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2A Daily News – Thursday, February 9, 2012 Community people&events RBUHS grad honored Don't swat the baby mantis By SHARON KESSEY During the cold winter months, praying mantis eggs are sheltered inside a hard dark egg case that looks like a chiton or crusty one- inch growth on the side of a tree branch. The eggs gradually develop into mantid nymphs that emerge in spring when they're about the size of mosquitoes and could easily be mistaken as such. So look carefully at what you're tempted to squash, because you want to preserve the mantids. The tiny nymphs gradually grow into large (one-to-five-inch, depending on the species) adults as they gobble up any aphids or other insects they can find and show themselves to be just as voracious as their carnivorous parents. Praying mantids are named for Anand "Lucky" Jesrani, 30, recently received the honor of being named to the Redding Record Search- light's 2011 class of 20 Under 40. The 20 Under 40 designation recognizes individuals under the age of 40 who demonstrate leadership, initia- tive and innovation in their profession and community. Jesrani is a Red Bluff Union High School graduate who went on to complete his undergraduate degree at UC Davis and earned his law degree from the Universi- ty of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. He passed the California Bar Exam on his first attempt and returned to work in law firms in Redding and Chico. In 2011, he opened Jesrani Law Firm in Redding with a focus on business and commercial litigation, real estate litigation, bankruptcy and probate. His family includes parents Barry and Bonnie Jes- rani of Red Bluff and sister Lena Jesrani. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Setting it straight –––––––– It is the policy of the Daily News to correct as quickly as possible all errors in fact that have been published in the newspaper. If you feel a factual error has been made in a news story, call the news department at 527-2153. the way they hold their front legs, as if in prayer, but they also prey – on just about anything they can catch. They'll eat other insects, spiders, frogs, salamanders, lizards, and even birds. (There are a few videos on line of a praying mantis catching a hummingbird.) They are seden- tary hunters that wait in ambush, then with lightning speed grab their smaller Mantis religiosa (source of the name "Praying Mantis") from Europe. prey with their spiny front legs and bite with their chewing mouthparts. Mantids are members of the insect family Mantidae (source of the term "mantid"), in the suborder Mantodea, in the order Orthoptera, which also includes grasshoppers, crickets, cockroaches, and walking sticks. They all have long anten- nae, chewing mouthparts, and two pairs of wings, with the front pair thickened and rather leathery. Worldwide there are about 2,000 mantid species, but only about 20 are native to North Amer- ica. The native species we might see here are the Minor Ground Mantid, Litaneutria minor, a fairly small (one-inch) ground dweller, or the 2.5-inch California Mantid, Stagmomantis californica. The larger ones we are much more like- ly to notice were introduced to the U.S. – the four-to-five-inch Ten- odera aridifolia from China, or the Mantids help keep pest insect populations in check, though they also will eat whatever is available, including other helpers such as pol- linators (butterflies, flies, bees) and other pest-eaters (beetles, frogs, lizards). Still, they are generally considered beneficial, both for their control of pests and for being fasci- nating to watch. When encountered in the garden mantids can seem quite personable as they turn their triangular heads to gaze at you with their big eyes. So before you swat those little "mos- quitoes" be sure that's what they are. Everyone is welcome to come to the Red Bluff Garden Club meeting this month on March 27. The speak- er is Barbara Johnson and the topic is Topiaries. Call 526-4578 for fur- ther information or visit redbluff- gardenclub.com. The Red Bluff Garden Club is affiliated with National Garden Clubs inc., California Garden Clubs Inc., Pacific region and Cascade District. Youth participate in steps to marathon Special to the DN About 25 youth from the Tehama County Police Activities League Martial Arts Center for Excel- lence and the Young Marines signed up for the new PAL program, "Steps to a Marathon." D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 127, NUMBER 64 On the Web: www.redbluffdailynews.com MAIN OFFICE: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Main Phone (530) 527-2151 Outside area (800) 479-6397 545 Diamond Ave. Red Bluff, CA 96080 ______________________ Fax: (530) 527-5774 ______________________ Mail: Red Bluff Daily News P.O. 