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2A – Daily News – Monday, November 8, 2010 Community people&events MILITARY Airman Antonio M. Griego Air Force Airman Antonio M. Griego graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare princi- ples and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Griego, who is the son of Tina Hayes of Corning, earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is a 2010 graduate of Corning Union High School. Pvt. Tyler Estes-Akers Army Pvt. Tyler Estes-Akers has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Ben- ning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, Estes-Akers received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform recon- naissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-per- sonnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival proce- dures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area. He is the son of Sonja Akers of Corning and a 2010 graduate of Corning Union High School. 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. Happiness in small steps Staring at the red LED numbers on the scale, she appeared as if she was willing them to change. If she glared enough, they might, just maybe, morph down to 172, 158, or better yet, 137. "This is too frustrating," she said, exhaling the annoyance with a blast. "I only lost a quarter pound this week. At this rate, I’ll be 60 before I reach my right weight!" Whenever I hear that comment, whether the age referenced is 30 or 90, I want to point out that he or she will hopefully be that age irrespective of what she weighs. One version of the future, however, will come wrapped in health, joy, and a sense of accomplish- ment; the other arrives beaten, unhealthy, and remorseful. Healthy weight loss is not about a number; it is what your body can sustain while thriving, and — if done correctly — will not be reversed by the passing of the calendar. After all, health is not about being "skinny;" it’s about being happy and healthy. Lose your weight, damage your health, and what did you achieve? I wanted to put in her picture all this vital information, hoping she can come closer to peace with the process, and let loose from the wretched number. Yet, I also under- stand unsolicited advice is worth exact- ly what one pays for it; so instead, I lis- tened. Speed, at the expense of results, is too often the focus of weight loss. Change is an unwelcome intruder in our lives, so we fight to main- tain our comfort, rituals and habits until the last possible moment. When change final- ly rears itself upon us, we react with frustration, fear, or shame. Hateful of this painful, foreboding place, we scramble for security, to get to the other side NOW; immedi- ately; as quickly as possible, assuming, "When I lose this weight, I will be free of this horrendous, fetid, putrid stew of raw emotion." Yet, that view is back- drip coalescence of time, desire, and action. The acquisition of wealth can be viewed as earning one dollar, repeated often and with improved efficiency. Great relationships focus not on long-term anniver- saries but on day-to-day thoughtful minor actions. Daresay, those big celebra- tions will not happen if one loses sight of "the little things." wards. Excess weight (and other harmful habits) is not the source of the pain; it is a symptom of an underlying hurt left untreated. Disregarding that hierarchy is akin to applying a bandage on a laceration without removing the knife. Paradoxically, the same drive to "go quickly," in reality causes the process "to not go at all." She never returned, triggering in me the realization, "A quarter pound a week is too slow, but zero is fast enough." Isn’t that odd? The craving to get "there" hastily generated the counter effect; never arriving at all. Success is not built on erratic, awk- ward, irregular steps. It is the drip-drip- Scott Q. Marcus Small steps done repeat- edly achieve more results than large steps done peri- odically. Stated else wise, ‘tis better to walk a block now and actually do it, than to swear you’ll run a mile later — and do nothing. It’s healthier to drop a quarter pound this week than lose 20 next year. About the author: Scott "Q" Marcus is a THINspirational speaker and author.Today is exactly 16 years since he achieved his correct weight after losing 70 pounds. He can be reached for coaching, consulting or presentations at www.scottqmarcus .com, scottq@scottqmarcus.com, or 707.442.6243. 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El Camino Ranch Irrigation District Petition Granted A petition from the Finnell Land company and W.H. Baymiller to form an irrigation district, known as the El Camino Irrigation District, was presented to the board of supervisors today and granted. Edward Whaley made the application before the board, set- ting forth that points covered by statutes had been complied with so far in the formation of the district. CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES ARRIVING DAILY! Courtesy photo The students at West Street School SERRF after school program celebrated Lights On!, the national rally for after school programs. Writers forum to be held Saturday Writers Forum will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Memorial Hall of All Saints Episcopal Church, 2150 Benton Drive, Redding. The church is located at the corner of Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road. Customer Service Representative to help schools obtain money. Work with Principals, PTA’s, Coaches, Music, and Childcares! 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