Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/15542
2A – Daily News – Monday, August 30, 2010 Community people&events Hodge-Knight Zones abound. Municipalities designate indus- trial zones, retail zones, and resi- dential zones. The airport has load- ing zones. Psychologically, we pre- fer our "comfort zone." Even Moth- er Earth is "zoned:" time zones, weather zones, coastal zones, and far above our head, in the stratos- phere, is of course, the o-zone. (Sorry, couldn’t resist…) In order to change bad habits, job one is to create "safe zones." In other words, clean your environ- ment; make sure it is devoid of temptation, and therefore increase your odds of success. When it comes to over eating, "Out of sight, out of mind," becomes the creed; or more accurately, "out of kitchen, out of mouth." Jim and Dianna Knight announce the engagement of their son Ryan Knight of Arcata to Ashley Hodge of Arcata.The bride- elect is the daughter of Mike and Lesli Hodge of Turlock. The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Red Bluff Union High School and a 2008 graduate of Humboldt State University. He is employed by Western ECI as a forester. The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Turlock High School and will graduate from Humboldt State University in 2011. The couple is planning a July 9, 2011 wedding at Union Hill Inn in Columbia. 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. Dutifully therefore, I scoured my kitchen cabinets of sweets, treats, and other crunchy temptations when I embarked upon my journey for better health and a smaller waistline. Naysayers and doubting Thomases questioned, "What about your kids?" "They’ll do fine," was my retort. "When they grow up, they can eat what they want." They did. They do. My youngest, who has never bat- tled weight and has great control over fattening goodies (causing me to wonder if he is indeed my descendent), visited last week. To honor this occasion, we engaged in a ceremonial burning of foodstuffs over an open flame; referred to by Zoning Out those more adept at this skill as "barbequing." In town for only a short time, we sug- gested he invite his friends, who, due to a finely devel- oped sense of appropriate etiquette, each arrived laden with food. Being young adults, still in the prime of life, blessed with flat stomachs and super- charged metabolisms, and nary a concern for middle- aged spread; did not trans- port with them, sparkling water, non-fat cottage cheese, or crudités. Au con- traire! Rather, from bag, carry sack, and purse, emerged legions of chips, dips, chips, soda, and – did I say -- chips. Possessing a strong affinity for chips, especially those in round pil- lar-shaped cans with flavors such as "loaded baked potato" or "kickin’ cheese," I find they communicate with me. Once they have infiltrated the "safe zone," they seductively, slyly, sing their salty, spicy, siren song; most times late at night when all is still and none but I can hear. Unlike Odysseus, I am unfettered by mast; therefore, alone, in the dark, drawn against my will to the kitchen table, I find myself staring down several red, green, and purple potato crisp containers. Inside each pillar reside dangerous calories; only a snuggly secured plastic cap protecting my virtue. With only the sound of the ticking wall clock echoing from the tile counters and Birth - Stroing my cat intertwining himself around my ankles (preferring I opt for tuna), I am alone; directly facing the beast within. "Don’t eat it," whis- pered my thinner angel. "Be strong. You’ve done so well." "Live on the edge. Go for it. No one resists," comes the salty, seduc- tive reply, "You know you want it." Scott Q. Marcus Realizing my well- planned environment was no longer safe, the answer abruptly became obvious, remove the temptation! Destroy the threat! With lightning reflexes, I leapt into action; consuming every chip in the house, thereby restoring my safe zone while utilizing logic direct from the twilight zone. Scott "Q" Marcus is a THINspirational speaker and columnist. Since losing 70 pounds over 13 years ago, he conducts speeches, workshops, and presentations throughout the country. His second weight loss book, "MORE Striving for Imprefection: 52 additional columns on weight loss, habit change, and other acts of faith" was just released available at www.TheEatingCycle.com or by contacting him at scottq@scottqmarcus.com or 707.422.6243. State-required psychotherapist training Redding Regional Chapter-California Asso- ciation of Marriage, Family Therapists is sponsoring a full-day specialized state- required training, “What Does the Law Expect of Me?” (Part I), with David Jensen, JD, staff attorney, California Association of Marriage, Family Therapists