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Red Bluff Police Officers Michael Fawnsworth and Lela Martinez dropped by Feb. 11 to visit the Police Ac- tivities League Martial Arts Programstudentsintraining. The officers answered sev- eral questions and reinforced the message to stay drug, al- cohol, tobacco and bully free and the importance of atten- dance and good grades. The dojo is slowly being refurbished with new paint and the Forest of Life and will soon begin designing a new archery range. Law enforcement officers in Tehama County under- stand the importance of their involvementinandvisitstoall of PAL's program. Each agency rotates vis- its to the Martial Arts Pro- gram throughout the year, as it is the only year round PAL program. Training is held 3-5 p.m.eachMondayandThurs- day,excludingschoolholidays. The address is 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C, next to the Red Bluff Airport. All programs in PAL are free and partially supported by the United Way of North- ern California. PAL is a 501 (C) (3) non profit youth crime preven- tion program with special emphasis of living a healthy, drug free lifestyle and attain- ing good grades in school. For more information visit www.tehamso.org/pal or call 529-7950. YOUTH Po li ce v is it P AL M art ia l Ar ts P ro gr am COURTESYPHOTO Red Bluff Police Officers Michael Fawnsworth and Lela Martinez drop by to visit the Police Activities League Martial Arts Program students in training You'll have to pardon the battered status of my soapbox. Because I heft myself upon it so often, it — like me — is show- ing some wear and tear. Yet, a columnist must do what a col- umnist must do. So, okay, I'm down with the social networking thing. I have profiles on LinkedIn and Facebook. I receive tweets via Twitter, I'm learning to love Ins- tagram. I've even "peri- scoped". (But I haven't snapchatted.) Since I work on several blogs (I really need to get out more) and am wise in the ways of marketing, I know that it is a fantastic method to build business. I also grok that the internet "knows" where I go and what I like; explaining why I am inundated with banner ads hawking diet supple- ments and men's weight loss programs. (One can tell they're manly because burly athletic spokesmen yell over loud, annoying music.) Recently an ad boast- ing, "the one flat-stom- ach rule" caught my atten- tion. Intrigued, and desir- ous to know what is said "one flat-stomach rule," I followed the link, arriv- ing at "Melissa's blog." Doing well on her diet, consisting of combining a berry supplement with a "colon cleanser" (hope- fully not in the blender — yich); she has posted her saga to encourage us flabby masses to join her on her quest for thin- ness. Being very thought- ful and warm, she only de- sires to help; no monetary interests drive her posts. (Yeah, right.) To back up her claims of success, the site sports several "before and after" photos. The website address ends with "…/9". Naturally inquisitive, I wonder what would happen if I typed in "…/8." Guess what? Same site! One doesn't have to be Mark Zuckerberg to re- alize this is a marketing campaign. I keep substi- tuting numerals, always ending up at the same place. Fascinated by one of those "large family re- ality shows?" Glory be, tain't nuttin' compared to how many "Melissas" there are. They're popping up like weeds! Whilst continuing my web-surfing, I light on another page, and — lo and behold — spy an ad for "Two rules to a flat stomach" with my old buddy, Melissa in the pho- tograph. Yet, on this an- nouncement, she's listed as "Sandra" — and added that pesky second imper- ative. What a drag. If I would have acted quicker, I could have flat abs via a solitary rule. Now, I must have two. If I don't move rapidly, it could be three — or four. This website, more so- phisticated, ends with "…/30251." But if I enter any number, I land on the same page (I quit at 100,000). The mental im- age of tens of thousands of Sandra/Melissa clones roaming our planet chock full of berry supplement and sporting empty co- lons is indeed disturbing. Anyway, I digress. What began this rant was that listed on each page, it states without equivocation, "Six Tips to Lose Weight." Posted within are suggestions such as watch portions, walk more, and consume healthier foods. Ponder with me, please. Should we follow the admittedly intelligent advice listed on all these pages graciously posted by Melissa/Sandra, won't we naturally drop those extra pounds? The true "flat-stomach rule" is just being reasonable with our eating habits and taking care of ourselves, isn't it? Why would one even need a berry/colon — or any other — supplement? Want to mix