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2A Daily News – Thursday, June 21, 2012 Community people&events Eating local food Eating local food is a hot topic across the country these days. But could it also provide an important boost for our local economy? On July 10, one of the most experienced food system analysts in the U.S., Ken Meter of the Crossroads Resource Center (CRC), will present "Mount Shasta & Lassen Region Farm and Food Economy," based on his organiza- tion's recent study of the North State's complex food sys- tem. School's McLaughlin Auditorium, 1805 Sequoia St., in Redding. The presentation will be 7-9 p.m. at Sequoia Middle Area food producers, distributors and "locavores" of all kind are invited to attend this presentation. Over the past few months, the CRC has analyzed the food production and distribution systems of Shasta, Siskiy- ou, Tehama, Trinity, Lassen and Modoc counties. Conduct- ed at the request of a number of regional organizations, the study addresses questions including: How much do North State residents spend on food produced outside our region? How much do area farmers spend on agricultural inputs (seed, fertilizer, chemicals) from outside providers? And how could changing just a few of the ways we eat keep mil- lions of those dollars at home?" The event will offer a fascinating analysis of a complex process, along with initial suggestions as to how the system might be streamlined – providing remarkable benefits for North State food producers, area economies, and better eat- ing for everyone. Rose classification — modern roses By KATHY BRAMHALL Joining Meter will be a panel of local growers and ranchers to share, along with Meter, what makes locally grown and produced foods healthier and a better bargain. "Emerging like a patchwork of carefully planted orchards, thousands of community-based food initiatives are taking root in diverse locales across the U.S," Meter says. "If Shasta region residents purchased $5 of food for home use directly from the region's farmers each week, this would generate $89 million of new farm income for the region." This free presentation is open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information visit oursmartfarms.com and growinglocal.blogspot.com. SECRET WITNESS 529-1268 A program of Tehama County Neighborhood Watch Program, Inc. Setting it straight There was an error in the front page article "Recreation to be discussed tonight." The program is at 7 p.m. tonight at the Tehama County Farm Bureau building, 275 Sale Lane. 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. Between the heat and the deer "blight" my roses look terrible right now. Roses are cool season plants blooming in the spring and again in the fall; and with our dry winter there isn't much browse for the deer so they chow down on my roses. Neither condition will hurt the roses permanently, but they sure are sad looking. The following is a pro- gram I did at the Cottonwood Gar- den Club back in April—it is classi- fications of roses. Generally, knowing rose classes tells you their size and growth habits. The American Rose Society currently recognizes 14 classes of Modern Roses, some familiar, some not. 1) Hybrid Tea, 2) Floribunda, 3) Polyantha, 4) Grandiflora, 5) Miniature, 6) Mini-Flora, 7) Shrub, 8) Large-Flowered Climber, 9) Hybrid Musk, 10) Hybrid Gigantea, 11) Hybrid Kordesii, 12) Hybrid Moyesii, 13) Hybrid Rugosa, 14) Hybrid Wichurana. Many classes include climbing forms. Hybrid Teas—the large shapely blooms of 'Peace' come to mind. Blossoms appear on long stems and are perfect for cutting. Tens of thousands exist, and are the most popular flower in the world. How- ever their popularity has cooled as gardeners look for "easy care" roses. Floribundas bear numerous flowers in clusters. Two of my favorites are 'Hot Cocoa' and 'Our Lady of Guadalupe'. In my garden 'Hot Cocoa' grows 6 feet tall and produces dozens of orange-ish brownish-mauve blossoms. 'Our Lady of Guadalupe' is around 3 feet tall and has dozens of light pink blossoms. Floribundas, but usually have smaller plants and smaller flowers. 'Mlle Cecile Brunner' with its pro- fusion of perfect pink blossoms is an example—however it can become quite large Polyanthas are similar to the Hybrid Tea and a Floribunda—giv- ing us large flowers in multiples. I have 'Queen Elizabeth' and she is glorious with huge pink blossoms. Miniatures can be used in con- tainers outdoors or in. They can line a pathway or be the highlight of a rock garden. Grandiflora is a cross between a fication and fall between the Miniatures and Floribundas—nice- ly compact for the smaller garden. Shrub—is the catch-all class for many roses—David Austin's "English" roses, landscape roses, bedding roses, hedge roses, and groundcover roses. These come in all shapes and sizes. They are usu- ally easy-care. Lorna Bonham's 'Sally Holmes' won the award for the top rose in Red Bluff Garden Club's May Flower Show. Large Flowered Climbers/Ramblers—give these monsters plenty of space. Many can grow over 15 feet wide and tall. Some favorites--'Blaze of Glory', 'Joseph's Coat', and 'Altissimo'. These require some training/tying. They come in a large range of color and form. Hybrid Musk—My very favorite for ease of care—just add water—are the Hybrid Musks. My 'Robin Hood' and 'Penelope' are huge shrubs with 100's of blos- soms! Other classes I'm not much acquainted with except I know ARS lists the Hybrid Gigantea and the Hybrid Wichurana with the Large Flowered Climbers. determined to learn more—how about you? Mini-Floras are a newer classi- I'm 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. Business donates to youth group DAILYNEWS HOW TO REACH US RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY THE VOICE OF TEHAMA COUNTY SINCE 1885 VOLUME 127, NUMBER 159 On the Web: www.redbluffdailynews.com MAIN OFFICE: Monday-Friday, 8 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. 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Red Bluff Will Protest Action Of Supreme Court A hurried meeting of a few business men was called at the Chamber of Commerce rooms this morning at 10 o'clock to listen to a discussion of the proposed dismemberment of the Southern and Central Pacific railroads as recently ordered by the supreme court. — June 21, 1922 Courtesy photo Jesse Woods of The Gold Exchange in Red Bluff showed her support for the kids of Mini Team Psycho by donating $500. Coach Denise Bruckner was able to get some new uniforms for the kids to be able to compete in local karate tournaments. K W I K K U T S Family Hair Salon $200 REGULAR HAIRCUT off with coupon Not good with other offers 1064 South Main St., Red Bluff • 529-3540 Reg. $13.95 Expires 6/30/12 Community Clip? e-mail: clerk@red- bluffdailynews.com or Fax: 527-9251 The Sun Country Quilters Guild will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on June 25 at the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., Red Bluff. There will be tables set up so people can purchase items from other quilters. We will also be featuring gadgets and tools for the quilter. If you have any you wish to show, please bring them. Quilters to meet at Community Center Interested quilters may join the guild for an annual membership of $30 or attend up to three meetings in a year for $5 each meeting. More information is avail- able by contacting the Sun Country Quilters, P.O. Box 8266, Red Bluff Ca, or at our website: wwwsuncoun- tryquilters.com.