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2A – Daily News – Monday, March 22, 2010 Community people&events Heaney-Haley to wed Weighing in on childhood obesity Jeff and Elena Heaney of Corning announce the engagement of their daughter, Dianna Heaney, to Jeremy Haley. The groom is the son of Edward Haley of Antioch, Ill. and Susan Roznik of Burlington, Wis. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Corning Union High School. She is employed as a caregiver at Olive City Care Home and a part-time dental assistant. The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Antioch Community High School and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army (101st Airborne Div.) after five years of service and two tours of Iraq. He will be attending the University of Illinois to study philosophy. The couple is planning an Oct. 15, 2011, wedding at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. 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. Michelle Obama has chosen to grapple with the crisis of childhood obesity. Props to the First Lady, as this is a dilemma of historic propor- tion. In a mere two decades, when we as elderly baby boomers, are gobbling up every available resource related to health care, our children and grandchildren, plagued by the ailments of a life- time of obesity, will figuratively be feeding from the same trough. (Bad analogy; but it works.) We are rapidly approaching the only time in history when three generations will be suffering from the ill effects of poor health at the same moment. So, let me make one thing clear: childhood obesity begins in adulthood. At first blush, that makes as much sense as the bumper sticker that proclaims, "Insanity is heredi- tary. You get it from your kids." Of course, that placard is humorous; the wellbeing of society is anything but. The unvarnished truth is when we get down to brass tacks, children to not become obese by choice, but rather by the (in)action of adults. Before, with great high dudgeon, mothers and fathers converge upon this establishment carrying pitch- forks and hoisting torches shouting for my removal, let me add with great haste (spoken as a father as well as a formerly obese child), that I am not placing fault entirely on the parents. Oh, indeed, there is blame to spread far and wide. How- ever, we are the primary and first Lynn Moule and Busi- ness Connections have donated time and resources including office, meeting and stor- age space to the Young Marines for some time. Such community sup- port enables the organiza- tion to thrive in Tehama County resulting in them becoming a strong asset to our community. The Tehama County D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 125, NUMBER 103 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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Half-Million New Grape Vines At Vineyard Town A half million new vines have been set out this season in the Vina Vineyard, according to the estimate of Frank Hol- loman, the Vineyard boss. – Daily News, March 22, 1910 COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR All makes and models. We perform dealer recommened 30K, 60K, 90K SERVICES AT LOWER PRICES Smog Check starting at $ (most cars and pick-ups) 2995 + cert. Pass or FREE retest 527-9841 • 195 S. Main St. Young Marines have numerous accomplish- ments involving many of our local youth attending events nationally and internationally such as recent Red Bluff Young Marines going to Iwo Jima and the United Nations NGO Conference in New York City. The ultimate achieve- ment was winning the prestigious Fulcrum Shield Award in 2009, given by the Secretary of Defense to a Youth Orga- nization. Three of our Young Marines traveled to Washington D.C. to visit the Pentagon for the presentation last year. The Fulcrum Shield decision makers for our children. We set them on their path. We instill upon them our moral guidelines. We are the where the buck — or cookie — stops. I know that in today’s two-working-parent-I- am-really-exhausted-at- the-end-of-the-day world, fighting the influ- ences heaped upon our offspring is overwhelm- ing. I grok that these influences are powerful, selfish, misguided, even mal-intended. Yet, I think that as a society, we stand in a circular firing squad aim- ing at those on either side; in effect — pardon the mixed metaphor — fiddling as an overweight Rome burns in its own deep fryer. Parents place fault with the media for an endless wave of adver- tising aimed at those too young to discern accuracy from hype. The media passes it to the schools for poor meal choices and vending machines full of sugar. Our educa- tional system holds responsible government for inadequate funding, forcing subsidized income provided by the vendors who place the good- ies in the machines, who then shout, "lack of control" at the parents. Circle complete; nothing is accomplished. We have seen the problem and it is all of us. Someone has got to do Scott Q. Marcus something; no longer can we wait for "the other guy." It therefore stands to reason that since my chil- dren are the most impor- tant people in my life, I am the end of their line. I must step forward first, figura- tively and literally. I resolve, that before I collapse on to the softness of the couch at the end of a long day, I will take a 10- minute walk with my kids, giving them the example of activity and the support of listening. I promise to not bring into our house any product whose label has as its primary ingre- dient, sugar (or any kind of "–ose"). I agree to eat a little less and pay atten- tion a little more. In effect, I will stand taller, striving to be the exam- ple I want my children to become. Role models are not without flaws; however, they take responsi- bility for them and continually attempt to improve. That’s an objective good for children of any age, no matter how wrinkled they might be on the outside. Scott "Q" Marcus is a THINspirational speaker and author. Since losing 70 pounds over 15 years ago, he conducts speeches, workshops, and presentations throughout the country. He can be reached at 707.442.6243 or scottq@scottqmarcus.com Local business leader honored by Young Marines Courtesy photo Lynn Moule with Tehama County Young Marines YM/GySgt Carlin Bowles,YM/Sgt Debbie Ortiz,YM/SSgt Mary Hurton. award was accomplished by the Tehama County Young Marines fulfilling the requirement of putting on a DDR event each month of last year. They are trying to qualify for this award again this year. The Young Marines are trained and available to speak to your group about Drug Demand Reduction in our community or for community service but Adult tap Corning Recreation is offering an adult tap class 7-8 p.m. on Mondays. Tapping is a great way to relax, have fun, tone up and to keep yourself chal- lenged. Class will include tap warm-ups, the learning of steps and a 10-minute are in great demand so call early to schedule your event. They have a lot of experience volun- teering for the VFW, American Legion, North- ern California Veteran's Cemetery, Sacramento River Discovery Center, Tehama District Fair, and St. Elizabeth Hospital and will be seen this Sunday volunteering at Goldie's Luncheon on Sunday, March 21 at the Senior practice session. For the beginning stu- dents, the class will be fun with simpler techniques. For advanced students, focus will be on improving technique and refining more difficult steps and combinations. Classes are March 22 to April 26. Cost is $30. Clinic An Easter Junior Clinic will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 5 and 6 at Sevillano Links at Rolling Hills Casino. Cost is $49 each. Open to boys and girls, beginner and intermediate, ages 7- to 17-years-old. Enroll- Community Center. The Young Marines are accepting applicants from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 22, at their office, 332 Pine St. New recruits will be participating in the annual boot camp over Spring Break, April 6-9. Any youth ages 8-16 are welcome. Contact YM Sgt. Major Annie Bennett at 527-5325. Visit the website : www.tehama- countyyoungmarines.com COMMUNITY CLIPS ment is limited.Informa- tion call at 528-4600. Tournament The Cottonwood Library Golf Tournament will be May 22 at Wilcox Oaks Golf Club. Format is four person scramble. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.;shotgun start, 1 p.m. A barbecue, raffle and awards begin about 5 p.m. with proceeds from the day going to the Cottonwood Community Library. Entries and fees must be in by May 10.Hole sponsor fees are $100 and team sponsor fees are $400. For information call 347-9178 or 347-4284. Lassen House CELEBRATES NATIONAL ART WEEK! “ THE RED BLUFF ART ASSOCIATION” OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM Will have an Exhibit and Sale MARCH 24TH THROUGH MARCH 27TH COME JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL “TEA SOCIAL” THURSDAY, MARCH 25TH AT 2:00 PM 705 Luther Road, Red Bluff • (530) 529-2900 • Lic.# 525000833