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2A Daily News – Thursday, August 4, 2011 Community people&events Birth announcements Matheus Edward Gonzales Ed and Dayan Gonzales, a son, Matheus Edward Gonza- les, 10 pounds and 22 inches long, born at 6:29 p.m. on Tues- day, Aug. 2, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. Welcoming baby are siblings Tige O’Bar, 18, Elizabeth Flaherty, 14, and Reyana Gonzales, 4. Also welcoming baby are grandparents Ligia Gonzales of Milpitas, Woody and Elaine Boston of Dallas, Ore., Joe and Peggy Phillips of Ruth; great grandparents Jim and Nancy Mogowan of Amboy, Wash. and Evelyn Boston of Jacksonville, Fla. Trinity Jayne Snider Paul Snider III and Tara Snider, a daughter, Trinity Jayne Snider, 7 pounds, 3 ounces and 20.5 inches long, born at 1:37 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Commu- nity Hospital in Red Bluff. Welcoming baby Trinity are siblings Paul Snider IV, 4, Rayren Snider, 10, Jasmine Snider, 12, and Sierra Snider, 15. Also welcoming baby are grandparents Kathy Smith of Red Bluff, Paul and Debi Snider of Durham; Great-grandparents Jayne McKinney of Red Bluff and Paul and Irene Snyder of Kansas. Corning Boy Scout paper drive Corning Boy Scout Troop 5 will hold a newspaper drive starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6. Please put your papers, no magazines, on the curb that morning by 9 a.m. Anyone living outside the city limit must take your papers to Specialized Fibers on South Avenue, just west of the rail- road tracks. Money from the paper drive will be used to pay for awards earned by the boys at Summer Camp in July at Chester. Any questions, call 824-3240. Palm demolition By CATHY WILSON When my husband and I first moved to this area and found our home, it was love at first sight— almost! As we drove down the long circular driveway onto the two and half acre property, we spotted a charming cottage house located on the bend of a creek. We have always wanted water acreage and it seemed too good to be true. However, along one side of the dri- veway loomed 5 very large and un- kept palm trees. As if this was not enough, we also noted that there were three more in a circular garden bed sur- rounded by the driveway. Although palm trees fit into a tropical setting, they appeared quite out of place in this yard. Living with these palms, we learned some hard facts. Number one, they don’t provide much shade despite their towering heights and expansive fronds. The second thing we noticed is that they create massive amounts of debris. Why is this a concern? This waste comes down easily during our frequent winds and is not recyclable green waste. The dates these palms produce fall in huge numbers creating an uncontrol- lable amount of seedlings which need to be removed on a weekly basis. No amount of Roundup could control them. They are resistant to any herbi- cide and need to be hand pulled. Palm trees are very high maintenance. During our second year here, we decided to have these palms pruned since it was the cheaper option over removal. They looked groomed for only one year and since this was a cost- ly procedure our wallets were empty! Then during a fierce thunderstorm, one was struck by lightning. Now It was apparent to us that this was finally the time to have them removed. When having trees cut down, it is important to find licensed tree removal specialists. Another important fact to consider is the time of year. Many dif- ferent kinds of animals nest in the fronds—owls, squirrels, and rats are a few of the species. Another factor to consider is the secondary damage to existing plants surrounding the trees to be removed. This occurs from the trampling feet of workers, dropped cut sections of the trunk or large fronds and/or from the heavy equipment being used. While surveying the area following our demolition project, we noticed minimal carnage—one crushed rose, three downed iris and one broken water pipe. Not too bad considering their height and girth and the fact that there were eight of them. Now our " lightning rods" are gone and so, unfortunately it seems, is a squirrel’s nest . We have one confused squirrel who continually runs to the base of one cut palm looking skyward where once her home stood. And yet another thing—now the once hidden propane tank is brazenly apparent—all stark white with its bright yellow cap. Now we have another project for another time. Red Bluff Garden Club is affiliated with the Cascade District Garden Clubs, California Garden Clubs, Inc; Pacific Garden Clubs and National Garden Clubs, Inc. IN THE MILITARY Setting it straight In the July 25 Page 1A article about the Lassen House flea market held July 23, raising money for the annual Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk in October, reference was made to a basket to be raf- fled off in August. The basket, containing items donated by local merchants and valued at about $1,500, will not be raffled off until 2 p.m. Sept. 30, the day before the Memory Walk. The Lassen House fundraising group will host a luau on Aug. 19, at which they will raffle a beach basket, but it won’t be as big as the one mentioned before. –––––––– 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. 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Home delivery NEWS News Tip Hotline: 527-2153 FAX: (530) 527-9251 E-mail: clerk@redbluffdailynews.com Daytime: Sports: (530) 527-2151 Ext. 109 Obituaries: Tours: Air Force Airman Bobby M. Claunch graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of David Claunch and grandson of Ruth Claunch, both of Corning. Claunch is a 2010 graduate of Corning Union High School. 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Schoolhouse For Manton Voted Down The new consolidated school district of Manton on Tuesday voted 34 to 23 against the proposed issuing of $15,000 in bonds with which to build a school- house. This was the news brought to Red Bluff yes- terday by Frank Freeman, clerk of the Manton School Board, who declared he was greatly surprised of the bond election. — Aug. 4, 1921 The scorching sum- mer sun can turn an auto- mobile into a deadly oven-on-wheels for young ones, pets and adults alike. The California High- way Patrol (CHP) warns the public about the dan- gers of leaving children, loved ones or pets unat- tended inside a vehicle while parked in the hot, summer sun. “It takes mere minutes for the temperature inside of a vehicle to become deadly, even in the shade," said Lt. Todd Garr, commander of the Red Bluff Area CHP Office, “Never leave children, pets or anyone unable to care for them- Courtesy photo Air Force Airman Anthony J. Miranda gradu- ated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The air- man completed an intensive, eight-week pro- gram that included training in military disci- pline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic train- ing earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Commu- nity College of the Air Force. He is the son of Jennifer Briseno of Corning. Miranda is a 2010 graduate of Corning Union High School. Ext. 103 Leaving a child unattended in vehicle can have tragic results Ext. 112 selves in the car, even with the windows rolled down." Leaving an unattended child in a car is illegal, so if you see one, call 911 immediately. It can mean a matter of life or death. The national, non- profit organization 4 R Kids Sake designated August as "Purple Rib- bon Month," to raise awareness and educate the public about the dan- gers of leaving a child unattended in a vehicle. In recognition of "Purple Ribbon Month," CHP officers will attach a pur- ple ribbon to the antenna of their patrol cars as a gentle reminder to not leave children in the vehicle. This action is part of a campaign to remember 6-month-old Kaitlyn Russell who died Aug. 15, 2000, when she was left alone in her babysit- ter's car for about two hours. “Kaitlyn’s Law” states that anyone who leaves a child six-years-old or younger inside a vehicle without the supervision of someone at least 12 years old can be fined $100. “It takes very little effort to take a child or loved one with you,” said Lt. Garr, "It is not worth it to leave them in the car, even for a few moments.” Vacation Bible School AUG. 8TH - 12TH 9:00am to Noon Daily Ages 4 thru 11 Calvary Chapel Same day registration OK! Contact - 527-8219 • 12375 Paskenta Rd. or for more information www.ccredbluff.org , 2011