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Friday, September 20, 2013 – Daily News 3A Community people&events Native plant society events The upcoming activities for California Native Plant Society are listed below. For more information, visit mountlassen.cnps.org. Big Spring and Yellow Creek in Humbug Valley, Lassen National Forest, Sunday, Oct. 13 Meet at Chico Park and Ride west lot in time to leave by 8:30 am. Bring lunch, water, sun/insect protection, foul weather gear as needed and money for ride sharing. We'll travel to Butte Meadows on paved roads and then 22 miles on Forest Service Roads to Humbug Valley at 4300' elevation. We'll visit a large and scenic mountain meadow, rich with Native American sites and evidence of homesteading and ranching. A nearby cemetery has graves of pioneers. Natural features include Soda Springs and the fast flowing Big Springs, a major contributor to Yellow Creek. We expect to see plant species associated with coniferous forest, meadow and stream side habitats. Call leader Gerry at 530983-5123 for alternate meeting site. Maidu Medicine Walk, Sunday, Oct. 27, Upper Bidwell Park Meet at 9 a.m. at Horseshoe Lake parking lot E with sunscreen, hat and walking shoes to see about 30 plants that the local Native Americans used for medicine, food and crafts, including lemonade berry for basketry and a beverage, soap plant for suds and brushes, foothill pine for skin salve and food and many others. We'll stroll about a mile through the foothill woodland ending up near Big Chico Creek by noon. Rain cancels. Call leader Wes at 530-342-2293 for more information. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Trying times I am trying to lose a few pounds (again). I'd put odds on the fact that I'm not the only person in our sleepy burg with such a stated goal. Others are trying things too: stop smoking, be more active, spend more time with their families. As a whole, we try many things. The more important question is, "Are we doing them?" I wish I could remember which wise sage pointed out "trying" is "saying 'no' with grace." Scott A friend lost into your past surprises you by reappearing while you are squeezing cantaloupes at the grocery store. Pre-ordained ceremonial niceties commence, "How are your kids? What's your husband doing these days? Are you still working at the same place?" It's a pleasurable oasis of exchange with someone who used to be close. Yet, after the first few paragraphs, what remains to be said? An awkward silence slithers between you until finally you utter, "Let's get together and catch up. It's been too long." She replies warmly, "I'll try and call you next week, OK?" "Sounds great," you say before exchanging air kisses, and continuing on your mission of securing the finest produce. You know she won't call. You know you won't either. She could have said, "No, I'm too busy," or "No, I'm not interested." Rather than such bluntness, she replies with the socially approved, milquetoast, "I'll try." Underlying her intentions was, "No" — delivered with grace. In those situations, "I'll try" is caring; it diffuses rough, confrontational, unkind exchanges. However, Q. in so many other circumstances, we use "try" as a justification for our own unwillingness to change. After all, what if we give up or decide later that the objective takes too much effort? It hurts to boldly state, "I AM losing a few pounds," only to face questions at a later time when well-meaning friends inquire, "How's the diet going?" It saves face to be able to reply, "I tried, It didn't work," rather than, "I wasn't willing to do it," or "I changed my mind." In reality, what is there to "try?" Am I actually eating less? Am I really more active? Select one: "yes" or "no." If I choose to not act on my own words, I Marcus am not "trying," I am simply "not doing." Of late, I find myself stating proudly to anyone within earshot what I am "trying" to do. In actuality, I am setting the stage for the excuses I might use at another time. "I am trying to lose weight," I say. My friends nod in agreement, commiserating. "It's tough, isn't it?" "Yes. But I'm really trying hard." "Good for you," they say, "I admire you." Yet, my scale has not moved; my waistline has not shrunk. The glaring unavoidable reality is I am not "trying," I am stagnating. The moment has arrived; it is time to stop "trying" and begin "doing." The use of the word "try" is so addictive; it's tough to ratchet up the commitment to "I'm doing." But I'm trying. Scott "Q" Marcus is a motivational productivity expert and weight loss speaker. He is the CRP (Chief Recovering Perfectionist) of www.ThisTimeIMeanIt.com and founder of 21DayHabitChange.com, guaranteed to help you change a habit in just 3 weeks. 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The answer is no -- the Marketplace won't have any effect on your Medicare coverage. The Health Insurance Marketplace is designed to help people who don't have any health insurance. You have health insurance through Medicare. In fact, it's against the law for someone who knows that you have Medicare to sell you a Marketplace plan. No matter how you get Medicare, whether through Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan, you'll still have the same security you have now. And you won't have to make any changes. The Marketplace provides new health insurance options for many Americans. If you have family and friends who don't have health insurance, tell them to Police reports The following information is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff's Department, Corning Police Department and California Highway Patrol. Arrests • Julian Farias Barragan, 36, Francisco Lopez Guerrero, 56, Ignacio Olivera, 22, Martha Soliz Romero, also known by the last names Treveno and Trajeo, 58, and Eriberto Olivera Zavala, 22, all of Gerber were arrested on 9111 Oat in Gerber for felony planting marijuana. Guerrero's bail was $15,000. Barragan, Olivera and Zavala were also visit HealthCare.gov to learn more about their options. If you have Medicare, keep in mind that Medicare's Open Enrollment season is coming. It begins October 15 and runs through December 7. Medicare Open Enrollment is the time when all people with Medicare are encouraged to review their current health and prescription drug coverage, including any changes in costs, coverage, and benefits that will take effect next year. If you want to change your coverage for next year, this is the time to do it. If you're satisfied that your current coverage will continue to meet your needs for next year, you don't need to do anything. 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You don't need to enroll in the Marketplace to maintain or change your Medicare coverage. charged with misdemeanor obstruction. Their bail was $18,000 each. Romero was also charged with felony possession of marijuana for sale and misdemeanor paraphernalia. She has outstanding misdemeanor charges of a probation violation and driving on a suspended license. Her bail was $106,000. • Vixiene Sithat, 54 and Bounma Thatsanavongsa, 70, both of Redding were arrested on Canyon View Loop at State Route 36E for felony planting marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale. Bail for each was $100,000. • Delilah May Cari, 31, Red Bluff was arrested at Raley's for felony receiving known stolen property, using another's identification, possession of a bad check, possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor paraphernalia. Bail was $78,000. • Christian Noe Cuevas, 18, Gerber was arrested at 22320 Rodeo Avenue for felony planting marijuana. Bail was $15,000. • Fortino Guerra Jr., 29, Orland was arrested at Bowman Road at Wildridge for felony person prohibited from owning ammunition. Bail was $15,000. Guerra was driving around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday when he was topped for having an obscured license plate. A background check revealed an alert by the California Department of Justice requesting deputies to determine if Guerra was in possession of any firearms due to him having a lifetime ban on owning firearms. Guerra consented to a search of the vehicle and deputies located two boxes of 12-gauge ammunition behind the driver seat. No weapons were located. • Tye Davis Hamilton, 19, Red Bluff was arrested at Willow and Madison for misdemeanor obstruction and failure to obey a peace officer. Hamilton has outstanding felony charges of failure to appear and possession of a controlled substance. 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