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IwonderifmydogWil- lie gets bored walking the same route every day. My inclina- tion is that he doesn't, but what do I know? Maybe he gets as tired of peeing on the same bushes as I do as walking the same sidewalks. Anyway, bot- tom line is I take him out on a long walk every morn- ing and, to be honest, can sometimes find it dulling. The solution? I plug in my always-falling-out-of-my- ear-buds and listen to ra- dio. That backstory in itself is a long walk to explain how I came about hearing an ad for yet another "mir- acle weight loss product." I've been writing this column for more than a decade and if you've followed it more than, oh, about three weeks, you know that "mira- cle weight loss products" are one of my prime bug- aboos, causing me to be- come very curmudgeonly and my head to explode. This was no exception; especially because the first words in the advert — even before I knew what was being promoted — were, "a healthy diet and exercise plan should be part of any weight re- duction routine." Hello? Really? I never realized that. I mean, I thought that the way to an appropriate weight is to ingest all manner of se- cret herbs and potions "the weight loss industry didn't want me to know about" coupled with cementing my fossilized rear-end on the couch day-long, while munching on high- fructose foods not found in nature and drowning them by gulping buckets of chocolate syrup while enjoying "the pounds just falling off." I'm sorry. Excuse the snark. It's just that sadly, we are in such a hurry to "lose weight fast without changing any habits" that too many misguided peo- ple sacrifice their health to achieve an unrealistic standard that cannot be attained, let alone main- tained. To meet market demand, all manner of un- scrupulous manufacturers prey on these folks with ineffective, even unsafe products. Knowing what they're providing is mostly bogus and could result in lawsuits; they add ridicu- lous, obvious disclaimers where none would other- wise be necessary. Think about it. Are there any other products requiring such obvious provisos to be outlined front and cen- ter? Imagine car manufac- turers beginning their ads with "Keeping your eyes open while driving and not disconnecting the brakes prior to starting the engine are essential to a safe transportation ex- perience." Or for home ap- pliances, "Refraining from placing your hand upon the open flame is strongly recommended when fry- ing or grilling meals." One more: "Resting limbs on the spinning blade of the operating lawn mower might impede its ability to mow your grass to ex- pected standards." This problem is so prev- alent that the Federal Trade Commission pro- duced a report entitled "Gut Check" to help spot false weight loss claims, some of which include: Weight loss of two pounds or more a week for a month or more without dieting or exercise; Losing more than three pounds per week under any circumstance for more than four weeks; Substantial weight loss no matter what or how much one eats; Permanent weight loss even after stopping using the product; Blocking the absorption of fat or calories; Substantial weight loss for every user; or Wearing a product on the body or rubbing a cream into the skin to cause weight loss There is no quick fix. There is no magic po- tion. There are neither special foods that must be eaten nor others that have to be avoided. Sup- plements won't cause you to get thin. Creams won't melt away pounds. I wish it were not so — but it is. The solution is obvious — and fortunately it's simple and free: Habits must change. Eat smaller portions and healthier foods; find time to be ac- tive in whatever fashion is possible, and be pa- tient while nature does what it does. Scott"Q"Marcusis a nationally known weight loss expert for baby boomers and the CRP (Chief Recovering Perfectionist) of www. ThisTimeIMeanIt.com. Get his free ebook of motivational quotations and one year of his highly-popular Monday Motivational Memos at no charge by visiting his website. He is also available for coaching and speaking at 707 442-6243. SCOTTMARCUS CaptainObviousgoesonadiet The US Postal Service letter carriers will be con- ducting their Stamp Out Hunger food drive Satur- day. The public is asked to collect and bag non-per- ishable food items, such as canned meats, fish, soup, juice, vegetables, pasta, cereal, peanut butter and rice. Place bags next to your mailbox Saturday morning for the letter carrier to pick up or deliver them to a lo- cal food pantry. Do not include any items that have expired of items in glass containers. USPS Postalworkers to collect food Saturday Mrs. A. Beauchemin died at her home on Ash street in this city Friday af- ternoon following a long illness baffling in its na- ture, and pronounced in- curable by the world's most eminent physicians. She was first attacked by the disease 22 years ago. It gradually became worse and in 1901, while living in Montreal, she was told by the physicians of that city that nothing could be done for her. She then made a trip to Paris, France, where she consulted some of the most eminent physicians of the world. They were able to give her some re- lief but could not effect a cure. Three years ago she made a second trip to Paris seeking relief, but was un- able to secure more than a temporary relief. Grad- ually becoming weaker she was advised to return to her home here. For the past year she has been a helpless invalid confined to her bed. — May 8, 1915 100 YEARS AGO... Incurable disease is fatal A Red Cross certified lifeguard training course is being offered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sun- day, May 16 and 17 at Val- ley Oak Racquet Club in Red Bluff. The course includes 2-year certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid for the Pro- fessional Rescuer. Cost of the course is $165. To register for this class, call instructor Dan- ielle Caito at 200-1774 or send an email to Danielle. caito@gmail.com. EDUCATION Lifeguard training course offered The Molino Masonic Lodge #150 in cooper- ation with the Los Mo- linos Chamber of Com- merce will hold its third annual Joint Mixer at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, at the Molino Masonic Family Center, 25020 Te- hama Vina Road. Refreshments and bev- erages will be provided by the Molino Masons. Bring your business card or fill out a provided slip at the mixer for a chance to win one of a number of door prizes. LOS MOLINOS Masons, chamber to hold Joint Mixer Scott Marcus The following infor- mation has been com- piled from Red Bluff Po- lice Department, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment and California Highway Patrol logs. Arrests PunikailaniK.Nahinu:35, of Red Bluff was arrested Wednesday in the 1000 block of Oak Street in Red Bluff on an outstanding felony charge related to post-release supervision. Carl R. Tehada Jr.: 22, of Red Bluff was arrested Wednesday at Gilmore Road and Sandy Way in Red Bluff on outstanding charges of felony failure to appear, possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor obstruction. Shane A. Holtzclaw: 32, of Gerber was arrested Wednesday on San Mateo Avenue on an outstanding felony charge of violation of post-release supervi- sion. Animal 800block of Lucknow Avenue: A caller reported Wednesday that a large cow was walking loose down a roadway. The cow's owner later retrieved the animal. Threat 300block of South Main Street: The Tehama County Department of Social Services reported Wednesday that a man made a threat to blow up the building a er a meet- ing. POLICE LOGS COURTESY PHOTO EmmaFrancesThurmond,right,waspromotedinFebruarytotherankofCaptainintheU.S.Army.Sheisa2005 graduate of Red Bluff Union High School and is stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. MILITARY THURMOND PROMOTED it'snot 'sfault byTheShelterPetProject.org Smog Check (MOST CARS & PICK-UPS) 527-9841 • 195 S. Main St. starting at $ 29 95 + $ 8 25 certificate SERVICESATLOWERPRICES All makes and models. We perform dealer recommened 30K, 60K, 90K MembersWelcome CANNED FOOD DRIVE *Validonly at H & R Block 1315 Solano St, Corning Call 530-824-7999 for a appointment Bring in 4 cans of food when you come in to get your taxes done, and get $15.00 off your tax preparation fees.* Allcannedfoodswillbedonatedto CorningChristianAssistanceFoodBank. 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