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The21stannualSiskiyou County Mother's Day Flower Show did not disappoint the viewers May 11. There were 332 species of plants: 13 native grasses, 27 non-native species, 46 shrubs, 6 noxious weeds, 11 trees, 15 ferns, 38 annuals, and 176 perennials. During the event, winners were chosen for the third an- nual photo contest by popu- lar vote. First place went to Dan- ika Carlson for her photo of monument plant with honey bee; second place to Michelle Moore for her panorama of lupine and mustard; third places went to Ruben Con- treras for Indian paintbrush and Rebecca Anne Mullin for an interesting purple flower. They were awarded native plants for their efforts. Lack of snow in the higher elevations allowed for a larger diversity of plants to be sampled and displayed. This year, there were 30 species at the show that had never been collected before. Viewers at the show con- tinually expressed their ap- preciation for the hard work and dedication of the cadre of people who put on the show every year. The diversity of plant life blooming at this time of year in Siskiyou County repre- sents many habitats, includ- ing stream sides, serpentine outcrops, sagebrush flats, forested slopes, rock bluffs, and chaparral hillsides. KLAMATH Photocontestwinners capture beauty of nature COURTESYOFDANIKACARLSON First place went to Danika Carlson. Given time and inspiration, what can be ac- complished in 100 years? Just over a cen- tury ago, the must- have vehicle was the initial Model T as it rolled forth on rickety spoked wheels for the first time from the Ford assem- bly line. The traffic sig- nal, invented by Garrett A. Morgan, flashed for the first time 15 years later. (Most likely, although lack- ing tangible proof, tail- gaters, gridlock, and rush hour started when the sec- ond automobile hit the streets.) The radio tuner, allow- ing listeners to select dif- ferent stations, transmit- ted its debut in 1916. Short wave tagged along three years hence. John Lo- gie Baird switched on me- chanical televisions, pre- decessor to modern TVs, in 1925. Frequency modu- lation ("FM") first broad- cast in 1933 and the earli- est color TV flickered to life in 1940. The first cel- lular phone rang in 1979 (probably in a movie the- ater). Medicine marched on- ward. Sir Frederick Grant Banting invented insulin (1922). Alexander Flem- ing devised penicillin (1928). Wilson Greatbatch brought life to the inter- nal pacemaker in 1959, fol- lowed by Robert Jarvik's artificial heart in 1978. Even toys changed. Silly putty bounced and the slinky slinked on to the scene, both in 1943. Mr. Potato Head was appeal- ing in 1952. Cabbage patch kids flew from shelves in 1983. So much can happen in the passing of a century. Yet, what can one mortal do in only one lifespan? In that interval, a child will rise up to walk, lie on her back atop grass-blan- keted hillsides, and envision cloud animals drifting whitely along blue sun-drenched sum- mer skies. She will, over the years, laugh joyfully as she matures with her friends; and at other times, weep sadly, seek- ing comfort from daddy over the loss of her pet. The parade of time will bring forth the life-af- firming blush of fresh love and the crushing pain of loss. As seasons are swal- lowed by years, she will meet immeasurable peo- ple. Some will walk along her for a day, others for decades. She will travel far, encounter miraculous sights, and paint from a palette of emotions, inspi- ration to outrage. From birth through her finishing days, she shall crawl, walk high, and lay to rest. Given nothing more than those skills and tal- ents woven into our fabric, in one's brief time of light, he or she can use those days to bring forth great beauty on a thousand can- vases. She can put into words a collection of pro- fundity inspiring future generations, changing yet unmade paths, shaping worlds not yet borne. If so chosen, he can lead mil- lions to correct injustice, lift up the poor, or battle back ravaging diseases. One soul, one life, so much can be accomplished; so many choices. Can I do anything in only one year? Three hundred sixty five days from now, binding re- lationships can be created, knowledge amassed, liter- ature absorbed, sicknesses healed, children taught, el- derly supported, or hab- its changed. In "only" one voyage around the sun, all this — and more — can be achieved. What can you do in this brief moment? Anything you dream of. Don't wait. Time is passing. Scott"Q"Marcusisana- tionally known weight loss expert for baby boomers and the CRP (Chief Recovering Perfectionist) of www.This- TimeIMeanIt.com Get his free ebook of motivational quotations and one year of his highly-popular Monday Motivational Memos at no charge by visiting his web- site. He is also available for coaching and speaking at 707.442.6243. SC OT T MA RC US Wh at c an happen in one moment May held two events for the Fitzhugh Literary So- ciety, its regular business meeting on May 5 and end of the year picnic on May 12. The business meeting was at the home of Mary Adams and presided over by Pres- ident Madi Gates. Susan- nah Nelson presented the last of the Whodunnit? Brit- ish Mysteries by introduc- ing Margery Allingham, who was pre-eminent in bringing the detective story to matu- rity