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Making excuses for obesity DEAR DR. GOTT: My 38-year-old granddaughter is con- vinced that because she has polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), she cannot lose weight. She is grossly overweight, and I am concerned about her future. She sees an endocrinolo- gist about once a year, and takes thyroid medication and niacin for cholesterol. Can she be helped? Thank you for your consideration of this seri- ous problem. doughnuts, cakes and pastries. Any carb intake might focus on choices high in fiber, such as brown rice, whole-grain breads, fortified cereals and beans. Dr. Peter Gott DEAR READER: PCOS is a hormonal disorder that com- monly begins when a female begins menstruation; however, it can develop later in life. Obesity presents in nearly half of all patients with PCOS and is often the initial com- plaint. Abnormalities in the menstrual cycle, infertility, pre or type II diabetes and the presence of polycystic ovaries diagnosed through ultrasound are but a few of the other symptoms. It should be noted, however, that having polycys- tic ovaries is not a firm indica- tion of PCOS. There is no specific testing for diagnosis. Rather, it is one of exclusion, meaning that a physician will rule out a num- ber of related possibilities prior to deciding on PCOS. The disorder makes other con- ditions, such as type II dia- betes, hypertension and sleep apnea, more likely to occur. Only you and your grand- daughter can determine the sequence of events. When was she diagnosed? Could the PCOS be a result of her obesi- ty? Is that issue under control? I cannot tie in high-cholesterol levels with her excess weight; however, thyroid disorders are often linked with obesity, ele- vated cholesterol and menstru- ation abnormalities. There is help and hope that focuses primarily on her major symptoms. She should exer- cise and become involved with a regular weight-control pro- gram. Diet modification appears essential. There is some initial evidence of success on a low- carbohydrate diet without dis- crimination between carbs on either end of the glycemic index. Her caloric intake should be reduced. She should avoid simple carbohydrates such as soda, sugary drinks, Her physician might decide to place her on low-dose birth control as a means of regulating her menstrual cycles. She should continue to see her primary-care physician and endocrinologist on a regu- lar basis. To provide related informa- tion, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “A Strat- egy for Losing Weight: Intro- duction to the No Flour, No Sugar Diet.” Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. Be sure to mention the title or print an order form off my website at www.AskDr- GottMD.com. DEAR DR. GOTT: I read your column every day in the Fresno Bee, but I missed your article on your no-flour, no- sugar diet. I’m 100 pounds overweight and have tried every diet known. I know it’s never too late to start a health- ier lifestyle. DEAR READER: You have several options. The first is to order my “A Strategy for Los- ing Weight: Introduction to the No Flour, No Sugar Diet.” Simply send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. Be sure to mention the title or print an order form off my website at www.AskDr- GottMD.com. My books, “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” can be ordered by following the links on my website. You’re on the right track, and it is never too late to take steps to improve your health. Good luck. Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which are available at most bookstores or online. Check Out our NEW online ‘Yard Sale Map’ Updated Thursday afternoon – for weekend Yard Sales! Click on locations for exact addresses and driving directions! ʻ Yard Sale Map ʼ can be easily accessed from our top menu at www.redbluffdailynews.com . Mouse over the red ʻ Classified ʼ tab and scroll down to ʻ Yard Sale Map ʼ and click. Legal Notices Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COUNTY OF TEHAMA NOTICE TO BIDDERS CONTRACT NO. 10-270892 Sealed proposals for the work shown in the plans and specifi- cations entitled: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT PLANS FOR CONSTRUC - TION ON COUNTY OF TEHAMA FROM SUNBRIGHT AVENUE TO RED BLUFF CITY LIMITS AMERICAN REINVESTMENT AND RECOVERY ACT (ARRA) FEDERAL- AID PROJECT 99W OVERLAY PROJECT FROM CORNING CITY LIMITS TO FINNEL AVENUE AND ESPL 5908(084) EA 02-918452L CONTRACT NO. 10-270892 will be received at the Depart- ment of Public Works office at 9380 San Benito Avenue, Gerber, California, 96035 until 10:00 AM on September 22, 2010 at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the confer- ence room at said address. DESCRIPTION OF WORK 99W OVERLAY PROJECT An overlay of portions of 99W IN Tehama County. There are two project segments, from Corning City Limits to Finnel Avenue and from Sunbright Avenue to Red Bluff City Limits. Project in- cludes replace asphalt concrete surface, a two-lift HMA overlay with pavement fabric, striping, and shoulder backing along the road. This project is bid as a Base Project with several additive al- ternatives which may be added depending on the cost of bids for the Base Project and each al- ternative. Approximately $1.1 Million is available for this proj- ect funded from the American Reinvestment and Restoration Act (ARRA). Additionally, the County may use its discretion and supplement the budgeted amount with other available County funds. The specific Funding Amount upon which the contract will be awarded will be publicly disclosed by the County before the first bid is opened, and will be announced at the bid opening. The County will evalu- ate all bids for this project based on the Base Bid, followed by the Base Bid plus an Alterna- tive or Base Bid plus combina- tion of Alternatives depending on the cost in relationship to the specified amount. