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ByColetteBauer Havinggrownupina farming family, I thought I knew a lot about weeds. As a child the biggest threat in the weed category was puncture vine (Goats Head). I lived in a shoes op- tional setting, and early on I discovered that in fact shoes weren't at all op- tional. If you have ever stepped on a Puncture Vine you know this to be true. My husband has come close to eradicating punc- ture vine from our 30 acres by being both ever vigilant and willing to do some heavy pulling. Ad- ditionally, his grandfa- ther came close to elimi- nating hoar hound from the property, but that's another story. But if you think we have little in the way of weeds, you would be wrong. As a child I spent a lot of time on the busi- ness end of a hoe deal- ing with crab grass, John- son grass, needle grass, star thistle, pig weed, and a host of other noxious weeds. Nothing, however, prepared me for the chal- lenge of spurge. I really never saw it coming. One day I woke up, looked out the window and there it was taking over the flower beds, the family orchard, the vege- table garden and yes, even the drive way. Where did it come from and why? Well it seems that it arrived here from the Eastern United States. I'm not sure when it arrived, but I have been seriously battling it for about ten years. Spotted Spurge (Eu- phorbia maculate) grows close to the ground and forms a dense mat that looks quite innocent. The plant has a milky, sticky sap that is an eye and skin irritant and is poi- sonous to sheep. Although research tells me that it takes five weeks after ger- mination for the seeds to appear, I am absolutely convinced that spurge emerges from the ground fully grown and covered with several thousand seeds, all ready to repeat the process. How to purge the scourge of Spurge? The number one method to control spurge is preven- tion. Nice in theory but probably not in fact since most of us are already in- fested with spurge. I find the best way to get rid of spurge is to rip it out — right down to its tap root. There is a cer- tain satisfaction in this method, but it does take a lot of stooping, kneeling and sweat. I have probably pulled out better than fif- teen gallons of spurge so far this summer and we're just getting started. Other methods are: Remov- ing plants immediately — which requires that you find them before the seeds develop; Solarization (cov- ering the plants with clear plastic for 4 to 6 weeks in the heat of the sum- mer); and Mulching (cov- ering the spurge with two to four inches of mulch to keep the sun from reach- ing the seeds). There are two chem- ical methods of control. You can use a pre-emer- gent herbicide in late win- ter to help control the spurge, but this cannot be used in vegetable gardens or orchards. A post emer- gent herbicide can also be used but once the seeds have developed, this does no good. I know that there must be a redeeming feature in Spurge. In fact I told my husband that I am abso- lutely positive that there must be a cure for can- cer hidden in the DNA of Spurge. Wouldn't you just know it — when I was re- searching Spurge, I dis- covered that they are ex- perimenting with Spurge to develop a cure for skin cancer. Let's hope that something good comes from the scourge of Spurge. RedBluffGardenClub is a member of Cascade District, California Garden Clubs, Inc. and Pacific Region, National Garden Clubs, Inc. RED BLUFF GARDEN CLUB Purgethescourgeofspottedspurge The Red Bluff Elks Lodge #1250 will hold a United States Flag Retirement Cer- emony on Sunday, June 12. Flags that are no longer serviceable will be burned in an official manner. The US Flag Code Title 4, Sec- tion 8K states, "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." Robin Barley, exalted ruler for the lodge , is ask- ing for donations of flags for the ceremony. He asks that people bring flags to the lodge by Friday, June 10. The Lodge address is 355 Gilmore Road, and the tele- phone number is 527-3421. The time to deliver flags is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. ELKS LODGE Fl ag r et ir em en t planned for Sunday Mrs. Elizabeth Kraft, pi- oneer of this city and bene- factress to it, died Thurs- day morning at her home in Oakland at the ad- vanced age of 73 years. She had been very feeble for several years, and when at- tacked by a serious illness attending physicians knew that death could be distant but a few hours. The fu- neral will be held in Oak- land Saturday morning at 9 o'clock and her remains will be interred at Moun- tain View cemetery, Oak- land. Many of her intimate friends from this city will be present at the services. Mrs. Kraft arrived in red Bluff in 1861, the bride of Herbert Kraft. He came here in 1854 from Ken- tucky, and after estab- lishing a business