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MINERAL Ranger-led snowshoe walks at Lassen Volcanic National Park are being offered every week- end day through April 3. Programs begin at 1:30 p.m. and end by 3:30 p.m. "The ranger-led snow- shoe walks are an excel- lent way to learn or prac- tice snowshoeing tech- niques and explore Lassen in its winter form," said Superintendent Steve Gib- bons. "For those visitors that don't have snowshoes, here's an opportunity to see how much more fun winter can be." Each program is limited to 40 people and a ticket must be obtained in per- son the day of the program to participate in the walk. Each person will need to request their own ticket, as multiple tickets will not be issued. Tickets will be available inside the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Cen- ter beginning at 9 a.m. the same day of the program. Visitors with tickets will meet out front of the visi- tor center at 1:30 p.m. At the beginning of each snowshoe walk, a ranger will demonstrate how to put on and use snowshoes. Once the basic techniques are covered, the group heads out into the snowy landscape and the adven- ture begins. The route and distance of the walks will vary de- pending on group abil- ity, fitness, and snow con- ditions, but the walks will generally last for two hours. Walks are open to those visitors 8 years of age and older; children in carriers and trekking poles are not allowed due to safety concerns. Snowshoes are pro- vided, though a $1 dona- tion is suggested to cover maintenance and replace- ment costs of the snow- shoes. Snowshoes are only provided for the ranger-led activity; the park does not rent snowshoes or other winter equipment. Equipment rentals are available in the nearby towns of Chester, Chico, Mineral and Redding for those that wish to explore the park on their own. Organized groups, such as schools or Scouts, plan- ning to attend, must sched- ule a ranger-led walk out- side of the regularly sched- uled public walks. Call the park at 595-4480 or write to lavo_information@nps. gov for a reservation, pro- gram information, current conditions or general infor- mation. Visitors to the park should be prepared for a range of weather condi- tions. Check the most re- cent weather forecast, dress in layers, carry food and water. Stow a shovel, extra blankets and tire chains in your vehicle in case unexpected winter road conditions delay your travel. Visit www.nps.gov/lavo for more park information. LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK Ranger-led snowshoe walks underway COURTESYPHOTO Ranger-led snowshoe walks are offered weekends through April 3at Lassen Volcanic National Park. The Sierra Club, Yahi Group, is hosting the fol- lowing events for January. Unless otherwise noted, trips are free and open to the public and begin at the trail head. If you have any questions or want further information about specific activities, call Wayland Au- gur at 519-4724 or write to wba@acm.org. Sunday, Jan. 17: Iron Canyon Trail Hike: A five mile loop hike with great views of the Sacramento River, nearby bluffs and the Coast Range. Broad- leaf blue oak, lava rock outcroppings, otters, ea- gles, deer. Meet at Chico park and ride 9 a.m. or at trail head at 10 a.m. Trail head is 5 miles east of Red Bluff on State Route 36E at marked parking turn- out on left. Bring lunch, appropriate clothing, car- pool money for drivers and boots. Rain cancels. Leader is Barbara at 258-3905 for more information, or write to bdorin@ouhsd.org. Saturday, Jan. 23: Cross- Country Ski, Lassen Na- tional Park, meet at Chico Park & Ride at 8 a.m. Call Sharon at 781-3856 for more info. YAHI GROUP Activities planned for Sierra Club In 2001, the U.S. Con- gress provided VA with au- thorization (called the Mill Bill) to pay for emer- gency care in non-VA facilities for veterans en- rolled in the VA health care system. The ben- efit will pay for emergency care ren- dered for non-service-con- nected conditions for en- rolled veterans who have no other source of pay- ment for the care. How- ever, VA will only pay to the point of medical sta- bility. There are very strict guidelines concerning these types of claims. Vet- erans and their non-VA providers should be aware that these claims must be filed with the VA within 90 days from the last day of the emergent care. This benefit is a safety net for enrolled veterans who have no other means of paying a private facility emergency bill. If another health insurance provider pays all or part of a bill, VA cannot provide any re- imbursement. Veterans who retired from the U.S. military are covered by Tricare/CHAMPUS insur- ance and cannot file a Mill Bill claim. To qualify, you must be provided care in a hospi- tal emergency department or similar facility provid- ing emergency care. You must be enrolled in the VA Health Care System and must have been pro- vided care by a VA health care provider within the last 24 months. You must be financially liable to the provider of the emergency treatment for