berries, cleansers, and powders like some sort of nutri- tional alchemist seeking to turn fat to firm? Go for it. However, the only way to lose weight remains "calories in versus calo- ries out." The rest is win- dow dressing. I'm sure even 100,000 Sandras would agree. Scott"Q"Marcusis a nationally known weight loss expert for baby boomers and the CRP — Chief Recovering Perfectionist — of www. ThisTimeIMeanIt.com. Check out his new series of free weight loss videos and other inspirational material at www. FourMonthsToGoal.com. SCOTT MARCUS Berrybaddietplan Scott Marcus Mercy Foundation North is accepting applications for the Chris Lawley Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Stu- dents,a$1,500annualschol- arship that will be awarded to a nursing student who will be attending the sec- ond year of nursing school at a community college or a four-year college or univer- sity in the fall. The application deadline is March 31. For information onscholarshipeligibilityand applications visit http://sup- portmercynorth.org. Call KristenGray,MercyFounda- tion North development of- ficer, at 529-8016 with ques- tions. The Chris Lawley Memo- rial Scholarship for Nursing Students was established in memory of Chris Lawley, R.N., a longtime employee of St. Elizabeth Community Hospital. The first scholar- ship was awarded in 2011. A goal of the program is to support nursing students astheycompletetheireduca- tion with the hope that they will pursue their nursing ca- reer in Tehama County at St. Elizabeth Community Hos- pital or another health care facility. Additional gifts from the community to this fund are welcomed by making a do- nation to Mercy Foundation North, Attention: The Chris Lawley Memorial Scholar- ship. Mercy Foundation North is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and is dedicated to supporting their activities throughout Northern Cal- ifornia. EDUCATION Applicants sought for nursing scholarship With eleven men voting for acquittal and one for conviction, the jury in the case of county tax collec- tor, Edward L. Cullen, ac- cused of having misappro- priated the funds of his em- ployees, failed to reach a unanimous verdict yester- day after over 6 hours of de- liberation and were finally dismissed by Judge Ellison about 4:30 p.m. The attitude of eleven out of the twelve men is remark- able in view of the instruc- tions given them by Judge Prewett, of Placer county, who presided during the trial. It would seem to indi- cate that the eleven men, af- ter heading all the evidence introduced in the trial, were convinced beyond all question of doubt that Cullen had not acted with any intention of guilt and that the technicality under which he was accused was not applicable to his case. — Feb. 19, 1916 100 YEARS AGO... Cullen jury divided The following informa- tion is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Red Bluff Fire, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California High- way Patrol logs. Arrest StevenEugeneRaines: 39, was arrested Tuesday in the area of San Mateo and Sam- son Avenue following a short pursuit. He was booked into Tehama County Jail on the charges of receiving known stolen property, resisting a peace officer, forgery and unrelated warrants. Raines was found in possession of checks someone had reported as stolen from the mail. Citation Blackburn Avenue: A cita- tion was issued Wednesday for possession of concen- trated cannabis at Corning High School. The contraband was taken as evidence. Indecent Antelope Boulevard: Ken- neth Daniel Bedford, 50, of Red Bluff was cited and re- leased for indecent exposure a er reportedly defecating in a trash can inside Antelope Wash and Dry. Recovered Gilmore Road: A silver 2004 Cadillac SRX reported stolen Monday was recovered at the Red Bluff Elks Lodge. Suspicious Walnut Street: A patrol request was made at the Bayless Gardens Apartments a er neighbors reportedly saw two men trying to jimmy open a neighbor's door and ran them off Tuesday eve- ning. The men, one of whom was described as a dirty blond with a Mohawk, were associated with a blue Sub- urban with chrome wheels. The s St. Mary Avenue: Mul- tiple reports of the were received between Tuesday night and Wednesday morn- ing. A report in the 13700 block had change and minor items stolen while a few houses down a neighbor had a vehicle gone through, but nothing was missing. A nearby residence on Middle- tree Ranch Road reported the the of an iPod and other items from an unlocked vehicle. Vandalism North Street, Corning: A locking mailbox, value $170, was reported vandalized Wednesday. Johnson Street: Truck tires were slashed Wednesday evening. 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