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Red Bluff maRine Teaching students military musicality Courtesy Sgt. Devin Penner, a Marine Corps band pianist originally from Red Bluff, instructs students on the piano during a clinic March 4 at Western Connecticut University. The Marine Corps Jazz Ensemble is comprised of musicians hand-picked by Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Bley, the musician placement director for the 1st Ma- rine Corps District, to perform at several high schools and universities in the Greater New York City and Boston areas with exceptional music programs. I started this day with a wonderful neighborhood walk. It was a great expe- rience; I got a glimpse of the spring between the light and dark clouds that dotted the sky. A small flock of birds were perched in a leaf bar - ren tree; they were chirp- ing a joyous sound. The flock seemed to be un- daunted by the chilly air. I was motivated to enjoy my extra days off and to resolve to begin my early morning walking routine in spite of weather swings. My return walk home left me clear of mind and invig - orated of body. Speaking of the mind, the recent research on the early brain growth of indi - viduals is both reassuring and challenging. Some of us have been short chang- ing the brain process- ing of young children and have made assumptions that they are not ready for brain stimulating ac - tivities. Another assump- tion we have made is that we can not always stimu- late the brain in those of us who are older. It is true that there are "windows of opportunity" for learning particular subjects, how - ever being motivated to learn is an important move toward that learning. Eric Jensen has written a couple of very interesting books, "Teaching With the Brain In Mind" and "Brain Compatible Strategies." These volumes have come across my desk and are de - serving of the attention of all that are interested in motivating others to learn. The first book covers re - search of the action of the brain and how it effects various areas of learning. The second volume is a compilation of approaches to motivate learning and challenge the brain. That old stand-by, rep - etition is still a good way to learn the trick is not to "drill and kill" but to drill and thrill, in other words, make the repetition inter - esting and challenging. Listening to music is good too; it is the way we lis- ten that counts. Instead of just using music as back- ground, actively listen to Mozart Piano Sonatas in D Major for up to 10 minutes a day and follow up with tasks involving spatial rea - soning. Another method for pos- itive brain motivation is to get into a positive mood or state before beginning learning. Activate curi - osity, past feelings of suc- cess or anticipation of fu- ture fun. Current research suggests that feelings are critical to the learning pro- cess. The brain craves stimulation, change and novelty. As the popular saying goes, we may have to 'think outside the box" to learn more. Just as pos - itive states promote learn- ing, negative memories or learning experiences can interfere with new learn- ing. The old term, "math block" is an example of the closing offer shutting down of the brain so that we can - not access the information we need when we need it most. Jensen says the secret of dealing with these barriers is to recognize them and approach learning through other, more open channels. Another way to capi - talize for optimum learn- ing is to take brain-breaks, that is mix the intellectual with the physical. I my- self have tried this with great results. After several hours of desk work I find my brain shutting down, I then get up go for a walk or work for a while on a cre - ative type of task. After thirty minutes to an hour break I find that I am ready to go back to the previous paper work with a new surge ,of en - ergy. The time of day and the order in which we eat can even affect or optimum learning. The suggestion is that we eat more proteins and fruits early in the day, starches and meats later. Eat protein with sugar to reduce the "sugar effect." Brain food includes eggs, wheat germ, salmon, lean meats, green leafy veggies, apples, and bananas. Drink lots of water, and nibble throughout the day instead of gorging all, at one meal. With many of our mo - dem offices devoid of win- dows we may just be ham- pering brain activity, some research says that having windows to look out of is good for the brain. It could be that we need an atten - tion break in order to re- focus on a task. A little at- tention to our environment could be an asset to learn- ing. The new research