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The U.S. Fish and Wild- life Service has released the Draft Comprehensive Con- servation Plan and Environ- mental Assessment for the Butte Sink, Willow Creek- Lurline and North Cen- tral Valley Wildlife Man- agement Areas in Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Yuba, Sacramento, Sutter, Placer, Yolo, Solano, Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties. The public is encouraged to comment on the assess- ment, which describes how the areas will be managed for the next 15 years. Com- ments will be accepted through Sept. 9. The Service also invites interested parties to attend upcoming public meetings to discuss the areas and the role they play in conserva- tion. Meetings are scheduled 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 at the Sacramento NWR Complex Headquarters and Visitor Center, 752 County Road 99W in Willows and 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 at Gridley High School Li- brary, 300 E. Spruce St. in Gridley. ENVIRONMENT Inputsoughtonwildlife area conservation plan By David Sayen It's easy to forget that be- fore 1966, roughly half of all American seniors were un- insured, living in fear that the high cost of health care could plunge not only them, but their families, into pov- erty. Few of us remember that not long ago, far too many disabled people, fami- lies with children, pregnant women, and low-income working Americans were unable to afford the medi- cal care they needed to stay healthy and productive. Fifty years ago, on July 30, 1965, the landscape of health care in Amer- ica changed forever when President Lyndon B. John- son signed the landmark amendment to the Social Security Act that gave life to the Medicare and Med- icaid programs. Medicare and Medic- aid save lives, help people live longer, and provide the peace of mind that comes with affordable health care that's there when you need it. Chances are, you or someone in your family ei- ther has Medicare or Med- icaid or you know someone who does. In fact, Medicare and Medicaid cover nearly 1 out of every 3 Americans— that's well over 100 million people. Marking the 50th an- niversary of these lifesav- ing programs this summer gives us an important op- portunity to recognize and remember the ways these programs transformed the delivery of health care in the United States. Fifty years later, no other program has changed the lives of Americans more than Medicare and Med- icaid. Today, about 55 million Americans depend on Medi- care to cover 23 types of preventive services, includ- ing flu shots and diabetes screenings (some of these services are free; for others you have a deductible and a small copayment.) Medi- care also covers hospital stays, doctor bills, lab tests, supplies like wheelchairs and walkers, and prescrip- tion drugs. Medicaid provides com- prehensive coverage to more than 70 million el- igible children, pregnant women, low-income adults and people living with dis- abilities. It covers essential services like annual check- ups, care for new and ex- pecting mothers, and den- tal care for kids from low- income families. Medicare and Medic- aid provide more and more Americans with access to the quality and afford- able health care they need and deserve to live happy, healthy, and productive lives. Though they started as basic health programs for people who had no other access to health cov- erage, Medicare and Medic- aid have helped millions get access to care they wouldn't get otherwise. Over the course of five de- cades, Medicare and Medic- aid have become the stan- dard bearers for coverage, quality, and innovation in American health care. Innovative and dedicated teams are combating fraud and working to continually improve the quality of life and care delivered under these programs. Medicare and Medicaid are among the most efficient and well- managed health insurance programs in the world. They will continue to trans- form to create a health care system that delivers better care, spends health care dollars more wisely, and results in healthier people. President Johnson would be heartened to know that the hard-fought efforts to improve our health care system have not only suc- ceeded, but that America is on track to give even bet- ter access, higher quality care, and improved health for the next 50 years and beyond. How has Medicare or Medicaid (or both) helped your life or that of someone you care about? Whether you've just enrolled or have been covered for decades, we'd love to hear from you. You can share your Medi- care or Medicaid story through our Medicare.gov website, or connect with us on Twitter or our just- launched Facebook page. DavidSayenisMedicare's regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories. 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Leaky pipes account for more than 228 million gallons of wasted water— more than the city of Los Angeles uses every year. Visit your BBB to find an accredited plumber who'll come out and check your plumbing to ensure you aren't unknowingly drip- ping your profits away. They even make pipes now that create energy for your building. The time to act is now. 3) Use less water This may sound obvi- ous and easy because it is. Turn off your sink while you brush your teeth and lather your hands. Cut your Shower Kara- oke Show from four songs to three. Make sure your washing machine is full when doing laundry and that your dishwasher is full when sanitizing your dishes. Conserving water isn't difficult. It's as easy as 1-2-3. DROUGHT TIPS He lp y ou r bu si ne ss s ur vi ve t he d ro ug ht SUBMITTEDBYLAURENCED'ALBERTI SunriseatKimballRoadandSouthJacksonStreet(fromFebruary). 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