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2A – Daily News – Monday, June 7, 2010 Community people&events Birth - Laustrup Past my twenties Courtesy photo Kevin and Sheila Laustrup, a son, Kevin Conner Laustrup, 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 20 inches long, born at 7:43 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. Welcoming baby are siblings Christian, 14, Andrew, 4; grandparents Tim and June Cahalan of Susanville, Starr Silva of Redding; Great- grandma Colleen Cahalan of Red Bluff. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Setting it straight A story in Saturday’s edition titled “Hemp fest plans for future events” contained an error. World Hemp Expo Extravaganja organizers plan on hosting weekly prayer circles every Sunday at 4:20 p.m. on 22116 Riverside Ave. 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. Recently, I had a revelation: I am no longer 22 years old. There were obvious signs prior to this new dawning. For example, of late, in order to read small print, I must either remove my glasses or post the document across the room. Conversely, I must also use the "zoom" feature on my computer monitor to increase font size for vir- tually everything on screen. I also must admit a tinge of guilt in continuing to list "brown" as my hair color on driver’s license appli- cations. Rather, "gray with a small bit of brown remaining" is more appropriate. (Since there is not enough space to use this accurate description, I rationalize "brown" as being as honest as possible.) Oh yes, one other indicator that I am not 22 is that I am the biological father of a 23-year-old. Even the most forward thinking and mature 22-year-old would be hard pressed to have 23-year-old offspring. Alas, despite this ever-growing chorus of facts, the dawning of my age did not fully appear until I weighed myself last week. I have been trying to knock off another six pounds and have stalled for some time. (OK, to be honest "some time" is approximately five years…) As I stood on the scale, glaring at the wretched red LED flashing between my toes in its hateful block numbers, a river of rushing thoughts coursed through me. In that cacophonous cas- cade of cognizance, one thought rose above all others: "I’m as diligent as I was 30 years ago but my weight won’t budge. Back then; I lost three pounds a week! It’s not fair!" As I stomped from the scale (heading directly for the kitchen), a thun- derbolt realization crashed through me: "It is not 30 years ago." No longer a young man of 22, I am now middle-aged. The rules for twenty- somethings do not apply. this way." "I didn’t have to work out when I was younger." Scott Q. Marcus Instead of trying to understand the ins and outs of a healthy weight and diet for a 52-year-old, I waste energy lamenting the fact that it is not as easy as it was "back then." How much precious time have I thrown away complaining about what no longer is rather than accepting the realities of what actu- ally can be? "I’ve never had to work so hard to lose weight." "I’ve always eaten The thoughts and ideas we hold from earlier days were accurate and appro- priate — in earlier days. But time moves forever backward into history, leaving us hostage to it, or empowered by the oppor- tunities of the present. This is neither a treatise against getting older nor a complaint about the tra- vails of aging. Mostly — as long as my health holds out — I welcome the wisdom and peace of being an older man. But instead of grous- ing that I cannot lose weight like a 22-year old, it makes more sense to learn the rules for a 55-year-old — at least until I’m 56. About the author: Scott "Q" Marcus is a THINspirational speaker and author. Since losing 70 pounds more than 12 years ago, he conducts speeches, workshops, and presentations throughout the country. He can be reached at www.TheEatingCycle.com, scottq@scottqmarcus.com, or 707.442.6243. Longos celebrate 60th anniversary Courtesy photos Joe and Thelma Longo, of Los Molinos, in 1950 and 2010. D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 125, NUMBER 169 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. 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I have moved my shop from Duncan’s Hardware to 544 Wal- nut Street. Am in line to handle anything in pipe, pipe fitting and pipe work. C.A. Gilson. — Daily News, June 7, 1920 ago... The 60th wedding anniversary of Joe and Thelma Longo of Los Moli- nos will be celebrated from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on June 13, 2010, at Cone Community Methodist Church's Social Hall, 11220 Hwy 99-E, Dairyville. This will be an informal, drop-by event. Please stop by for a few min- utes to visit, exchange stories, and enjoy some refreshments. The cou- ple will also be celebrating with a formal dinner and vacation at Lake Almanor with their children and grandchildren. The events will be hosted by the couple's four children: Rick and Kathy Longo from Mich.; Susan and Dave Brower of Red Bluff, Bud and Helen Longo from Concord, and Vince and Cathy Longo from Brookings, Ore. Joe and Thelma met in Susanville and were married on June 9, 1950 in Reno, Nevada. Joe was sent to Korea with the US Army one week after they were married. After returning from Korea and several brief stops along the way, they moved to Los Molinos where Joe's father owned a bar/restaurant and fishing cabins on Mill Creek. Joe started working for the Tehama County Road Depart- ment where he worked from 1955 to 1963. He then went to work for Cal- trans in Redding from 1963 until his retirement in 1988. Thelma worked Benefit concert Tuesday for Red Bluff Ambulance Service and retired in 1987. She also spent countless hours helping out with Lassen View 4-H and PTA. Both were very active in attending sport- ing events such as football, baseball, track, etc. that their children were involved in. They have spent much of their retirement traveling the country visiting family and friends. The couple has 10 grandchildren: Laura, Julie and Mike Longo from Michigan; Scott, Greg, and Brian Longo from Concord; Matthew and Eric Brower from Red Bluff, Nick Longo from Brookings and Antho- ny Longo who is currently stationed with the Coast Guard out of Seattle, Wash. COMMUNITY CLIPS Schoelen and DeFonte. Kerry DeFonte is putting on a benefit concert fundraiser for American Cancer Society Relay For Life as her senior make a difference day project. The concert is called the "Crazy Dreams Concert - Thank God even Crazy Dreams Come True." Donations are accepted and all proceeds go directly to the cause. The event will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday June 8, at the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center. The concert will feature local talents such as Chad Bushnell, Ivoree Howell, Ashiah Scharaga, Stacy Stone, Nella Schase, Diane O' Sullivan, Jennifer Schuetz, Kalynne Birth - George Desi and SSgt. Chris George, a daughter, Gracin Mer- cedes George, 6 pounds, 2 ounces and 19.5 inches long, born at 8:25 p.m. on May 17, 2010. SSgt. George is sta- tion at Ft. Carson, Colo. and has served three tours in Iraq. Welcoming baby is grandparents Charles George of Red Bluff and Max and Debbi Bretzke of Los Molinos. Consignment Boutique Spectacular Act II Bridal Gowns Sale $ 5000 to $ Other accessories on sale 707 Walnut St., Red Bluff 527-4227 20000 off Please Join John & Lisa Fox in support of PARKER For Sheriff-Coroner CLAY Paid political advertisement