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2A – Daily News – Monday, May 3, 2010 Community people&events Smoke detectors Choose whats in your tool box wisely Building a life is constructing a house. Create a solid foundation. Once achieved, place down brick one. Secure it. Add additional ones nearby or on top. Check stability. Repeat until desired results are obtain. Of course, many times the "curb appeal" of our domicile is not exactly what we thought we were building, appearing as happen- stance. Walls are crooked. The gar- den has weeds. The entire thing seems in a state of. "Why is my marriage a mess?" "How come I weigh so much?" "Will I ever save enough to retire?" These are all questions a life-con- tractor might ask when examining a "dwelling" that appears not at all as the architect envisioned. Nonetheless, each structure is Courtesy photo Steve Wheeler, of Red Bluff Rotary and Suburban Propane, installs a smoke detector in recognition of Fire Safety Week. The Red Bluff Rotary Club conducted its annual community-wide fire prevention effort Saturday, April 24, performing free smoke detector inspections, replacing batteries and installing free smoke detectors as needed. “Roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke detectors or no smoke detectors that work,” according to a representative from Cal- Fire. “Most victims are children and seniors.” The goal of the Rotary Club is to make sure resi- dents have the protection of a smoke detector. CalFire donated the smoke detectors. The effort was coordinated with the help of Tehama County Public Health in recognition of Fire Safety Week. 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. built to our exacting specifications. Granted, sometimes "stuff" outside of our control happens. Earth- quakes, illness, even political forces, can interfere with well- developed plans. Yet, the underlying truth for the vast majority of us is that the vast majority of time, we are where we are because of what we have done so far. Want to live differently? Act differently. New materials and a modernization might be the order of the day. It seems like a simple solution. Yet the unhappy truth is that to accomplish that also takes plan- ning. It is essential that we examine each and every brick; come to a decision as to whether or not it’s functional, as well as which others rely upon it for their support. Then, and only then, can we choose whether we simply demol- ish it or must substitute it with another. Of course, we can even retain some exact- ly where they rest. Unfortunately, too often, we take the tact of a demo- litionist and attempt to sim- ply "start over." That’s folly, oft-time guaranteed to fail, as we cannot just knock everything over and start anew. Those bricks labeled "how I treat my family" or "what I do for a living" are cemented to those emblazoned, "sit rather than walk," "eat to handle stress," and "chips instead of vegetables." ings or do they control us? In effect, are we vic- tims to the synaptic fir- ings and hormone-driven changes of affect; or do we create them to serve our needs? Who is the master — and who is servant? If we believe that we Scott Q. Marcus Starting from scratch is the metaphorical option of being home- less. I might not like where I live, but it beats the street. "There’s always tomorrow." Let’s presume however, that we take a more long-term line of attack and begin the careful disassembly and future reassembly. There is yet that other level: that pesky slab upon which everything rests. If we erect the most magnificent mansion rooted in a plot of sand, further problems are ensured. In this cautionary fable, that founda- tion consists of thoughts and feel- ings. Our actions, the bricks, are built upon inextricably intertwined thoughts and feelings. Should they not be able to direct well our actions, we shall yet again be housed in a hovel. This begs an urgent question: Do we control our thoughts and feel- have little or no control over what enters our consciousness — in effect, they just "hap- pen" — we are forever at the whim of those elec- trical impulses and influ- ences. Any plan at any time can be immediately disrupted by seemingly random fluctuations pulsing though our system. Conversely, if we can accept that our thoughts and our feelings can be developed, guided, molded, and in some cases, even controlled; we are given the most powerful tools imaginable. With those in the tool- box, there is no limit as to what we can construct. Scott "Q" Marcus is a THINspirational speaker and author. Since losing 70 pounds over 15 years ago, he works with overloaded people and organizations who are looking to improve communication, change bad habits, and reduce stress. He can be reached for consulting, workshops, or presentations at 707.442.6243 or scottq@scottqmarcus.com. He will sometimes work in exchange for chocolate. AARP/IRS Tax Aide program honored The AARP/IRS Tax- Aide sites, serving Tehama County for nearly 30 years, are now closed for 2010. During the 10 weeks from Feb. 1 through April 15, volunteer counselors at the Red Bluff and Corn- ing sites provided free tax service to more than 900 individuals. D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 125, NUMBER 139 On the Web: www.redbluffdailynews.com MAIN OFFICE: Monday-Friday, 9 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: Subscription & delivery Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (530) 527-2151 Ext. 125 subscription