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6A Daily News – Friday, May 18, 2012 Opinion DAILYNEWS RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U N T Y S I N C E 1 8 8 5 Greg Stevens, Publisher gstevens@redbluffdailynews.com Chip Thompson, Editor editor@redbluffdailynews.com Editorial policy The Daily News opinion is expressed in the editorial. The opinions expressed in columns, letters and cartoons are those of the authors and artists. Letter policy The Daily News welcomes let- ters from its readers on timely topics of public interest. All let- ters must be signed and pro- vide the writer's home street address and home phone num- ber. Anonymous letters, open letters to others, pen names and petition-style letters will not be allowed. Letters should be typed and cannot exceed two double-spaced pages or 500 words. When several letters address the same issue, a cross section of those submit- ted will be considered for publi- cation. Letters will be edited. Letters are published at the discretion of the editor. 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When these tragedies occur we often hear the phrase, "Gone but not Forgotten." We have a responsibility and a duty to live up to those words that are often used following the death of a Peace Officer. It is events such as the Peace Officer Memorial that provide us the Opportunity to live up to our commitment of honoring the memory of our fallen officer. It is also an opportunity to demonstrate to the Mobilio fam- ily that their son, brother, hus- band and father has truly not been forgotten. any other family who has sacri- ficed more for the citizens of Red Bluff than David Mobilio and the Mobilio family. Because there can be no greater sacrifice than to give up your life in the service of your community. The Mobilio family has given more than anyone else can possibly give to this Community. For this reason we should insure that Red Bluff Police Offi- cer David F. Mobilio is gone but never forgotten. There is no other person, nor There will come a day when there will be a 15 year anniver- sary, 20 year anniversary and a 25 year anniversary and so on. But there should never come a day when we do not remember the sacrifice made by Officer Mobilio. the fact that Officer Mobilio was murdered in the line of duty while serving the citizens of Red No amount of time will erase Bluff. I have used the word sacrifice, Mobilio. however, please also remember that sacrifices are being made by law enforcement officers and their families every day. Every day is an opportunity to recog- nize their selfless ser- vice on behalf of the community that they serve. So, I would like to encour- age all citizens to thank a peace officer for their service when you have the opportunity. This is a time of remem- brance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is also an opportunity to recognize their sacrifice, dedication, and com- mitment to their community and profession. However, that is not enough. Your Turn There is currently a Resolu- tion with the State Senate to name the section of I-5 that runs through the City of Red Bluff, the "Red Bluff Police Officer David F. Mobilio Memorial Freeway". This is just another opportunity to fulfill our duty and commitment to remember the sacrifice made by Officer Mobilio and the Mobilio family. We should look for additional opportunities; so that remem- bering and honoring these highly trained professionals does not occur only once a year or on anniversaries. We have a new opportunity to memorialize and honor Officer Senator Doug LaMalfa is sponsoring SCR 78 and it will move to the State Assembly fol- lowing approval from the State Senate. I would like to thank Senator LaMalfa for assisting and sponsoring with this process. Officer Mobilio has left an indelible mark on the Red Bluff Police Department and the City of Red Bluff. We thank him and the Mobilio family for his ser- vice and sacrifice. Paul Nanfito, Red Bluff Police Chief Your officials STATE ASSEMBLYMAN — Jim Nielsen (R) State Capitol Bldg., Room 6031 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 319-2002; Fax (916) 319-2102 STATE SENATOR — Doug LaMalfa (R) State Capitol Bldg., Room 3070 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-4004; Fax (916) 445-7750 GOVERNOR — Jerry Brown, State Capitol Bldg., Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 445-2841; Fax (916) 558-3160; E-mail: gover- nor@governor.ca.gov. