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PO BOX 220 • Red Bluff CA 96080 or deliver to: 545 Diamond Ave., Red Bluff N EWS D AILY RED BLUFF TEHAMA COUNTY T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U N T Y S I N C E 1 8 8 5 Best Services Alterations/Tailoring Apartment Complex Appliance Repair Attorney Auto Body/Paint Shop Auto Detailing/Car Wash Automotive Service Center Bank/Credit Union Barber Shop Cabinet Maker Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning Caterer Cellular Phone Service Chiropractor Child Care College/Vocational School Contractor over all Copy/Print Shop Day Spa Dentist Doctor Dry Cleaner Electrician Employment Agency Excavating Full Service Salon Funeral Home/Mortuary Gardening Center Hairstylist Handyman Health Club Heating & Air Conditioning Hospital Hotel Insurance Agent Lube Shop Medical Group Painting Contractor Pest Contractor Pet Grooming Pharmacy Photography Studio Plumber Real Estate Agent Real Estate Firm Real Estate Lender Retirement Home/Community Roofing Company Service Club/Lodge Stock Brokerage Storage Facility Tax Service Title Company Tree Service Veterinarian/Clinic Weight Loss/Diet Center Best Shopping Antique Store Auto Dealership, New Auto Dealership, Used Bicycle Shop Book Store Carpet/Floor Covering Cell Phone Dealership Clothing Store Drug Store Eye wear Store Farm & Ranch Supply Fishing Tackle Store Florist Framing Shop Furniture Store Gift Shop Golf Store Grocery Store Hardware Store Home Appliances Home Improvement Store Jewelry Store Mattress Store Meat Market Motorcycle/ATV Dealership Music Store Pet Supply Store RV Dealer Sporting Goods Stationery/Office Supplies Swimming Pool/Spa Store Tack & Western Wear Tire Dealer Tractor Dealership Video/Gaming Store Window/Door Dealer Best Fun & Food Bakery Banquet Facility Barbecue/Ribs Bowling Breakfast Casino Chinese Restaurant Dance Studio Delicatessen Diner/Coffee Shop Golf Course Hamburgers Hot Dogs Ice Cream/Yogurt Kid's Restaurant Local Event Local Food Product Mexican Restaurant Movie Theater Olive Tasting Pizza Restaurant (Best Overall) Restaurant (Best Service) Salad Bar Sandwich Shop Specialty Coffee Steak/Prime Rib/Beef Sunday Brunch Winery TO ENSURE YOUR VOTE COUNTS, PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. Name Address City & Zip Phone VOTE FOR... The Best of Tehama County Ballot starts February 1 ends February 26 Look for the ballot Monday, Wednesday & Fridays in your daily paper or vote on-line at www.redbluffdailynews.com We're looking for the BEST! It's time to ask your customers and our readers to elect their favorites in a variety of categories. The Best of Tehama County 2010 Readers will vote for the best categories such as "Best Pizza Place", Best Chinese Restaurant", "Best Coffee Place", "Best Hotel". Winners will appear in the Daily News March 31, 2010 © RBDN Largest Selection In Tri-County • Herbal Medicines • Edibles (Foods) • Clones 1317 Solano St. (530) 824-4811 www.tehamaherbalcollective.vpweb.com Corning Calif. Dear Annie: I'm 17 years old and, in a few months, will be graduating and going away to college. I'm very excited about it. My only concern is my boyfriend. I love him, and we've been together a long time. ''Nick'' is a year older, has a job (I have a job, as well.) and goes to the local community col- lege. He wants to live with me next year. I am not opposed to this. Nick does- n't have a happy home life, and I don't believe either of us will be attracted to someone else. We have already had months of planning and will be able to sup- port ourselves, and I would rather move in with him than live in a dorm. Nick can transfer and work at the same company as a full-time employee until we save enough for him to take night classes. I haven't told my mother. She will be paying for my tuition and dorm, and I plan to pay for every- thing else. She thinks highly of Nick and knows he would never do anything to hurt me. I don't want to disappoint her, nor do I want her to think less of me. What should I tell her? — Worried Dear Worried: The truth and your reasoning behind it. But first consider what your decision means. How will you feel if Nick decides to keep working and never finishes his education? What hap- pens if one of you finds the new environment has many ''attrac- tions'' you hadn't considered? Also, dorm living is a good way to acclimate to college, meet new people and be part of campus life. Will you regret missing out on that? If your mother refuses to pay your rent, can you still afford it? Think about these issues, and then ask your mother to set aside a few quiet moments to have an honest discussion on the subject. Dear Annie: What is the etiquette concerning a host- ess who frequently uses her laptop or texts others while entertaining company? My husband and I have been invited to a friend's home a couple of times in the past few weeks. After dinner and cleanup, this host- ess plops down on the couch and proceeds to use her laptop or send text messages to other friends. I find this rude. Should we leave right after din- ner so as not to interrupt her activ- ities? I am afraid she would be insulted. What would you do? — Ignored Friends Dear Ignored: Your friend may be occupying herself in the hope that you will get the hint and leave. So accommodate her. Politely. Say, ''We can see that you are busy, so we'll be going. It's been a lovely evening. Thank you.'' Frankly, staying through cleanup is usually sufficient visiting time. If your friend seriously protests your departure, it means she has no clue that she is being rude. Either way, there is no reason to stay if she continues to be unavailable. Dear Annie: This is in response to ''Sad in Ohio,'' whose abrasive mother picks fights and has no friends left. You said Mom may be depressed or have an underlying mental illness. Your advice is right on. We lost our difficult mother last year. She didn't want us to visit unless it was at her request. Although we called, she did not answer her phone unless she want- ed to talk, and because of this, we had no idea she had passed away a few days before Thanksgiving. When she died, it took two days for the police to contact us because Mother did not have our phone numbers anywhere nearby. My mother was not diagnosed with any mental illness, but my siblings and I knew that something was wrong. We simply could not get close enough to do anything about it. We are glad she is now at peace. — Pennsylvania Dear Pennsylvania: How sad that some people are unable or unwilling to reach out to family or friends when they need them most. We are sorry for your loss. