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2A Daily News – Friday, May 18, 2012 Community people&events Birth- Faggard After years of marriage was timidly draped in brown. She exploded with brightness while the wood-grained walls of the airport restaurant swallowed him whole. She came forward; he fell back. A gentle, refined seasoning of white complimented her look: sweater, sneakers, and beautifully coiffed hair. From my mother's day she came – and wore her age with proud, enthusiastic confidence. Boldly she wore pink; he, however, was the perfect fit for his oversized waist and heavy movements. If not for her vibrancy to serve as a counter- weight, he would have been invisible, absorbed by the background of the dimly lit restaurant. Despite differences, their body lan- guage shared a history woven into long-term couples. They had seen much together; it was that bond that held them close. His aura — sluggish and thick — Courtesy photo James and Leslie Faggard, a son, Micah James Faggard, 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 20.5 inches long, born at 8:50 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. Welcoming baby Micah are grandparents Brian and Gloria Schooling of Red Bluff, Pat and Annie Faggard of Red Bluff; great-grandparents Warren and Pauline Myers of Anderson and Betty Kinner of Red Bluff. 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. He stared out the window, a leather- bound menu closed in front of him. Although the tarmac was busy, he was not watching the commotion; his eyes were fixed in space as he tried to remove himself from the discussion. "What about your weight?" She asked. In her emphatic determination, there was no cruelty; simply the loving concern of a spouse who's had this same discussion time and again. Whereby it would be wise for others not to venture there, wives have privilege; they walk where most wisely do not tread. "I don't want to be a pest. It's just the doctor said if you don't watch what you eat, you'll have another heart attack." etly, softly, as he handed over the menu. "Chef's salad. Fat free dress- ing." "I'm tired of rabbit food," he said, struggling to hold down his emotion. "I want something real. When I'm done eating, I want to know I had a meal." He didn't look at her; he was speaking to the window. "I know," she said, com- passion in her voice. "Please..." Interrupting the conversation, the waiter arrived. brown man turned back to the window, unable to see the pink and white glow of softness in his wife's eyes. Underneath the table, she patted his leg. Together, silently, hold- ing hands, they watched as airplanes took to the sky. Scott Q. Marcus Dropping her gaze at her husband, she turned to the waiter, "I'll have the chicken salad please. And a cup of tea." brown, dull gray partner, who didn't look up from the menu. Waiting patiently, the waiter The waiter then turned to her dark remained. The husband broke the silence, qui- As the waiter left, the About the author: Scott "Q" Marcus is the CRP (Chief Recovering Perfectionist) of www.ThisTimeIMeanIt.com, a website to support folks frustrated with making promises and ready to make a change in a supportive environment. Sign up for his free newsletter at the site or at facebook.com/thistimeimeanit. Contact him for coaching, consulting, workshops, and speaking at 707.442.6243 or scottq@scottqmarcus.com. 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Willard Subway Held Not To Be Excessive Cost Of Constructing District Attorney M. J. Cheatham has received a letter from the California Highway Commission explaining the discrepancy between the original esti- mate and the final cost of constructing the Willard subway under the S. P. tracks about half a mile south of Red Bluff. —May 18, 1922 YA author Charlie Price and New York editor, Noa Wheeler of Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, will help writ- ers/illustrators in the Over 25 years of experience The North State's premier supplier of stoves STOVE JUNCTION Wood Burning Stoves Did you know? We've Got Exempt From No Burn Days! Serving Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties Tues-Sat 9am-5pm • Closed Sun & Mon 22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff 530-528-2221 • Fax 530-528-2229 www.thestovejunction.com Writer's workshop focuses on characters Local Edgar-winning 2nd Annual Shasta County Character Inten- sive Workshop. 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"Having such talent work with both begin- Brentwood Skilled Nursing Home in Red Bluff celebrated National Nursing Home Week, May 13-19, with a '50s themed day in which several local car clubs brought about 15 cars for staff and residents to check out. The two oldest cars were a 1936 Ford and a 1940 Ford and one of the newest was a 1970 Dodge Charger. There were five Corvettes present ranging from 1966- 1986. ning and advanced writ- ers to strengthen their craft in a small group setting is a fantastic opportunity. The event is pulling authors from Nevada and Sacramen- to," says local writer, Jamie Weil. "This is a unique chance for local writers to learn from talented professionals on the leading edge of the children's publish- ing industry." The event takes place from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, in the Himalayan Room at the Gaia Hotel & Spa, 4125 Riverside Place, Anderson. Advanced registra- tion is required. You may sign up on line at: http://conta.cc/JP4w Jc. Limited to 50 partic- ipants. SCBWI Mem- bers, $80; non-mem- bers, $90. For more information contact Jamie Weil- jamieweilwrites@gmail .com or (310) 508-9366. The