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Friday, May 31, 2013 – Daily News Obituaries DOROTHY CROM July 23, 1921 - May 22, 2013 Dorothy Crom, born July 23, l921, passed away May 22, 2013. She was 91 years of age. Dorothy was born in Oregon and raised in Lake County. In l941 she married Wilbur Crom and moved to Modoc County. After several moves they settled in Los Molinos where they raised 3 children. Dorothy was active in the Los Molinos Womens Club, Girl Scouts and helped in the elementary school whenever needed. Dorothy and Wilbur became very active in the Mormon Church and were sealed in the Temple in Salt Lake City. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and will be deeply missed. Dorothy is survived by: daughters, Sharon Martin of Anderson, Katherine Liles of Manteca, 12 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren and 11 Great Great grandchildren. Preceded in death: husband Wilbur Crom; mother Jessee Hogstom; father Lemuel Rynearson; son Richard Crom; son-in-laws Gary German and Ron Liles. Services will be held at McDonald Chapel, 1275 Continental St., Redding on June 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM Visitation is June 3, 2013, 4PM - 6PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Oak River Rehab 3300 Franklin Street, Anderson, CA 96007 PEARL DARLENE BARBA 12/10/1919 - 5/19/2013 Pearl Darlene Barba passed away May 19, 2013 in Corning, CA. She was born December 10, 1919 in Rosholt, SD to Oscar Hugo Erickson and Annie Erickson. She moved to California with her family as a teenager. Pearl married her second husband, William A. "Bill" Barba in 1962. They were married for 44 years until Bill passed away in 2007. She lived in Gerber, CA for 50 years until shortly before her death. Pearl was predeceased by her parents, brothers Gordon and Ray Erickson, sister Avis Terry and great-grandson Trinnity Pryatel. She is survived by her son, Donald (Linda) Pryatel, grandsons David (Kellie) and Adam (Elise) Pryatel, greatgrandsons Logan and Duncan Pryatel, step greatgrandsons Peyton and Mark Sulzer; brother Roy D."Don" (Dorothy) Erickson. Pearl's remains will be interned next to her husband Bill at the Tehama Cemetery. Per her wishes, no services are planned. INFANT Continued from page 1A the jail's GPS Alternative Custody Program for alcohol-related offenses. Court records show Branscombe was on probation from a series of driving under the influence charges. He had a pending court case following a suspicion of driving under the influence charge after his Ford Mustang was involved in a collision on Monroe Street March 20. He pled not FUTURE Continued from page 1A Wyoming to attend WyoTech in pursuit of becoming a mechanic, he said. "It's a family thing," Hyatt said. "My dad worked at a gas station when I was younger and got me inspired with cars, engines and motors. My grandpa and great uncle J.D. used to do time trials at Dog Island Park." Destiny Wright plans to be an ultrasound technician because she loves looking at babies and being able to share such a special moment with parents-to-be, she said. Holly Driggers, who got to share her special day with her twin, Izzy, wants to get a job and save money toward moving to Redding to attend cosmetology school, she said. "My cousin, who is in cosmetology, got me into it," Holly said. "I love hair and makeup. It's my passion." Izzy has two ideas for what she will pursue, which include nursing and body piercing, she said. College is a future goal, as she has to save money, but she would like to attend in the near future, Izzy said. If she chooses nursing, Izzy would like to work in a nursing home because she loves elderly people. Shealee Stewart wants to be an x- MARTIN Continued from page 1A ROBERT RAY HELSLEY 1958-2013 Robert Helsley passed away on Saturday, May, 25, 2013 at the age of 55. The oldest of four children, Bob was born on March 15, 1958 in Red Bluff, California to Donald and Jane Helsley. Bob enlisted into the Marine Corps in 1976. He was part of the 9th Communication Battalion and after 23 faithful years of service to his country he retired as a Master Sergeant in 1999. He is a veteran of Desert Storm and the Gulf War. Bob was married to Charlene Helsley for 27 years and they have one daughter, Shandell Helsley Brusich. Bob is preceded in death by his father, Donald Helsley. He is survived by his mother, Jane Bakerville; stepfather, Craig Bakerville; brothers, Christopher and Thomas Helsley; sister, Tammi Bock; granddaughter, Janessa Brusich; two grandsons, Michael and John Brusich. Services will be conducted on Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Road, Igo at 11:00 am. WILLIAM (BILL) CLINE BUNTAIN May 1, 1923 - May 27, 2013 Bill Buntain passed away on May 27,2013 at his home with his family by his side. Bill was born in Bakersfield, CA, May 1,1923 to Cathline and Cline Buntain. Bill moved from Bakersfield to Helena, Ca. at the age of 5. At the age of 16 he and his Dad went to Alaska to work on the fishing boats. In 1945 he left high school his junior year at the age of 17 to join the Navy. He spent his tour on board the Destroyer Escort DE-700 as a 1st class signalman off the coast of China during World War II. Two months before being discharged from the Navy he married Lois Millar on August 20, 1947. Bill and Lois first met in kindergarden in 1935 in Big Bar, Trinity County