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ByBobieHughes WemembersoftheRed Bluff Garden Club have var- ied interests in the won- derful world of plants and trees. I have been inspired by Shirley Felder's article in the Daily News about "The Old Man's Secrets." Shirley provided a great deal of the history of our area and brought the tree back to life. I felt sorry for that old man with no friends around to en- joy California's liquid sun- shine much as we do with a morning cup of coffee and a neighbor. It brought to mind my Old Oak Tree (OOT) in our Discovery Garden and being the same age and only three miles downstream how different life can be. Since I came to the Sac- ramento River Discovery Center to help out with pro- viding educational pro- graming for adults about 13 years ago, I have come to treasure the valley oak (quercus lobata) that sits in the middle of the Discovery Garden and whose history is that of being a provider of shade for many genera- tions of people and animals and birds. The differences between the two trees are amazing. Let's see if we can keep track of events of OOT. Ac- cording to the many of the Native American visi- tors to the Center over the years, the OOT attracted many visitors to collect acorns from the varieties of oaks that lived near the OOT and where the Hima- layan blackberry lives — the blackberry is still alive and hundreds of years later in the same spot. The deer were also attracted to these berries. In the early fall the river was said to be so shallow that the Native Americans could use the different wil- low branches and create fishing spears, wade into the river for fresh fish. Be- cause of the ample water, most years, many grasses, reeds and shrubs grew and their roots provided the material for creating bas- kets used for cooking, col- lecting items for trade and so much more. To decorate the baskets they would use the Red Bud bark and other parts of the trees to make ropes. The limbs that would break with the high winds in OOT would provide wood for the needed warming fires. The OOT in the last hun- dred years has seen many people come and make use of its shade. More people arrived when the federal government realized that it would sell the water from all around us to farmers that wanted to grow more crops to feed the increasing number of people coming to California. The Bureau of Reclama- tion, owner of the land, and government agency that provides water to the land decided to build a Diversion Dam very near OOT and so the people came with big equipment that removed OOT's friends and the pur- ple needle grass and foot- hill needle grass and many small shrubs and all that remained was OOT. Under the shade of OOT cement, was poured and tables were built and even pads to put garbage cans. OOT had a very im- portant job — To provide shade in the hot summers and some protection from the wind and rain in the winter. The birds could watch the people and the scrub jays would entertain them while stealing the hu- mans food. The OOT was lonely for a short time after the Red Bluff Diversion Dam was completed, but soon people started to return as a lake was formed with the dam gates lowered. Soon many people came and a camp- ground was built and pic- nic area and fishing and boating with the addition of a boat launch ramp. But the land around OOT did not have any plants to keep it company. In the last 20 years OOT has seen many people come and try to bring back the red bud, the elderberry, the manzanitas, the wild li- lac, the shrubs. The people brought the flowers: Pop- pies, lupine, wild iris, sal- vias and the native grasses and many wildflowers. The birds, butterflies and bees have returned to keep OOT company. And OOT re- sponded: "And it is good." To visit OOT you can visit anytime the Mendocino Na- tional Forest's Red Bluff Recreation Area is open. The Sacramento River Dis- covery Center Discovery Garden is open the hours of the area, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven day a week, at 1000 Sale Lane. The Discovery Center is open by appoint- ment or 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Our OOT loves visitors and hopes to see you soon. There will be a spe- cial sale of nursery stock of heirloom winter vegeta- bles and California native and drought tolerant plants from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat- urday Nov. 12 . OOT will be happy to know his plant friends will join and bring- ing beauty to many other OTTs in Tehama County. The monthly guided Bird Walk, begins at 8 a.m. is also on Nov. 12, meet- ing at the parking lot with guide David Dahnke. Wear weather appropriate cloth- ing, bring binoculars or bird guides to help iden- tify our feathered friends — they love all OOTs. For answers to questions, make an appointment or communicate with Bobie about volunteer opportuni- ties, call 527-1196 or write to bhughessrdc@gmail. com. We also hope to see you 7 p.m. Saturday Nov. 12 at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the State Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., tickets are on sale at the Discovery Center. RedBluffGardenClub meets at 12:30 p.m. for social time and meeting starts at 1 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at the Community Center. Red Bluff Garden Club is affiliated with Cascade District, California Garden Clubs, Inc. Pacific Region, and National Garden Clubs, Inc. RED BLUFF GARDEN CLUB Anoldandhappyvalleyoak CONTRIBUTED The Old Oak Tree at the Sacramento River Discovery Center. The following informa- tion is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Red Bluff Fire, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California High- way Patrol logs. Crash FloresAvenueorampfor Interstate 5: Two Los Mo- linos residents were injured in a collision about 4:45 p.m. Tuesday involving a motorcycle versus a vehicle. Hannah Skowronski, 19, of Walnut Creek was headed east on Flores Avenue wait- ing to make a le turn as Lance Wayne Son, Jr., 39, was riding his 2006Harley Davidson west on Flores Avenue. Skowronski made a le turn directly in front of Son causing a collision. Son and his passenger, Vanessa Lavette McCabe, 34, were thrown off the motorcycle and sustained moderate to major injuries. Hogsback Road at State Route 99E: multiple calls reported a black sedan with damage crashing into an orchard before leaving on 99E toward Red Bluff. Fraud Walnut Street: Police were called to Wells Fargo Bank about 3:30p.m. Tuesday for a report of a man trying to cash a fake check with fake identification. Suspicious Ritter's Yard Service on Tehama Street: A man reported Tuesday that a man entered his house armed with a shotgun. A search of the residence was con- ducted but there were no subjects found inside. 