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2A Daily News – Monday, October 10, 2011 Community people&events Pancake breakfast Looking back at 17 years As a 17-year-old, I dropped almost 100 pounds, becoming thin for the first time in my life. By 22, I regained most of it. During that period, I avoided attending meet- ings, which had worked so well, and therefore suffered the conse- quences. Funny, isn't it? You'll do everything you can — except the one thing that gets you the results you want. Contrary creatures, we humans can be. Courtesy photo Venturing Crew 1914, pictured here, will hold its third annual Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Red Bluff Moose Lodge 2002, 11745 Highway 99W, in Red Bluff. Information call 527-2250 Driver safety class An AARP Driver Safety Program class is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 19 and Thursday, Oct. 20. The two-day class begins each day at 1 p.m. and ends at 5 p.m. at the Sycamore Center, 220 Sycamore St., in Red Bluff. The class is designed for both first-time students as well as returning students. Participants must attend both days to obtain a Certificate of Completion. The AARP Driver Safety Program is designed for dri- vers 50 and over. In an informal, easy-going atmosphere, learn about new laws, how to avoid driving hazards, tips for freeway driving, and much, much more. Upon completion of the course, you may qualify for an auto insurance discount. The cost of the AARP Driver Safety program is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Class size is limited. To register call 528-1728. 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. Finally returning, I sat in a meet- ing, embarrassed, ashamed, and sad; a thin, middle age woman addressed the assemblage. "My name's Betty," she said, holding up her "before photo," "I've maintained a 100 pound weight loss for ten years." "One hundred pounds," I thought. "I couldn't even do that for half that time; no way I'll make it." It seemed the impossible dream. This week, I celebrated 17 years at my correct weight, after losing 70 pounds. (I had not regained every- thing I lost in earlier years; some lessons do stick.) In these 4,700 plus days since I achieved "goal weight," I've learned much. Space doesn't allow for everything, yet, there's room for a few observations; provided in the interest of helping others achieve the success I have been fortunate enough to experience. • Losing weight is not linear; it's four pounds down, two pounds up; losing five, gaining three; dropping one and flat lining for a month. It's up and down with (hopeful- ly) more downs than ups. • The internal "battle" about food choices does not cease. Speaking for myself, I merely have become more accustomed to the ongoing drone of the voices jostling for position in my head; now choosing to listen to the positive, healthful ones more often than the others. As for attitude: I've learned to quiet the inner jerk that wants to berate me for my slip-ups, of which there are still plenty. After all, if shame was motivational, I would never gain a pound. • Getting to one's correct weight is not a panacea for all life's ills. My kids still do things I dislike. My wife and I still sometimes are at log- gerheads. And yes, I continue to be frustrated with the world. But since I'm happier, I handle these issues better. • Dieting "success" makes one no better a person. Weight does not determine moral value, and I am therefore not superior because of what my scale reflects. I am happier — because I beat back a demon that ran my life for too many years, not because of what I weigh. • Lastly and strangely, having a Scott Q. Marcus weight problem has emerged as my greatest blessing. I used to curse my life, but if not for the work I had to do to change, I might never have developed my love for life, the great rela- tionships I now share, nor would I have had the honor of writing this column. Sure, these might have developed from a different path. But I didn't take — or wasn't given — that option. It doesn't matter; I cannot change what was not. The fact is I am where I am, and more importantly, pleased to be here. That's worth waking up for. About the author: Scott "Q" Marcus is a professional speaker and the CRP of www.ThisTimeIMeanIt.com, a website for people and organizations who are frustrated with making promises and are ready to make a change. Sign up for his free newsletter at the site or friend him at facebook.com/thistimeimeanit. He is also available for coaching and speaking engagements at 707.442.6243 or scottq@scottqmarcus.com. Special People Day at the Tehema District Fair Special People Day at the Tehama District Fair was enjoyed by more than 200 developmentally dis- abled adults and children. The special day at the fair is a much anticipated event by those who