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Arielle Golden of Red Bluff was selected as the Best of Tehama County con- test voter and won a $100 gift certificate, presented Friday by Daily News Pub- lisher Greg Stevens. The names of five voters who voted online for their local favorite businesses in 10 or more categories in the Daily News' annual Best of Tehama County con- test were drawn at random from among hundreds of local consumers who par- ticipated, and Golden was chosen. Business winners were published in a special sec- tion that ran in The Daily News on March 31 and will stay online on www. redbluffdailynews.com for a year as a digital special section. The digital edition of Best of Tehama County can be viewed by clicking on the Special Publications tab lo- cated on the blue bar on the website home page. Golden selected as lucky voter in contest COURTESYPHOTO Daily News Publisher Greg Stevens presents a $100 gi certificate to lucky Best of Tehama County contest voter Arielle Golden of Red Bluff, holding her miniature Dachshund Princess Mia. BESTOFTEHAMACOUNTY Over the holidays, I was chatting with my sister-in-law, who's a fi- nancial ad- visor for a highly re- spected fi- nancial ser- vices or- ganization that's in the top 100 of the Fortune 500. We were talking about the value of a col- lege education compared to the outrageously high cost to go to college these days. She asked me to rec- ommend a book or re- source that she can of- fer to her clients to help them navigate student loans, personal savings, scholarships and savings programs. She was hoping for an all-in-one book that would be easy to read and understand. Sadly, I couldn't even give her one resource. But that was last fall, and this is now. I am very excited that there is such a source today: a new book by Alex Chediak, called "Beating the Col- lege Debt Trap: Getting a Degree Without Going Broke." I was hopeful when the publisher asked me to read the manuscript — hopeful that someone would finally nail this dif- ficult topic and offer re- alistic solutions for ordi- nary people. Once I got into the manuscript, I was doing the happy dance. Chediak spares no punches, com- ing at the subject from his experience as a stu- dent and a college pro- fessor. He knows his stuff. He dives right into the nitty- gritty of how to pay less for college while getting meaningful work oppor- tunities. He also addresses how to pay off loans quickly (he recommends never taking on more than $10,000 in student debt, which I agree is reason- able). He teaches the reader to spend less, save more and stay out of debt for good. Honestly, reading this book is like hearing myself talking. Written to both stu- dent and parent audi- ences, this is a resource that answers the most pressing questions I get every day regarding col- lege (about financial aid, student loans, choos- ing the right school, se- lecting the right major, etc.). He steers the reader away from the most deadly traps that trip up so many students these days. If you're worried that college may no longer be worth the cost (as so may parents and students feel these days), let's just put that worry to rest. Yes, it's worth it. A four-year degree has possibly never been more valuable. But go- ing headlong into debil- itating debt is not worth it. The solution? Read this book. It is motivat- ing, inspiring and easy to read. Parents, give it to your kids. Kids, leave a copy on the kitchen ta- ble — maybe your parents will pick it up and learn something. Wouldyouliketosend a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate. com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE Beatthecollegedebttrap Mary Hunt First 5 Tehama and community partners will participate in the annual Children's Fair on April 23 in honor of Week of the Young Child and Child Abuse Preven- tion month. The Tehama County Ed- ucation Foundation hosts the annual event, which features free health screen- ings, nutrition and fitness activities, safety presenta- tions, educational games and crafts and informa- tion on local resources. All area families are in- vited to attend this free event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tehama Dis- trict Fairground in Red Bluff. Weekly Playgroups are being offered through the Tehama County De- partment of Education — School Readiness program funded through First 5 Te- hama. There is no charge to attend and all materials are included. Mondays at 10 a.m., Reeds Creek Elementary in Room 6, 18335 John- son Road, Red Bluff, for children up to 5 years of age. Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Los Molinos First Steps Cen- ter at Los Molinos Elemen- tary, 7700 Standford Ave. for children up to 5 years of age. Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Evergreen Elementary in Room 30, 19415 Hooker Creek Road, Cottonwood, for children up to 5 years of age. Thursdays at 10 a.m., West Street Elementary in K-3 Room, 900 West St., Corning for children up to 5 years of age. Fridays at 9 a.m. for children 0-2 years old and 10 a.m. for ages 3-5, Jack- son Heights Elementary in Room 21, 225 Jackson St., Red Bluff. April is also National Child Abuse Prevention month — both are remind- ers of how important a healthy environment is for a young child's well-being and healthy development. Stress and responsibility can sometimes feel over- whelming for parents and caregivers, but the way you react to your child's behav- ior has a lasting impact on his or her self confidence and emotional develop- ment. To help all families build positive and supportive relationships, First 5 Te- hama offers the following tips for addressing tense situations with your child: Take several deep breaths until the frustra- tion passes. Remember that you are the adult in the situation. You can also put yourself in "time-out" to remove yourself from the situation and consider what is really causing your anger. Try and understand the mindset of your child. Consider what he or she is likely thinking in the sit- uation. Remember that children do not under- stand the concept of "yes" or "no" until they're about a year old. Put your child in "time- out" for a limited period of time — usually one min- ute per year of age. This will distract your child and help him or her calm down. Remember a happy time with your child or a time when your child made you laugh. Look at a funny photo of your child to decompress the situation. Get support by calling a friend or family member when you are tense. You do not need to bear every sit- uation alone. Model appropriate be- havior. Your child watches you closely for cues on how to behave. Children imi- tate parents and caregiv- ers and the old saying, "Do as I say, not as I do" doesn't work with kids. Shaking or hitting your child is never appropri- ate. Physical punishment teaches your child that violence is a way to solve problems and young chil- dren tend not to learn from it. Shaming or belittling your child damages his or her self-esteem. When your child misbehaves, tell him or her clearly that it's his or her behavior that's unacceptable. Use a respectful, en- couraging tone of voice and avoid harsh words to encourage your child to co- operate. If you think a child you know may be the victim of abuse, you should con- tact authorities by calling Child Welfare Services of Tehama County, available 24 hours a day, at (800) 323-7711 or in dangerous or emergency situations call 911. 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