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DearMary:Twenty years ago I was lucky enough to receive a five- piece, ser- vice for 12, Spode Christmas Tree China (green band) from my mother. Since then, I have filled out the set with many acces- sory pieces. When wash- ing the china in the dish- washer I have been very careful to use the gen- tle/china cycle and cool dry. There has been no fading of the green band around the plates, cups, bake ware, etc., but the gold band around some of the glasses I bought only six years ago has washed away. A friend said it wasn't the cycle, but that I needed to use a gentle dishwasher soap. However, no one knew or could agree on what was a gentle detergent. I'm hop- ing you can give me some help. — Thank you. Susan. Dear Susan: First, let me say that I am so jeal- ous. That is an amazing set — a wonderful trea- sure. The problem for any china, glassware or crys- tal that has gold, silver or platinum trim is the hot water. It will actually flake that fine metal trim away. And once it is gone, there's nothing you can do to bring it back. That's why I want to strongly suggest that from now on you hand wash these beautiful items in mild soap and warm water. And I'm not alone in this. Spode recommends that any of its ware (china, imperialware, vitre- ous) not marked as dish- washer safe, be hand washed only. It's an in- vestment of your time that will come back to bless you with many years of enjoyment. Dear Mary: I enjoy your daily columns a lot. Can you let me know what bed- room humidifier you rec- ommend? Thank you. — Maria Dear Maria: Take a se- rious look at the Honey- well Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier. I love it for its quiet technology and the fact that it does not spray germs and microbes all over the room. This par- ticular unit easily handles a medium-sized bedroom. You can clean the water tank in the dishwasher, which is a big plus for me because, as you know, I love my dishwasher for more things than only dishwasher-safe dishes! For the price, I don't think you can go wrong with this humidifier. And it looks pretty cool, too. Dear Mary: My mother has always been very gen- erous with me. When I got married, she lent my wife and me the money for the down payment on our home — a loan I re- paid in full. Since then, Mom has given me several other loans, most of which I repaid, though several were forgiven at her insis- tence. In recent years, Mom has begun bragging about her generosity to us, and it makes us feel small. At family gatherings, she'll say to others in our pre- tense something like, "It was my pleasure to see that they could buy a house," or "When the kids wanted to go to sum- mer camp, you know who wrote the check!" I don't think she means to, but it is humiliating. Should we confront her or just suck it up and shut up? — Tom Dear Tom: It's never right to make oneself ap- pear superior at the ex- pense of making others feel small. Even if she is unaware of what she's doing, that doesn't take her off the hook. But you have to understand that her lending you money is not a secret she's ob- ligated to take to her grave. My opinion is that she is not aware how this makes you and your wife feel uncomfortable. I suggest taking her out for coffee and a heart- to-heart chat. The worse that can happen is that she will continue doing as she has. But there's a greater chance that she will see how this is hurt- ing you and then do all she can to change her behavior. MaryHuntisthefounder of www.DebtProofLiving. com, a personal finance member website. Email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate.com. EVERYDAYCHEAPSKATE Carmats,ballcaps:yes; gold-trimmed glassware: no Mary Hunt WASHINGTON Regarding additional incorrect infor- mation on certain mar- ketplace tax statements — Forms 1095-A — the De- partment of the Treasury is expanding the relief which will mitigate any harm to tax filers. Any individual who en- rolled in qualifying Mar- ketplace coverage, received an incorrect Form 1095-A, and filed his or her tax re- turn based on that form does not need to file an amended tax return. The IRS will not pursue the collection of any additional taxes from these individu- als based on updated in- formation in the corrected forms. This relief applies to tax filers who enrolled through the federally fa- cilitated marketplace or a state-based marketplace. As before, some indi- viduals may choose to file amended returns. Trea- sury intends to provide additional information to help tax filers determine whether they would bene- fit from filing amended re- turns. Individuals also may want to consult with their tax preparers to determine if they would benefit from amending. Only a small fraction of tax filers received incorrect Forms 1095-A. Treasury es- timates that in the vast ma- jority of these cases, the im- pact on an individual's tax liability will be very small. Individuals who have been notified of errors on their Forms 1095-A and have not yet filed their tax returns should wait to file until they receive corrected forms. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY St at em en t is su ed on Forms 1095-S COURTESYPHOTO The Glenn County Sheriff's Posse will hold its annual Poker Run on April 11. GLENN COUNTY The Glenn County Sher- iff's Posse will be hold- ing its annual Poker Ride on Saturday, April 11, at Eames Ranch in Elk Creek. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the ride and special commemora- tive silver buckles will be awarded to two lucky rid- ers. Two riders per team. Registration is $30 if post- marked by April 1 and $35 at the gate and includes a tri-tip lunch. The lunch will be avail- able for $10 for those not riding. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the first rider goes out at 9 a.m. Trail closes at 10 a.m. Stallions will be allowed by prior arrange- ment. Rain date is Sunday, April 12. Belt buckles will be awarded for high hand, $50 for second high hand and $25 for third high hand. Call 530 865-5510 for in- formation or send an email to gcsposse@yahoo.com. The Sheriff's Posse is a 501.C.3, public ben- efit corporation that provides scholarships to Glenn County high school students, pro- vides equestrian activi- ties and supports com- munity events. Sheriff's Posse to hold poker run REDDING The State of California's Committee on Awards for Innovation in Higher Education con- firmed Friday a $5 million award to Shasta College for innovative programs in partnership with high schools and other commu- nity partners. This program recog- nizes California commu- nity colleges, California State Universities and Uni- versity of California cam- puses that have embraced change to achieve the fol- lowing priorities: Signifi- cantly increase the num- ber of bachelor's degrees awarded; allow students to complete bachelor's de- grees within four years af- ter beginning higher edu- cation and ease transfer through the state's educa- tion system by better rec- ognizing learning that oc- curs across the state's ed- ucation segments and elsewhere. Out of the 57 colleges and universities that sub- mitted award applications, Shasta College scored in the top five. "We are excited to be among the public educa- tional institutions recog- nized for our innovative efforts to improve educa- tional opportunities for the students of our re- gion," said Superinten- dent and President Dr. Joe Wyse. "The funds provided by this award will both en- hance our efforts to help high school students get a head start in college and support other related in- novative efforts well into the future." Since January 2014, Shasta College and its community partners have created the ideal condi- tions for every district high school student to ac- celerate progress toward a bachelor's degree. By com- bining fee waivers, enroll- ment policy changes, on campus programs, concur- rent enrollment and, most dramatically, dual enroll- ment, the college supports high school students inter- ested in earning transfer- rable units toward degrees at minimal or no cost to students and often with- out having to leave a high school classroom. Through PACT — Prom- ise for Access, Completion and Transfer — a dual and concurrent enrollment pro- gram that meets the needs of three distinct high school student populations, Shasta College is removing financial, academic and cultural barriers to higher education for high school students while enhancing the opportunities to accel- erate through to bachelor's degrees through rigorous and aligned coursework. PACT has specific poten- tial for California's more rural districts such as Shasta's. This innovation will increase the amount of bachelor's degrees awarded, shorten the time to degree achievement and build on the strengths of each academic segment. Shasta College will be working with its partners to strengthen existing pro- grams and fund further in- novations to benefit dis- trict students. The award is subject to the Committee on Awards for Innovation in Higher Education approving Shasta College's spending plan proposal. For more information, call the Superintendent and President's Office at (530) 242-7510. SHASTA COLLEGE $5 million awarded for innovative programs Butte Environmental Council invites the commu- nity to join in for a scientific exploration of Big Chico Creek. During three field out- ings in April, May and June members will be headed on an upstream migration along Big Chico Creek; be- ginning at the confluence with the Sacramento River, through the valley and ur- ban section and ending with a hike to the forested spring headwaters. Each event will focus on the scientific won- ders from two fields of study to deepen our understand- ing and appreciation of the creekthatrunsthroughour lives. These field trips are for everyone awed by the wonders of nature and who has a spirit for learning. This is a free event, how- ever space is limited and participants need to regis- ter at www.becnet.org or by calling 891-6424. MouthofBigChicoCreek, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday April 12 Hydrology and ornithol- ogy activities will include birding, exploring, picnick- ing and dipping feet in the river. Scientists leading the hike will be Lucas Ross- Merz, Sacramento River Preservation Trust, and Jennifer Patten, Altacal Audubon Society. TheMeanderingMiddle,9 a.m. to noon Sunday May 24 Ichthyology and botany activities will include stroll- ing,seeingthecreekthrough the eyes of a salmon, inves- tigating plant adaptations andlookingunderrocksand in microscopes. Scientists will be Gabriel Kopp, FishBio, and Kristina Schierenbeck, CSU, Chico. Pilgrimage to the Head- waters, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun- day June 7 Ecology and meterology activities will include an 8-milehikebyalake,through a forest and to a spring. Scientist will be Randy Senock, CSU, Chico. 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