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2A – Daily News – Monday, August 2, 2010 Community people&events Community Clips Concert The Red Bluff Community Band provides free concerts from 8 to 9 p.m. on Mondays in Red Bluff River Park June through August. The Aug. 2 program includes: 1. Zacate- cas—a Mexican march; 2. Best Loved Irish Melodies; 3. Happy Days Are Here Again; 4. Our Director March; 5. Asleep In The Deep, which is a tuba solo feature with band accompaniment; 6. The Nineties; 7. Battle Hymn Of The Republic; 8. Ringling Brothers Grand Entry March; 9. Clar- inet Marmalade, which is a dixieland tune; 10. El Alamein; 11. Home On The Range, which is a sing along and 12. Memories, which is a slow waltz number. Road work The following roadwork projects will be in Tehama County for the week of Aug. 1 through Aug. 7: • On Highway 99E in Los Molinos from 0.2 miles north of Sherwood Boulevard to North Tehama Vina Road there will be a drainage project from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2 through Aug. 5 and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 6 in both direc- tions. There should be no delay. • On Highway 36E from 3.7 miles east of Paynes Creek to 7.7 miles west of Mineral there will be a pavement and delineation project from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2 through Aug. 5. There will be a moving closure of one of the lanes with a zero to five minute delay. • On Interstate 5 from 1.8 miles south of Sunset Hills Drive to Sunset Hills Drive there will be a pavement project from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the northbound fast lane. There should be no delay. Poker run United Bikers of Northern California presents the 12th annual Fire & Ice Children’s Charity Poker Run to benefis the Northern California Burn Foundation and the Tera Smith Scholarship Fund. The event will start at noon on Aug. 28 at Cottonwood Park across from the Cottonwood Inn. The event is $15 per person and donations can be made at that time. Everyone is welcome. For information call 474-3500 or visit www.ubncshastaco.org. 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. The unlikely dinner party Some flavors are just not intend- ed to coexist. Yet my universe happily expand- ed when someone presented me a french fry dipped in a chocolate shake. At first hesitant, I accepted the offer and discovered yet another tasty food combination dangerous to my diet. This launched me forth on an internet journey in search of other uncommon food combinations or unusual tastes. The result? Yuck; I’ll pass. Yet, not wanting to prevent you from making your own decision, please picture with me a dinner party for the "culinarily adventurous" com- prised entirely out of actual flavors available to those who have stronger palates. While the guests mingle, they nibble from a party bowl brimming with Pickle Jelly Beans, which was inspired by the Harry Potter series, causing me to wonder why it’s so popular. If they choose, they can also snack on other Harry Potter- inspired flavors such as Earthworm, Earwax, Rotten Egg and — I kid you not — Vomit. Such flavors might turn some away; so as any good host, there are other options are available. That’s where Sapporo Caramel comes in, the unlikely marriage of beer and caramel in one effortless sweet. "Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker," said Ogden Nash. Some- one obviously took that to heart: voila! Warp speed. Once the banquet gets underway, our visitors have a option of two out-of-the-ordinary treats. First up is Baked Pineapple Spaghetti—a creamy, cheesy Pun- jabi-inspired Indian dish with fruit placed on top. I can almost see these teamed into one; certain- ly more than I can get ready for Chocolate Sushi — a Japanese/Korean-influ- enced dish that pairs eel with chocolate sauce. I love chocolate. I real- ly like Sushi. Yet the union gives me pause; it would be like combining marshmallow crème with salmon. Separated? I’m on board. Together? Not so much. What’s to drink? How ‘bout Mashed Potato Soda from Jones Soda Company? I’ve never met a potato I didn’t like, but the thought of a fizzy ver- sion of my favorite tuber is a bit hard to swallow so to speak. Jones also provides a sports-ori- ented line of sodas to honor the Seattle Seahawks NFL team. Tastes include Perspiration, Dirt, Natural Field Turf, Sports Cream and Sweet Victory. If you have trepidation about the wasted calories of sugary sodas, alternatives are abundant. In Japan, the distributor of Pepsi markets an ice cucumber flavored cola while a competitor sells Water Salad Soda, billed as — you guessed it — a salad-flavored soda pop for the health conscious. Finally, for dessert, let’s wow them with an ice cream bar with such choices as Curdled Bean ice cream, another delightful offering from Japan. Comprised of fermented beans that form a paste that looks like slime from a cheap Hollywood hor- ror flick, and "an odor akin to dirty socks;" who wouldn’t shout out, "Give me a double scoop!" Scott Q. Marcus Of course, for those nay-sayers, they can choose other exotic ice cream flavors such as Soy Sauce, Charcoal (sic), Squid Ink or the ever popular Raw Horseflesh with — get ready for it — you guessed it, the same ingredient used in dog food swirled through the ice cream. Once the guests have left and you prepare to retire for the night, forget the all-popular mint or wintergreen flavors of toothpaste; too dull. Rather put a dollop of Curry Toothpaste on your brush and picture that plaque dissolving while you brush. This