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS EN- TERPRISE GOAL The UDBE Contract goal is 3.5 percent. PRE-BID MEETING A non-mandatory prebid meet- ing is scheduled for 10AM Tues- day, September 14, 2010 at the offices of Tehama County Public Works, 9380 San Benito Ave, Gerber, CA . This meeting is to inform bidders of project re- quirements, and subcontractors - Arranging solicitations, times for the presentation of bids, quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules in ways that facilitate DBE, and other small businesses, participation (e.g., unbundling large contracts to make them more accessible to small businesses, requiring or encouraging prime contractors to subcontract portions of work that they might otherwise per- form with their own forces)of subcontracting and material supply opportunities. The Coun- ty will also answer any ques- tions pertaining to the Plans, Contract, and Specifications in- cluding the Alternative bid pro- cedures. Bidder’s attendance at this meeting will not be manda- tory. BUY AMERICA PROVISIONS THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE "BUY AMERICA" PROVI- SIONS OF THE SURFACE TRANS- PORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1982 AS AMENDED BY THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANS- PORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE CLASSIFICATION The contractor shall possess ei- ther a Class A OR C12 license at the time this contract is award- ed. This contract is subject to state di i i i d Thursday, September 2, 2010 – Daily News – 3B Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pur- suant to Government Code, Sec- tion 12990. Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be communicated as a bid- der inquiry prior to bid opening. Any such inquiries or questions, submitted after bid opening, will not be treated as a bid protest. j OBTAINING OR INSPECTING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Plans and specifications may be obtained for a NONREFUNDABLE FEE OF $ 75.00 PER SET including ½ size formatted on 11" x 17" paper. Full size individual sheets are available at a cost of $3.50 per sheet. Plans may be obtained from Te- hama County Department of Public Works, 9380 San Benito Avenue, Gerber, California. Plans are plan view only; Cross sec- tions and profiles are not availa- ble. Technical questions should be directed to the Office of the Director of Public Works, County of Tehama, Gerber, California, telephone (530) 385-1462 ex. 3016 or 3009. The successful bidder shall fur- nish a payment bond and a per- formance bond. The County of Tehama affirms that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enter- prises will be afforded full op- portunity to submit bids in re- sponse to this invitation. CALIFORNIA PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevail- ing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Rela- tions. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available at County of Tehama, Depart- ment of Public Works, 9380 San Benito Avenue, Gerber, CA 96035 and available from the Califor- nia Department of Industrial Re- lations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PW D. The Federal minimum wage rates for this project as prede- termined by the United States Secretary of Labor are set forth in the Bid book and in copies of this book that may be examined at the offices described above where project plans, special provisions, and bid forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of Bid book. Future ef- fective general prevailing wage rates, which have been prede- termined and are on file with the California Department of Indus- trial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE RATES Federal minimum wage rates are not included in these specifi- cations. They may be obtained at the Internet Web Site http://www.gpo.gov/davisbaco n/. A copy is also available at the Offices of Tehama County Public Works, 9380 San Benito Avenue, Gerber, CA 96035 If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates prede- termined by the Secretary of La- bor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California De- partment of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of la- bor, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. The Department will not accept lower State wage rates not spe- cifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes "helper" (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other clas- sification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determina- tions do not contain the State wage rate determination other- wise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the subcontractors shall pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate, which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. The U.S. Department of Trans- portation (DOT) provides a toll- free "hotline" service to report bid rigging activities. Bid rigging activities can be reported Mon- days through Fridays, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Telephone No. 1-800-424- 9071. Anyone with knowledge of ibl bid i i bidd l Contractor and Classified Ads Sell!! Call 527-2151 Website: redbluffdailynews.com E-Mail: advertise@redbluffdailynews.com Tehama County’s Personal/Professional Service Directory Bankruptcy Attorney Local Bankruptcy Attorney Jocelyn C. 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Tysinger, Jr. M.D. Eye Physician & Surgeon Fellow American Academy of Ophtalmology We accept Medical, Medicare & most Insurances Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-4:30pm Fri & Sat 8am-12 noon For Emergencies, After Hours, Week-ends, Call 530-567-5001 345 Hickory St. Red Bluff Tel: (530) 529-4733 Fax: (530) 529-1114 Orthotic Therapy is our Specialty, also treating all aspects of the feet including Bunions, Hammertoes and Plantar Fasciitis with conservative and surgical intervention. We offer comprehensive skin care products from; FOOT AND ANKLE SPECIALIST 2530 Sr Mary Columba Dr Red Bluff (530) 527-7584 commitment Runs every Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday Eye Physician Financial Services BANKRUPTCY Free information $50/mo. + court fee MICHAEL O. HAYS Attorney at Law 1-800-387-9299 Feet Health possible bid rigging, bidder col- lusion, or other fraudulent activ- ities should use the "hotline" to report these activities. The "hotline" is part of the DOT’s continuing effort to identify and investigate highway construc- tion contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direc- tion of the DOT Inspector Gener- al. All information will be treat- ed confidentially and caller ano- nymity will be respected. yg BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF TEHAMA Publish: Sept. 2 & 9, 2010 LEGAL NOTICE 100162500036596337 APN 004- 090-76-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/22/07. UNLESS YOU TAKE AC- TION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUB- LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EX- PLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAW- YER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cash- ier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or fed- eral savings and loan associa- tion, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and au- thorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly ap- pointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trust- ee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common desig- nation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Charles Richard Wicks, Sr. and Virginia Louise Wicks, husband and wife as joint tenants Recorded: 06/27/07, as Instrument No. 2007011774, of Official Records of Tehama County, California. Date of Sale: 09/22/10 at 2:00 PM Place of Sale: At the main en- trance to the Tehama County Courthouse, 633 Washington Street., Red Bluff, CA The pur- ported property address is: 18595 BOWMAN RD, COTTON- WOOD, CA 96022 Assessors Par- cel No. 004-090-76-1 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reason- able estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $196,738.03. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficia- ry, the Trustor or the trustee. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or its authorized agent was record- ed with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office and reads sub- stantially as follows: The mort- gage loan servicer declares that (1) it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 and (2) the timeframe for giving notice of sale speci- fied in subdivision (a) of Califor- nia Civil Code § 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to California Civ- il Code § 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: August 27, 2010 NORTH- WEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Melissa Myers, Au- thorized Signatory 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com Au- tomated Sales Line: 714-277-4845 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Re- quests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OF- FICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COL- LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA- TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI# 1002.167285 09/02, 09/16/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7037.03515 Title Order No. 4310525 MIN No. 09/09, BY: Gary B. Antone, Director Department of Public Works Date: 08/31/10 CREAMS, SALTS, MOISTURIZERS, GIFT SETS www.aerosilknatural.com SPA SKIN CARE PRODUCTS ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS