.blogspot.co m/. Marilyn Long, You matter Courtesy photo Marie Ingersoll turns 85 today. Faydra Rector Life Coach COMMUNITY CLIPS Red Cross offers class The local Red Cross will be offering a class 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, to orient residents about how to respond to local disasters. This class will give you an overview and practical ways of how the Red Cross responds to local and out-of-the-area disasters. The Red Cross is seeking to build up its disaster response in Tehama County and is recruiting volunteers. The class will be held at the Family Resource Center at 220 Syacmore St. in Red Bluff. There is no charge.