that treat- ment, and have no other form of health care insur- ance including Medicare, Medicaid, or a state pro- gram. You cannot have any other contractual or legal recourse against a third party (such as a Workman's Comp Claim or a Motor Vehicle Accident) that will pay all or part of the bill. The care must have been rendered in a medi- cal emergency of such na- ture that a prudent lay- person would have reason- ably expected that delay in seeking immediate med- ical attention would have been hazardous to life or health. If you are an eligi- ble veteran, and a VA fa- cility is not feasibly avail- able when you believe your health or life is in immedi- ate danger, report directly to the closest emergency room (ER). If your condition is sta- bilized by the ER but ad- ditional medical care is needed, proceed to the nearest VA Medical Center (VAMC). If hospitalization is required for your service or non-service connected condition, you, your rep- resentative or the treat- ing facility should contact the nearest VAMC's Trans- fer Center within 24 hours to arrange a transfer to VA care. Veterans have a re- sponsibility to ensure that the VA Transfer Center is notified immediately upon any hospital admission. In addition to helping with claims, the VSO of- fice began validating mili- tary service for honorably discharged Veterans who would like to have "Vet- eran" noted on their Cali- fornia Driver's License. As with Tehama County Vet- eran I. D. cards, please bring your DD-214. As staffing permits, we will issue the Veteran Depart- ment of Motor Vehicle (DMV) paperwork for your California Driver's License in the Red Bluff office on 9-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Corning appointments will be by walk in dur- ing regularly scheduled VSO visits and the DMV form will be mailed back to you the same after- noon from the Red Bluff office, or we can bring it back to you the following week during our Corning VSO visit. Once the DMV form is validated and stamped by the VSO, the form is ready to be taken to the DMV. As a reminder, assisting Veterans and their fami- lies with their VA claims is our highest priority, as we have Veterans with serious health and financial is- sues. I am hoping to have another VA Work Study soon to help with walk-ins, telephone calls and sched- uling appointments. Brock Groom, our former VA Work Study, is not able to assist regularly due to his new college class schedule. There are many state and federal benefits and programs available to vet- erans and their depen- dents. To find out if you are eligible for any of these benefits, call the Tehama County Veterans Service Office (VSO) at 529-3664. As a reminder, the new address is the Bank of America Building, 955 Main St., Ste. C, in Red Bluff. Office appointment hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thurs- day, closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. We are ap- pointment only for claim assistance. Friday's we are closed for administra- tion and outreach. Corn- ing VSO appointments are at the Veterans Memo- rial Hall 9-11 a.m. the first three Thursdays of the month. KellyOsborne,retired U.S. Coast Guard, is the Veterans Service Officer for Tehama County. VSO NEWS Veterans Affairs emergency care Kelly Osborne Gleaners will distribute food as follows in January: Corning, 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Jan. 20, Corn- ing Senior Center, 1015 Fourth Ave. Red Bluff, 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Jan. 20, Food Bank, 20699 Walnut St. Rancho Tehama, noon to 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18, Recreation Center. Los Molinos, 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Jan. 19, Ma- sonic Hall, 25020 Tehama Vina Road. Paynes Creek, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at 30100 State Route 36E. Ponderosa Sky Ranch, 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at 18889 Juniper Ave. Manton, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at 31555 Forward Road. All other sites in the county will be at the usual times and places. Applications for food bank cards may be on the day of giveaway. Bring large paper or plastic bags and egg cartons if possible. New applicants please bring Rent Receipt, PG&E bill or something with a physical address. All income must be re- ported. Income is gross monthly per household not net. Only one card will be issued per household. Gleaners Food distribution schedule Advocacy American Legion, Lassen Post 0167 Red Bluff, 528-1026 American Legion, Raisner Post 45 Corning, 518-3152 Am Vets, Post 2002 Corning, 526-2883 VFW Los Molinos, 384-1301 Red Bluff, 528-1026 Corning Post 4218District 15 Auxiliary 4218, District 15 824-5957 DAV 529-4579 Marine Corps League, De- tachment 1140 (888) MCL-1140 Military Family Support Group 529-1852or 529-2416 Services Tehama County Veterans Service Office 529-3664 Tehama County Veterans 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? 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