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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 – Daily News – 5A 5 TH Annual BEST OF TEHAMA COUNTY www.redbluffdailynews.com or Vote online at Your ballot must be received by Monday, March 1, 2010 Mail to: Tehama County's Best, c/o Daily News Advertising Dept. PO BOX 220 • Red Bluff CA 96080 or deliver to: 545 Diamond Ave., Red Bluff N EWS D AILY RED BLUFF TEHAMA COUNTY T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U N T Y S I N C E 1 8 8 5 Best Services Alterations/Tailoring Apartment Complex Appliance Repair Attorney Auto Body/Paint Shop Auto Detailing/Car Wash Automotive Service Center Bank/Credit Union Barber Shop Cabinet Maker Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning Caterer Cellular Phone Service Chiropractor Child Care College/Vocational School Contractor over all Copy/Print Shop Day Spa Dentist Doctor Dry Cleaner Electrician Employment Agency Excavating Full Service Salon Funeral Home/Mortuary Gardening Center Hairstylist Handyman Health Club Heating & Air Conditioning Hospital Hotel Insurance Agent Lube Shop Medical Group Painting Contractor Pest Contractor Pet Grooming Pharmacy Photography Studio Plumber Real Estate Agent Real Estate Firm Real Estate Lender Retirement Home/Community Roofing Company Service Club/Lodge Stock Brokerage Storage Facility Tax Service Title Company Tree Service Veterinarian/Clinic Weight Loss/Diet Center Best Shopping Antique Store Auto Dealership, New Auto Dealership, Used Bicycle Shop Book Store Carpet/Floor Covering Cell Phone Dealership Clothing Store Drug Store Eye wear Store Farm & Ranch Supply Fishing Tackle Store Florist Framing Shop Furniture Store Gift Shop Golf Store Grocery Store Hardware Store Home Appliances Home Improvement Store Jewelry Store Mattress Store Meat Market Motorcycle/ATV Dealership Music Store Pet Supply Store RV Dealer Sporting Goods Stationery/Office Supplies Swimming Pool/Spa Store Tack & Western Wear Tire Dealer Tractor Dealership Video/Gaming Store Window/Door Dealer Best Fun & Food Bakery Banquet Facility Barbecue/Ribs Bowling Breakfast Casino Chinese Restaurant Dance Studio Delicatessen Diner/Coffee Shop Golf Course Hamburgers Hot Dogs Ice Cream/Yogurt Kid's Restaurant Local Event Local Food Product Mexican Restaurant Movie Theater Olive Tasting Pizza Restaurant (Best Overall) Restaurant (Best Service) Salad Bar Sandwich Shop Specialty Coffee Steak/Prime Rib/Beef Sunday Brunch Winery TO ENSURE YOUR VOTE COUNTS, PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. Name Address City & Zip Phone VOTE FOR... The Best of Tehama County Ballot starts February 1 ends February 26 Look for the ballot Monday, Wednesday & Fridays in your daily paper or vote on-line at www.redbluffdailynews.com We're looking for the BEST! It's time to ask your customers and our readers to elect their favorites in a variety of categories. The Best of Tehama County 2010 Readers will vote for the best categories such as "Best Pizza Place", Best Chinese Restaurant", "Best Coffee Place", "Best Hotel". Winners will appear in the Daily News March 31, 2010 © RBDN Dear Annie: I have been engaged to ''Phil'' for two years, but we've been dat- ing for nine. I accidentally intercept- ed a text message from a woman that said, ''Miss you.'' Needless to say, this sparked my curiosity. I kept an eye on the phone bill and noticed that this same num- ber showed up several times. When I finally got the nerve to ask about it, Phil said a married woman was pursuing him. He considered her a friend and told her it would never go further. I believed him, but asked him to stop contacting her. He agreed, but then I saw that he was still calling and texting her. I also happen to know he has asked her to lunch a few times. Phil rarely works late and never goes anywhere without me. This is creating a huge strain on our rela- tionship. Please tell me — am I naive or just stupid? — Fool for a Fairy Tale Dear Fool: Neither. You are in love with someone who is not behaving in a trustworthy manner and you know it, but you're hoping for a less damaging explanation. We wish we could provide it. Insist on premarital counseling before you take another step with this man. Dear Annie: Recently, two teens in my city committed suicide. They were gifted students who got along well with others. Their fami- lies and friends were shocked. When we have a physical problem, we do not hesitate to seek out a doctor and even discuss it with others. Unfor- tunately, this often is not the case with mental health issues. We all have times when we have feelings of hopelessness, bouts of depression, grief over a loss, disappointment with our- selves or others, and anxiety or stress that affects our ability to function. Young people mature physically before they do so emotionally. The 6-foot 17-year-old may act like he has it all figured out, but he is still only learning. Our society pays a high price for ignoring mental ill- ness — the student who goes on a rampage and kills others at school, the talented young person who com- mits suicide, the kid who turns to drugs or alcohol. Many of these issues first show up in adolescence. We should have an annual mental health screening for students, along with classes in learning how to effectively cope with everyday life situations. Some mental health problems have a phys- ical component, such as a metabolic disorder, so students should be checked for this also. Children are our nation's greatest assets, and we should not short- change them by overemphasizing career goals and high grades, while ignoring their emotional and mental well-being. — Concerned Parent Dear Parent: We completely agree. Unfortunately, economics dictates where schools spend their money, and there doesn't seem to be enough to go around. This is why parents must be vigilant — and will- ing to discuss these things with their children. Dear Annie: ''The Bad Guy'' said her husband's drunk friend spends the night at their house three or four times a week. You told her to tell him that was too much and if it didn't stop, she should get a hotel room. This is her home, too. Perhaps her generous husband should pay for his friend to stay at a hotel. I doubt he'd visit as often. Why should the wife be forced to experi- ence dislodgement and financial expense? — Fargo, N.D. Dear Fargo: Because you can't make other people do what you want them to do. She can only con- trol her own actions, not her hus- band's or his friend's. (But she can certainly send him the bill.) Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Fiance continues relationship with woman Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar FEATURES DEAR DR. GOTT: I recently read in one of your newsletters about fibromyal- gia. I have p o l y m y a l g i a . Could you please explain the differ- ence between the two and what medication I should be using? I would appreciate hearing from you. DEAR READER: Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by wide- spread pain of muscles and ligaments, coupled with a painful response to even gentle touch. The symptoms may wax and wane and can be vague. Women are more prone to the disorder and typically experience pain through- out the entire body. Men, on the other hand, often report facial pain or dis- comfort in a specific part of the body. This is often a diagnosis of exclusion, because so many symp- toms mimic other disor- ders, making it difficult for a physician to diag- nose. Fibromyalgia can- not be confirmed by X-ray or other specific testing. Weather and physical and emotional stress levels play important roles in day-to-day pain levels and functioning. Relaxation and stress reduction are both vital components for pain con- trol. Initially, sufferers should speak with a physi- cian for recommendations for appropriate over-the- counter anti-inflammatory drugs. Then these people should set up a plan of regular exercise, reduce consumption of products that contain caffeine and high-fructose corn syrup, and, finally, coordinate a sleep schedule that will provide a refreshing start to each day. Polymyalgia rheumati- ca is an inflammatory, arthritic syndrome caus- ing fatigue, weakness, anemia, weight loss, widespread muscle aches, pains and stiffness of the neck, shoulders, upper arms, hips and thighs. It develops over an extended period of time in some people and seemingly overnight in others, last- ing a year or two before ceasing. Gender and age increase the risk of devel- oping this condition, as it almost exclusively affects people 70 and older, with women more likely than men to carry the diagno- sis. Normal white blood cells protect the body from invading bacteria and virus- es. In the presence of polymyalgia, the body's white blood cells attack joint linings and cause inflamma- tion. Studies thus far have failed to determine the exact cause of this a b n o r m a l immune-system response, but theories lean toward genetic and environmental factors. Blood testing is a sim- ple method for detection. The two most common tests are a sedimentation rate and rheumatoid fac- tor. A sedimentation rate measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube, with the rate increas- ing in the presence of inflammation. While this one evaluation can't cre- ate a surefire answer because of rheumatoid arthritis and other disor- ders, it will help. A rheumatoid factor is a pro- tein made by the immune system present in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It isn't present, however, in those people with polymyalgia. Home remedies include proper diet with emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and fish, whole grains, and supplemental calcium and vitamin D. The cur- rent recommendation is 800 IU of vitamin D and 1,200 milligrams of calci- um daily. Speak with your physician regarding exer- cise, a critical component for pain reduction. Con- sider water aerobics, swimming, riding a sta- tionary bicycle, using an elliptical machine, walk- ing or other low-impact methods to keep limber and prevent weight gain. To provide related information, I am sending you copies of my Health Reports "Fibromyalgia" and "Managing Chronic Pain." Other readers who would like copies should send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order for each report to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title(s). Dr. Peter Gott is a retired physician and the author of the book "Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet," available at most chain and independent bookstores, and the recently published "Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook." Fibromyalgia or polymyalgia Dr. Peter Gott Drop Off Sites in Downtown Businesses Thank you from D.R.B.B.A. Collecting until February 14th Food From the Heart Canned Food Drive ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ $ Money $ 2 Lend Cash 4 Notes McKinley Mortgage Co. CA DRE # 01773837 Call 530-241-0977 800-909-1977 ADVANCED HYDROPONICS Indoor Lighting 1417 SOLANO ST., CORNING 824-1100 & Gardening 623 Main St. 527-5180 Clothing & Gear Spring & Summer New Arrivals Forum on Haiti earthquake The International Forum, California State Universi- ty, Chico, will present "Collapse: Haiti's Earthquake in Historical Perspective" at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, in Ayres 120. The focus of the panel will be on the role that histo- ry, poverty and geography have played in the conse- quences of the Jan. 14 earthquake in Port Au Prince, Haiti. For more information, call Tony Waters at 898-4145 or twaters@csuchico.edu. Contractor mandatory pre-bid meeting for I-5 Project The California Department of Trans- portation (Caltrans) will hold a mandatory Pre- Bid meeting for Prime contractors interested in bidding the Cottonwood Hills Truck Climbing Lanes project on Inter- state 5 in Shasta Coun- ty. The meeting will be at 1 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Caltrans Caterpillar Office, 4300 Caterpillar Road, in Redding. Meeting will include project plans for view- ing and prime and sub- contractor networking opportunities. For information con- tact Becky Alexander, Caltrans Small Business Liaison, at 229-0561. To register visit the Web site: www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/s mbusiness/events.htm. Prime Contractors: Prospective bidders must attend the manda- tory pre-bid. Bidder's representa- tive shall be a company officer, project superin- tendent, or project esti- mator. Sub-Contractors: The purpose of mandatory pre-bids is to encourage the use of small busi- ness participation on contracts. While you are not required to attend, this is an excellent network- ing opportunity.