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Off to college, and my live-in boyfriend Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar FEATURES DEAR DR. GOTT: My father has Alzheimer's disease. Should I be tested for the APOE 4 allele? I would like to know what I'm facing. DEAR READ- ER: Your short note has a com- plex answer. I must start by asking some questions. How old is your father? At what age was he diagnosed? What are his symptoms? Is there any doubt of the diagno- sis? Is he under the care of a neurologist or other physician familiar with Alzheimer's disease? Does anyone else in your family have Alzheimer's or other neurological con- ditions? How old are you? Are you displaying any symptoms or early-warn- ing signs? The more infor- mation readers and patients provide, the more accurate the answers they will receive. Given that I don't know these things, I can only provide a general overview. There are several types of dementia. These include Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's dementia, normal pressure hydrocephalus and more; however, the most com- mon form is Alzheimer's, of which there are two forms — early-onset and late-onset. AD affects about 4.5 million Ameri- cans. Early-onset AD is rare. It occurs in people between the ages of 30 and 60 and accounts for only about 5 percent of all cases. In some cases, the condition is inherited and known as familial AD. It is caused by several dif- ferent gene mutations on specific chromosomes, which cause abnormal proteins to be formed. If one parent is affected, a child has a 50 percent chance of inheriting one of these mutations, and those that do almost always lead to the devel- opment of AD. Late-onset AD devel- ops in those over the age of 60 and accounts for the remaining 95 percent of AD sufferers. No specific gene has been found to cause AD, but there is a predisposing genetic fac- tor that increases the risk of developing the condi- tion. It is known as the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene. There are several forms of this gene, but APOE 2, 3 and 4 occur most fre- quently. APOE 2 appears to be somewhat rare but may provide some protection against AD. Those with this type who do d e v e l o p Alzheimer's typi- cally do so later than others. APOE 3 is the most common form. It is thought to play a neutral role, neither increasing nor decreasing risk. APOE 4 is found in about 40 percent of all late-onset AD sufferers but occurs in about 25 per- cent to 30 percent of the population. Having this gene does not mean a per- son will develop Alzheimer's, but it does increase the risk. There is no known way to determine who will develop AD and who will not. According to the National Institute on Aging, a division of the National Institutes of Health, most researchers believe that APOE testing is beneficial only for studying AD risk in large groups of people, not for defining a single person's specific risk. There is no great advantage to undergoing the test. You would be bet- ter served by learning as much about the condition as you can and by watch- ing for signs and symp- toms. In the meantime, eat properly, exercise regular- ly, and engage in brain- stimulating activities such as puzzles and other strat- egy games, reading, writ- ing, painting and anything else that keeps your brain active and functioning at its highest possible level. To provide related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report "Alzheimer's Dis- ease." Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title. Dr. Peter Gott is a retired physician and the author of the book "Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet," available at most chain and independent bookstores, and the recently published "Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook." Alzheimer's gene testing not necessary Dr. Peter Gott QuickBooks workshop offered The Shasta College Small Business Development Center is offering a workshop entitled Setting Up Your QuickBooks Company. You will leave with the skills to help you set up your own cash-based company, how to write checks, make deposits, reconcile your bank account and print finan- cial reports. This workshop will be 1-5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 1420 Butte St., in downtown Redding. The pre- senter will be Quickbooks expert, Mary Richmond. The cost is $35 per person and classes fill-up early, so early registration is recommended. Register for this class online at: www.shastacollege.edu/ewd or for more information, call the SBDC office at 225-2770. Group teams up against childhood obesity Michelle Obama launched the initiative Let's Move to tackle childhood obesity and get children to be active and eat healthier. This campaign will help provide healthier food in schools, get kids to be more physically active, and make healthier foods accessible and affordable. The Network for a Healthy California — Sierra Cascade Region is working towards these same goals. The group works with retailers, schools and community members in Tehama County, as well as 11 other North State counties. Statistics related to childhood obesity in the North State include: • 30 percent of children in Tehama County are over- weight • 58.9 percent of children in Tehama County are physi- cally active for the recommended 60 minutes a day. • The cost associated with overweight, obesity and phys- ical inactivity was $41,186,448,824 for California in 2006. • If the epidemic continues there is evidence this is the first generation of children who will have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. To find out more about the Let's Move campaign, visit www.letsmove.gov.