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Firstpoint:AlbertEin- stein — no shrinking Vi- olet in the field of deep thought — said, "I think the most impor- tant ques- tion fac- ing human- ity is, 'Is the universe a friendly place?'" He put forth three al- ternatives: Option one: The Uni- verse is unfriendly. In that case, we use our technol- ogy, science and resources to be safe by creating big- ger walls to keep out the unfriendliness and big- ger weapons to destroy all that which is unfriendly. He went on to add, "We are getting to a place where technology is pow- erful enough that we may either completely isolate or destroy ourselves as well in this process." The second alterna- tive is that the Universe is neither friendly nor un- friendly and that God is essentially "playing dice with the universe." Should this be accurate, we are simply victims to the ran- dom toss of the dice and our lives have no real pur- pose or meaning. That leaves one other choice: The Universe is a friendly place. In this in- stance, we will use our technology, science, and resources to create tools and models to understand it "because power and safety will come through understanding its work- ings and its motives." He made no final call except to say, "God does not play dice with the uni- verse." Point two: Our current political dialog resem- bles more an elementary school playground fight than a contest for the most powerful office in land. There's a gag-worthy political stench wafting through the discourse. No one likes it (well, no one that's rational at least). To change it, some respond by shouting, "We need to fight. It's time to get angry." Don't get me wrong; I am angry too. However, I'm inviting other to share in my campaign: "Com- passion first. I'd rather be happy than right." It doesn't mean I'm roll- ing over; this is not an "either-or" thing. Sure, I am upset that we appear to be choosing a leader based on the size of one's "hands," or that some put forth the misguided, hate- ful notion that a path to unity comes from exclud- ing those with whom we disagree. What sense does that make? However, I am equally convinced that creat- ing factions of "us" and "them," and locking both in a ring to duke it out last person standing will never construct a better place. I'd like to believe that I'm smart enough to know my ideas are the right ones. But I am wise enough to know for a fact that yelling louder can't lower the volume. Loud- ness is not directly tied to rightness. Moreover, leav- ing space for the correct- ness of others' opinions doesn't make mine wrong anymore than digging in my heels, crossing my arms defiantly, and stand- ing firmly ensures my rightness. As the bumper sticker says, "Don't believe everything you think." We know that what's happening is not a "ran- dom roll of the dice." Therefore, only two op- tions remain. Not know- ing which is accurate, we are put in the position of simply having to trust the Universe. However, in nei- ther case, will kindness, compassion, and sharing happiness make things worse. Scott"Q"Marcusis a nationally known weight loss expert for baby boomers and the CRP — Chief Recovering Perfectionist — of www. ThisTimeIMeanIt.com. Check out his new series of free weight loss videos and other inspirational material at www. FourMonthsToGoal.com. SCOTTMARCUS Trusting the universe Scott Marcus After Lacy Hook, ICU/ RT/MSP director at St. Elizabeth Community Hos- pital, installed new white boards in each patient's room at the hospital, she wanted to find an appro- priate picture to fill the space. Hook knew she wanted a picture that highlighted the beauty of Red Bluff, but she did not know where to look. While talking with nurses about the project, she was pleased to learn that nurse Laura Nasise was friends with local pho- tographer Bill Gaumer. When Nasise asked Gau- mer for help, he generously provided multiple images to choose from, at no cost. Hook said she was over- whelmed with Gaumer's generosity. "It was so kind of him to provide so many beautiful pictures to choose from," Hook said. "With his do- nation, many patients will have something beauti- ful to gaze upon on their whiteboards." Hook said she loved the prints so much, she even commissioned Gaumer to print and frame a large copy for the main hallway in the office. DONATION Photographer provides pictures to hospital The Red Bluff Kiwanis Club would like to invite the public out to its An- nual Easter Egg Hunt at Jackson Heights Elemen- tary School at 9 a.m. Sat- urday, March 19. The hunt begins promptly at 9 a.m. and is free to children ages 1 year up through fifth grade. The Easter Bunny will be there for photos. Don't forget your Easter baskets. RED BLUFF KIWANIS CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO Lacy Hook and Laura Nasise pose with a photo by Bill Gaumer. COURTESY PHOTO The following informa- tion is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Red Bluff Fire, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California