in a one room school house and have shared the last 65 plus years together. After his discharge Bill and Lois moved to Weaverville, CA, where they started their family. Bill worked at the lumber mill in Weaverville for a time, which is still in operation today. Later he went out on his own and started logging. From there they moved to Blue Lake, CA, where he also logged. In 1956 they gathered up their 5 kids and moved to Sacaramento, CA. He worked in Camptonvile in the Sierras logging. In 1959 he moved his family to Red Bluff, CA to go to work for the CDF as a heavy-equipment operator, fighting forest fires. After 25 years of work he retired on July 4,1984. In their retirement they traveled throughout the western states. They have spent the last 50 years in the house they built where they raised their family. During this time they created many lasting memories. Bill is survived by his wife Lois, son David, daughters, Kathy, Patsy, and JoAnn, numerous grandchildren and too many to count great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Bill was proceeded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters, son Ronald, granddaughter NaCole, grandson's Chad and Jeremiah. Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetary in Red Bluff on June 3, 2013 at 10 am. Reception to follow at the Buntain home. guilty to the charge May 21. Branscombe was taken back into custody at the scene of the child's death and returned to Tehama County Jail. An autopsy was performed May 14. The forensic pathologist ruled the death a homicide caused by multiple blunt force traumas to the head. The baby was two days shy of being 8 months-old. Johnston said two different items were used to strike the baby in the head. One blow also struck the baby's arm. years and 15 years to life, Cohen said. Martin was charged with lewd acts upon a child, forcible oral copulation: victim under 14, and lewd and lascivious acts. Bail at the time of the first hearing was set at $2 million. The case began about 6:30 p.m. on Monday, DELTA Continued from page 1A retary of the federal Department of the Interior. The federal government operates the Central Valley Project, with water stored in Shasta Dam and other reservoirs. California operates the State Water Project, which includes Oroville Dam. "There is a great urgency on proceeding on a solution. We strongly agree inaction is the worst action," Belin said. The remaining documents posted online Wednesday are a draft, and allow a review before the full public draft release in October, when comments will be collected. Mark Cowin, director of the California Department Johnston and Cohen declined to describe either item or whether Branscombe was under the influence May 12. Branscombe was charged with an open count of murder. Cohen said it was a common practice for his department that would allow the flexibility to craft a first or second degree felony murder charge. Cohen said the department was still determining whether it would also seek a combined torture charge with the homicide. He said that decision would be ray technician and plans to start at Shasta College before transferring to a technology institute to complete her training, she said. "When I was 11 I broke my elbow in three places and had to have surgery twice," Stewart said. That experience and the idea of being able to help people have a clearer picture of what is wrong with them is what led her to her chosen career, she said. "It's the perfect trade because every hospital and clinic needs an xray tech," Stewart said. Ciara Campbell and Dylan Mecure welcomed attendees to the graduation, while Shealee Stewart and Enrique Falcon gave the helping hands speech thanking community members and businesses who had helped the school during the year. Abby Grossman and Kodijo Hyatt gave the Spirit of Salisbury speech, talking about what makes the school special from the fun, caring, friendly environment to opportunities to experience the great outdoors. The evening also saw a celebration of scholarships given to five of the students, including Community Scholarship — Kodijo M. Hyatt; Renee Perez Memorial — Marisa J. Carrel; Ide Adobe Docent — Daniel Martinez; Kiwanis Club of Red Bluff — Allison C. Sylva and Cash for College — Ciara B. Campbell. Citizenship awards were pre- 7A made when the final stages of the investigation were concluded. Branscombe is being held on $1,000,000 bail. It is the second case involving child cruelty the District Attorney has filed this month. On May 10 Walter Llamas Jr., 20 and Isabelle Deanna Rios, 19 were charged with child cruelty resulting in the death of an infant in September 2012. The autopsy indicated the death was caused by blunt force trauma to the child's abdomen. sented to Shealee Stewart, Destiny Wright, Abbigale Grossman and Ethan Nealeigh. The class of 2013 included the following students: Guadalupe Baltazar; Adan J. Barajas; Jayden E. Barnett; Tauni M. Barnett; Stephanie Barragan Herrera; Brandon A. Bowen; Jenica E. Bozzo; Ciara B. Campbell; Ryan M. Cantrell; Marisa J. Carrel; Brittney N. Croy; Christopher R. Denial; Holly M. Driggers; Isabel P. Driggers; Jose R. Espinoza; Jose Frankie Faaola; Enrique V. Falcon; Mikayla S. Fessenden; Salomon Garcia; Gerardo Garcia Mojarro; River l. Giordan; Miguel A. Gonzalez; Abbigale Grossman; Julia Butts-Hernandez; Vincent A. Hogan, III; Molly I. Huber; Kodijo M. Hyatt; Daniel Martinez; Kyle D. McCauley; Christopher D. McMahon; Austin Q. McMath; Dylan T. Mercure; Ethan T. Nealeigh; Jestine C. Nelson-Cook; Jessica J. Peery; Michael Philips-Heritage; Sharon P. Pirkle; Alexander M. Ramirez; Garrett M. Rangel; Sarah E. Santo; Alan D. Reder-Sharp; Elizabeth N. K. ShawInman; Shealee R. Stewart; Allison C. Sylva; Weston A. Waddell; Destiny L. Wright and Mitchell S. Zubiri. