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2A Daily News – Friday, November 9, 2012 Community people&events Penne-Rivard wed Miracles that never happen have occurred lately. Item 1: While walking down "I" street listening to a podcast, the host were discussing companies associated with presidential candi- date, Mitt Romney. One organiza- tion, Stericycle, commands the bulk of their conversation. Until that moment, I never heard Some rather odd happenstances of Stericycle. Until that instant, I never saw anything associated with Stericycle. And, at that exact sec- ond, a Stericycle truck rumbles up next to me. that. Yet, I can't help wonder when so many wash up one after another like waves on beach, might there be meaning? Cut to lunch with a friend the following week: "Really?" she asks incredulously, "Those all happened in that short of a time?" "Yep, weird, huh?" I Courtesy photo Aaron Eugene Penne and Katherine Elizabeth Rivard, both of San Diego, were married on July 28, 2012, at the Handlery Hotel & Resort in San Diego. A reception was also held at the Handlery Hotel & Resort. The couple took a seven-day cruise to the Mexican Riviera for their honeymoon. The groom is the son of Dale Penne and Danielle Penne of Chico and the grandson of Gena Penne and the late Gene Penne of Red Bluff.The bride is the daughter of Robert Rivard Jr. and Kimberly Rivard of San Diego.The groom, who is employed by General Atomics, is in the progress of earning a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University.The bride,who is employed with Mercury Insurance, is a 2010 graduate of Uni- versity of California Irvine, with a Bachelors in Psychology Social Behavior and a Bachelors in Business Economics. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Setting it straight An item in Thursday's edition regarding a Pas- sages Medicare workshop contained an incorrect date. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 14. The Daily News regrets the error. –––––––– 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. "What a weird coincidence," I thought. "One minute prior and I would not have noticed it. One minute later and I would not have been here." I am astonished. Item 2: A couple days later, a to do. I'm not good at waiting for miracles. reply. "You're getting a mes- sage! I know your client made other plans — but you must stay in that hotel! A miracle's waiting; I swear it!" client offers to put me up in the Wingate Hotel in Latrobe, Pennsyl- vania. Hours later, the main charac- ter in the book I'm reading decides travel will clear her head. Of all the locales, towns, and inns on this this enormous planet, the author choos- es the exact identical Wingate Hotel in Latrobe. "Freaky," I thought, dropping my book. Although my client decided to let me find my own lodging, two powerful coincidences in a row have me uneasy. Item 3: I recall a long-lost friend from the eighties, wondering how he is faring these days. No problem, he calls that day to tell me. Item last: I am reminded of a Scott Q. Marcus Her enthusiasm and strong beliefs are contagious — besides, what could it hurt? I reserve one night in the hotel. Neither lined with gold nor float- ing on clouds, the hotel is actually pretty non-descript, appearing as so many chain roadhouses which dot our highways. Nevertheless the memory of her fervor has me titil- lated as I approach its entrance a few weeks later, my body coursing with adrenaline at the possibilities. Will I be their one-millionth cus- tomer and win copious amounts of cash? Might I save someone's life and become a national hero? Will a choir of angels greet me in the lobby? Yet, I worry; should a "miracle" movie I haven't seen in decades. My DVR "accidentally" records it that night. What are the odds? As Freud purportedly said, "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." I get it. A coincidence is exactly Upon checkout next morning, lacking sleep waiting for a miracle that never materialized, I relay my story to the desk clerk. I joke it off to help alleviate the embarrass- ment I feel about believ- ing divine intervention would make itself know for a middle-aged speaker in a chain hotel in the keystone state on a rainy September day. swooshes open and I tug my suitcases towards the parking lot. The clerk calls out, "Did you ever think that — because you were here last night — a mira- cle happened for someone else, and it wouldn't have occurred if you stayed elsewhere?" smiled. know, do you? No, I had not. But when I did, I Maybe, just maybe… You never occur, how would I know? Will there be clues? Do I stay in my room and wait, or must I search it out, like some cosmic game of hide and seek? Wouldn't it be a drag if I was in the bathroom at the time and I missed it? Oy! I don't know what Group elects Mohler president DAILYNEWS HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 127, NUMBER 259 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. Box 220 Red Bluff, CA 96080 CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT: subscription rates (All prices include all applicable taxes) Tuesday through Saturday $3.02 per week Business & professional rate $2.19 four weeks, Tuesday-Friday Home delivery By mail: In Tehama County $12.17 four weeks All others $16.09 four weeks (USPS 458-200) Published Tuesday through Saturday except Sunday & Monday, by California Newspaper Partnership. 