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READERPHOTO COURTESYOFJACKKIRCHERT Aseriesofexposureswastakenduringtheeclipseandbloodmoonlastmonth. ALOOKATAPRIL'S LUNAR ECLIPSE Iactuallylost weight while on the road for a month. Please don't hate me. Having sur- veyed thousands of people about what is the big- gest difficulty in keeping their weight under con- trol, that which ranks highest is staying in con- trol while traveling; not a shock I'm sure. However, for a few of us, it's the op- posite; I lose weight easier while on the road. So, al- though I usually don't use this space as an "advice" or "how-to" column, since we are entering the "vaca- tion and travel season;" I share my simple and easy techniques to avoid com- ing home with "extra bag- gage." 1. Walk Whether it's five min- utes or five miles, make sure to take some time ev- ery day to be on your feet, especially if you've been in a plane or car for long hours. Given the option of stairs or elevators, opt for the stairs. Should you be visiting a mall or shopping center, choose a parking space further from the en- trance. Not only do these (lit- eral) small steps burn cal- ories, but also they help keep you refreshed and alert, leading to an in- creased chance that you'll make additional correct decisions later. 2. Water, water, water Drinking boatloads of water not only keeps you hydrated, exception- ally important if you're on a plane or in warmer weather. Beyond that, it helps give you a sense of fullness, causing you to eat less. Drink at least one glass of water BEFORE each meal; it makes a differ- ence. If you're a soda drinker, substitute water at least once a day. 3. Just the facts, ma'am, just the facts… It doesn't matter if the information on the Nutrition Facts la- bels looks like a foreign language; compare them. Ask for nutritional in- formation at res- taurants. (Some states require that the calorie count is listed; but many still do not.) Even if all you do is choose a meal with 50 fewer calories each time, that totals over 1,000 cal- ories you didn't eat in a week, about a third of a pound you won't be pack- ing around your waist. As in most things, small changes make a large dif- ference over time. 4. Make it special Many times, travel is looked at as an excuse to chuck self-control in the recycle bin. Sure, there can be a celebratory feel- ing to a family trip (and rightly so), but, let's be honest, do you really feel happy when you're over- indulging non-stop? My solution? Modera- tion is easier if you only indulge (a little) on foods you couldn't, or wouldn't, have when you're home. For example, peanut but- ter is peanut butter is peanut butter, no mat- ter where I am. However, a specialty dessert from a restaurant that's not in my town? That's a rare treat. I'll order that (but no seconds). 5. Clean your living space Don't bring food into your room! Keeping your environment clean of temptations cuts out pounds of mindless eat- ing. Should you get a ma- jor case of late night munchies, and there's nothing in grasp, you'll be less inclined to put on your bunny slippers and traipse off to the vending machine than you would if food is within reach. 6. Be realistic Finally, no matter how dedicated you are, staying in control on the road is a minefield. Don't deprive yourself; but do think be- fore you eat and make conscious choices. Should you slip up, don't berate yourself. Taking a vaca- tion from negative self- talk is the least expen- sive vacation you can get — and definitely the most fun. About the author: Scott "Q" Marcus is a nationally known weight loss expert for baby boomers and the CRP (Chief Recover- ing Perfectionist) of www. ThisTimeIMeanIt.com Get his free ebook of mo- tivational quotations and one year of his highly-pop- ular Monday Motivational Memos at no charge by visiting his website. He is also available for coaching and speaking. Scott"Q"Marcusisana- tionally known weight loss expert for baby boomers and the CRP (Chief Recovering Perfectionist) of www.This- TimeIMeanIt.com Get his free ebook of motivational quotations and one year of his highly-popular Monday Motivational Memos at no charge by visiting his web- site. He is also available for coaching and speaking at 707.442.6243. SCOTT MARCUS Sixsimplestepstostayin control while on vacation The following information is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff's Office, Corning Po- lice Department and Califor- nia Highway Patrol logs. Arrests MichaelRayRobertson: 54, Red Bluff was arrested Wednes- day at Antelope Boulevard and Sale Lane on an outstanding felony charge of distribution of child pornography. Daisy May Wright: 32, Mon- tague was arrested Wednesday at State Route 99W at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital on an outstanding felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. Sharon June Votaw: 67, Red Bluff was arrested Wednesday in the 1200block of Walnut Street on suspicion of felony posses- sion of a controlled substance. Bail was $15,000. John Raymond Harris: 46, Redway was arrested Wednes- day in Williams for felony parole violation. Ryan Allen Blankenship: 40, Corning was arrested Wednes- day at Loleta and Mary avenues on suspicion of felony posses- sion of a controlled substance. Bail was $15,000. Burglary 1600block of Walnut Street: A woman reported a burglary at her house Wednesday and the the of an old brown pickup from her yard. She reported she was moving into her house, and a bike and other items were taken. A man reported later in the day that a brown pickup was le on his Loleta Avenue property. Animal 14600block of Cra- mer Road: A man re- ported Wednesday that his neighbor's pit bulls were running loose, and that a dog wouldn't let him leave his house. He said the dogs' owner told him that they are "killer dogs." The dogs' owner was told to keep his dogs contained. The Corning Safeway: Two men reportedly stole cough syrup from the store Wednesday, but were unable to be located. Suspicious Corning Community Park at Toomes Avenue: A person reported Wednesday that juveniles moved picnic benches from their intended location. POLICE LOGS Scott Marcus Did you discover that you made a mistake after you filed your federal tax re- turn? You can make it right by filing an amended tax re- turn. Here are the top ten things to know about filing an amended tax return. 