is ex- citing and encouraging. It could be that we have more potential for learning than we ever dreamed possible. If your curiosity regard - ing the brain has been set in motion you may want to check out Erik Jensen's books. This visionary edu - cator is committed to mak- ing a positive and lasting difference in how we learn. Hmm, I wonder what I will be called upon to learn today. I had better start the day with a good helping of protein and fruits so I will be ready for the learn - ing challenge whatever it may be. Carolyn Barber has writ- ten for the Daily News since 1992. She can be contacted at hurcar@yahoo.com. CommentaRy A glimpse of spring between the clouds Richfield School will hold its Ham Dinner & Auction 4-6 p.m. Satur- day, March 8 at school. The event will include a live auction at 6 p.m., silent auction and raffle. Dinner is $8 for adults, $5 for children 5-10 years old. All proceeds bene - fit the school's parent- teacher organization. to do Richfield School Ham Dinner Soroptimist Interna- tional of Red Bluff is seek- ing applicants for the Darliene Lundberg Me- morial Scholarship. Lun- dberg was a president. Soroptimist Interna- tional is the world's larg- est women's service orga- nization. Lundberg's fam- ily established a memorial fund after her death. To qualify for this scholarship the appli - cant must be a woman graduate of local schools, a resident of Te- hama County, currently enrolled in a college or university taking upper division courses with a B or better average, and SCholaRShip Lundberg applicants sought Staff Reports An April workshop, "40 Years of Covering Cali- fornia's Water Wars," will provide information about water rights, featuring Lloyd Cater, a retired re - porter and water law edu- cator. There will be two free workshops, April 5 at the VFW Hall, 3210 West Center St. in Ander - son, and April 6 at the Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave., near City Hall. Both workshops start at 2 p.m. Following, there will be a chance for public questions and networking at a potluck social. Carter is a water law ex - pert and was a reporter for United Press Interna- tional and the Fresno Bee from 1969 to 1990. He cov- ered water and agriculture issues in the San Joaquin Valley. Carter graduated from San Joaquin College of Law in 1994 and later taught water law at his Alma Mater. Carter sits as president of the California Save Our Streams Council. He is also a board member of the Un - derground Gardens Conser- vancy. Donations to help cover costs are tax-deductible. WoRkShop Help protect your water rights Arrests tiffany niCole eiSChen » aka the last name Chenchek, 25, Red Bluff was arrested Thursday at Jackson Heights School for felony possession of a narcotic. Bail was $15,000. BRett Ronnie thomaS hoWell » aka Bugsy, 23, Red Bluff was arrested Thursday at Monroe and Union on outstanding charges of two counts of felony possession of a con - trolled substance and mis- demeanors of appropria- tion of lost property, three counts of failure to appear and two counts of parapher- nalia. Bail was $302,500. loRRaine nanCy king » aka the last name Lamere, 44, Red Bluff was arrested Thursday on Main Street for felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor parapher - nalia. Bail was $16,000. Steven donald kuSS » aka Shaggy, 25, Red Bluff was arrested Tuesday on Antelope Boulevard for felony possession of a dirk or dagger and mis - demeanor paraphernalia. Bail was $16,000. tiana linnea moReno- Jimenez » 37, Red Bluff was arrested Thursday on Gilmore Road for fel- ony possession of a con- trolled substance and misdemeanor parapher- nalia. Bail was $18,000. guy leo tedRiCk » also known by the last name Deuel, 45, Red Bluff was arrested Thursday on Gilmore Road for felony possession of a controlled substance for sale, posses - sion of metal knuckles and misdemeanor parapher- nalia. Bail was $31,000. RaChelJeannetouvell» 25, Corning was arrested Thursday on Main Street for felony vehicle theft. Touvell has outstanding charges of felony vehicle theft, false personation and misdemeanors of pos - session of burglary tools, three counts of failure to appear and two counts of driving without a license. Bail was $55,000. Burglary 21000 BloCk adoBe Road » Man reported his vehicle and several other items stolen Thursday morning. The 6000 BloCk piedmont Road » A man reported mail had been taken out of his mailbox and scattered throughout the road. The man said it appeared sev - eral mailboxes along Hall Road had been hit. poliCe RepoRtS news Briefs show financial need. 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