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2A Daily News – Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Community people&events Robisons celebrate 68 years Steven Piffero You Matter How can I best explain myself as a Freshman girl? I was pretty angry, had a huge chip on my shoulder — especially with men — and I had a hard time with impulse control. I had grown up out in Dairyville which seemed as far from town as the east is from the west and that set me even further back socially. For whatever reason, when I made my class schedule I selected agriculture classes to meet my requirements. Making that decision changed my life. Courtesy photo John and Lucille Robison of Red Bluff will celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary on Friday, Oct. 12. They were married in SanDiego on Oct. 12, 1943. They have five children, Johnnie Ferguson, Jacki Walters, Chuck Robison, Patty Howell and Jane Works. All live in Red Bluff. They have 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. School candidates night The public is invited to attend the Red Bluff Ele- mentary School Board election candidate night at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Metteer Elementary School Cafeteria, 695 Kimball Road, Red Bluff. Please come meet and hear from the candidates for the Red Bluff Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees. The candidates are: Michelle Kinner, Cary Koeberer and Steve Piffero. 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. two were a dynamic duo who made a huge impact on how I developed in high school: Mr. Smith and Steven Piffero. Mr. Piffero was a very snarky, young guy who was just beginning his high school career. He taught a lot of Ag class- es back then. He was a huge pres- ence in my life for the four years I was in high school. It was because of him, in part, that I participated in FFA. Through FFA I got involved in parliamentary procedure compe- titions and public speaking. His guidance helped me shape my nat- ural talents and is a paramount rea- son that I am as successful as I am today. Mr. Piffero was a perfect fit for a I had a lot of Ag teachers, but kid like me who resisted rules and authority. Though I wasn't a con- duct disorder, I was edgy and his brand of humor helped me tone things down a notch without mak- ing me feel shamed or belittled. I have no doubt that I was far more transparent than I thought I was and he used his teaching and personali- ty to guide me. The fact that I prob- ably took every possible Ag class available was a testimony to his influence and him infusing me with feeling good about myself probably for the first time in my school career. Funny thing is, my youngest daughter and he did not click. Seems he refused to speak her name correctly calling her Ms. Rickter instead of Ms. Rec- tor. She always felt disre- spected. Different kids respond to different brands of humor I suppose. I need- ed his brand of humor and it made me a better person. Mr. Evans was my english teacher in high school. Equally, he mattered to me, but in different ways. His passing had a huge impact on my daughter Kelsey, who practically lived in his classroom for four full years eventually becoming Opinions Editor of the Bluffer. Listening to her speak about Mr. Evans and how he shaped her I was overcome by my thoughts about Mr. Piffero. I simply did not want any time to pass without him knowing that who he is, how he teaches, and the man that he is made a difference in my life. By my calculations, I have writ- ten nearly 520 columns for the Red Bluff daily news. October marks my fifth year. There are times I write a column and think it is Faydra Rector You Matter cheesy or that the message isn't clear or sincere enough. Usually those are the times that someone, somewhere stops me and tells me that the column that week was just what they needed to hear and I real- ize I touch more people than I think I do. I want Mr. Piffero to realize that he matters. Many children are better for having known him. I am better. Tell your teachers, your husbands, and your wives that they matter; tell them why. Tell your clergy, your service providers, and your staff they mat- ter. Steve because you have a talent to reach kids who need to feel special, capa- ble, and lifted up. You shaped me and helped me harness what could have potentially hurt me and sent me in the wrong direction. You got me on track, gave me an outlet for my talents and my energy. You mat- ter and I am glad you got to hear it before it was too late. Piffero, you matter Faydra Rector, MA is a mental health administrator, author, public speaker, educator and life coach who lives in Red Bluff. She can be reached at lifecoach@shasta.com or view her blogs at http://faydraandcompany.blogspot.co m/ and http://allaboutdivorce.blogspot.com/. Chocolate event to include quilt raffle to try a variety of choco- late items? There are a limited number of tickets available to the Choco- late Fantasia event. Soroptimist Interna- tional of Red Bluff returns the Chocolate Fantasia fund raiser 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Red Bluff Communi- ty Center. Like chocolate? Want DAILYNEWS HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 127, NUMBER 236 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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Powers, head of the English depart- ment at the State Teachers College at Chico, will be unable to direct his class in Red Bluff on Monday evening, October 9, owing to painful injuries he received in an accident at his home recently. The accident occurred one evening last week while he was feeding livestock in his barn. — Oct. 9, 1922 Courtesy photo Marge Wilson was presented with her 50- year membership pin in the Order of Eastern Star at a ceremony conducted Monday, Oct. 1, at the Los Molinos Masonic Center. Marge is a member of Molina Star, Chapter 83. She pictured between the Worthy Matron Stacy Dausse and the Worthy Patron Bill Wilson, her son. the evening will be the drawing of the ticket for the beautiful quilt. Tick- ets for the quilt are only $1 each or 15 for $10. This year's event with feature savory appetizers, as well as sweet recipes using all manner of chocolate. Chocolate dipped bacon and white chocolate dressed salad will be added to a number of other appetizer type goodies available for sampling. Community businesses will offer samples of some of their chocolate treasures as well as members making some of their favorite desserts. A special feature of This fun night of decadence has returned as a scholarship fund raiser by two of the Courtesy Photo Soroptimist International of Red Bluff's Scholarship Quilt to be awarded to a lucky ticket holder at Chocolate Fantasia on Oct. 13. members that worked on the event as youth, Vici Miranda and Jill Wabbel. "We provide scholar- ships and awards for high school seniors, those returning to school, and for those seeking advanced degrees," said Miranda said. "Each year we try and provide more monies as we know costs Education News? clerk@redbluffdailynews.com continue to rise. We would like the Fantasia to be one of our major fund raisers for 2012 but we will only have 200 tickets available." evening is only $20 per person and will include a souvenir wine glass. There will be door prizes and raffle items donated by, members The cost of the and local merchants Tickets for both quilt and Chocolate Fantasia fundraisers are available from Soroptimist mem- bers or by calling Becky Eusted at 597-2342 or e- mailing SIRedBluff- Club@yahoo.com. The night of the event, credit and debit cards will be accepted at the door for ticket purchases. Wilson honored for 50 years