rates (All prices include all applicable taxes) Monday through Saturday $9.59 four weeks Rural Rate $10.69 four weeks Business & professional rate $2.21 four weeks, Monday-Friday By mail: In Tehama County $12.29 four weeks All others $16.23 four weeks (USPS 458-200) Published Monday through Saturday except Sunday, by California Newspaper Partnership. Home delivery NEWS News Tip Hotline: 527-2153 FAX: (530) 527-9251 E-mail: clerk@redbluffdailynews.com Daytime: Sports: Obituaries: Tours: (530) 527-2151 Ext. 111 Ext. 103 Ext. 112 After hours:(530) 527-2153 ______________________ ADVERTISING Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Display: 527-2151 Ext. 122 Classified: 527-2151 Ext. 103 Online (530) 527-2151 Ext. 133 FAX: (530) 527-5774 E-mail: advertise@redbluffdailynews.com SPECIAL PAGES ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS Mondays: Kids Corner Tuesdays: Employment Wednesdays: Business Thursdays: Entertainment Fridays: Select TV Saturdays: Farm, Religion Publisher & Advertising Director: Greg Stevens gstevens@redbluffdailynews.com Editor: Chip Thompson editor@redbluffdailynews.com Sports Editor: Rich Greene sports@redbluffdailynews.com Circulation Manager: Kathy Hogan khogan@redbluffdailynews.com Production Manager: Sandy Valdivia sandy@redbluffdailynews.com newspaper of general circulation, County of Tehama, Superior Court Decree 9670, May 25, 1955 © 2010 Daily News The Red Bluff Daily News is an adjudicated daily 90 years ago... Jess Wilson To Quit Post Office And Peddle Gas Jess Wilson, the genial assistant postmaster, will sever his ties with Uncle Sam soon and accept a posi- tion with the Standard Oil company as a clerk in the local office. Jess has been a trusted employee of the local post office for about eight years and his chief E.B. Warmot states his loss is a blow to the department. – Daily News, May 3, 1920 Thank you to those customers who selected the Tax-Aide Program as Best Tax Service in Tehama County for 2010 in the Daily News Read- er’s Choice Awards. Federal refunds totaled about $440,000 and Earned Income Tax Credit was more than $118,000. Almost 700 returns were filed with 95 percent E- Filed, which meant faster turnaround time for refunds and EIC items. Harley Bennett, the district coordinator for plus hours of volunteer time. Bennett singled out the Courtesy photo Everett McDonough, local coordinator for Red Bluff, is shown accepting the award from Daily News Publisher Greg Stevens, left, with incoming Red Bluff Rotary President Val Lucero. Tehama County, joined with local coordinators Barbara Vandygriff of Corning and McDonough to thank the 20 individual The sixth annual Circle of Champions lunch, spon- sored by the Tehama County Coordinating Council for the Developmentally Disabled, is set for May 15. The event, at the Elks Lodge, honors members of the county who have made a positive impact on the lives of people with developmental disabilities. This year’s honorees include dedicated volunteers and professionals who have gone above and beyond the norm to provide services and enhance the lives of the handicapped. Recipients are: Cathy and Kevin Brun- nemer, Vickie Bellus, Verdine Mertens, Matt Steven, the Central Tehama Kiwanis Club and Norm’s Printing. The price of the luncheon is $10 due to the generos- ity of community sponsors. Reservations must be made counselors, who have served from one year to more than 28 years, for their dedication and commitment of some 500- Veterans Hall in Red Bluff and the Senior Center in Corning for praise in pro- viding rent-free the facili- ties for the program. Appreciation was given to Rotary Club of Red Bluff for underwriting the cost of printing and mailing reminder postcards to some 600 former TaxAide customers and the Tehama County Department of Education for the excel- lent training facilities used in January. Volunteers are always welcome, will receive excellent training in Jan- uary 2011 and use an outstanding tax software program. For information on vol- unteering call McDo- nough in Red Bluff at 528-8512 or Vandygriff in Corning at 824-2531. Circle of Champions lunch set for May 15 by May 5 and seating is by paid reservation only. Checks should be made payable to T.C.C.C. and mailed to Laurie Schlottman, Puckett Residential Services, 1415 Bulkeley St., Red Bluff, 96080. Information is available by calling 528-2130 or 527-3643. The luncheon will feature door prizes and a full buf- fet lunch. Carly Rodriguez, a singer with developmen- tal disabilities, will entertain. Serving on the lunch committee with Schlottman are Read, Dorothy Lindauer, Sheila Spiker and Ruby Kirk. The council is made up of representatives of agen- cies, family members and consumers who meet at noon the third Tuesday of the month at the Tehama County Courthouse Annex to review the services and policies for the developmentally disabled. The council acts as the eyes and ears of the community to ensure the qual- ity of the rights and services for the developmentally disabled.Interested persons are encouraged to attend. LIVE Stand-up Comedy Saturday, May 8 @ 7:30pm Red Bluff State Theater Starring: Jason Resler (As seen on Comedy Central) “One of the nations top touring comedians” -Entertainment Business Journal Special Guest: Cheryl the Soccer Mom (As seen on Nick-at-Night’s “Real Funny Moms”)) Also Featuring: Carols Rodriguez & Aaron Prinz Advance Tickets only $10 Available at Grocery Outlet, M&M Ranch House (tickets $12 at the door)