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Orland will hold its first ever City of Orland Annual Golf Tournament Sunday, March 28, 2010, at the Glenn Golf and Country Club. Registration begins at 8 a.m., tee time is 9. The tournament is a fundraiser for the Orland Library, so it can obtain new library books, and the Orland Recreation Depart- ment to help cover the cost of recreational equipment. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Centennial Celebration Committee. The cost per player is $75, including a tri-tip and chicken dinner at the end of the day. You may sign up individually and be placed on a team or as a team of four. A drink cart will make its way around the course; and, at the turn, lunch will be provided. Prizes will be given to the first, second and third place teams, as well as a prize for men's and women's longest drive and closest to the hole. R and R Sales of Orland is donating a car for a hole-in-one. Super Raffle tickets are on sale at the Recreation Department at Lely Aquatic Park on County Road 200, City Hall and Salvagno's Event Designers and Florists on Sixth Street. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for five. Prizes include a three-night stay at a Napa Valley resort, a gas barbe- cue and $100 cash. Need not be present to win. The second raffle will take place at the course. You must be present to win. Prizes will include gifts donated by the community and surrounding businesses. Tickets are $1 each, six for $5 and 12 for $10. Sponsors are needed for each hole, at $120. Signs with the donors' names or their businesses' names will be placed at each hole. To sign up for the tour- nament or for more infor- mation, call Joe Fenske at 865-1630. Thursday, March 4, 2010 – Daily News – 3B OPEN: 7 days a week 5:30am - 9pm 259 S.Main St., Red Bluff Not valid with other discounts. 2 EGGS 2 SLICES BACON 2 PANCAKES Offer Good Everyday 5:30-8AM ONLY $ 1 99 Dine in only, No substitutions Coffee 59¢ Dear Annie: My hus- band has never had a close relationship with his moth- er. He spent most of his childhood years with his grandparents, who gave him a terrific life. His mom, although still fairly young, lives alone and has few friends. I often remind my hus- band to call his mother to see how she's doing, but he does this only occasionally. She lives barely an hour away, yet we go months without seeing her. Although she and I are polar opposites and have had some disagreements, we care deeply for each other. I have grandparents nearby whom I help take care of and par- ents I'm very close to. Is it my responsibility to take care of my mother-in-law even though my hus- band doesn't seem to care? Should I leave my husband alone about try- ing to maintain regular contact with her? — Feeling Guilty Dear Feeling Guilty: Please continue to stay in touch with your mother-in-law and check up on her now and then, and encourage your husband to do the same. He obvi- ously does not feel a close bond, but he can certainly develop greater affection if he gives it some time and effort. Since he doesn't know how to have a better relationship with her, we hope you will teach him. It could be very rewarding for all of you. Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 20 years. We have had ups and downs just like any good marriage. Our oldest is leaving for the Army soon, and we have three other children. For the past three years, our relationship has steadily deteriorated. Our sex life is almost nonexistent, and our social life is, too. My wife is angry and says hurtful things so often that I have become immune to her words. We have gone for counseling in the past, and to be honest, it made matters worse. Her lack of affection has pushed me to the edge, and I am fed up with it all. I don't want a divorce, but it seems to be the only alternative left. I dread coming home every night from work. What should I do? — I Am Done in Ohio Dear Ohio: Has your wife had a complete physical checkup? Aside from the obvious likelihood that some of this is the result of menopause, there could be other medical issues that are interfering with her emotional stability. Call the doctor in advance and alert him or her to the problem. Then get counseling on your own so you can develop some coping skills before you give up entirely. Dear Annie: ''Just Wondering in Southern California'' was con- cerned about her sister-in law's use of bleach around her children. I thought some of your advice was great (especially the point about never mixing bleach and ammonia). I work on behalf of Clorox and wanted to clarify a few points. Bleach actually isn't harmful to the environment when it is used as directed in everyday consumer and commercial tasks such as laundry or in disinfecting surfaces around the home, schools and hospitals. Dur- ing normal household use and dis- posal, bleach breaks down primari- ly into salt and water. Research shows that bleach is better than vinegar and hydrogen peroxide when it comes to killing the most organisms, including viruses. This is why disinfecting bleach is the primary choice in institutional and health care set- tings. The reader's sister-in-law should also be reminded that bleach should always be used as directed and always stored out of reach of chil- dren. — Laura Jacobs, On Behalf of Clorox 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. Husband neglects his distant mother Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar FEATURES DEAR DR. GOTT: My hus- band has been fatigued for sever- al months. He's a little heavier than his ordinary weight and thought that was the cause, but when he went to his doctor, he was found through fol- low-up blood work to have a low testosterone level. What on earth is that all about? We're con- cerned. DEAR READER: Testosterone is a natural- ly occurring hormone that stimulates the growth of male characteristics. Testosterone levels nor- mally decrease with age; therefore, it is somewhat difficult to determine a normal level. Generally speaking, the range of total testosterone is 300 to 1,000 mg/dL, with some variation noted between laboratories. Men up to the age of 40 might have a level of 660, but by the time a man reaches 65 or so, his level could be around 525. It's when that count falls to 300 that something should be done. It is esti- mated that low T levels affect almost 14 million men 45 years of age and older, with less than 10 percent of them being treated. Should a young man develop enlarged breasts, smaller testes or changes in body hair, a physician might order a testosterone level. Without outward signs, however, many younger men go undiag- nosed because testing is commonly "reserved" for older individuals. Low T levels are asso- ciated with obesity, dia- betes, erectile dysfunc- tion, low libido, irritabili- ty, fatigue, an inability to concentrate, a lack of muscle strength and hot flushes. Hypogonadism, either primary or secondary, is a term defined as a failure of the testes to produce sufficient testosterone, sperm or both. It can be caused by congenital or acquired problems in the testes, pituitary gland or hypothalamus. Primary involves the testes. Com- mon causes include Klinefelter syndrome, undescending testicles, mumps infection, testicu- lar injury, normal aging, chemotherapy and several other reasons. Secondary cases are associated with problems with the pitu- itary gland or a portion of the brain known as the hypothalamus. This may develop from tumors, HIV/AIDS, medications such as steroids and opi- oids, obesity, heavy alco- hol consumption and more. Risk factors include cirrhosis, renal failure, Cushing's syn- drome, sleep a p n e a , HIV/AIDS, sick- le-cell anemia, paraplegia and disorders related to depression. Testing involves sim- ple blood work and should be a part of a comprehensive examina- tion and work-up. If lev- els are found to be low, there are a number of possibilities for therapy. Pills remain unpopular because of their associa- tion with liver failure. Injections can cause vari- ations in levels and involve visiting a physi- cian periodically. Trans- dermal patches are applied directly to the skin to allow for steady absorption. The patches, similar to large Band- Aids, can cause skin irri- tation. Still other options include pellets attached to the gum and implants in the upper arm, buttock or abdomen. Both come with their unique issues. The most popular option is a gel rubbed into the skin over several sites such as the upper arms, shoulders and/or abdomen. On the bright side, successful treatment — by whatever means pre- ferred — should result in increased energy levels, less fatigue and increased sexual vitality. Improve- ment in bone density and muscle mass has been noted, too. Your hus- band's condition is easily treatable via whatever method he and his physi- cian deem appropriate. You will both be glad once his replacement- hormone therapy kicks in. To provide related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report "Erectile Dys- function." Other readers who would like a copy should send a self- addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092, or download an order blank from my Web site, www.askdrgottmd.com. Be sure to mention the title. 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." Treatment for hypogonadism Dr. Peter Gott Orland to hold golf tournament