1. Use Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual In- come Tax Return, to correct errorsonyourtaxreturn.You must file an amended return on paper. It can't be e-filed. 2. You usually should file an amended tax return if you made an error claiming your filing status, income, deduc- tions or credits on your origi- nal return. 3. You normally don't need to file an amended return to correct math errors. The IRS willautomaticallymakethose changes for you. Also, do not file an amended return be- cause you forgot to attach tax forms,suchasaW-2orsched- ule. The IRS will usually send you a request for those. 4. You usually have three years from the date you filed your original tax return to file Form 1040X to claim a refund. You can file it within two years from the date you paid the tax, if that date is later. That means the last day for most people to file a 2010 claim for a refund is April 15, 2014. See the 1040X instruc- tions for special rules that ap- ply to certain claims. 5. If you are amending more than one tax return, preparea1040Xforeachyear. You should mail each year in separate envelopes. Note the tax year of the return you are amending at the top of Form 1040X. Check the form's in- structions for where to mail your return. 6. If you use other IRS forms or schedules to make changes, make sure to attach them to your Form 1040X. 7. If you are due a refund from your original return, wait to receive that refund before filing Form 1040X to claim an additional refund. Amended returns take up to 12 weeks to process. You may spend your original refund while you wait for any addi- tional refund. 8. If you owe more tax, file your Form 1040X and pay the tax as soon as possible. This will reduce any interest and penalties. 9. You can track the status of your amended tax return three weeks after you file with Where'sMyAmendedReturn? ThistoolisavailableonIRS.gov or by phone at 866-464-2050. It's available in English and in Spanish.Thetoolcantrackthe status of an amended return for the current year and up to threeyearsback. 10. To use Where's My AmendedReturn?enteryour taxpayer identification num- ber, which is usually your So- cialSecuritynumber.Youwill also need your date of birth and zip code. If you have filed amended returns formultiple years, select each year one by one. TAX TIPS 10 facts about amended tax returns The Sun Country Quil- ters Guild will be celebrat- ing its 20th anniversary. May's meeting will be held one week early at 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, due to Memorial Day holiday, at the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., Red Bluff. This month's speaker will be Cinda Olsen and she will be featuring her trunk show. Refreshments will in- clude a birthday cake with lots of other goodies. Interested quilters or non-quilters may attend up to three meetings in a year for a fee of $5 per meeting, or you may join the guild for an annual membership fee of $30. More information is available by contacting Sun Country Quilters, P.O. Box 8266, Red Bluff, or visit www.suncountryquilters. com. 20TH ANNIVERSARY Sun Country Quilters to celebrate A heartbroken mother stood over the body of her dead offspring at the sub- way south of Red Bluff yes- terday morning, the little one doubtless having fallen from a passing automobile and been run over. The mother registered grief in every way known to her as she gazed into the face of the dead, and moaned pitifully. The matter was not reported to the coroner or the undertaker, but to C. D. Storm, who hopped into his car and hurried to the scene. The mother refused to be comforted, and for a time defied Storm to touch her beloved dead. By artful persuasion and persistent petting Storm finally suc- ceeded in getting the be- reft mother into his car and with the dead brought her into town. The mother bears a Los Angeles tag on her collar and is a purebred Airedale. Storm has her tied up at his home. — May 16, 1924 90 YEARS AGO... Mother bere of her child is heartbroken Jackie Orovecz, newly- elected president of the Cali- fornia,Nevada,HawaiiState AssociationofEmblemclubs, will pay her official visit to the Red Bluff club on May 20.AbarbecueandWestern themed party are planned in her honor at the Red Bluff Elkslodge.Cocktailhourisat 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Several other Tri-State offi- cers are expected to accom- panyOrovecz.Sheisamem- ber of Azusa Emblem club, andaresidentofCovina. VISITOR Even if all you do is choose a meal with 50 fewer calories each time, that totals over 1,000 calories you didn't eat in a week, about a third of a pound you won't be packing around your waist. 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