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2A Daily News – Thursday, August 16, 2012 Community people&events Birth- Busekist Hollyhocks and memories By KATHY BRAMHALL One of my earliest memories of the garden is my maternal grand- mother working in her garden with "towering" hollyhocks in the back- ground—grandma was only 5' tall and the hollyhocks were 6-8'. Her hollyhocks were mostly shades of pink and white with an occasional dark red. Grandma's hollyhocks seemed to grow with no effort in the hot California sunshine. nials in our Zone 9 as they will come back from the base year after year. Wright designed a house in East Hollywood called Hollyhock House. Courtesy photo Kevin and Katie Busekist of Red Bluff, a daughter, Kenley Drew Busekist, 8 pounds and 2 ounces born Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, in Red Bluff.Welcoming baby are grandparents Bill and Patti Hoehman of Red Bluff, Kathy and Dennis Charter of Redding and Rick and Serena Jenkins of Modesto. 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Holt, better known as "Red," chief engineer of the Red Bluff fire department, was arrested late yesterday afternoon on charge of violating a provision of the Cali- fornia motor vehicle act requiring drivers to go to the nearest street intersection for a turn. The action against him was brought at the instance of T. R. Ward, acting chief of police, who charged Holt with having turned a car around on Washington street only a few feet north of Pine street. — Aug. 16, 1922 Hollyhock is the ancient name for Alcea rosea, a member of the mallow family Malvacea, related to mallow, hibiscus, cotton, and okra. Folklore says hollyhocks were car- ried by Crusaders from the Middle East back to England. The name hollyhock is from "holy hoc"— "holy" coming from the Jerusalem area and "hoc" being the Anglo- Saxon name for mallow. Holly- hock are said to have religious and magical qualities. They are said to attract success, and material wealth for families who grow them. The Chinese and Roman cooked the young leaves as spring greens. The flower buds were considered a del- icacy. Flowers were also used as dyes. As herbal medicines they are used to calm inflammations and coughs. Alcea is a form of Althea meaning "healer" or "to cure". Hollyhocks are written about in songs and poetry. Frank Lloyd try growing hollyhocks on my own. There are around 60 species. Species differ in height, color, and flower form. It took me until 15 years ago to spires from 3 feet to 8 feet tall. Colors are pinks, yellows, red, white, and the coveted 'Nigra' which are purplish-black. Forms are smooth or ruffled, single, semi- double, and double—appearing almost carnation-like. Buds appear on very short stems lined up the stalk. The leaves are large, lobed, gray-green, sticky felt-like. Hollyhocks grow best from Hollyhocks grow in Hollyhocks take well-drain- ing garden soil, tolerate drought, and love our hot sunny days. After bloom let the stalks go to seed. The seeds are _" disks lined up inside a 1-inch circular paper-like husk. They grow easily where they are scattered—if you don't want more cut the stalks before the seeds form. Slugs and snails can destroy the leaves. vacearum) makes tiny unbecoming spots on the leaves and weakens the plant. Rust (Puccinia mal- seed. They have a long tap root which makes them hard to trans- plant. Start seeds in late summer for next summer's bloom. Plant in the background of your border, against a fence or wall or they will blow over on windy days. Holly- hocks are considered biennials, (plant seeds this year, blooms come next year). They seem to be peren- old-fashioned, cottage garden appearance. They are too fragile for cutting; just enjoy them in the garden. Try planting some memo- ries of your own. Tickets are now available for the clubs October 27 Floral Design Program & Luncheon. You may purchase a ticket at the House of Design, 909 Jefferson St. or by calling either Kathy 527-9403 or Diane 824-5661. Reserved tables seating ten are available. Hollyhocks give the garden an Red Bluff Garden Club is associated with Cascade District Garden Club; California Garden Club, Inc; Pacific Region Garden Club and National Garden Club, Inc. Nursing scholarship recipient selected Mercy Foundation North and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital have selected Shonte' Stubbs as the recipient of the 2012 Chris Lawley Memorial Scholarship for nursing students. Bluff and is completing her degree in nursing at Shasta College this fall. The $1,500 scholarship is for a nursing student who will be attending the sec- ond year of nursing school at a community college or a four-year col- lege/university in Fall of 2012. Shonte' is from Red The Chris Lawley Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Students was established in memory of Chris Lawley, R.N., long- time employee of St. Eliz- abeth Community Hos- pital. The first scholar- ship was awarded in 2011. A goal of the pro- gram is to support nurs- ing students as they complete their education with the hope that they will pursue their nursing career in Tehama Coun- ty at St. Elizabeth or another health care facility. Additional gifts from the community to this fund are welcomed by making a donation to: Mercy Foundation North, Attention: The Chris Lawley Memorial Scholarship, 2550 Sister Mary Columba Drive, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Mercy Foundation North is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and is dedicated to sup- porting their activities throughout Northern California. Guided by the Sisters' mission to care for those in need of physical, spiritual, social, and emotional healing, the foundation raises money for St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, as well as other sponsored works of the Sisters in the north state. COMMUNITY CLIPS Watch, bid, buy at KIXE The KIXE Holiday Auction is scheduled 7-11 p.m. Nov. 14-19 at the KIXE TV Studio, 603 N. Market St. in Red- ding. Back by popular demand the auction can help viewers beat the crowds and do their Black Friday Shopping early with KIXE. Six days of auction will offer hundreds of items to choose from. Auction proceeds help fund KIXE in its mission to serve the community with quality programming and outreach in education, health, arts and culture. To feature your donated item call Auction Coordinator Jason Coulombe to choose your donation level. Merchan- dise and certificates donated by businesses or individuals are presented live on television. Enthusiastic viewers shop for items at home and call in their bids. You can also have your business featured as the Exclu- sive Sponsor, Evening Sponsor or Board Sponsor. Call for more information. Volunteers are sought for answering phones, auctioneer- ing or helping secure donated items. A speed bid number can be obtained now to make bid- ding from home fast and efficient. Buyers can call the phone bank when they see items give the speed bid number. For more information, call Michelle Slade at (530) 243- 5493 or send an email to mslade@kixe.org. ing volunteer drivers to help provide transportation to and from non emergency medical appointments. Mileage is reimbursed. Information is available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday at 385-2200. Volunteers sought • The Tehama County Transit Agency Board is seek- • The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program at Passages Adult Resource Center has ongo- ing recruitment for volunteers to be advocates on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. Volunteers help to explain Medicare benefits and serve as advocates to help Medicare patients access the health care benefits. Infor- mation and application packets are available at 898- 6716. volunteers to assist in different areas of the hospital; front information desk, gift shop, and patient services. Information is available from Annemarie at 529-8002. • The Tehama County Team of the Long-Term Care • St. Elizabeth Community Hospital Auxiliary needs Ombudsmen needs volunteers to become advocates for residents in skilled nursing and residential care facili- ties for the elderly. Training is provided. Information is available at 898-5923. • The Lords Table needs volunteers to help cook meals for the homeless and hungry from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at the Vineyard Church on Walnut Street. Information is available from Lee Vidaure at 527-3617. We've Moved More Inventory Bigger, Better Location! 707 Walnut Street (Just across the railroad tracks in the old Act II Building) Second Hand Rose Peacock Emporium & 707 Walnut St., Red Bluff 530-527-3738 Mon-Sat 10am - 6pm 2126 Solano St., Corning Have you been in to see us lately? We are inside Clarks Drug Store Bring in this ad to receive 2000 20% off a Fresh Flower Bouquet of $ Exp. 9-19-2012 or more Floral Shop 824-3971 Clarks