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Thursday, December 5, 2013 – Daily News 3A Community people&events The miraculous gift Dodd-Mendoza to wed By: Shirley Felder Ron and Becky Dodd of Red Bluff announce the engagement of their son, Jordan Dodd, of Rexburg, Idaho, to Doris Emilia Mendoza, daughter of Omar and Diana Mendoza of Spring Hill, Tenn. The groom attends Brigham Young University, Idaho, majoring in hospital administration. The bride graduated from Brigham Young University, Idaho, with a degree in pre-law. The wedding will be held in the LDS Orlando, Florida temple on Dec. 28. The couple will live in Rexburg. 90 years ago... Two faces at window startle both RICHFIELD — An amusing occurance took place at the Richfield Garage Friday night just after the postoffice had been burglarized. The burglars, after robbing the postoffice, went to help themselves to the gasoline supply at the garage. V. A. Jones, the proprietor, hearing them rushed to the window to look out. At the same time the largest of the burglars thought he would look in through the window and Mr. Jones and Mr. Burglar met fact to face, absolutely, their noses touching the opposite side of the glass at the same time. — Dec. 5, 1923 DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF TEHAMA COUNTY Everyone likes a good story. Everyone likes a good Christmas story. I'm going to tell you a Christmas story about a magical flower, as told to me by my mother. Many of you have probably heard of the legend of the Christmas rose (Hellebore), but for those of you who haven't, this is the story. A little country girl named Madelon visited the stable where the Christ child was born. There were important people there with wondrous gifts. Being poor, she had nothing to give him, so she searched for a flower. Because it was a cold and wintry night, she found none. Standing outside the stable, Madelon wept and her tears fell in the snow. A hovering angel, taking pity on her, caused the snow at her feet to vanish, thus revealing a most beautiful white flower tipped with pink from the little girl's tears for her to use as a gift. Madelon then presented her gift to the baby Jesus, the Christmas rose. The Christmas rose is indeed a miracle because it blooms when the rest of the plants are frozen solid. The flowers push out of the snow and the blooms last for weeks. The plant lasts for years. It really does bloom at Christmastime. In fact, the Hellebore is a popular potted plant sold around Christmastime. It can be planted in our zones 8-9, but sadly it seldom thrives here. It will do well in the foothills in zone 7. The Lenten Rose is a hybrid of the Christmas rose and can be grown in our area in shaded areas and around trees, as it is more tolerant of warm weather. The Christmas rose is not closely related to the rose family. The botanical name (helleborus) is from its Greek name hellebores. It was used in ancient times as medicine, but was used with caution, because it was a violent remedy that might kill the patient as it is poisonous. It was an overdose of medication containing hellebores that has been suggested as a possible cause of the death of Alexander the Great. The Christmas rose is certainly not a normal plant. Its seeds are spread by snails. They eat the oil covering the seed and carry the rest away in their slime. The flowers can be frozen solid, and when the ice falls away the petals are soft and fresh. There must be a scientific explanation for this, but to many people it is truly miraculous. Put on your calendar, the Red Bluff Garden Club annual Christmas Boutique on Dec. 12, 13 and 14 , 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 616 Cedar St., the old Holiday market. There will be a large selection of wreaths, centerpieces, swags and much more, all made from fresh cut evergreens. You will be able to purchase all of your decorating needs there. You may place your special request by calling 527-4578. The Red Bluff Garden Club is affiliated with Cascade District Garden Club; California Garden Clubs, Inc.; Pacific Region Garden Clubs and National Garden Clubs, Inc. FFA Canned Food Drive Red Bluff FFA held a canned food drive Nov. 422. Every year, Red Bluff FFA Chapter receives a list from the Salvation Army of five families who need a little assistance during the holiday season. To motivate students, each class period competed to bring in the most cans. All of the hard work paid off, and our classroom was soon filled with boxes of generously donated canned and boxed food that should last the families throughout the holiday season. Once the cans were loaded into the truck, the officer team and some leadership members dressed in official FFA dress and headed for Raley's. The FFA crew split up into teams and collected essential thanksgiving dinner items, such as pies, rolls, and stuffing for the turkey. Finally, it was time to deliver the food to the five Red Bluff families. Seeing the looks of joy on each of the recipients' faces as they opened up their door made us all feel certain that we were truly making a difference in their lives. Once the last items were delivered, a few of headed to the Salvation Army to drop off some extra items and have our picture taken. Red Bluff FFA left for Thanksgiving break knowing that members helped make the holiday season a little more enjoyable for a few special families. hopefully they can give even more next year. THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 129, NUMBER 10 HOW TO REACH US On the Web: www.redbluffdailynews.com MAIN OFFICE: NEWS Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. News Tip Hotline: 527-2153 FAX: (530) 527-9251 E-mail: clerk@redbluffdailynews.com Daytime: (530) 527-2151 Sports: Ext. 111 Obituaries: Ext. 101 After hours: (530) 527-2153 ______________________ ADVERTISING DEPT. 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Death cafes are a new trend in gatherings that breathe life into conversations about dying. Since their beginnings in Europe in 2004, more than 60 death cafes have been held all over the world. Rather than come from a morbid space, death cafes are where life and death meet. 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A donation of $5 is suggested. RSVP by Sunday, Dec. 8. Open Vistas Awareness Center is a New Thought church which teaches that through awareness people can deliberately create the life they desire. Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff's Department, Five bingo players at the Red Bluff Community Center session on Friday, Dec. 6, will be awarded holiday dinner boxes. The games start at 6 p.m. at the Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. The boxes contain a turkey and side dishes for a festive meal. There is no extra charge to be included in the drawing. Doors open at 5 p.m. and calling begins at 6 p.m. Basic buyin is $5 for the four early bird games and $10 for the packet of 16 regular games. Extra purchases are also available. Corning Police Department and California Highway Patrol. Arrests E-mail: advertise@redbluffdailynews.com Publisher & Advertising Director: Greg Stevens gstevens@redbluffdailynews.com Editor: Chip Thompson editor@redbluffdailynews.com Sports Editor: Andre Byik sports@redbluffdailynews.com Death Cafe scheduled SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Lotto numbers SACRAMENTO (AP) — The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night: SuperLotto Plus Powerball games 7-24-28-43-46 6-9-11-31-44 Meganumber: 13 Powerball: 25 Need a Physician? Doctors who listen ... Doctors who care. A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Call toll free 888.628.1948 www.redbluff.mercy.org • Averille Leon Willis aka Big Slim, 33, Red Bluff was arrested on South Main Street for a felony parole violation. Burglary • A burglary from a barn on the 7000 block of Truckee Avenue in Gerber was reported Tuesday. 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