attend. D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 126, NUMBER 276 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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Old Hens and Young Hens in Spirited Contest In the egg laying contest held at the county fair last week honors were pretty evenly divided. In the contest of old hens, George Stoll won first place, his six hens in six days laying 19 eggs. R.F. Massie won second prize, his six hens laying 14 eggs in the six days… In the pullet contest, Charles Pramme won first prize, his six pullets laying 18 eggs in six days. C. C. Smith won second with 17 eggs… — Oct. 10, 1921 The special day was started by Kevin and Cathy Brunnemer in 1989, when Kevin was president of the Fair Board. The Fair had a program for Senior Citizens but nothing for the develop- mentally disabled, so Kevin and his wife Cathy created Special People Day. "Every year Special People Day gets bigger and we feed more people," Cathy Brunnemer said. "We get new volunteers and they all say that it was a really neat experience to work with the clients. They learn that our people are really fun people." Participants were treated to free admission and enjoyed a complimentary hot dog lunch prepared by the Central Tehama Kiwa- nis, with Joyce and Burt Bundy in charge of the They also enjoyed free access to many carnival rides where the carnival workers were congenial hosts. During lunch time, par- ticipants were treated to free face painting. Doris Remund, who was joined by her daughter and grand- daughters, has been creat- ing colorful face images for Special People Day since its inception. Magician Bryan Gilles walked among the partici- pants, entertaining them with slight of hand tricks. One participant exclaimed, "I remember you from last year!" Gilles was closely fol- Courtesy photo Doris Remund paints something on the arm of one of several participants at Special People Day at the Tehama District Fair. cooking. Cathy Brunnemer and her daughter Mindy, who is developmentally disabled, were present to hand out free t-shirts which were decorated with a colorful 2011 Tehama District Fair Dance fundraiser set People First of Corning is hosting a dance fundrais- Cattlewomen's Fashion Show and Luncheon November 5, 2011 Rolling Hills Casino Tickets $ 28.00 Deadline to purchase Oct 28th call 529-9679 October Specials Ask about October Punch Cards! Haircut and 15 foils $ Glossing service and Deep conditioning $ 40 10% off color services Headquarters For Hair Leanne Stewart Hrs flexible for earlier/later appt, if needed. 527-8484 40 Chestnut Ave. Hrs: 10-5 Mon-Fri 30 logo. Participants excitedly looked for the exhibits that they had entered. Squeals of delight were heard as they checked out the numerous blue ribbons on their arts and crafts exhibits. lowed by another admirer who asked to him to per- form at her birthday party. A theatrical group made up of disabled people did skits about their lives and a voter registration booth was staffed by the developmen- tally disabled. Bags stuffed with information about ser- vices for the developmen- tally disabled were handed out. COMMUNITY CLIPS er 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Red Bluff Com- munity Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. The group is raising money to support its local chapter activities and to send needed items to the National Guard's 649th Engineering Company in Sha- rana, Afghanistan. People First's eight Corning members resolved to start a community service project as part of the chap- ter certification process for People First of California. The project was to adopt a soldier from the North- state. The group began writing back and forth to Phil Chavez, a Sergeant in the California National Guard, serving in Afghanistan, who later surprised the chap- ter by coming to their monthly meeting and giving a PowerPoint presentation about Afghanistan. The chapter has been organizing fundraisers to send "their" soldier care packages of snacks and other comfort from home. Cost of admission for the dance is $5 per person and snacks and sodas will be available for 50 cents each. For more information, call Cindi Freshour at 223- 7771. FREE CONCERT! - Southern Gospel at it's very best! - Wonderful for entire family - Invite friends and family Love Triumphant Quartet Offering will be taken Numerous top 10 radio singles - Audience favorite. Triumphant Quartet's powerful combination of talent, commitment and unwavering faith insures that for years to come they will be ministering the gospel of Jesus Christ in song. · 2009 Grammy Nomination · 2011 Nominated for 2 Dove awards · 2011 Song of the year - "Love Came Calling" · 2009 Quartet of the year award · 2010 Quartet of the year award Voted Favorite Quartet of the year with opener The Wintons Monday, Oct. 10th 6:30 p.m. 1005 So. Jackson St., Red Bluff First Church of God