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE — Wally Herger (R), 2595 Cean- othus Ave., Ste. 182, Chico, CA 95973; 893-8363. U.S.SENATORS — Dianne Feinstein (D), One Post Street, Suite 2450, San Francisco, CA 94104; (415) 393-0707. Fax (415) 393-0710. Barbara Boxer (D), 1700 Montgomery St., Suite 240, San Francisco, CA 94111; (510) 286-8537. Fax (202) 224- 0454. The hunt is on for the Chron Commentary inconvenient regarding this matter of the San Francisco Chronicle. I was informed on the first of the month that they would no longer be making home delivery of same as of the 14th of May. However, as I receive it at my office, I was not concerned. Home delivery is pedestrian, office delivery is of greater importance and they would certainly not deny their customers (over 60 years in my case) the plea- sure of a read over lunchtime. But that is apparently what they have done. It is highly irritating and greatly I scrambled about town Monday looking for a newspaper rack. There is a Chronicle rack at the post office, but it was empty. None at Denny's and none at a couple of gas service stations. What is a mother to do? I called the office in San Fran- cisco and tried to make my case but none of the receptionists could tell me if our sleepy little town of Red Bluff in northern California was still receiving the Chron at least to newsstands. One fellow, with a decidedly obscure accent familiar possibly only to the late General MacArthur, could not grasp the thrust of my question. What was the name of my city? Was that one word or two? And what was a news stand? I asked to speak to a super- visor and was invited to leave a message. I am still waiting for the answer and would welcome any readers who may have solved the problem of no longer having the Chron to grasp like a security blan- ket. available on Monday, but it at least comes roaring back each Tuesday affording one their local news fix, but my daily ritual of a sandwich and the Chron has apparently come True, the Daily News is not to an end. I tell you, not having that green section to learn who is pitch- ing and at what time of day, is a real bitch. Tsk, tsk. *** light...and I would have no problem voting for him. He is energetic and knows the territory. *** Daughter Maralyn resides in the Bay Area when not here at the ranch with husband and boys and dogs, which she hauls diligently back and forth. However, Gordon, the English bulldog developed a swelling on the side of his jaw and so to the Woodside Vet she went with the little fellow in tow. After giving treatment, the vet said Gordon would respond in a day or so, which he did. He then downloaded a 3 page summary of what a pet owner might expect when confronted with such an infection. I mention this because I can't imagine either Andy or Joe Giambroni or even Bob Stouffer handing out a printed page describ- ing the event. Times have changed in many of the professions and I assume it is for the better. The last time Murray Clyde was at the vet's, he was just told to eat less, but even a pre-printed diet would not get that job done. *** Greg Latourell called to say that he was indeed business friendly. He is one of the fellows running for Supervisor, and was responding to my last Friday column in which I questioned him being friendly to new business because he apparent- ly had objected to Walmart's attempt to build on their Mill Street property. Greg said his objection was solely a result of a skewered traffic count, which had been under reported due to the time of day and a holiday week, which showed little traffic in the area. If that is the case, and the latest traffic count is now more realistic, he has no problem with giving Walmart the green asked readers to identify the follow- ing: archy, Argo, Argos and Argus. J. Quincy was first in but quickly followed by other erudite read- ers who knew that "archy" was a fic- tional cockroach in the Don Marquis sto- ries, Argo was the name of Jason's ship, Argos was Odysseus' faithful dog and Argus was a hundred eyed monster. This week's quiz: What were Bing Crosby's first and middle names, what was the Nairobi Trio, and what did the weakling weigh who had sand kicked in his face before taking the Charles Atlas course? *** Last week's quiz C. Larimer just checked in via the internet. As he has no venue at present to reach his fans, I shall give you just a few of the pleasant days he has spent since leaving Texas. He and Betsy and dogs drove sev- eral thousand miles pulling a U Haul. When at the California bor- der, their plants were confiscated for fear of fire ant contamination. When they arrived in Red Bluff, their residence of choice had suf- fered a fire and was uninhabitable, and so for 4 weeks an economy motel has put a roof over their head. They are now awaiting insurance funds to rehab the house and, except for these minor setbacks, are tickled pink to be back in our fair city. This is not, of course, getting Robert Minch I Say his book finalized for printing, nor landing him a job with a northern California newspaper, but then give the kids time. Betsy is level head- ed, and Cliff is resilient with friends in high places. *** Worth a repeat: counter and asked "Got any peanuts?" The clerk said they had no peanuts. The following day the duck was back again and asked for peanuts. And once again the clerk told him, no peanuts. walked into a general store, waddled up to the A duck The third time the duck came in asking the same question, the clerk got riled and blurted out, "I've told you several times that we have no damn peanuts! If you ever come back here again asking for peanuts, I'm going to nail your web feet to the floor!" Next day the duck is back and asks, "Got any nails?" When the clerk replied he had no nails, the duck said "Good. Got any peanuts?" Robert Minch is a lifelong resident of Red Bluff, former columnist for the Corning Daily Observer and Meat Industry magazine and author of the "The Knocking Pen."He can be reached at rminchandmurray@hotmail.com.