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2A Daily News – Thursday, August 22, 2013 Community people&events Community drive builds Two hundred and fifty nonprofits have signed up for the 7th Annual Annie B's Community Drive of the North Valley Community Foundation. The drive is the largest grant program of its kind in the region, supporting hundreds of nonprofits in four counties – Butte, Colusa, Glenn and Tehama. During the first six years of Annie B's, the grant program generated more than $6 million (including $600,000 from NVCF matching funds) for local charities. The drive allows local donors to support a communitywide philanthropic cause while supporting their favorite charities. Between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, participating organizations actively seek donations from their supporters. Donors are encouraged to give with the incentive of a challenge grant made from the Annie B's Grant Pool. The charities receive 100% of the money raised with the additional percentage grant from the Annie B's Grant Pool. Last year the Annie B's percentage grant was 9 percent. The community is invited to meet the charities on Sept. 19 at the Thursday Night Market. Participating nonprofits set up booths in the downtown Chico City Plaza to showcase their organizations and the impact they have on our communities. We are thrilled to feature DJ Coot Wyman who will provide music. The Annie B's grant funds are made possible through an anonymous donation of $500,000 (which is distributed over ten years). In this seventh year of the Annie B's Community Drive, North Valley Community Foundation is in the process of building the grant pool getting close to its goal of $100,000. To make a donation or take a look at the list of 250 plus organizations and funds, go to www.nvcf.org. NVCF is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization that builds financial resources to meet community needs through grants and programs primarily for residents in the Butte, Colusa, Glenn and Tehama counties. The NVCF office is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed for lunch from 1-2 p.m.; and Tuesday, Thursday 1-4 p.m. at 3120 Cohasset Road., Ste. 8 in Chico, (530) 891-1150. Visit tnvcf.org to learn more about programs and services. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Setting it straight In a recent article regarding the success of the Food From The Heart Fund Drive, the Tehama County Republican Central Committee was not identified as a $200 donor. The Daily News regrets the error. –––––––– 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. DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF TEHAMA COUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 127, NUMBER 116 HOW TO REACH US On the Web: www.redbluffdailynews.com MAIN OFFICE: News Tip Hotline: 527-2153 FAX: (530) 527-9251 E-mail: clerk@redbluffdailynews.com Daytime: (530) 527-2151 Sports: Ext. 111 Death Notices: Ext. 115 Tours: Ext. 112 After hours: (530) 527-2153 ______________________ ADVERTISING By Colette Bauer I love sunflowers. They are in your face, bright, big, vibrant and best of all they are easy to grow. All you need to do is to find a sunny spot, throw some seeds in the ground and keep them watered. I even have some that come up as volunteers. What's not to love. The botanical name of the sunflower is helianthus. They are native to central United States and are in fact the state flower of Kansas. They have hairy stems and come in various colors, and sizes. They can grow as tall as 15 feet although, there are some that are as short as 2 feet. Colors vary from bright yellows, reds, oranges, creams and my personal favorites, shades of rusts and browns. New varieties are being added all the time. My new favorites are Teddy Bear and Red Sun. I grow sunflowers for several reasons: 1- to use as cut flowers, 2to feed the birds and 3 - to eat. Sunflowers are wonderful when used in floral arrangements. Since I do arrangements for our church, they come in handy throughout the summer and fall. One sunflower in a vase is gorgeous as well bunches Main Phone (530) 527-2151 Outside area 800-479-6397 545 Diamond Ave. Red Bluff, CA 96080 ______________________ Mail: Red Bluff Daily News P.O. 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Email: dispatch@redbluffdailynews.com Email: dispatch@redbluffdailynews.com Online FAX: (530) 527-2151 (530) 527-5774 On Saturday, August 10 at the Molino Masonic Family Center surrounded by seventy friends and family, Masons (including County Supervisors Dennis Garton and Steve Chamblin), Shriners and members of the Masonic Craftsmen motor cycle club, Dean Cofer was presented with the Hiram Award for dedicated service. Worshipful Darrel Deatherage did a fantastic job as Master of Ceremonies, and Worshipful Darrel Hunter, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of California presented Cofer with the award. Dean introduced his family and singled out his wife, Roxie Rose, for particular praise as being the love of his life and a terrific wife, mother and grandmother. Dean went on to thank the members of Molino Lodge 150 for honoring him with the award. "I recognize the singular and rare honor that this Tuesdays: Wednesdays: Business Thursdays: Entertainment Fridays: Education Saturdays: Farm, Religion, TV Circulation Manager: Kathy Hogan khogan@redbluffdailynews.com Production Manager: Sandy Valdivia sandy@redbluffdailynews.com POSTMASTER SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: PO BOX 220, RED BLUFF CA 96080 The Red Bluff Daily News is an adjudicated daily newspaper of general circulation, County