in the decades between WWI and II. Allingham regarded the mystery novel as a box with four sides: "A killing, a mys- tery, an enquiry and a con- clusion with an element of satisfaction in it." She fol- lowed this formula from her first novel in 1928 to her last in 1968 while developing fa- vorite characters, such as Albert Campion, his wife, and his man servant, Lugg, who appeared in many of her stories and novels. Born in a London suburb, she was raised by parents, both writers, who were rad- ical in their political sympa- thies and who nurtured a strong writing background for her. Through her school days, she wrote, produced and appeared in plays, and continued after her school- ing. During this time, she met and married her hus- band, Phillip Youngman Carter. Allingham's first novel, Blackkerchief Dick, was pub- lished when she was 19 and was warmly received by crit- ics and public. In her early years, she found it neces- sary to write in other fields to make a living. She wrote in what she described "right hand writing," which gave her pleasure and satisfac- tion, and "left hand writing," which was commissioned and paid the bills. She con- tinued writing through the '30s and '40s, some written while Britain waited to be in- vaded. While her husband was serving abroad, Allingham volunteered in many war ef- forts. The war stirred deep feelings in Allingham, which sheexpressedinherwritings. In 1941, she published The Oaken Heart, intended to stir America into joining the Allies in the fight against Germany. Her greatest suc- cess came in 1952 with The Tiger in the Smoke, often named as her best. Besides her novels, Alling- ham wrote four novellas and 64 stories in a variety of journals and anthologies. Agatha Christie, paying tribute to Margery Alling- ham shortly after her death in 1966, said that instead of asking whether she read oth- ers' detective stories, people ought to ask her how many of those she did read she was able to remember. "Not very many," she answers. "But Margery Allingham stands out like a shining light." The picnic was held at the home of Kathleen Rook. Sur- rounded by fruit trees, flow- ers, fish pond and exotic chickens, the members en- joyed summer wines, Eng- lish tea sandwiches, and a variety of salads. The meal was topped off with the tra- ditional strawberry and shortcake. The slate of officers for 2014-15 was announced and gifts were presented to those members with perfect at- tendance for the year. Nel- son sang her farewell to the group since she is moving from the area. After exchanging com- ments about the year's pro- gram and thanking the pro- gram committee, members shared their plans for the summer and said their good- byes until the next meeting in October, when they will begin their 115th year as the Fitzhugh Literary Society. EVENTS Fitzhugh Literary Society handles business, then picnic this month The following information is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police Depart- ment and California Highway Patrol logs. Arrests JuanCarlosTorres: 25, Red Bluff was arrested Wednesday in the 200block of Gilmore Road on suspicion of felony inflicting corporal injury. Bail was $50,000. James Joseph Munoz: 24, Weed was arrested Wednes- day on an outstanding felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. Bail was $150,000. Dusty Lane Rhoads: 52, Red Bluff was arrested Wednes- day at Main and Crittenden streets on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon not a firearm and two outstanding misdemeanor charges of failure to ap- pear and two outstanding misdemeanor charges of public intoxication. Bail was $38,000. Tye Davis Hamilton: 20, Red Bluff was arrested Wednes- day at Jackson and Aloha streets on an outstanding failure to appear on a felony charge and an outstand- ing misdemeanor charge of failure to appear. Donald Steven Kuss: 25, Red Bluff was arrested Tues- day at Antelope Boulevard on suspicion of felony posses- sion of a controlled sub- stance. Bail was $15,000. Shotsfired Luther and Paskenta roads: A woman reported hearing about seven gunshots that possibly came from a north- bound vehicle. A casing was located in the roadway. Animalbite Woodson and Viola av- enues: A woman reported Wednesday that she had been bitten by a dog while on a walk and suffered a leg injury. Suspicious Corning Community Park: Two juveniles were reportedly smoking marijuana near the bathrooms Wednesday. They were advised to go home and not return for the day. Fire Maywood Apartments at Fig Lane: Firefighters responded Wednesday to a report of a structure fire. The fire was extinguished, a parent was admonished for leaving a child unattended in a residence, and the child was admonished for playing with fire. POLICE LOGS REDDING, May 23 — Redding motorists had a few thrills at their own expense last night when a group of of- ficers conducting the educa- tional campaign for the state division of motor vehicles in regard to lights stopped them on the streets and or- dered them to get their lights adjusted. — May 23, 1924 90 YEARS AGO... Tehama officers look out for Redding lights Scott Marcus The slate of officers for 2014-15 was announced and gifts were presented to those members with perfect attendance for the year. 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