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2A Daily News – Thursday, December 29, 2011 Community people&events Fathers' work schedules may be linked with their children's weight (MCT) —Working nonstandard hours can do a number on employees' health, but a study suggests it may also impact obesity levels in their children. Australian researchers looked at how parents' odd work timetables affected the weight of their children. Study participants included 434 9-year-olds, among whom 22.8 percent were overweight or obese. A nonstandard work schedule was defined as always or often working shift schedules, working after 6 p.m., or working overnight or on weekends. The authors made the point that working odd hours is becoming increasingly common, especially in the ser- vice industry. In 75 percent of two-parent families both were employed, and in single-parent families almost 75 per- cent of parents were employed. In 32.5 percent of families mothers had irregular work schedules, in 39.4 percent of families fathers had nonstandard schedules and in 14.9 percent of two-parent families, both par- ents worked nonstandard schedules. Researchers discovered that having a father who worked an irregular schedule was strongly linked with a child being overweight or obese, even after controlling for such issues as household income and various lifestyle factors. A weaker association was seen between both parents having nonstandard sched- ules and the child being overweight or obese. No link was seen between the mothers' work schedule and obesity. The authors said that a father's odd work schedule could put additional time stresses on families, which may mean having to make concessions at mealtime. It could also put added pressure on mothers, who are still the main caretakers of their children. The study was recently published online in the International Journal of Obesity. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Setting it straight An item in Wednesday's World Briefing section about a girl stopping treatment after learning of her pregnancy failed to mention the girl was being treat- ed for cancer. 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. The amazing amaryllis By DIANE CLELAND Amaryllis bulbs carry many surprises inside. Just weeks after planting, a dramatic 1 to 1 _ foot- tall stalk emerges from each large brown bulb, and then unfurls a cluster of four or five perfect trumpet-shaped blooms as large as 9 inches across. Over a period of several weeks, each bulb pro- duces one or two additional stalks topped with equally beautiful blooms in delicious candy colors – from cherry red to peppermint pink and white, depending on variety. Although the classic amaryllis flower is shaped like a single trumpet, a range of double-flow- ered types – including one with voluptuous blooms reminiscent of peonies, and multi-pedaled bloom with ruffled edges is now avail- able. In spite of their hothouse look, amaryllis is easy to grow, all you need is a pot, a saucer, and a small amount of potting soil. Try planting several amaryllis in pots to chase away the winter dol- drums or to give as gifts. In six to eight weeks, the beautiful blooms that grow from those humble brown bulbs will delight even non-gardeners. Buy large, firm bulbs that are not sprouting. Choose a pot for planting that is wide enough to allow a one-inch gap between the pot rim and the bulbs. Your con- tainer should be at least six inch- es wide for one bulb, ten to twelve inches wide for three bulbs. Fill the pot halfway with pot- ting mix. Set each bulb in the pot, stem end up. Cover it with potting mix, leaving the top third show- ing above the soil. Water the newly planted bulbs well. Do not get water on the bulb noses (the thickened tops), or they may rot. Growing Tips - Place the pot in a room where the temperature always stays between 65 degrees to seventy degrees. Water spar- ingly until growth emerges; make sure the soil does not dry out. When growth emerges, give the plant bright, indirect light. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Stake the stems, if necessary (weak, leggy stems indicate too little light). When buds open, move the pot to a cooler place, since tem- peratures of sixty degrees or so prolong flower life. After your amaryllis finishes blooming cut off the old bloom stalks to about _ inch from the top of the bulb, foliage will then soon appear. Keep the plant in a bright location until after the last freeze. You may then move the pot out- door where it will get morning sun and afternoon shade. Contin- ue to water and fertilize regularly. To initiate bloom in the fall, plants need a cooling period, 48 degrees to 55 degrees for 10 weeks starting in October or November. Protect from freezes and stop fertilizing during the cooling period. After the cooling period is over, cut the leaves back to 4 inches above the bulb neck and bring the pot back inside. Repot every other year. Come join us at our Garden Club meeting Jan. 31. Our pro- gram will be about "Invasive Plants" presented by the Tehama County Resource Conservation District. For more information see the Web page at www.red- bluffgardenclub.com or call 526- 4578. The Red Bluff Garden Club is affiliated with the National Garden Clubs Inc., California Garden Clubs Inc., Pacific Region and Cascade District. Elks honor students of the month D NEWSAILY HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY Courtesy photos THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 127, NUMBER 33 On the Web: www.redbluffdailynews.com MAIN OFFICE: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Main Phone (530) 527-2151 Outside area 800-479-6397 545 Diamond Ave. Red Bluff, CA 96080 ______________________ Fax: (530) 527-5774 ______________________ Mail: Red Bluff Daily News P.O. Box 220 Red Bluff, CA 96080 CUSTOMER SERVICE: Subscription & delivery Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (530) 527-2151, Ext. 1 subscription rates (All prices include all applicable taxes) Monday through Saturday $9.50 four weeks Rural Rate $10.59 four weeks Business & professional rate $2.19 four weeks, Monday-Friday By mail: In Tehama County $12.17 four weeks All others $16.09 four weeks (USPS 458-200) Published Monday through Saturday except Sunday, by California Newspaper Partnership. 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Furniture Plans For Courthouse Go Over 2 Weeks The Tehama county Board of Supervisors yester- day laid over until January 10 the plans and specifi- cations for furniture and fixtures for the new court house in Red Bluff. The board also referred to Coun- ty Surveyor W. F. Luning the plans and specifications for the heating plat to be installed in the new court- house. — Dec. 29, 1921 The North State's premier supplier of stoves STOVE JUNCTION The Over 25 years of experience YOU HAVE UNTIL DEC. 31ST TO EARN YOUR on Wood & Pellet Stoves Tues-Sat 9am-5pm Closed Sunday & Monday 22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff www.thestovejunction.com 530-528-2221 Fax 530-528-2229 TAX CREDIT $300 Refurbished HP Dual Core Laptop $ 3600n Color Laser Printer $ 333 S. Main St. Suite H 225 CUSTOM WE HAVE MOVED TO We carry Copy & Printer Supplies 20% off 200 Labor, Parts & Accessories with this ad mikegibson2@clearwire.net Left: The Red Bluff ELKS lodge is proud to acknowledge the outstanding students from the local high schools. On Dec. 15, the high school Students of the Month for November were honored.The students were treated to a buffet lunch and given a certificate to recog- nize their efforts to do the right thing for their future. The Elks are very happy to present these awards as this is another one of the programs that the community receives from the Elk. Pictured from left are Centennial High senior Norma Castro; Red Bluff High senior Erin Fennel; Corning High senior Verenice Vargas; and Mercy High freshman Vincent Chen. Above: The elementary school Students of the Month for November were also honored. The students were treated to a buffet lunch to recognize their efforts to do the right thing for their future. The Elks are very happy to present these awards as this is another one of the programs that the community receives from the Elk. Pictured from left are Karla Nowicki, eighth grade, Vista; Mariela Duarta, eighth grade, Maywood; James Nichols, sixth grade, Sacred Heart; Ajaybir Singh, eighth grade, Berrendos; Jillian Malney, sixth grade, Jackson Heights; Bethany McFarlen, eighth grade, Lassen View; Emily Heise, sixth grade, Metteer; Marlene Ortiz, Sacra- mento River Discovery Charter School; Juliska Eklund, eighth grade, Gerber; Monica Rivera, seventh grade, Vina; Heavyn McNeill, eighth grade, Reeds Creek; Rebecca Frey, sixth grade, Bidwell; and Jasael Ruiz, eighth grade, Los Molinos. J. E. C. JIM ENGLAND CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION Residential & Commercial 530-529-4495 945-8295 LIC. #682190 James W. 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