flavor, thankfully discontinued, is from a Japanese company named Breath Palette, whose marketing slogan is "Put some flavor in your life." If it does- n’t work out you can still get Cola, Pumpkin Pudding, or Monkey Banana flavors. It’s the end of a long night; time to get some rest. Tomorrow’s a big day, starting with a cactus-persim- mon omelet, which if prepared incorrectly comes with its own toothpicks. Scott "Q" Marcus is a THINspi- rational 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 con- sulting, workshops, or presenta- tions at 707.442.6243 or scottq@scottqmarcus.com. He sometimes works for chocolate. Belittling boozer begets baby brooding Dear Annie: I love my mother, but not after 7 p.m., when she starts drinking. For 11 years, I have suf- fered through her alcoholic abuse and have been rav- aged by the physical and emotional agony that come with it. 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Red Bluff Temperature Is Consistently Below July Normal Temperature in Red Bluff was consistent- ly below the July normal during the entire month of July except from the 5th to 9th. ... The highest temperature was 107 on the 7th and the lowest was 53 degrees on the 14th. – Daily News, Aug. 2, 1920 drunk, she should not be around your child, and you should tell her so. Hopefully, access to the done everything possible to tell her how much we care and want her to get help. She always replies with a wonderful speech about how she will change and make sure we all stay together and happy. But after about a week, she reverts to her old ways. My mother is a lovely person with a good heart, but she endured a lot of emotional pain in the past and likes to drown it out instead of deal- ing with it. I recently married and am thank- ful to be away from the situation. I have just discovered that I am expecting my first child. You cannot imagine the sheer joy I feel, along with the complete horror of seeing my drunken mother wanting to be a part of my baby’s life. I want Mom to be a loving, reli- able grandmother, but so far, she has not been able to control herself. This has become a constant worry. I don’t want my child brought up around alcohol. How do I allow Mom to be near the baby when she cannot control her drink- ing? — Michigan Mom-to-Be Dear Michigan: When Mom is Annie’s Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar new grandchild will provide the incentive for her to final- ly get the help she needs. If you believe she is depressed and is self-medicating with alcohol, encourage her to discuss this with her doctor. Tell her you will make the appointment and go with her. If she truly wants to sober up, she will do this. In the meantime, please contact Al-Anon (al-anon.alateen.org) at 1- 888- 4AL-ANON (1-888-425- 2666), for family and friends of those with drinking problems. Dear Annie: Our music teacher group has a question for you. We will try to make it short and sweet. Should parents have to pay for missed music lessons? We have discussed this with fel- low piano, band and vocal teachers who give private lessons, and every- one is having the same problem. Parents don’t want to pay for missed lessons, and we think they should because they have a reserved lesson time each week. They don’t understand that we have set sched- ules and depend on the income to help with our bills. What is your take on this? — Losing Money Dear Losing: There is nothing wrong with charging parents for missed lessons if they do not notify you sufficiently in advance. Stu- dents are paying for your time, as well as your expertise. The amount you charge and how much notice you require are up to you. When you take on new students, inform them of this policy. Tell the parents of your current students that, starting next month, these guidelines will be in effect. Good luck. Dear Annie: I read the letter from ‘‘Dirty Dishes Not Dirty Hands,’’ who was upset that a friend washed his hands in the kitchen sink after a round of golf. Don’t wash your hands in the kitchen sink? Oh, please! I wash the carrots I pull out of the ground in the kitchen sink. I even wash my small dog in the kitchen sink. Does he think dirty dishes are germ free? If ‘‘Dishes’’ is concerned about a germ or two getting on his food after a hand washing, he can spray the sink with a disinfectant or wipe it down with chlorine bleach. — Clean Enough Dear Clean:You can do whatev- er makes you happy, but it is con- sidered safer to avoid washing out- door dirt in the same sink where you prepare food. (And we’d cer- tainly wash the dog in the bathtub.) 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. Azusa Graduates AZUSA — The fol- lowing students graduated from Azusa Pacific Uni- versity on Fri., July 30. They were joined by more than 560 graduates at the summer com- mencement ceremony. Cottonwood residents Marie Nicole Dawson with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Eric Jibao Clark with a Master of Business Administration. Azusa Pacific Univer- sity is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian uni- versity located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is com- mitted to God First and excellence in higher edu- cation. Offering more than 60 areas of under- graduate study, 26 mas- ter's degree programs, and 7 doctorates to a total stu- dent population of more than 8,500 on campus, online, and at seven regional centers across Southern California,. APU graduates are known for professional excellence, the highest ethical standards, and their desire to make a dif- ference in the world. Visit: www.apu.edu.