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2A – Daily News – Monday, August 16, 2010 Community people&events Perrine 90th The newest diet in town You know how you can be total- ly oblivious to something? Then you catch wind of it; maybe you hear about it from a friend, or you read an article. Suddenly — BAM! — it seems to pop up everywhere! For me, that’s the term "gluten- free." Joyce Luning Mathis Perrine celebrated her 90th birthday Saturday at her son’s home in Red Bluff. Joyce is the Granddaughter of William F. Luning a long time Red Bluff engineer and surveyor. She has lived in Red Bluff her entire life as an accountant at Minch’s Slaughterhouse and as an insurance agent for AAA. Present were her daughter, Dawn Wichael of Redding, son, Jon Mathis and wife Janyce of Red Bluff, granddaughter Jenny Mathis of Long Beach, grandson, Clinton Ross of Redding, granddaughter Dori Newport and husband Barry of Burney, great grandsons Mitch Ross of Redding, and Drew Harrington of Burney. 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. Last week, I knew virtually noth- ing about the protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Yet, literally, in the last few days, it appears to be showing up on all horizons. This could be due in part to the revela- tion that Chelsea Clinton’s 500- pound wedding cake was not only the size of a small trampoline, but equally noteworthy, was that it was also gluten free. The sudden (at least in my world) popularity of gluten-free could also be related to the fact that gluten-free dieting is growing in popularity among Hol- lywood’s upper crust (which, of course, would be made without flour). There are legitimate reasons for a gluten-free diet, most notably the treatment of Celiac Disease (CD), also known as gluten intolerance. This lifelong digestive disorder affects approximately one of every 133 people. For its sufferers, con- suming foods containing gluten damages the small intestine, pre- venting proper food absorption, resulting in symptoms ranging from diarrhea to weight loss, bloating, or malnutrition. There also might be a connection to osteoporoses, and in some cases, lack of treatment for CD has even been connected to can- cer. (Some people believe children with autism are sensitive to gluten, and avoiding the protein can improve certain symptoms, although the idea is con- troversial.) Going gluten free to shed pounds however is using a steamroller to flatten wheat-free dough. It’ll get the job done, but there are much easier ways to do it. Thinking of trying it? Get ready to read every single, solitary food label on every product you buy. Some must-avoid ingredi- ents are obvious, such as wheat, wheat gluten, barley, or rye. Yet, oth- ers are hidden: malt (made from bar- ley) and hydrolyzed vegetable pro- tein (often contains wheat). Oats are indeed an alternative but for some, may cause abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. The gluten-free diet is no cake- walk, um, er, oatmeal walk. It’s plain difficult and is for the truly dedicated. The forbidden food list consists of the more common breads — including white, wheat, marble, and rye. No more lox and cream cheese on bagels either; or for that matter, muffins, croissants, hamburger buns, or scones. Pizza, and pasta become fond memories, as do most breakfast cereals, cakes, pies, and other treats. One positive note is that those following this restrictive diet will never worry Scott Q. Marcus about a beer belly. Yep, most beers are made from barley malt, another on the illicit ingre- dient list. There are more and more alternatives to many of those foods, and what is allowed is by no means sparse. Chow down on rice, potatoes, fresh fruits, veg- etables, eggs, milk prod- ucts, chicken (not nuggets), fish, and beef. Summed up, unprocessed meat sans additives are great for a gluten-free diet. Of course, from a prac- tical view, if we ate fresh, unprocessed foods (gluten- free or not), and emphasized fruits and vegetables, we’d probably be healthier, and most likely at our correct weight anyway. However, it doesn't appear to be unhealthy. It’s not easy, and it does tend to be more expensive than simply balancing your diet, so if you try it, you might be a bit stressed – especially at first. The good news is wine and liquors are generally gluten-free so at the end of a long day of label-reading, you can still have a drink. Scott "Q" Marcus is a THINspirational speaker and author. Since losing 70 pounds in 1994, he conducts speeches, workshops, and presentations throughout the country. He can be reached at www.scottqmarcus.com, scottq@scottqmarcus.com, or 707.442.6243. Benefield celebrates 90th with her children Courtesy photo Surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren for dinner in Belle Vista, Evelyn Benefield of Red Bluff celebrated her 90th birthday on Aug. 8. D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 125, NUMBER 229 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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Fire Jumps Mill Creek And Spreads W.H. Conard was down from the mountains today hustling recruits to fight forest fires. The fire burning in the Deer creek canyon got beyond control of the fighters and jumped across Mill creek at Black Rock and got a fresh start. ... Fire Warden Schafer is patrolling the streets of Red Bluff for all available help. — Daily News, Aug. 16, 1920 Pictured behind Evelyn are her children: Robert, Mark and Don Benefield of Red Bluff, and Louise Miller of Shasta Lake City. Cottonwood library celebrates 3rd anniversary Aug. 4 marked the 3rd anniver- sary of the Cottonwood Communi- ty Library in its permanent home. A cake and an open house at the library marked the festive occasion. Many residents still remember hearing the grim news back in 1988 that the Cottonwood branch of the Shasta County Library was to be permanently closed due to budget cuts. Books were packed and the windows were shuttered on what had been a long history of a valu- able small-town library in Cotton- wood. Through the efforts of a small grassroots committee, a temporary library was opened in 1996 with borrowed books, and some of the older, original books from the Cot- tonwood branch. Lots of fundrais- ing, family donations, donations of time, talents and materials from local contractors, and the generosi- ty of the Dr. Reifert family brought the library to where it is today on Main Street. “We will be forever grateful to those who made it possible for us to build and secure this valuable library for Cottonwood”, said Gayle Harrington, director of library services. “The kindness and gentleness of Dr. Reifert is felt every day that I come to work at the library.” Many of the Reifert family mem- bers still come to visit the library made possible by the donation of land and a portion of the building fund by Dr. Reifert, the family patriarch. His famous saying of "Read, Read, Read", as shared by his children, is beautifully painted on the wall for all to aspire to. Because the Cottonwood Com- munity Library is not affiliated with any county library branch, it receives no county, state or federal money. It is purely supported by the outreach and donations of the com- munity and its business partners. “We wish to take this opportuni- ty of our third anniversary to thank all our donors and benefactors who see to it that this library is support- ed and maintained for the patrons of the south Shasta County area,” said Cheryl Walther, president of the library board. To make a donation or a memor- ial to the Cottonwood Community Library, please call Harrington at 347-4818. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box 1807, Cottonwood, CA 96022. Dawson makes Deans’ List at Azusa Pacific Cottonwood resident and Azusa Pacific University student Marie N. Dawson made the academic Deans' List at APU. Dawson is honored for a spring semester 2010 academic standing of a 3.5 or better grade-point average. Dawson is a Business Administration Major, who is joined by nearly 1,500 other students receiving the same honor. Mental health meeting The Tehama County Health Partnership will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at the Tehama County Department of Education, 1135 Lincoln Street, Red Bluff. The members will be electing new officers for the com- ing fiscal year. They will also work on developing their subcommittee workplans for the 2010/2011 fiscal year. An Informational Presentation regarding the new TCHSA-Mental Health Division Teen Screen Program will be given. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. For more information call 527-6824.