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Saturday, October 20, 2012 – Daily News FEATURES Readers offer advice on meeting men Dear Annie: ''Looking for a Relationship, Too'' asked where to meet men. You suggested bookstores, grocery stores, hardware stores, laundromats and sporting events, and while taking college courses, playing golf, softball and basketball, doing volunteer work and traveling. Then you asked your readers for their ideas. Annie's Mailbox People often overlook dance classes as an excel- lent way for men and women to meet each other. Many of these peo- ple are single and available. There is a vast array of dance styles for every possible interest: Latin, swing, ballroom, square dancing, country-western, jazz, ballet, from the elegant and slow to the wild and sexy. By its very nature, dance brings men and women together in close physical contact. Dear California: Thanks for your upbeat suggestion. Many read- ers told us that the best place to meet men was in church. Here's more: From El Paso, Texas: Take up positive outlooks, enjoy fun times and are socially outgoing. I often find dates as a direct result of being in the dance world. — Dancing in California Those who dance tend to have Fall is finally here with temperatures dropping out of the 90s with a refreshing Delta breeze.The fair has come and gone, the days are shorter and the pump- kins are almost ready to pick and carve. The past few months have been very busy at Red Bluff Joint Union High School District. We have made it through the first grading period, fall sports are in full swing, seniors are busy applying to col- lege and Home- coming is around the cor- ner. on many occa- I have stated by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar year-old guy, so I will come at it from a different angle. Want a rela- tionship? Reverse the situation. Why should a guy pick you? Do you have great hair, a nice smile or a good career? Don't be shy about using what you have. No one will do it for you. Let him know why he should date you instead of the woman across the room. shooting! Men are at the gun show, and guys like a gal with good aim. To win a man and keep a man, a woman needs to engage in activities that men like, too. Iowa: I live in a small rural community and have found that going to estate auctions and flea markets (even farm sales) can be quite ''helpful'' in meeting single men. I also recom- mend going car shopping. California: I am a 53- esty. If you find a common criti- cism, take it to heart. Do you love bright blue eye shadow? Most guys don't. Ditto for women who wear dresses that look like tents or women who smell like goats. Final- ly, be realistic. If you keep going after those hunky young surfer types, and you don't look like a model, you will spend a lot of nights alone. North Carolina: After my Ask friends for some brutal hon- that students need informa- tion, exposure and a differ- ent skill set to be success- ful in today's world. She was looking forward to her college experience and hoped that all students would have that same opportunity. divorce, I dated a few men and found the good ones are hard to come by. Then I ''friended'' an old high school boyfriend on Facebook. Back then, he was the first guy my parents allowed me to date. He was gorgeous and liked me a lot. After all these years, we started talking again, got together and began a wonderful relationship. He is the love of my life, and we will be mar- ried soon. Chicago: Try the lake or a bil- liards hall. Guys love to play pool and go fishing. Also try the library or dog park. (Borrow a dog from a friend if you don't have one.) And remember, a mug shot is not a dat- ing photo. California: I would say to first look for a relationship with your- self. If you want to take a class, play golf or do volunteer work, do those things for yourself, not because you might meet someone. Otherwise, if you don't meet anyone, you'll be disappointed. I can't tell you how many times I have gotten involved in something hoping to meet a man, and then, rather than simply enjoy- ing the event, I could only focus on the fact that meeting someone was- n't happening. I would also say there is richness in groups of women, such as a church group. Those friendships are precious. — Been There, Done That Fall update from Red Bluff high school superintendent Lisa Escobar sions that my vision is that all students leave our dis- trict prepared for college, careers and life. This will take a collaborative effort between our feeder schools, our district staff, the Tehama County Office of Education, families, stu- dents and community members. I know the world is very different than when I was in high school and it continues to change rapidly. My own children have developed skills that surpass mine in areas of technology, social media and global networking. The teaching and learning at our schools must be rel- evant and applicable to the world our next generation is going to guide. When I met with a stu- dent group last spring one senior candidly told me she felt prepared for life in Red Bluff but not the world. She had been fortu- nate enough to travel with the exchange program and take world language class- es at RBHS. She valued her experience at RBHS yet wanted to emphasize It takes a village though and we share the responsi- bility for student success with families and commu- nity members. Parenting a student in high school is very different than ele- mentary school and it may seem like there is less opportunity to directly influence their choices. You still can and do influ- ence your student in many ways. Stay involved by sitting down with your stu- dent's counselor to plan the appropriate road map of course work that will provide the most opportu- nities post high school. around the world. The T- shirts help start conversa- tions with students about their future options and provide an opportunity for staff to share their educa- tional endeavors with stu- dents. In addition, lunch time activities around post- secondary educational opportunities are planned and at times college recruiters will be on cam- pus during these activities to talk directly with stu- dents. Night Club Cardio Experience CLUB SWEAT INTRODUCING Friday Night Nov. 16th How would you like to feel the energy of a dance club during your workout? Club Sweat creates a night club environment while you get your cardio on! Get motivated while a Featured DJ Pumps an exclusive hit mix. Have fun with your friends while you do something REALLY GOOD for yourself! Have a blast as you train as hard as you dance in the club! Who said cardio has to be boring? Start the weekend off right with an hour or two of cardio! Train on our cardio equipment with laser lights beaming around you! Free to Member - Guests $8.00 Tehama Family Fitness Center Come to the cardio party at CLUB SWEAT! 