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Mandamus Action Brought Against Trustees Of City Mandamus proceedings were initiated in the Superior Court here this afternoon against the city trustees of Red Bluff arising from the refusal of the municipal board to ratify the election of H. B. Wiese and T.S. Ward as chief and assistant chief. — Feb. 9, 1921 The program is designed in a way that makes training and taking the first steps to accumu- lating the marathon mileage easy and fun. This is not your typical marathon, each partici- pant is encouraged to run, walk or jog at least one quarter mile at a time to complete a total of 26.2 miles, a marathon, by June 2. They may either run outside on a track or indoors on a treadmill. Each participant was given a form to keep track of each quarter mile com- pleted. Saturday was the official start date and Sat- urday, June 2, is the finish date. A victory celebra- tion will be held that day at the PAL Marital Arts Center, 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C, Red Bluff at noon. It's not too late to join. Participants are on Passages Health Insur- ance Counseling & Advo- $ 15 Off regular price With this ad! • Same Day Service • Free E-File • Check Our Price • Over 45 Years Experience P. Ralph Campbell, EA Enrolled Agent Daniele Jackson 530-529-9540 855 Walnut St. #2, Red Bluff their honor about how many miles they run or walk but each of them were encouraged to bring their forms to school so their teachers may sign them. We're encouraging the schools and the Department of Education to take a few steps with us. The idea of the pro- gram is similar to "Marathon Kids," which is located in several large metropolitan cities across the country, to get our kids away from the TVs, computers, cell phones and all similar electronic devices and moving towards better health and fitness. Each month a rally will be held at the PAL Martial Arts Center and participants may come to check in, weigh in for a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation, if they are interested, and receive information on fit- ness and nutrition. Healthy snacks, foods and drinks are also planned for each rally. At each of the monthly rallies there will be infor- mation on how to make food fun and nutritious, cacy Program (HICAP) is presenting a Welcome to Medicare workshop geared for those who will be new to Medicare. It will be held 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Red Bluff Commu- nity Center, 1500 S. Jack- son St. This free interactive seminar will help you understand how your Medicare benefits work. Registration is required in order to ensure all atten- dees will receive the nec- essary workshop materi- proper stretching and how to prepare for low to high impact exercises. Every rally is open to the public and free. Parents and any- one else are encourage to donate their time however they are able to. One parent is donating a scale that measures BMI, weight and other information for the pro- gram. Donations such as these are encouraged. The first rally will be on Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. at the PAL Center and other rallies will be scheduled each month thereafter. Participants will be contacted about these dates and other information pertaining to the program via email and phone calls. Other youth organiza- tions are encouraged to join with PAL and the Young Marines in these health and fitness goals. It's well-known that our youth are not as active as they might be leading to life long health problems. This program is one way to introduce them to a fit- ness program that is not difficult to participate in. It is another way to als. You may register by calling 898-6716 or 1-800- 434-0222. Important questions that will be answered include: • What is Medicare? • Do I really need a Medicare Part D prescrip- tion plan? • What is a Medi-Gap policy? • Can I coordinate health care plan benefits? • Are there programs available to lower my Medicare health and pre- scription costs? • What happens if I miss my initial Medicare enrollment period? HICAP does not sell or endorse any insurance develop or enrich your relationship with your child. Although the "race" officially started on Satur- day, Feb. 4, any youth, age 5 - 18, may still sign up by coming to the PAL Martial Arts Center on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, from 3 to 5 p.m. and obtain a form, instructions and encour- agement. Parents or guardians must sign a PAL release form before their child may partici- pate. All PAL programs are free, although dona- tions are always gladly accepted and tax-free. Parents are encouraged to complete the marathon distance along with their children because while these youth participants are the champions of all youth programs, the par- ents and guardians are their heroes. Prizes and T shirts for your champions are being planned for the victory celebration on June 2. For more information on PAL and how to make a donation to this pro- gram, call 529-7920 or visit www.tehamaso.org. Boomers turning 65 Medicare workshop offered in Red Bluff products. People who are new to Medicare will be deluged with information from different insurance companies marketing their products. Tatiana Fassieux, pro- gram manager for Pas- sages HICAP, warns sign- ing up with the wrong plan or not doing anything may cost new recipients thou- sands of dollars, and they may not be able to make changes if enrollment deadlines are missed. If your group or agency would like a workshop, call Natasha Coulter- LaTorre at 530-898-6715. 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