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Localbiologistandwild- flowerenthusiastSteveLay- mon will share photos and stories of his adventures in search of such unusual wildflowers as the elusive Shasta Clarkia and the flashy California Leopard Lily, jewels from as close by as Hog Lake on State Route 36E and as far away as Mt. Lassen and Tedoc Gap. Wildflowers: Tehama County and Beyond is the title of the presentation. Women educators from the community are invited to this intriguing program about the diverse flora of Tehama County and its surroundings hosted by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Beta Lambda Chapter, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3. The event will be held at the Tehama County De- partmentofEducation,1135 Lincoln St., Red Bluff. Re- freshments will be served. DELTAKAPPAGAMMA The ArtWalk ArtWork Auction proceeds will go to support the Tehama County Arts Council's many community activi- ties as well as the develop- ment of a new Art Center. It will be held during ArtWalk, Friday, Nov. 4 at 327 Walnut St., Red Bluff. The featured items are two large paintings — over- all frame dimensions are roughly 60" wide by 32" high — of California land- scapes, donated by the lo- cal Masonic Lodge. These are from the late 19th or early 20th century and are of well-known parts of our state. One is of Mount Shasta, by Harry Cassie Best. "Harry Cassie Best and his brother Arthur Best came to California after having been itinerate mu- sicians in Oregon, Wash- ington, and British Co- lumbia……Harry loved the Sierra, and settled in Yo- semite Valley," according to the Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery Monthly. "He later met a young photographer and pianist in Yosemite who asked to play his par- lor piano. Harry readily gave his permission, and in a short time, the young photographer became his son-in-law, Ansel Adams. After Harry died, his gal- lery in Yosemite became the Ansel Adams Gallery." No information has yet been located on the other artist, R. Garoe. Accord- ing to lodge records, the painting was donated to the Lodge in the 1930s and is of the "California Alps" in the region now known as Alpine County. These paintings and their frames are in need of restoration work. The paintings will be on dis- play one week prior to the auction in the window of the auction venue. The auction will be a combination of silent and live, with the featured paintings the live part. The live auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. with 8 p.m. be- ing the cutoff for the silent bidding. If you would like to do- nate items to the silent auc- tion, be they art, a meal at a local restaurant, or a trip to Timbuktu, call Robert Bird at 391-3259 or write to rwbirdhaus@gmail.com. Silent bid items will be accepted right up to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, the start of ArtWalk. ARTWALK Donationssoughtfor auction fundraiser The Red Bluff Police De- partment is gearing up for Halloween, which falls on a Monday this year, and extra personnel is being sched- uled. The department wants all residents to enjoy the festivities that are asso- ciated with Halloween. Therefore, it is taking this opportunity to remind ev- eryone of some simple safety tips that will assist you, along with your chil- dren, in staying safe. Trickortreating A parent or adult should accompany children while they are trick or treating. If an older child goes out with friends, remem- ber there is safety in num- bers and always be aware of the route your child will be walking. Only visit households with porch lights on. Never, under any circum- stances, enter someone's home that you don't know. Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries along with a cellular telephone. Choose neighborhoods with overhead street lights and sidewalks if possi- ble. When possible, cross the street with a group of people. Wait until all vehi- cles at an intersection are stopped, never assume a driver sees you. Cross streets at intersec- tions or in marked cross- walks. Motorists should use caution when travers- ing neighborhood surface streets and watch for chil- dren darting into the road- way. Wear costumes that fit properly. Remember, light colored costumes are more visible during darkness. If possible, add reflective material to the costume or carry a reflective treat bag. A parent or an adult should inspect all candy prior to being consumed. Suspicious or unwrapped candy should be disposed of immediately. Explain to your chil- dren the consequences of vandalism that are some- times associated with Hal- loween — throwing eggs at residences or vehicles and pumpkin bashing. These are criminal acts and will not be tolerated by resi- dents or the police depart- ment. Home safety Remove all tripping haz- ards from sidewalks and porches — leaves, garden hoses, children's toys, etc. Check outdoor lighting. Restrain your pets. Some dogs enjoy visitors, how- ever, dogs may jump on or bite children unexpectedly. Should you have any questions or concerns, or see suspicious activity dur- ing Halloween, call the de- partment at 527-3131. HALLOWEEN Police offer safety tips for trick or treating CONTRIBUTED Steve Laymon Wildflowers to be topic of upcoming presentation By Alison Mutler TheAssociatedPress BRAN CASTLE, ROMANIA Dracula's castle will have overnight guests on Hallow- een, marking the first time since 1948 that anyone has slept in the Transylvanian fortress. The site's actual name is Bran Castle, and two people will get to sleep there Oct. 31 thanks to a promotion by Airbnb. The guests will be wined and dined, then left alone to lie down in red velvet-trimmed coffins just as Dracula did in the Bram Stokerhorrornovelthatpop- ularized the legend. Thecastleisfamousforits connection to Vlad the Im- paler, a real-life prince who stayed there in the 15th cen- tury and had a cruel habit of using stakes to impale his victims. Vlad inspired Stok- er's story of Count Dracula. TheAirbnbcontesttofind guestsforthenightlaunched Monday. Applicants were asked to use their "vampiric wit" to imagine what they'd say to Count Dracula if they met him. Winners will be flown to Romania and then taken to the castle set dra- matically in the Carpathian Mountains. If they're too spooked to sleep in the cof- fins, beds are on hand. The castle is one of Roma- nia's top tourist attractions, with more than 630,000 vis- itors a year. Hosting the one- off Airbnb event is a descen- dant of Bram Stoker, Dacre Stoker. "I want to make it both realistic and show the leg- end in the wonderful coun- try that birthed the whole thing," Stoker said in a tele- phone interview. He'll play the role of Jonathan Harker, a character from the novel who encounters Dracula at the castle. When the win- ners arrive in a horse-drawn carriage, he plans to greet them using the same words Dracula used in his ances- tor's story: "Welcome to my house! Enter freely. Go safely, and leave something of the happiness you bring!" TRAVEL Halloween: A night at Dracula's castle in Transylvania The only thing bet- ter than figuring out for myself how to do things cheaper, better and faster is teach- ing read- ers about my tips and tricks. Help- ing Mike was the best! His response just made my day. Dear Mary: I can't thank you enough for tell- ing us about your magic shower and tub cleaner. I live in an older home in moldy ol' Florida, and I have a tile shower. I used to bleach it every 10 to 14 days, and by 14th day it would be pretty bad — I'm talking mold and mildew. Since using your magic formula, I only bleached once this whole summer. I squirt the shower down two to three times a week, and OMG! It's so easy and well worth it. I love your articles. Please continue to keep us informed. Thanks again. You saved my life. — Mike. Dear Mike: I am laugh- ing and tickled by your excitement. The stuff re- ally is like magic, isn't it? I know so many readers are chomping at the bit to know more about the se- cret concoction that saved your life (it saved mine, too, so I know how you feel). I call it my Magic Tub and Tile Soap and Scum Remover. Maybe we need to add "Mold and Mildew" to that label, as well. I suggest readers read the original column (called "How to Make Ugly Soap Scum, Mildew and Wa- ter Marks Disappear Like Magic") for details. But for those who can't wait, here's a quick refresh. Pour 1 cup blue Dawn dishwashing liquid into a 32-ounce spray bottle. Add enough white vinegar to fill the bottle to within an inch of the top. Done. Shake the bottle, and then spray away. Spray the walls, floor, fixtures, glass doors, shampoo caddy and every surface inside the tub or shower. If the soap, scum, mold and mildew are, shall we say, well-developed, leave the remover on overnight. In the morning, gen- tly scrub with a sponge, Scotchbrite or brush. You'll be smiling when you realize the gunk is now soft and easy to rinse down the drain. Tough spots might require a good stiff brush the first time. Once the area is clean, spray it down once a week or so. You won't even have to scrub from then on; just spray, wait a few minutes and rinse. Let it dry, and behold no water spots! Dear Mary: We are try- ing to frugalize every de- tail of our lives so we can live on one income. How do you recommend clean- ing dry-clean-only cloth- ing items like men's suits and blazers? — Katy Dear Katy: Your ques- tion made me stop and think about the last time I dry-cleaned. It's been so long I can't remember. But that doesn't mean I don't share your high standard when it comes to looking professional with clean and pressed clothes. While many cloth- ing items marked "Dry Clean Only" can be hand- washed successfully, men's suits and blaz- ers are not among them. However, if you exercise good care these items can be professionally cleaned far less frequently than you might think. Some fabrics like wool and cashmere must be dry-cleaned, but it is not good for them to be dry- cleaned often. Instead, every month or two you should hang those items — especially suits, sports coats and blazers — out- doors for several hours out of direct sunlight. That will refresh and re- new those natural fibers. If you practice good personal hygiene and are careful to deal with stains right away, dry- cleaning these items once a year should be suffi- cient. I still enjoy that just- pressed look for every- thing from my husband's shirts and slacks to my clothes to linens. My Rowenta DG8520 Per- fect Steam is dry-cleaner quality and does an amazing job. It paid for itself in short order be- cause, as I said, I cannot remember the last time I paid a dry-cleaner. I press my husband's suits and blazers with it but am very careful, using a pressing cloth and set- ting the machine to the proper temperature. By the way, I love your word "frugalize"! I may need to borrow that from time to time. Would you like to send a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate. com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. 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