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The Red Bluff fire department at its meeting last night elected the following officers for the ensuing year: For chief of the department, Paul Morse; Assistant chief, Lew Whalen; Fire marshal, Sherman DeHaven. The meeting was well attended. — Nov. 9, 1922 Tehama County Society for Crippled Children and Adults elected Ginger Mohler president at its annual meeting. Serving with her will be Lupe Harris, vice- president; June Quincy, secretary; and Thelia McGre- gor, treasurer. Phyllis Mendonca was named case chair- man. Other members are Joy Forcier and Linda McNeill. The organization, which was founded more than 60 years ago, helps fill the gap between public agencies, non-government agencies and private insurance which do not help with immediate family expenses. Most services are for helping children get to major hospitals for specialized treatment not available local- ly.The group will be conducting its mail campaign for donations in December. November blood drive A community blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, HR Training Room, behind the Casino, at Rolling Hills Casino to meet the need for blood and blood products. Blood donations are used to treat burn victims, transplant patients, people who must undergo surgery, those injured in accidents, patients with leukemia and more. To give blood, you must be in generally good health, free from cold symptoms for at least 48 hours; be at Former Holiday Market ALL FRESH WREATHS, ARRANGEMENTS & MORE CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE 616 CEDAR ST. RED BLUFF Red Bluff Garden Club SCHOLARSHIP Community Clip? Thursday-Friday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 & 8 Call 527-4578 or 526-4578 Proceeds go to For Custom Wreaths & Designs High School Scholarships e-mail: clerk@red- bluffdailynews.com or Fax: 527-9251 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 COMMUNITY CLIPS least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent); and weigh at least 110 pounds. There is no upper age limit for donating blood. Prospective donors must bring a photo ID. The entire process takes about an hour. BloodSource has sent blood products to New York to help in the wake of hurricane Sandy. We wish to thank our dedicated blood donors for making this pos- sible! All participants will receive a 2-for-1 buffet coupon from Rolling Hills Casino and a free BloodSource t- shirt! All participants will earn BloodSource Rewards to redeem online for great items! For more information call BloodSource at 1(866) 822-5663. Emblem club memorial Red Bluff Emblem club will honor its deceased members at a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. on Tues- day, Nov. 13, at the Red Bluff Elks Lodge. Those who passed away in the past year were Tiny Green, Ruth Britt and Jean Andersen. Carry Padilla is chairman for the service. boys grades first through fifth at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Sacred heart Parish Hall, 2255 Monroe St. For more information contact Storm Fuchs at 200- Cub Scout recruitment Cub Scout Pack 417 will hold a recruitment night for 2761. Gleaners schedule Wednesday, Nov. 14, Corning Senior Center, 1015 Fourth Ave. • Red Bluff, 8 a.m. to noon, Gleaners will distribute food as follows in August: • Corning, 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 14, Food Bank, 20699 Walnut St. • Rancho Tehama, noon to 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, Recreation Center. The automatic door • Los Molinos, 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 13, Masonic Hall, 25020 Tehama Vina Road. All other sites in the county will be at the usual times and places. Applications for food bank cards may be on the day of giveaway. Bring large paper or plastic bags if possible. All income must be reported. Income is gross monthly per household not net. Only one card will be issued per household. change for November The Singles Praise Social held at Assembly of God Church, 20404 Gas Point Road, in Cottonwood for unmarried adults ages late 30s to early 60s will move dates for November and be held 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 30. For more information call 347-3770. Singles group meeting 37th Annual Spaghetti, Meatballs & Garlic Toast (served w/ choice of soup or salad) Shredded Beef Taco w/ Rice & Beans Tuesday Special: $8.95 Monday Special: $10.49 Corn Beef & Cabbage (served w/ choice of potato & veggies, soup or salad) Thursday Special: $10.49 Wednesday Special: $9.99 TEA AND BOUTIQUE Fri., Nov. 30th 10AM to 3PM 25076 Sycamore Avenue, behind La Corona, Los Molinos 9AM to 8PM Sat., Dec. 1st , 2012 , 2012 (stuffed w/ bell peppers, onion, mushrooms and cheese, topped w/ gravy) (served w/ choice of potato & veggies, soup or salad) Stuffed Burger Steak Best Homemade Pies in Town • Ice Cream Orders to go 731 Main St., 530.529.4012 open 7 days 5:30am-9pm