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The National Park Ser- vice turns 100 years old in 2016 and wants every- one to celebrate. All na- tional parks, including Las- sen Volcanic National Park, will waive entrance fees on 16 special days in 2016. The 16 entrance fee-free days for 2016 will be Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, April 16-24 for Na- tional Park Week, Aug. 25- 28 for National Park Service Birthday Weekend, Sept. 24 for National Public Lands Day and Nov. 11 for Veter- ans Day. "This year is not only a special anniversary for the National Park Service, it is also the centennial year for Lassen Volcanic National Park," stated Park Superin- tendent Steve Gibbons. "In addition to the 16 national fee-free days, Lassen ex- pects to have another fee- free day to welcome visitors on Aug. 9 in celebration of the day 100 years ago when Lassen Volcanic National Park was established. On this day we will also wel- come 100 new US citizens at a naturalization cere- mony held at Manzanita Lake in honor of their na- tional park." Lassen Volcanic National Park will have other events on the fee-free days such as the Lassen Winter Film Fes- tival during the Martin Lu- ther King, Jr. holiday week- end Jan. 16-18 and the Art & Wine of Lassen Event on National Public Lands Day Sept. 24. Lassen Volcanic Na- tional Park charges an en- trance fee of $20 per car during the busy visitation season and $10 per car dur- ing the less accessible win- ter months Dec. 1 through April 15. The entrance fee waiver does not apply to other ame- nities such as user fees for camping, reservations and concessions. The 2016 An- nual Lassen Volcanic Na- tional Park Pass is $40 and commemorates the park centennial. It also is hon- ored at Whiskeytown Na- tional Recreation Area west of Redding. In 2014, Lassen Volcanic National Park had more than 432,977 visitors. Those visitors spent $25.1 million in local communities, which helped support 374 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $28.6 million. The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. For more information on the film festival, snowshoe walks, weather conditions or gen- eral information, call the park at 595-4480 or visit lavo_information@nps.gov. NATIONALPARKS DAILYNEWSFILEPHOTO Pictured is an iced over Lake Helen at Lassen Volcanic National Park with Lassen Peak in the background. If you are interested in a career in health care, plan to attend a special informa- tion meeting 6-7 p.m. Mon- day at the Corning Cham- ber of Commerce, 1110 So- lano St. Health care is one of the fastest growing industries in Tehama County and the North State, and offers op- portunities for employ- ment and career growth. Meet with staff from the Job Training Center to learn about becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant or an Administrative Med- ical Assistant. Both trainings start in March and applications are due as soon as possi- ble. The Job Training Cen- ter has scholarship money available. Learn about the train- ings and how to apply. The Certified Nurse As- sistant program combines classroom and clinical ex- perience to prepare the stu- dent for a career in nurse assisting. Students suc- cessfully completing this course will be prepared to take the state certification exam. The Administrative Medical Assistant course is designed to prepare stu- dents with the necessary knowledge, skills and ex- perience to effectively manage the front desk operations of a hospital, physician's office, clinic or other medical facility and to sit for the California Certified Medical Assis- tant Administrative Spe- ciality exam. INFORMATION MEETING Op po rt un it ie s av ai la bl e in health care field Advocacy American Legion, Las- sen Post 0167 Red Bluff, 528-1026 American Legion, Rais- ner Post 45 Corning, 518-3152 Am Vets, Post 2002 Corning, 526-2883 VFW Los Molinos, 384-1301 Red Bluff, 528-1026 Corning Post 4218 Dis- trict 15 Auxiliary 4218, District 15 824-5957 DAV 529-4579 Marine Corps League, Detachment 1140 (888) MCL-1140 Military Family Support Group 529-1852 or 529-2416 Services Tehama County Veter- ans Service Office 529-3664 Tehama County Veter- ans Collaborative Tehama Together, 527- 2223 Veteran Resource Center Chico (530) 809-2831 Redding (530) 223-3211 VA Crisis Hotline (800) 273-8255 VA Homeless Outreach (530) 247-7917 Redding VA Outpatient Clinic (530) 226-7555 Chico VA Outpatient Clinic (530) 879-5000 Veterans Home, Redding (530) 224-3800 Faith Based Advocacy PATH — Poor And The Homeless 736-3959 Pastor Dave Lambers, VCF 736-3400 Serving veterans? If your local organiza- tion or government entity offers service specific to veterans, send contact in- formation to editor@red- bluffdailynews.com, fax to 527-9251 or drop it off at 545 Diamond Ave. in Red Bluff during business hours to be added to this listing. RESOURCES Veterans services, advocacy groups SACRAMENTO Assem- bly Member James Galla- gher, R-Plumas Lake, Tues- day announced that he had been appointed by As- sembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes to the position of Chief Republican Whip for the second year of the 2015-16 Legislative Session. Gallagher also has been appointed to the Govern- mental Organization Com- mittee by Speaker Atkins, in addition to his other committee appointments. He represents the 3rd As- sembly District, which in- cludes Tehama County. "I am pleased to have been appointed to this im- portant leadership posi- tion as a freshman Assem- bly Member," Gallagher said. "I appreciate having the confidence of my col- leagues and look forward to serving both the North State and all Californians. I am ready to get to work ad- vancing job creation, public safety, and water supply is- sues that are so important to our region and our state's future." As Chief Republican Whip, Gallagher will work closely with the Republi- can leadership on key floor votes and operations to help ensure passage of meaning- ful legislation for the people of California. "Assemblyman Galla- gher is a strong and dy- namic leader who is well- respected both inside and outside the Capitol," said Mayes. "I know that his leadership and commit- ment will help us shape a better California. I am proud to have James on my team and look forward to working with him to con- tinue a legacy of strong Re- publican leadership here in Sacramento." For more information on Assemblyman Gallagher, and to track legislation visit www.assembly.ca.gov/ Gallagher. 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