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com. Follow her on Twitter @DN_Zeeb. Nov. 5, 2012, when a suspicious circumstance involving a child present at the local hospital was called in to the Sheriff's Department, Cohen said. Deputies were sent to the hospital where the investigation involving a 4-year-old girl led them to Country Kids Daycare on Redland Drive in Gerber, Cohen said. The daycare had been operated for nine years by Martin's 57-year-old wife, Virginia, who lost her license as a result of the incident. Martin's wife had operated a daycare center out of her home in Southern California prior to moving to Tehama County, Cohen said. Ralph Martin told investigators that he was a truck driver, but investigators learned that he did have access to the children in his wife's care on a daily basis, Cohen said. "Ralph had been left with them for periods of time while his wife ran errands or went shopping for groceries," Cohen said. "Ralph, or 'Ralphie' as some of the kids called him, was beloved and endeared by some of the children." The case was a joint investigation between the District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Department, which as of November 2012 had concluded the conduct had been going on for about three years, Cohen said. of Water Resources, noted the preferred alternative calls for tunnels that would route a maximum of 9,000 cubicfeet per second of water under the Delta, and 145,000 acres of habitat restoration. More work to fine-tune the documents will continue over the next several months, Cowin said. The estimated cost of the plan is $24.5 billion, of which $14.5 billion would be for conveyance (the tunnels). The remaining costs are for habitat and operations and maintenance costs, Cowin said. Costs would be spread over 50 years. About three-quarters of these costs would be paid by water users. David Sunding, co-chairman of the Berkeley Water Center, is working on the economic analysis of the plan. He said the "conclusion shows the BDCP is expensive but worth the investment." Of the projected costs for the plan, $4 billion is for restoration, and $3 billion could possibly come from a water bond, if one is passed by voters. Speakers said the plan is long-term, so if voters reject a bond, there will be time to find other forms of funding. A reporter asked how much water would be available under the plan. In recent years, a lot of discussion has centered on flows through the delta to provide water for fish. Cowin of DWR said official biological opinions will determine flows. But either way, the costs of not providing water reliability are clear. This winter, for example, contractors did not receive 700,000 acre-feet of water during a dry year. This is water that could have been in storage right now, and used this summer, Cowin said. "The experience Mark (Cowin) was referring to is a good case study for the BDCP," Sunding said. "It's not possible to maintain the current land base in agriculture without some kind of regulatory protections" for species and the environment in the plan, Sunding said. "The plan is incredibly important to the economy," he said. For a full draft review of the plan go to baydeltaconservationplan.com. State Senate rejects effort to ban plastic bags SACRAMENTO (AP) — State senators rejected a bill Thursday that would have phased out the use of single-use plastic checkout bags in grocery, drug and convenience stores. Sen. Alex Padilla, DLos Angeles, said he will try again next year. It's the fifth such bill to fail in the Senate since 2010. Padilla's SB405 had support this year from business groups that want to eliminate a patchwork of policies across the state. More than 70 local governments prohibit such bags. Already, nearly 20 percent of Californians live in areas that don't permit the bags. ''It's only a matter of time before we get there,'' Padilla said after the vote. Padilla argued that plastic can take centuries to deteriorate. The bags litter cities and can endanger wildlife. More than 14 billion single-use plastic bags are distributed each year by California retailers, yet state officials say only about 5 percent are recycled. Some of Padilla's fellow Democrats said, however, that the ban would cost hundreds of jobs in plastic bag factories. Padilla argued without success that those factories can produce other plastic products, including the reusable grocery bags that would largely replace single-use bags. Ten Democrats joined Republican senators in voting against the measure or refusing to vote. The bill fell three votes short on an 18-17 roll call. ''If you think plastic bags are single-use, you have not met my mother,'' said Sen. Ricardo Lara, DBell Gardens. He opposed the measure as harming poor shoppers as well as factory workers in his district. Sen. Ted Gaines, RRocklin, said the emphasis should be on educating consumers about recycling or properly disposing of bags that many consumers use repeatedly.