here re- turnedtohishomestatefor his bride. He was founder of the Herbert Kraft Com- pany Bank, which finally went out of business and was succeeded by the Red Bluff National Bank. He passed away here in 1895. At the time of his death hewasprobablythewealth- iestmaninTehamaCounty. — June 9, 1916 100 YEARS AGO... Mrs. Kra dies a er brief illness The following informa- tion is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Red Bluff Fire, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California Highway Patrol logs. Burglary 22100blockofRiv- erview Drive:Aman reported Tuesday that his residence was broken into Monday night. The subject broke into the home through a window and stole money. The man does not know if anything else was stolen. Suspicious Fourth Street: Extra patrol was requested on Fourth Street in Corning Tuesday due to an ongoing issue with a male subject. Tehama and West streets, Corning: A woman reported seeing an older man with glasses sit- ting in a van Tuesday who exchanged money with one female and two males that walked up to the van. Franklin Street: Officers were dispatched Tuesday regarding a stolen vehicle. It was learned that two subjects had entered a garage and pushed a 1955 Buick sedan from the garage. The owner of the vehicle was notified by neighbors that the vehicle was located on Hickory Street. The 23200block of Westo- ver Road, Corning: A man reported the the of four pool filters from his home. The estimated loss is $460. Tulare Bend, Rancho Te- hama: A man reported that the T-post to his fence were stolen sometime in the past week. The stolen 7-foot green posts with yellow tops are estimated to cost $300. Aloha Street: A vehicle was entered sometime Tuesday with a set of keys and a .22caliber rifle were stolen. The firearm was described as having a wooden stock and blued barrel. Monrovia Street: A fire- arm was reported stolen Tuesday from a vehicle. Vandalism East and Lake avenues: It was reported Tuesday that a man in a gray Ford Mustang convertible was responsible for the damage of a street sign. The man was not found. 20000block of Reeds Creek Road: A woman reported that her mail- box had been vandalized sometime Tuesday night. The estimated damage is about $25. There were multiple reports of mail boxes being vandalized Tuesday in the city, includ- ing homes on the 18500, 18700and the 17500block of Red Bank Road and on the 19500and 20400 block on Live Oak Road. The estimated damage ranged between $50and $100each. Police logs The next Monday Morning Meeting with the Mayor — or 4M Fo- rum — is scheduled for 10-11 a.m. Monday, June 13 at the City Council Chambers in Red Bluff, 555 Washington St. The public is invited to come to discuss issues im- pacting the city and its res- idents. The meeting is free and open to all. RED BLUFF Mayor's forum set for Monday morning The public is invited to join photographer and Artist in Residence James G. Schlett on Saturday 9-11 a.m. at the Whiskey- town National Recreation Area Visitor Center. Dur- ing the first hour, Jim will share his extensive expe- rience with Art in Parks, and offer tips on how to take memorable photo- graphs. Bring your camera, if you like, and plan to stay as long, or as short as your schedule allows. Depending on interest, there may be a short photography walk leaving from the Visitor Center during the last por- tion of the program. Books of his work will also be on display. Jim is a long-standing member of the Reston Pho- tographic Society and the president of the League of Reston Artists. He has a great inter- est in travel and history and his photographs in- clude our national parks, Civil War battlefields, ab- stracts, landscapes and nature in America, which are among his range of images. His most recent im- ages have an artistic qual- ity to them that combine the camera with enhance- ments from the use of technology. To view Jim's web galler- ies for more photographs, visit http://photomanva.ze- nfolio.com. WHISKEYTOWN Photography outing scheduled for Saturday Spurge growing vigorously in the driveway. As a child, I spent a lot of time on the business end of a hoe dealing with crab grass, Johnson grass, needle grass, star thistle, pig weed, and a host of other noxious weeds. Nothing, however, prepared me for the challenge of spurge. Thankyou! PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. TUSCANPOOL SUPPLY MonthlyPoolService Equipment Upgrades and more Licensed, Bonded & Insured CLS#944446 40 CHESTNUT AVENUE (530) 527-3262 STOVEJUNCTION The TheNorthState'spremiersupplierofstoves 22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff 530-528-2221 • Fax 530-528-2229 www.thestovejunction.com Over 25 years of experience Tues-Sat9am-5pm• ClosedSun&Mon Now Carrying! 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