2498 South Main St, Red Bluff • 528-8656 www.tehamafamilyfitness.com College Mon- day is one way that RBHS is increasing stu- dent awareness of the different opportunities open to them after they gradu- ate from high school. Students and staff are encouraged to wear T-shirts rep- resenting the dif- ferent colleges and universities This plan begins in 9th grade although with the support of our middle schools, Gear Up and Expect More Tehama, our 8th-graders are learning about college prep course- work before they step foot on our campus. Help your student choose the most appropriate extracurricular activities that will support their academic growth and help them develop a well rounded repertoire of skills and experiences. Talk about college and plan visits to different schools during the junior and senior year. It is very exciting for students to actually be on a college campus and soak up the atmosphere. If your stu- dent shows a definite inter- est in a career field, help them find ways to shadow a professional in the field or do a summer internship so they can see if they real- ly like it. And finally it is never too early to find ways to financially plan for college tuition. There are different options avail- able and it is good to research those options ear- lier than later. The high school coun- seling department offers a variety of informational evenings throughout the year to help families pre- pare for the college experi- ence. Check our website, ask your student or call the high school for dates and topics. Feel free to make suggestions for topics to be covered in our informa- tional evenings so that your needs as a parent of a student in our district are met. coffees monthly on the first Monday of the month at 8 a.m. at the Tremont Café. I would love to continue the conversation with commu- nity members regarding the education of our stu- dents here in Red Bluff. Join me and Expect More from RBJUHSD. I am continuing to hold Lisa Escobar is superintendent of the Red Bluff Joint Union High School District. TOR K: I've been having trouble with my hearing. My doctor thinks it might be an acoustic neuroma and is ordering tests for that. I don't like the sound of this. Isn't an acoustic neuro- ma a type of brain tumor? DEAR DOC- 5B Waiting is treatment for acoustic neuroma Dr. K by Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D. DEAR READER: Yes, an acoustic neuroma is a type of brain tumor. There are really bad brain tumors and there are small, curable brain tumors. Fortunately, an acoustic neuroma usually falls into the small, cur- able category. Acoustic neuromas are benign (non-cancerous) growths, or tumors. Part of a nerve swells up into a little ball. These growths do not spread into other parts of the brain or body. An acoustic neuroma safe alternative to imme- diate intervention. neuroma? There are several options. The first is to do nothing: Just check to see if it is growing. Because of their typically slow growth, having a follow-up MRI and hearing test six and 12 months after diagnosis is a grows on the cochleo- vestibular nerve (the eighth cranial nerve). This nerve allows a person to hear and is also connected to the balance center inside the ear. It carries sound and balance infor- mation from the ear to the brain. For that reason, the main symptoms of an acoustic neuroma are hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Most people with acoustic neuromas have hearing loss when they have formal tests of their hearing. However, many of these people haven't noticed the loss. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan can confirm the diagnosis. An MRI can show how big the tumor is and where it is located. how fast a tumor will grow except by checking periodically with an MRI scan. Some acoustic neu- romas can grow quickly, but most grow slowly, tak- ing years to become large enough to cause symp- toms. And some acoustic neuromas do not grow at all after they are diag- nosed. There is no way to tell If no changes are found, yearly checkups are considered adequate to monitor the tumor. If the tumor does not grow, and your symptoms don't worsen, intervention is not needed. There is a small risk that further perma- nent hearing loss can occur during this "watch- ful waiting" period. If the tumor is growing or is pressing on the brain- stem, radiation or surgery will be necessary. The brainstem is responsible for many vital functions, including breathing and heart rate. It's dangerous not to remove or shrink the tumor. Surgery will remove the tumor. But possible complications include loss of hearing and injury to the nerve that supplies motion to the face. not remove the tumor, but it can stop the tumor from growing or cause it to shrink. Possible complica- tions include loss of hear- ing, facial nerve injury and continued growth of the tumor. Radiation therapy does It may seem strange or dangerous to do nothing about a type of brain tumor except to watch it. But this type of brain tumor often causes mini- mal problems. When that's the case, doing something is a bad idea: The treat- ment can be worse than the disease. Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. To send So what should you do if you do have an acoustic questions, go to AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115. Recycle The Warmth Yes, I can help! Getting the word out about Recycle The Warmth. Who do you know that needs a coat? Yourself? Children? Grandchildren? Mother or Father? Neighbor? Homeless? Friend? Co-worker? Elderly? New Place Tehama District Fairgrounds Help us get the word out. Friday, Nov. 2th 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. For over 20 years,the Daily News associates have sponsored a warm clothing/soup kitchen giveaway. It is our way of saying " we care about others". FREE c lothing, blankets and food will be available for all. Please help us pass the word to families and individuals who would benefit from this event. Gently used Items accepted through November 1st. • BLANKETS • COATS • HATS • SCARVES • WINTER CLOTHING Bring to the Daily News, 545 Diamond Ave. Greatest needs: X-Large sizes and Children's clothes. We sincerely appreciate everyone's participation. This event is open to any family or individual in need of winter clothing . THANK YOU! Sponsored by Setting up at the fairgrounds the night before giveaway, Nov. 1st Setting up morning of giveaway, Nov. 2, ( Begins at 2:00 p.m .) Roving help during giveaway. Tearing down afterward, boxing up, cleaning up. 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