of Tehama, Superior Court Decree 9670, May 25, 1955 © 2013 Daily News Postage Paid Periodicals The Red Bluff Garden Club is affiliated with the Cascade District Garden Clubs; California Garden Clubs, Inc.; Pacific Region Garden Clubs; and National Garden Clubs, Inc. Courtesy photo Pictured, from left, are Darrel Hunter, Past Master, representing the Masonic Grand Lodge of California; PM Darrel Deatherage, Master of Ceremonies; Dean Cofer, 2013 Hiram Award recipient; PM Mike Johnson; and PM Bill Smith. award represents, and will do my best to live up to the spirit of the award," Cofer said "I will cherish this honor for the rest of my life." COMMUNITY CLIPS Beginners golf clinic Wilcox Oaks Golf Club will be offering a free beginners golf clinic at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Led by a PGA professional instructor, the clinic is open to all ages and loaner clubs are available. For more information and to register, call the pro shop at 527-7087. Musical theater, ballet classes Shasta College Community Education will be offering Musical Theatre Dance and Contemporary Ballet dance classes starting Sept. 4. Classes will be held Wednesday evenings 5:45-7:45 at the Shasta College Main Campus Dance Room. The cost for each class is $49. Each 12-week class is for ages 12 and up. For additional course or registration information SPECIAL PAGES ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS Publisher & Advertising Director: Greg Stevens gstevens@redbluffdailynews.com Editor: Chip Thompson editor@redbluffdailynews.com Sports Editor: Andre Byik sports@redbluffdailynews.com in a basket. Because there are so many different types of sunflowers, I'm often asked, "What kind of flower is that?" One caveat – many varieties drop pollen so be prepared to clean up the mess – but, it's well worth the clean-up time to be able to enjoy sunflowers in your church or home. Birds feed off sunflowers throughout the fall and winter. We always leave some blooms on the stocks to dry and attract birds. Of course there are always some birds that would prefer not to share the bounty but that's interesting, too. I live in a family of sunflower seed eaters. This year I will prepare my own sunflower seeds. When the seeds mature I will cut the flower head off the stalk and hang it upside down in a dark place. When the seeds are dry I will remove them from the flower and soak them overnight in brine (1/4 cup of salt in 1 gallon of water for a quart of seeds). In the morning, drain off the water and spread the seeds to let them dry. I will bake the seeds at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes after mixing the seed with about 1/4/ cup of oil and sprinkling them with salt. After cooling, the seeds will be stored in an airtight container. I'm sure they will magically disappear. I hope you too will come to enjoy the spectacular sunflower which is gorgeous in arrangements no matter how simple or elaborate, enjoyable for bird watching, or just for eating. Not too early to be thinking of Red Bluff Garden Club annual fall luncheon. Mark your calendar for Saturday Oct. 12 to attend this year's "An Elegant Garden Party" at Rolling Hills Casino. Tickets are available now, call Kathy B. at 5279403, Cathy W. at 384-1903 or at House of Design 909 Jefferson St., Red Bluff. Masons honor Cofer NEWS Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The spectacular sunflower 90 years ago... Driver Forced To Yield Road By Scorchers Officers in upper California have been keeping the wires hot today trying to intercept a couple of speedy motorists who were scorching up the line early this morning and as far as known are still going strong. The matter was first called to the attention of the sheriff's office here when W. H. White, Butte county traffic officer, telephoned from Chico that two men in a touring car were driving north at a high rate of speed. The pair, however, passed Red Bluff before deputies could respond. — Aug. 22, 1923 visit www.shastacollege.edu, click on "Community Education Classes," "Dance". Or call the Community Education office at (530) 339-3662 or email lbosse@shastacollege.edu. Editor sought for Tehama County Memories Tehama County Genealogical & Historical Society needs an editor for its yearly Memories book. The purpose of the society and of its Memories is to preserve the history of people, places, and events pertaining to Tehama County. The society has been publishing Memories for the past 31 years and would hate to see it end. The publication has had 221 different authors and six editors. If you are interesting in preserving the history of Tehama County, call Carol Mieske at 530 5276677 or e-mail president@tcghsoc.org. As editor you will not be working alone, but with an experienced committee including Alice Jackson, our most recent editor, who retired after five years as editor. The society also is in need of stories for future issues and hearing from anyone with a story to tell that has not been published. Stories may be typed, hand written, taped or by interview. If you are unfamiliar with Memories come to the Red Bluff Library and ask to see some of them. Submissions for publication may be given to any society board member or mailed to TCGHS, P. O. Box 415, Red Bluff, CA 96080, Att: Memories Committee. PHYSICIAN REFERRAL A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE 1-888-628-1948 www.redbluff.mercy.org GERBER UNION ELEMENTARY Gerber School is NOW ENROLLING IN ALL GRADES: Kindergarten through 8th! Gerber School is a proud No Excuses University school. Office Hours: 8:00AM-3:30PM (530) 385-1041 23014 Chard Ave. Gerber, CA 96035