IOA The Mountain Messenger, Thursday, July 12, 1990
Helen Woodward
Anyone who spends a lengthy
amount of time in Florida or other
tropical or semi-tropical zones soon
learns to recognize the flower of the
hibiscus. This very distinctive flower
normally comes in yellow, red or
pink, has five petals converging on a
dark center with a long pistil and
clustered stamen. When traveling to
more central and northern zones
close observation of hollyhocks,
rose of Sharon and the wild mallow
flowers bring to mind the same hi-
biscus look. Perhaps they are re-
lated?
In checking herbals we soon dis-
cover there are over 200 species of
hibiscus alone. Either cultivated, hy-
brid or wild, all are members of the
malvaceae, or mallow family. On
checking into this family the similari-
ties noted with various northern
Iook-alikes do include hollyhocks,
rose of sharon and wild mallow as
members of the same plant family
Besides the similar flowering habits,
typical features of these plants in-
clude a basically sharply-lobed and
irregularly toothed leaf, similar to a
maple tree leaf. Color variations be-
yond the pink and yellow shade nor-
mally come from hybridization. Al-
though these plants may not be
easy to recognize when they are not
blooming, any familiarity with the
plant creates thoughts of recognition
to the family when they are in
bloom. Once recognized and re-
membered, the nature of these
plants creates a warm welcome of
continuity, enjoyment and peace.
Maybe innate thoughts resurge in
our minds as we place this plant in
our memory banks.
Besides their beauty, all mallow
plants have medicinal qualities.
Their ability to soothe irritated tissue
makes them a favorite choice for
coughs and colds and other irrita-
tions of the respiratory system. Hi-
biscus tea, full of Vitamin C, can be
found in many markets.
From the mucilaginous root of the
most common plant, marshmallow,
althaea officinalis (malvaceae), the
confection marshmallows is made.
Originally the roots were soaked in a
little water for about half an hour.
The bark or outside skin was re-
moved and the remaining parts were
finely chopped, placed in a jar with
water to cover, until a sticky paste
formed. After flavoring with honey or
orange the marshmallows were then
divided into pieces and dusted with
powdered sugar. The tasty confec-
tion was also a preventative medi-
cine. Today the sweet confection is
made from corn syrup, gelatin,
sugar and starch and bears no natu-
ral relationship to its original "roots."
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By Jonathan Wright
Two sites of numerous traffic ac-
cidents are undergoing renovation
by the Department of Highways
(DOH) approximately one mile north
of Union on U.S. 219. The project is
being funded by $140,000 recently
appropriated by the DOH.
According to Monroe County
Highway Supervisor Junior Porter-
field, the work is expected to be
completed by late autumn. "This
work has been needed for years,"
he said. "We're really happy the
money finally came through to get
this done."
Highway crews are working on
both curves simultaneously. One is
at the intersection of U.S. 219 and
Hiltsdale Toll Gate Road, where the
curve will be straightened several
feet to the west. "We will eliminate
two turns by doing the work," Mr
Porterfield said. "This has been a
pretty mean intersection over the
years. Drivers coming off of the Toll
Gate Road have had very limited
sight distance there, especially look-
ing to the south for oncoming traffic.
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They've been able to see only 50 to
60 feet at the most, so it will be
much safer."
Sergeant Charles Mitchem of the
State Highway Patrol in Union said
the intersection has been the site of
several accidents. Monroe County
Sheriff Elmer Gatford said, "This will
really help• It's been a very danger-
ous area for many years, especially
when the roads have been been
wet."
Local officials have pointed to the
other project site, about one-fourth
mile south of the Hillsdale Foil Gate
Road intersection, as one of the
sharpest turns on U.S. 219 between
Lewisburg and Peterstown. To
straighten the curve, a 25-foot-deep
hollow in the new route will be filled
in.
The Williamsburg Voluntet
cue Squad has completed a
Emergency Medical
Course. All members of the
are now Red Cross Certified
die Pulmonary Resusci
(C.P.R.). The squad wishes
gratulate twelve members
now Nationally Certified Em~
Medical Technicians (E.M.T.
Ervin, Nora Judy, Ellen
McCoy, Howard Schoonn
Carolyn Stephens, Peter
Suzie Stidom, Mickey
Linda Vincent, Rick Winfre
Gaither Williams.
Since receiving their ct
tions, the squad has won
place trophy in The
River Festival Emergency
System Competition in the
Life Support, Ambulance
The squad was also
ter of commendation from
liamsburg Health Clinic for
pert handling of a head
tient injured in a logging
The entire squad
all other squads,
individuals who lent help
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