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2A – Daily News – Monday, May 10, 2010 Community people&events Gabel-Martin Obese children and bullying It was lousy growing up fat. Nothing was more degrading than buying my clothes in the "husky" section. Okay, maybe showering in front of a bunch of guys after high school P.E. was worse… or, wait, never dating … or, wait a second, here’s one: being teased behind my back — and for that matter — to my face… or, well … I guess there are countless things that suck about being a fat kid. Courtesy photo Dave and Barbara Martin of Dairyville would like to announce the engagement of their son, Jeff Martin of Lancaster, to Rebecca Gabel of Lancaster. The bride-elect is the daughter of Glenn and Kathy Gabel of Pleasanton. The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Red Bluff Union High School. Both the bride-elect and the prospective groom graduated from UC Davis with degrees in aeronautical and mechanical engineering and are employed at Edward’s Air Force Base as civilian engineers.The couple is planning a July 31, 2010, wedding at Purple Orchid Resort in Livermore.The couple will live in Lancaster. 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. Courtesy photo D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 125, NUMBER 145 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. 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Young Couple Were Married Here Saturday At a quiet wedding in this city, Saturday evening, Floyd A. Duncan of Lowery and Miss Merle Laura Swinney of Red Bluff were united in marriage by the Rev. F.C. Zimmerman at the Chris- tian parsonage. They are both 18 years of age. Consent to the marriage of the groom was given by the father, J.M. Duncan. The groom is engaged in the farming industry in the Lowery section. – Daily News, May 10, 1920 Sponsored by Downtown Red Bluff Business Association Shoppers discounts & restaurant specials at participating merchants WELL-BEING FAIRE Wine & Mamma Mia at the State Theatre Wine @ 4pm Movie @ 5pm Saturday May 22 10am-4pm Mon.-Fri. 10:30 to 5:30 Sat. 11-3 40 Crafters in 1 Shop! 650 Main St., Red Bluff 530 528-2723 Come & Shop Crafter’s Boutique Or Rent a Space to Sell Your Crafts Gifts for family & friends Wrapping available$1.00 The California HEAT Chorus, pictured above, received a medal for the third year at the Sweet Adelines International Region 12 Convention on April 24 in Reno. The group’s next performance will be at 10 a.m. on May 16 at the Relay For Life at Vista Middle School. California HEAT does well at Regional competition California HEAT Chorus, the local Sweet Adelines International chorus, received its third medal in three years. The HEAT once again showed its passion for performance at the SAI Region 12 Convention held on April 24 in Reno, Nev. The style and flare were evident as the chorus performed "After You've Gone" with class and sass. The ballad "Chase the Rain Away" was tender and impassioned. At the convention, choruses ranging in numbers from 18 to 88 were evaluated in four categories — sound, music, expression and showmanship. When California HEAT scores were compared to other small size choruses, it placed in the top three that received medals. Months of rehearsals, private coaching sessions and weekend retreats prepared each singer to do her best. All women are invited to attend a 7 p.m. Thursday rehearsal at Metteer Elementary School. There may be a place on the risers just waiting for you. The next performance will be at 10 a.m. May 16 at Relay For Life at Vista Middle School. Paskenta sets Candidates Night at Community Hall Candidates for public office to serve the people of Tehama County are invited to participate in Paskenta Candidates Night at 7 p.m. Friday, May 14, at the Com- munity Hall in Paskenta. The format allows each candidate a six-minute pre- sentation. It does not provide for questions from the floor nor debate among candidates but they are asked to remain afterwards for refreshments, answer individual questions, and listen to individual concerns. Brochures or other campaign literature will be avail- able for distribution, and candidates unable to attend A recent study shows that obese children in grades three through six are more likely to be bullied than children of a normal weight. Teen suicide due to bullying — an absolutely horrifying thought — has tragically been in the news a great deal, raising awareness of the psychological impact of con- stant harassment. Now we discov- er that that it begins at an early age, with overweight children as the primary target. Based on my own memories, I didn’t find this to be news. Howev- er, I had assumed, or maybe naively hoped, that things had changed. Not so, as researchers at the University of Michigan surveyed over 800 children ages eight to 11. In the third grade, 15 percent of the chil- dren were overweight and 17 per- cent were obese. A quarter of the students admitted to being bullied; with 45 percent of the mothers reporting that her child had been bullied for his or her weight. The odds of being bullied were 63 per- cent higher for children who were obese than their classmates of a normal weight, and bullies did not discriminate based on gender or eco- nomic status. Overweight boys were just as likely as girls to be bullied, and even those with good social skills weren’t spared. "I thought maybe (good social skills) would protect obese kids from being bul- lied. But no matter how we ran and re-ran the analysis, the link between being obese and being bullied remained," said Dr. Julie Lumeng, lead researcher. She is concerned that the perception sur- rounding obesity is that it’s caused by a lack of exercise and overeating when the underlying condition is often driven by other factors. "Many times, children who are not good at dealing with their emotions become emotional eaters," she explained, noting, "we really need to work on changing this view of what causes obesity." My first response to this story effect, we indirectly teach our children to bully. However, there is a bigger picture. We need to remember that each and every person has habits about which he or she is not proud. The difference is that Scott Q. Marcus if over-eating is the habit, it cannot be hidden. It is on display for all to view. Smoke too much but hide well? No one knows. Have trouble with anger management but it does- n’t leak into public? We won’t judge you. Yet, eat too many fries and not exercise enough, and everyone’s got a comment. Seems to me that if we each paid a little more attention to our own issues, we’d all be happier and healthier. Maybe, when I’ve achieved complete perfection, I can judge others. However, I don’t see that happening soon. Scott "Q" Marcus is a was sadness, bringing me back to my own early days. The study sug- gested that we not only need to encourage healthy eating habits for young children, but also need to set a good example by refraining from making negative comments about people who are overweight. Chil- dren of course, are mirrors of us and they pick up our attitude, which results in bullying behavior. In 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 work in exchange for chocolate. are welcome to have someone speak on their behalf. The Community Hall is 20 miles west of Corning. Taking Corning Road exit of Interstate 5, turn right on Corning Road, which becomes Paskenta Road as you cross Thomes Creek. Continue on to the Paskenta Store where you will turn onto Toomes Camp Road. The candidates night will be held in the dining room on the north side of the building.Questions, call Dick Chamberlain at 833-5461. Gayle’s 100% Cotton Summer Sleep Ware at 649 Main Street Downtown Red Bluff Jack the Ribber Come by for the Best Lunch in town • Ribs •Tri-Tip • Pulled Pork • Specials Mon.-Fri. 11am-8pm Sat. 4-9pm 1150 Monroe St. 527-6108