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2A Daily News – Friday, July 13, 2012 Community people&events Hill, Ashe to wed Value versus size more valuable. For example, the largest number with a name is the Googolplexian, a "1" followed by so many zeros that Carl Sagan said it would be physi- cally impossible to write them all down because there simply isn't enough room in the universe. More- over, it's said that if you filled the universe with dust particles, the number of different combinations in which you could arrange and number these particles would be far less than a googolplexian. Why you want to do that is a completely dif- ferent question. It makes one's brain hurt just thinking about it. Being bigger doesn't mean being Courtesy photo Emily Hill and Ethan Ashe, both of Red Bluff, are engaged to be married Sept. 1 at the Red Bluff Elks Lodge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Steve and Laurie Hill of Red Bluff. Emily graduated from Red Bluff High school in 2009 and graduated from Marinello Schools of Beauty in 2010. She is a licensed Cosmotologist and owner of A Mane Attraction Salon in Red Bluff. Her fiance Ethan is the son of Kennith and Laurel Ashe of Red Bluff. He is a 2009 graduate of Red Bluff High School. 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. On a more human scale of "big- ness," I recently visited the Spruce Goose, technically the "H- 4 Hercules Flying Boat," con- structed by Howard Hughes after World War II. Among other facts, I learned that this ginormous plane (which only flew once) is made of Birch, not Spruce; has piles of beach balls in its wings and belly to keep it afloat should it spring a leak; and that although it was constructed over 60 years ago, no modern plane has a larger wingspan. There are a few that are slightly longer. by anything, I visited the Grand Canyon. Yet, even in my perennial "no big deal" mood, the grandeur of this world wonder broke through, partially due to its vast- ness. Large structures like the Hoover Dam or Golden Gate Bridge still take away my breath. As a sullen teen, hardly inspired way around it. Maybe it puts us in perspective; I don't know. Nonetheless, we are drawn to it. However, it's essential to understand the differ- ence between size and value. with vast riches, mistaken- ly equating our upper socioeconomic class to be the "better class." I have nothing against the wealthy; who wouldn't want to live a comfortable lifestyle, never concerned about the cost of taking a family member to the doctor; or being able to up and get out of town on a whim, without concern for costs? Yet, collecting money sim- ply for money's sake? At some point, you've got all you need. The number of dollars has no intrinsic value. It's what we do with it that number that matters. Many are impressed "Big" is impressive; there's no Scott Q. Marcus So why are people of size oft times tarred with the stigma that they deserve scorn simply because of the number of pounds they carry? Not only is it unfair, but also it's hypocritical. We each have habits of which we're not proud; it's part of the human condition. The singu- lar difference is those who heft a larger mass have theirs on full dis- play, unable to hide it behind closed doors. Should I cheat on my spouse, or mismanage my finances, no sign pointing out my shortcom- ing is affixed to my belly when I go correlation with one's weight. Yes, it's probably true we're healthier at our correct weight, but we are most certainly not "better." We're entitled to happiness, no matter the number that flashes on the scale. Like most, those numer- als carry only the value we choose to assign to them. about my daily business. Hence, I can choose to be anonymously lost in a crowd, no one being the wiser. However, should my weakness be food and a sedentary lifestyle, everyone is informed. If we each had to don a placard publicizing what we don't like about our- selves, no one would give a second glance at the person who eats too much chocolate; they would be more con- cerned with erasing his or her own badge. One's value as has no About the author: Scott "Q" Marcus is the CRP (Chief Recovering Perfec- tionist) of www.ThisTimeIMeanIt.com, a website to support folks frustrated with making promises and ready to make a change in a supportive envi- ronment. Sign up for his free newslet- ter at the