from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24. This course meets the California Board of Courtesy photo D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 125, NUMBER 241 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 ______________________ Mail: Red Bluff Daily News P.O. Box 220 Red Bluff, CA 96080 Fax: (530) 527-5774 ______________________ 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. Home delivery NEWS News Tip Hotline: 527-2153 FAX: (530) 527-9251 E-mail: clerk@redbluffdailynews.com Daytime: (530) 527-2151 Sports: Ext. 109 Obituaries: Ext. 103 Tours: Ext. 112 After hours:(530) 527-2153 ______________________ ADVERTISING Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Display: 527-2151 Ext. 122 Classified: 527-2151 Ext. 103 Online (530) 527-2151 Ext. 133 FAX: (530) 527-5774 E-mail: advertise@redbluffdailynews.com SPECIAL PAGES ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS Mondays: Kids Corner Tuesdays: Employment Wednesdays: Business Thursdays: Entertainment Fridays: Select TV Saturdays: Farm, Religion Publisher & Advertising Director: Greg Stevens gstevens@redbluffdailynews.com Editor: Chip Thompson editor@redbluffdailynews.com Sports Editor: Rich Greene sports@redbluffdailynews.com Circulation Manager: Kathy Hogan khogan@redbluffdailynews.com Production Manager: Sandy Valdivia sandy@redbluffdailynews.com POSTMASTER SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: PO BOX 220, RED BLUFF CA 96080 The Red Bluff Daily News is an adjudicated daily newspaper of general circulation, County of Tehama, Superior Court Decree 9670, May 25, 1955 © 2010 Daily News Postage Paid Periodicals Michael and Lindsay Stroing, a son, Samuel Tristan Garrett Stroing, 7 pounds, 11 ounces and 21 inches long born on July 13, 2010. Welcoming baby are grandparents Dr. David and Kimberli Hartwick of Bella Vista, Cheryl and David Smith and Bernard and Pam Stroing of Red Bluff; Great Grandparents Mary Stroing and Russell and Mary Skelton of Red Bluff; Dr. Wilton and Betty Rae Hartwick of Acampo and Chuck and Virginia Wall of Millville. Behavioral Sciences qualifications for six- hours of continuing education units for mar- riage, family therapists and licensed clinical social workers provided by Carolyn Furnish for a $20 fee. Members of the local chapter will receive units free as part of their chapter member- ships. The event is being held at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1905 Hartnell Ave., Redding, and includes a deli lunch as part of the regis- tration fee. Early Bird registration by Sept. 10 is $110. For more information call Lisa Jellison at 605-3664 or send an email to: lisajelli- son517@yahoo.com. COMMUNITY CLIPS Fall Rummage Sale The Presbyterian Women will hold a Fall Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, and 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 2, at the church, 838 Jefferson St., in Red Bluff. All merchandise is new. Nothing held over. Proceeds go to the mission work of the Presbyterian Women. Information call 527-0372. Arts and Crafts Fair The Red Bluff Community and Senior Center is taking reservations for the Fall Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday, Sept. 11. Exhibitors may reserve a 10- by 10-foot space in the air 90 years ago... First Oil Well To Be Christened Next Sunday morning the ceremony of ‘spudding’ of the first oil well in Northern California will take place. Six miles north of town on the Wilcox lease, the Tuscan Oil Company has its derrick errected and ready for the process. – Daily News, Aug. 30, 1920 *RAIDERS TICKETS FOR SALE* Red Bluff Jr. Spartans Football Fundraiser End Zone Tickets 3rd level $ 1st & 2nd 40.00 level $ , 45 Tickets must be ordered 30 days in advance. Contact Jenn Moniz with Red Bluff Jr. Spartans: (530) 524-0110 or jennrbyf@yahoo.com P.O. Box 8027, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Bring in this ad to receive $10 OFF* any *Regular Price. Must present ad at time of purchase Crossroads Feed & Ranch Supply 595 Antelope Blvd. Red Bluff, CA 95080 530-529-6400 Shopcrossroads.net conditioned auditorium for $35, which includes a 6-foot table and two chairs. Extra tables and electricity outlets are included on request. Although the emphasis is on fine arts and original crafts, homemade candy, baked good and local products are accepted. Booths are to be set up before 9 a.m., with doors open- ing at 10 a.m. The fair is free to the public. Hosts are the Red Bluff Community Center Auxiliary and the Blues for the Pool Committee, both non-profit groups. Details and registration forms are available at the center, 1500 S. Jackson St., Red Bluff, by calling 527-8177 or at www.ci.red-bluff.ca.us/parks. Community Clip? clerk@redbluffdailynews.comor Fax: 527-9251