7-11store on Solano Street: It was reported Tuesday that two men and a woman were in the parking lot apparently exchanging money and possibly drugs. Walnut Street: A man was reportedly wrapped in a blanket asking people if they had any crystal about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of the Dollar General Store. The s Matlock Loop Road: A firearm was stolen from a residence. Walnut Street: A generator was stolen from The Gold Exchange. Main Street: Glasses were stolen from Northridge Eyecare. Tehama Street: A woman reported Tuesday that two JanSport backpacks were taken out of her boyfriend's vehicle between 8and 9p.m. Both backpacks contained wallets, text books and mis- cellaneous school supplies. Lake Avenue: A kayak was stolen from the Durango RV Resort. Pine Street: A dump wagon was stolen from a woman's yard. Oklahoma Avenue: Tires were stolen from a motor home. Extortion Sycamore Street: Some- one reported receiving a threat to destroy their house if they did not pay the per- son $1,000. Vandalism Aspen and Pinon Way: Mailboxes were damaged. Sherwood Boulevard: A Los Molinos resident reported someone vandal- ized the fence around the Sherwood Manor Apartment Complex. Police logs Last night about 8:30 two highwaymen held up and robbed a 14-year-old Italian boy by the name of Frank La Bar near the Dib- ble creek bridge on the rail- road north of town. Young La Bar was on his way to Jelly's Ferry where his father lives and was car- rying his suit case. When he reached this point two men sprung at him and started to beat him down. One had a club or gun and the other one used his fists. After they beat him into unconsciousness they robbed him of $75 in money and took his straw suitcase containing his wearing ap- parel and left him lying on the ground near the rail- road tracks. Abouttwohoursafterthe boy regained his senses and managed to reach town he reported the robbery to the officers. Officers Strader and Gray got busy on the case. Young La Bar came to Red Bluff from San Fran- cisco Tuesday evening on the local and put up at the Ramona. He told Mrs. Th- uresson that he came here for the purpose of visiting his father who lived out in the neighborhood of Jelly's Ferry. He left the Ramona yesterdayafternoonanddid not start for the ferry until after 8'oclock. Mrs. Thures- son says he was a neat ap- pearing lad and seemed to have considerable money. He told her also that he had been working at Stock- ton and San Francisco. The lad seemed some- what dazed when he first cametotheofficersandwas unabletodescribehisassail- ants other than the fact that one was much heavier than the other and that one wore a hat while the other had on a cap. — Nov. 10, 1916 100 YEARS AGO... Bo ld h ig hw ay me n be at u p and rob 14-year-old boy TocelebrateVeteransDay, retired and active military with ID are invited to bowl up to three free games with freeshoerentalfromnoonto 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at Lar- iat Bowl in Red Bluff. Truman Christ Insur- ance will provide a compli- mentarybeverage.Forthose age 50 and older who would like a little competition, the Friday Senior No Tap at 1 p.m. will be half price for veterans. More information is available at www.lariat- bowl.com or 527-2720. VETERANS DAY Military and former military bowl free Friday The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Com- merce Christmas Parade grand marshals this year will be the Tehama County Farm Bureau. The farm bureau has been making a difference in the community for 99 years, supporting agriculture and protecting land, water and the rural way of life. The farm bureau is the voice for sensible govern- mental policy at the local, state and national levels and its members support the wise use of resources. The farm bureau pro- motes the education of chil- dren to ensure the future of agriculture and coordi- nates and participates in many county-wide commu- nity events on an annual ba- sis such as Farm Day, Edu- cation Day, Tehama District Fair and Junior Livestock Auction, Farm-City Bus Tour and Farm-City Night. Strong partnerships have been made throughout the county with various orga- nizations like the 4-H pro- gram, FFA chapters, Shasta College Agriculture and Natural Resources Program and the Dairyville Orchard Festival. The parade is set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 in downtown Red Bluff. The farm bureau will cel- ebrate its centennial April 8, 2017. CHRISTMAS PARADE Te ha ma C ou nt y Fa rm B ur ea u named grand marshals The Knights of Colum- bus, Council #2249, Sa- cred Heart Church in Red Bluff would like to thank all Tehama County veter- ans for their military ser- vice and dedication to the United States of America. The group will serve those who served by of- fering them a comple- mentary breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 6. The mess hall will be open 8:30 a.m. to noon at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 2355 Monroe St. No ID is re- quired. Non military meals are $5 adult, $3 child or $13 family. 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