site or at facebook.com/this- timeimeanit. Contact him for coach- ing, consulting, workshops, and speaking at 707.442.6243 or scot- tq@scottqmarcus.com. His first six years of these columns are now avail- able on Amazon at http://amzn.to/StrivingBooks Hickmans celebrate 60th anniversary Courtesy photo DAILYNEWS HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 127, NUMBER 175 On the Web: www.redbluffdailynews.com MAIN OFFICE: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Main Phone (530) 527-2151 Outside area (800) 479-6397 545 Diamond Ave. Red Bluff, CA 96080 ______________________ Fax: (530) 527-5774 ______________________ Mail: Red Bluff Daily News P.O. 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County Makes $2,380 Fining Bootleggers As evidence that the county has not lost money through the prosecution of bootleg- gers and moonshiners the last fiscal year, District Attorney M. J. Cheatham today obtained figures from the county auditor's office showing a total of $3251.50 was col- lected from this source alone. — July 13, 1922 (530) 527-2151 Red Bluff Class of '82 to Ext. 109 Ext. 103 Ext. 112 hold Hawaiian reunion Red Bluff Union High School's Class of '82 pre- sents its Hawaiian-themed 30-year class reunion July 20-22 at the Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road, Red Bluff. Bob and Ruth Hickman celebrated their 60th wed- ding anniversary on June 1.Ruth is a home maker, retired small business owner and served as founder, director and teacher at the First Church of God Preschool in Red Bluff during the 1970s and early '80s. She enjoys reading, quilting, embroi- dery, gardening and spending time with her fami- ly. Bob retired from public school teaching and public high school administration, serving as prin- cipal of Red Bluff Union High School until 1985. His interests include property management, read- ing, sports and visiting with family. Throughout their retirement years, Bob and Ruth traveled extensively in Europe, taking personal trips and leading many tours through R & B Travel. They make their home in Sacramento and have three children: Brit Hickman (Lynda) of Roseville, Linda Paddock (Kevin) of Grass Valley, and Laura Fletch- er (Tim) of Chico.They are blessed with 10 grand- children and seven great-grandchildren. COMMUNITY CLIPS reunion booklet. The Sunday Family Barbecue is $10 per person. T-shirts are $15, and raffle tickets are $1 each. Classmates must register and pre-pay for the Sat- urday and Sunday events. Online registration and a snail mail option is avail- able at rbuhsclassof1982.webs.com. For more information, call Julie Walters Curl at 530- 200-3476 or 527-0888; LaRae (Winstead) Pfef- fen at 916-723- 2315 or Karen Owens-Fyfe at 661- 733-5454. Solar workshop available The three-day event includes a Friday Night Mixer at 5 p.m. with a no host bar; a Saturday Night Hawai- ian Luau from 3 p.m.-midnight featuring a mix 'n' mingle, a raffle, no host cocktails, a buffet dinner and dancing to a DJ; and a Sunday Family Barbecue from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with hot dogs and hamburgers. The Friday Night Mixer is free. The Saturday Night Hawaiian Luau is $60 per classmate and $40 per guest. The classmate price includes a class photo and GRID Alternatives is offering a volunteer orienta- tion 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 at Shasta College Tehama Campus, 77 Diamond Ave., Room 7311 in Red Bluff. The event is free and open to the public. GRID Alternatives, a non-profit solar contractor, trains and leads teams of community volunteers and job trainees to install no-cost solar electricity systems exclusively for low-income homeowners. Attendance at the orientation is required prior to participating in hands-on solar installation training. For more information about the orientation or to register for a future date, visit gridalternatives.force.com/volunteerportal/ or call 217-6153 for Greg Smith. 735 Oak Street in Red Bluff Country Music by the band LOVIN COUNTRY Veterans Memorial Hall Tri-Tip Dinner served 6-7pm Tickets available at the door, or presale tickets may be purchased at the Veterans Hall 735 Oak Street Monday-Friday 9am-12 noon. Infor call 528-1026 No Host Bar Open DINNER AND DANCING Saturday July 14th Dancing 7-11pm Adult Dance must be 21 and over to attend Dinner & Dance: $ Dance only $7.00 15.00