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2A Daily News – Friday, August 17, 2012 Community people&events Letting go of old baggage are many), whenever I travel, I attempt to use our local airport. It's usually more expensive than dri- ving to San Francisco and flying from there. However, I prefer to support our local economy, and upon totaling the added time and expenses of driving six hours, a higher price for long-term parking, as well as the possibility of a night in a hotel, it usually turns out to be equivalent. Yet, when the flight is $840 from here and $325 from SFO, do the math. Despite its problems (and there two suitcases. Should my travelling partner (and the bus driver) not con- firm that they saw me with two cases; I would have doubt- ed my sanity. After returning to SFO from Houston (delayed of course), we took the bus to long-term parking. I strapped my suitcases together using the "clickable" belt attached to one, fastening my computer case on the handle of the case nearest me. We walked to the car, my short "suitcase train" in tow. At the vehi- cle, I unclicked the luggage, put my computer in the trunk and, by the time I turned around, one bag had vanished. Imagine going to the gro- cery store and putting a sack in your car, turning to get a second one — and there's nothing there. It was that rapid. Courtesy photo Selah Dance Academy is Registering students for Fall from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 18 time at the Community Baptist Church. Classes are for all ages. 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. Due to the speed of the incident, my initial thought was that I left a suitcase on the shuttle, or it fell off somewhere between the bus stop and the car. We returned to the bus but it was not there. We contacted security; nothing was reported. I felt like I had lost my mind and began wondering if I had imagined It gradually became apparent that someone walked by, snatched it and continued on his merry way. After all, who would look askew at someone carting a suitcase in an air- port parking lot? As I later found out, there are indeed low-lifes roaming airport parking lots and baggage carousels who escape regu- larly with travelers' pos- sessions, selling what they "score." With regards to me, they got several power adapters, a "Breaking Bad" DVD set, books, toiletries, my favorite jacket, and a mixture of dirty clothes (I just wish they were dirti- er) — as well as a $150 suitcase. Nothing was irreplaceable, but there is still that dirty feeling of being defiled. I'm now in the process of replac- ing what was taken. And in that progression I'm reminded yet again that, despite the attachment I devel- oped to certain items, I am getting along fine without them. At first, I tried to match exactly what I had with what I am now getting. But, in many cases, that's impossible — and almost always unnecessary. Despite the fact that it's a rough way to be reminded of life's tran- sience, there's also a lesson to be had: Nothing stays forever. What was is no more, and once gone, can- not be replicated. Oft times, we desperately clutch what used to be, forgetting that holding that tightly to the past robs us from embracing who we have become. Okay, I'll admit it; Scott Q. Marcus not be ignored. maybe finding a "lesson" from a minor brush with a low-level theft is a rationalization to avoid feeling violated. I don't know; does it really mat- ter? You learn where you can. But the irony of learning how to let go of old baggage simply can- 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. His first six years of these columns are now available on Amazon at http://amzn.to/StrivingBooks Vista Middle School Garden thrives over summer DAILYNEWS HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 127, NUMBER 199 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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Hooper had dri- ven to the sand slough across the river on the pathet- ic mission of burying a dead dog. He was busily engrossed in the functions of a sexton when the horse suddenly decided to lie down and rest. —Aug. 17, 1922 Horse Deserts Funeral To Make Run For Home Albert Hooper's reliable old express horse staged Courtesy photo Garden helpers who participated in the summer program are pictured: Front, from left: Emilio Fausto, Austin Stroud, Joni Samay, Emily Randall, Xiomara Guardado, Stephanie Pena, Lupe Pena. Back, from left: Linda Brown, Alyson Wylie (SCNAC), Chase Williams, Kayla Schmitz (SCNAC), Blake Lamkin (SCNAC), Mayra Haro (SCNAC). Nutrition and Activity Consortium (SCNAC) interns and Vista Middle School's garden club, the garden at Vista thrived during the summer heat. Students from Red Bluff Union Elementary School District that participated in the SERRF summer pro- gram visited the Vista garden weekly. They weeded, checked for tomato worms and picked tomatoes, blue- berries, cucumbers and zucchini. On their final visit to the garden students sampled cantaloupe fresh from the vine as well as blueberries right off the bush. "It's a great opportunity for students With the help of Tehama County's Department of Education's SERRF summer program, Sierra Cascade to learn about gardening and see first-hand the benefits of growing your own food." Garden coordinator Joni Samay said. "The garden club is just one of the high- lights that await new and returning Vista students." Some of the summer garden helpers are incoming seventh graders and were fortunate to get a glimpse of the prospering program that flourishes at Vista. Vista has an exciting future ahead with a new dynamic administration leading the way. Vista's new principal, Isaac Scharaga and the new Dean of students, Connie Holland both support the gar- den program at Vista and are enthusiastic about its future. new and returning students," Scharaga said. "Not only is it a great experience, but it gives back to our com- munity and families. I am proud of our Garden Club." Garden helpers who participated in the summer pro- gram are: Emilio Fausto, Austin Stroud, Joni Samay, Emily Randall, Xiomara Guardado, Stephanie Pena, Lupe Pena, Linda Brown, Alyson Wylie (SCNAC), Chase Williams, Kayla Schmitz (SCNAC), Blake Lamkin (SCNAC) and Mayra Haro (SCNAC). "The garden has blossomed with the support of our Shasta Chorale auditions The Shasta College Community Chorale will hold auditions during the first three weeks of the Fall term, starting Aug. 20. The choir is seeking new members for a program of choral music to be performed in December, the "Glo- ria" of French composer Francis Poulenc. The Chorale meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. in room 638 on the Shasta College campus. Men and women who have some basic musical skill and a desire to sing are welcome. For more information call Choral Program Director Dr. Elizabeth Waterbury at 242-2367.