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January 22, 2015

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The following informa- tion has been compiled from Red Bluff Police De- partment, Tehama County Sheriff's Department, Corning Police Depart- ment and California High- way Patrol logs. Arrests JeremyShawnDryden: 30,wasarrestedTuesday in the 7600block of Wood- land Avenue on suspicion of felony manufacturing a controlled substance, planting marijuana, pos- session of marijuana for sale and misdemeanor possession of concen- trated cannabis. Bail was $153,000. George Donald John- son: 23, of Red Bluff was arrested Tuesday in the 12900block of Peach Tree Lane on suspicion of felony threatening to commit a crime with intent to terror- ize and vandalism. Bail was $65,000. Michael Alex Seals: 26, of Gerber was arrested Tues- day on Woodland Avenue at Gyle Road on suspicion of felony selling marijuana, manufacturing a con- trolled substance, plant- ing marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale and misdemeanor possession of concentrated cannabis. Bail was $165,000. Ruben Soliz: 40, of Corn- ing was arrested Tuesday in the 24000block of McLane Avenue on suspi- cion of felony violation of parole. Caleb Robert Hatfield: 30, of Red Bluff was ar- rested Tuesday on out- standing felony charges of failure to appear, possession of a narcotic controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and misde- meanor burglary. Suspicious South Avenue, Corning: A caller reported Tuesday that an unknown person was making racial remarks toward the caller while at a truck stop. The person left in an unknown direction. Corning: The Red Bluff Police Department re- ceived an anonymous call that reported a stabbing occurred in an unknown location in Corning. Vandalism Valley Terrace Apart- ments, Toomes Avenue: A caller reported Tuesday that she heard a loud noise and then noticed a large hole in her window and glass on the floor. Policelogs By David Sayen Did you know that you may be able to get help from your state paying your Medicare premiums? State-based Medicare Sav- ings Programs also may pay Medicare Part A (hos- pital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) deduct- ibles, coinsurance, and co- payments. If you have income from working,youmayqualifyfor these programs even if your incomeishigherthanthein- come limits listed below. There are four kinds of MedicareSavingsPrograms: Qualified Medicare Ben- eficiary (QMB) Program— Helps pay for your Part A and/or Part B premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program—Helps pay your Part B premiums only. Qualifying Individual (QI) Program—Helps pay your Part B premiums only. You must apply each year for QI benefits and the ap- plications are granted on a first-come, first-served ba- sis, with priority given to people who got QI benefits the previous year. (You can't get QI benefits if you qual- ify for Medicaid). Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI) Program—Helps pay your Part A premiums only. You may qualify for this program if you have a disability and are working. The names of these pro- grams and how they work may vary by state. If you qualify for a QMB, SLMB, or QI program, you auto- matically qualify to get Ex- tra Help paying for your Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) plan. If you answer yes to the three questions below, call your State Medicaid office to see if you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program: Do you have, or are you eligible for, Medicare Part A? Is your income for 2014 at, or below, the income lim- its listed below? Do you have limited re- sources, below the limits be- low? The amounts that fol- low may increase in 2015. But it's important to call or fill out an application if you think you could qualify for savings—even if your income or resources are higher than the amounts listed here. Qualified Medicare Ben- eficiary (QMB) Program In- dividual monthly income limit $993, Married cou- ple monthly income limit $1,331; Specified Low-In- come Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program Individual monthly income limit$1,187, Married couple monthly in- come limit $1,593; Quali- fying Individual (QI) Pro- gram Individual monthly income limit $1,333, Mar- ried couple monthly income limit $1,790; Qualified Dis- abled and Working Indi- viduals (QDWI) Program Individual monthly income limit $3,975, Married cou- ple monthly income limit $5,329. If you have income from working, you may qualify for benefits even if your in- come is higher than the lim- its listed.) Resource limits for the QMB, SLMB, and QI pro- grams are $7,160 for one person and $10,750 for a married couple. Resource limits for the QDWI pro- gram are $4,000 for one person and $6,000 for a married couple. Countable resources in- clude money in a checking or savings account, stocks and bonds. Countable resources don't include your home, one car, a burial plot, up to $1,500 for burial expenses if you have put that money aside, furniture and other household and personal items. DavidSayenisMedi- care's regional adminis- trator for Arizona, Califor- nia, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDI- CARE (1-800-633-4227). SENIORS GethelppayingyourMedicarecosts Marian Spainhower will recount her adventures on the ancient Silk Road at an open meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Te- hama County Library com- munity room. The meet- ing is sponsored by the Red Bluff-Tehama County branch of the American Association of University Women. Spainhower traveled the ancient trade route through part of the former Soviet Union into Iran. On pre- vious trips she had visited eastern sections of the Silk Road. Starting in Kazakh- stan, the tour went through Kyrgyzstan,Uzbekistanand Turkmenistan before reach- ing Iran. It was a month long excursion during Sep- tember and October 2014. Known as the Silk Road or the Silk Route, it was the connection between the Orient and Europe for centuries. Not only silk, but spices and many other commodities found their way between civilizations and cultures. The meeting is free and open to the public. TRAVELOGUE Presentation on Silk Road excursion to Iran BIRTHDAY TURNING 100 COURTESY PHOTOS Richfield's Mabel Elizabeth Otten turned 100 years old Thursday. Otten was born Jan. 22, 1915 in Illinois. She later met the man who would become her husband, Adrian Otten, and they had five children and moved to California in 1959. Otten is a good cook, great sewer and cares for everyone with a kind heart. Joining the Arbor Day Foundation is an ideal way to get in the mood for spring planting. Anyone from California who joins the Foundation in February will receive 10 free Eastern redbud trees to plant when the weather turns warm. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Founda- tion's Trees for America campaign. "Redbuds will help beau- tify California for many years to come," said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "They will also add to the proud heritage of Califor- nia's existing Tree City USA communities." The Tree City USA pro- gram has supported com- munity forestry throughout the country for more than 35 years. The trees will be shipped postpaidattherighttimefor planting, between March 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guar- anteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge. Members also receive a subscription to the Foun- dation's colorful bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book, which con- tains information about planting and care. To become a member of the Foundation and re- ceive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Eastern Redbud Trees, Ar- bor Day Foundation, 100 Ar- bor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by Feb. 28, or visit ar- borday.org/february. ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION Fr ee R ed bu d tr ee s gi ve n in time for spring planting SUSANVILLE The Lassen National Forest will soon be filling numerous temporary positions, with duty loca- tions of Susanville, Chester, and Fall River Mills, Califor- nia, as well as other outlying locations. Potential candi- dates are encouraged to ap- ply for all positions in which theyareinterested.Seasonal positions range from sci- ence, archaeology and for- estry technician to informa- tion assistant to various fire jobs, which will be open for applications beginning the end of January. You may view and apply for these temporary posi- tions online through USA- JOBS at www.usajobs.gov/. Announcements for perma- nent positions, as they be- come available, can also be found on this website. In ei- ther case, be sure to read job announcements thoroughly toensureyouareapplyingto the correct position vacancy and location. More information, in- cluding how to apply using USAJOBS, can be found by clicking on "Employment Information" under "Quick Links" in the right column on the Lassen National For- esthomepageathttp://www. fs.usda.gov/lassen. LASSEN FOREST Summer, seasonal jobs being offered Because of the enor- mous expense, the state highway commission will not be able to construct the cross-state highway from Alturas, Lassen county, to Eureka, Hum- boldt county, a distance of 322 miles, as advocated by a score of more of prom- inent residents of Mo- doc, Lassen, Shasta, Trin- ity and Siskiyou counties, who appeared before the state highway commission Wednesday and through Rosco J. 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