Highway Patrol logs. Animal WoodsonandLoletaav- enues: The Corning Police Department assisted the Tehama County Sheriff's Office early Wednesday with a loose miniature horse that was running toward Corning city limits. Arrests Hector R. Jiminez: 28, of Los Molinos was ar- rested Wednesday in the 100block of Tait Avenue in Gerber and booked into jail on the felony charge of criminal threats and outstanding warrants. Arturo N. Servin: 24, of Corning was arrested Wednesday in the 100 block of Tait Avenue in Ger- ber and booked into jail on the charges of possession of controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance while armed and armed in criminal action. Bail was $80,000. Christine Carlton Apple: 60, of Cottonwood was arrested Wednesday at the South Main Street Chevron and booked into Tehama County Jail on the charges of resisting an executive officer and battery on a peace officer. Caution Rawson Road at Finnell Avenue, Corning: Cali- fornia Highway Patrol and Tehama County Sheriff's Department personnel were dispatched about 11:30p.m. Wednesday to report nails were in the roadway. Collision Finnel Avenue and Interstate 5: A crash with at least one injured person transported to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital took place about 1:30a.m. Thursday. A Cal Fire spokeswoman said an SUV with a trailer attached overturned. Patrol Yolo Street: A woman requested extra patrol Wednesday evening due to an ex-husband say- ing he was coming to her residence to pick up a television and she was concerned he might dam- age her vehicles. Suspicious Yak Yak Shack on Route 99w: The Corning Police department requested as- sistance Wednesday when a incident occurred involv- ing a semi truck and a fire hydrant. Nothing further was available. McKinley Avenue: A man identified as Porfirio Rosale Flores, 25, of Corning, was reportedly trespassing inside a residence. Flores was found hiding in a shed on the property and was later arrested for trespass- ing. Sister Mary Columba Drive: A man being treated at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital reported he had been assaulted and robbed in front of the Cabernet Apartments. Officers responded, but were unable to locate the man. Nicklaus Avenue: Extra patrol was requested due to possible fraudulent door to door salesmen. The s Don's Hobby and Barber Shop on Solano Street: A person reported Wednes- day that an unknown male subject stole two bicycle wheels with low rider type rims. The man was located and identified as Jack Wayne Colon, 38, of Corn- ing. He was arrested at the scene. Petro Shopping Center on South Avenue: A man was reported placing items in his pocket at a store in the shopping center. 600block San Benito Avenue: A stereo was taken from a vehicle that was broken into sometime between Monday and Wednesday. 200block Belle Mill Road: A bicycle cart was stolen from a yard some- time in the past few days. Threats State Route 99E: The Los Molinos Post Office reported a man threatened to burn down the post office a er finding out his p.o. box had closed. Tina Court, cross of State Route 99E: A woman reported about 7:45a.m. Wednesday her daughter had been in a disturbance with her ex- boyfriend who had then le the area in a Green Mazda, possibly en route to the Te- hama area. A second caller reported about 8:05a.m. they heard people scream- ing and a gun shot followed by someone screaming you shot me about 10 minutes before the call. A be-on-the-lookout for was issued for someone who was possibly armed with a silver handgun in regards to a criminal threats situa- tion. An arrest was made of two person with one being booked into Tehama County Jail on the charge of criminal threats and out- standing Tehama County Sheriff's Department war- rants. A second person was arrested on the charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance while armed and armed during a criminal action. Police logs The Tehama County Mental Health Board will meet, at noon, Wednes- day, March 23, Tehama County Health Services Agency, Vista Way Well- ness and Recovery Center, 1445 Vista Way. For additional informa- tion, please call 527-8491 extension 3018. TEHAMA COUNTY Mental Health Board meeting set Some unknown person, evidently very much averse to any undue exertion of his pedal extremities in the course of his travels, bor- rowed C. H. Darrough's bi- cycle from the front of his drug store Thursday night, rode it across the river bridge and found there a horse unattached save for a small rope to a picket stake, ditched the bike, mounted the steed and continued his journey to parts unknown. The horse belonged to Mr. Adams camped just across the river bridge. It was traced to Cone ranch gate yesterday morning but no further trace of the an- imal was found. It is be- lieved the rider rode the an- imal into Butte county be- fore daylight. — March 18, 1915 100 YEARS AGO... 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