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Wednesday, June 26, 2013 – Daily News Obituaries LINDA MARIE ROWLAND IRISH February 19, 1955 - June 19, 2013 Linda Marie Irish loving wife, mother of eight children and grandmother of nineteen went home to her heavenly father on Wednesday June 19th at the age of 58. She is survived by her husband Peter Irish, and children, Christy Ammen, Shane Powell, Daniel Musick, Dustin Musick, Courtney Gonczeruk, Nicole Williams; step children Daniel Irish, and Pamela Anderberg. She is also survived by her parents Bill and Mary Rowland, and siblings, Diane Schmidt, Karen Lemon, Mary B David and Billy Rowland. A celebration of the life will be held Thursday morning, June 27, at 8:00 a.m., at 1450 Acacia Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Additional information can be found on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/linda.irish.9 REMAINS Continued from page 1A Tehama County missing person reports in hopes of being able to identify the remains. "We're looking at any time frame until we've pinpointed how long it's been in the ground and what the suspected age is," Brinton said. Once the bones have been cleaned up, the anthropologists can determine any injuries the victim may have had or if it is damage to the bones from years and years of being in the ground, he said. CABLE Continued from page 1A second letter was sent in May notifying the company of the county's pending actions. On May 29 New Day Chief Executive Officer Neal Schnog wrote the county stating the company had ceased service in the county due to its inability to stay in business as its operations were unprofitable. "At this time we anticipate filing for bankruptcy protection and liquidating. It is not anticipated that there will be any buyers for the assets," Schnog wrote. MARGARET FERNANDEZ ALESI A Redding Record Catholic services for Margaret Fernandez Alesi, 92, of Searchlight article Tuesday Red Bluff, CA will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Red Bluff as follows: on Friday, June 28, 2013 reported that the company from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. there will be a viewing, at 10 had dropped its service in a.m. the Rosary will be recited then the Funeral Mass will be held. A committal service will follow at St. Marys Cemetery, Hook Road, Red Bluff. Margaret passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at a care facility in Red Bluff. She was born on June 1, 1921 in Hilo, Hawaii to Joseph and Emilia Fernandez. Margaret worked as a Hospice worker for many years. Margaret is survived by two sons, Anthony (Rose) Varize and Darryel (Priscila) Varize; two daughters, Geraldine Cory and Margaret (Nick) Clemente; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Roland Varize. Memorial contributions in Margaret's name may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or to a charity of your choice in care of Affordable Mortuary who are handling the arrangements. You may send condolences online at www.affordablemortuary.net. Continued from page 1A tion and investment in unserved and underserved regions in California. However, we are concerned that the amendments... will greatly hamper Tehama County's efforts to provide universal broadband access to its citizens," the letter states. Those concerns include the removal of $100 million in added funding, which the board argues will make it harder for the state to reach its goal of 98 percent actual broadband deployment by 2015. The board's other issue is the changing of the word "underserved" to Continued from page 1A ALBERT ALEX WACKER August 1, 1923 - June 21, 2013 Albert Alex Wacker, loving and cherished father, grandfather, brother and uncle went home to be with our lord and savior on June 21, 2013. He was 89 years old. Albert was born in Roundup, Montana to Jacob and Lydia Wacker. He grew up and attended school in Montana. He was a verteran of the United States Army. His work as a general contractor took him around the world constructing dams. He made his home in Red Bluff for the past 40 years. He attend the Lutheran Church. He had a love for music and was gifted to play by ear the piano, guitar and harmonica and loved to sing for his family and friends. After retirement he developed a passion for garage sales and never missed an opportunity to get a "bargain". Survivors include his 3 daughters Linda (Greg) Fletcher of Red Bluff, Shonda Petersen of Red Bluff and Patricia (Kirby) Martin of Tualatin, Or. 9 grandchildren, Alexa Lazenby, Travis and Tucker Petersen, Lindsey, Ellie, Sophie and Gracie Fletcher and twins Abigail and Samantha Martin. 3 sisters Hilda Stein of Klamath Falls, Or, Leona Hougardy of Santa Maria, Ca and Marian Pinkham of Miles City, Mt. He was preceded in death by daughter Debra Jean Lazenby. Graveside and burial services will be held in Roundup, Mt on Friday June 28 at 11:00am. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Wier Funeral Home in Roundup, Mt. We will greatly miss you daddy and you will forever be in our hearts. Shasta County last week without notice. Tehama County Administrative Services Director Julie Sisneros told the board that Tehama County customers were not notified either. She said Schnog had told her the company could not afford to notify customers of the pending shutoff. However Sisneros said at least the residents at Sherwood Manor were made aware of the ongoing situation and were prepared. Sisneros said it was important for the residential complex to have the board file a cease and desist as some residents there receive forms of federal subsidies and would not be eligible for other video services if there was one available. Complex staff had told SUPES COURT The building, the closing of which was announced in March due to on-going budget cuts from the state, was last appraised 10 years ago at $325,000, Reimer said. It is her understanding that the $325,000 would be the high end of a price set by the county and that it should not exceed that, Chief Business Official Penny Timboe said. While the vote does let the county know the district might be interested, it does not commit it to either buying or leasing it, Reimer said. The district office is at 1590 South St., on the edge of the West Street School campus. Reimer attempted to tour the building recently, but was only able to see the front due to court being in session, she said. "There are positives and After Chico State has approved releasing a piece of the bone, it will proceed to the Richmond Department of Justice lab for missing persons, Brinton said. The lab will go through the process of trying to get DNA for a match in hopes of finding the unknown person or family members in the system, he said. "We're hoping weeks (for results), but it depends on Chico State and when they can get to the point where they can release body parts or a DNA sample to Richmond lab," Brinton said. "It also depends on if they have good DNA and if its in the database already. If it is, it can negatives, as with anything," Reimer said. "For positives, it opens the school back up (for future expansions) and it's a nice building that is conducive to having a board room for meetings, the district offices, perhaps IT and the bilingual liaison all in one location." On the negative side, is the cost of the building, which should be compared to the cost of building a new building on districtowned land. Mathisen was able to get a tour of the building, but has doubts due to a recent maintenance, he said. "I seem to recall in the last two to three years they closed for a significant period of time, three weeks to a month, for major repairs to the roof and air conditioning," Mathisen said. "The repairs are likely to increase as the building gets older." He also remembers The staff at Red Bluff Simple Cremations would like to thank all of the families who trust us with their loved ones needs. ARTHUR G. SEYMOUR June 16, 1934 - May 31, 2013 Art Seymour passed away at his residence early May 31st at the age of 78. We know he died doing what he enjoyed, returning home after coffee in town and retrieving his newspaper from his driveway. Art was born in Fountain Colorado to Gary & Lena Seymour. After his military service, he spent the majority of his life in California and married Thelma Burgess in 1983, eloping on the sly to Las Vegas. Art was employed by Diamond International and later Tenneco retiring after 30 years in mid-2000. He enjoyed having coffee in the early days when Perko's was still in town on every weekend with friends & family. In later years he enjoyed the company of the staff at the Cozy Diner, usually twice a day. Art was well known for his wood-working crafts and has many pieces in Tehama County homes and businesses. Art was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Thelma, step-sons John D. Shafer and Steve Shafer, grandsons Clayton Burris & Ryan Shafer and his parents. He is survived by his son, Shawn Seymour of Lubbock, Texas, and his Red Bluff family, Thelma Williams, Ken Shafer, (Lynda), Sharon Wilkes (Byron) & Judy Hatfield (Wayne), who knew him as their father for many decades. We remember the many trips to Shasta Lake, Yosemite and Magic Mountain. When he could, he loved to hit the road & travel. We will miss seeing him around town in that brown "Woodmaster" truck. Graveside services will be held at the Oakhill Cemetery on June 28th, 9a.m. where he will be interned with his late wife and next to their grandson, Clayton Burris. Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service 527-1732 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff, FD Lic. 1931 go faster." Tehama County has about 10-15 missing persons cases, ranging from those suspected of being homicides with no body located to less suspicious circumstances, he said. In the late '80s to early '90s, there was a case in which a lady took off and disappeared. There have also been cases of bodies not recovered from the river or instances where a river floods and as rocks and sand dislodge people doing yard work recover body parts, he said. "For the most part it's unusual," Brinton said. Sisneros it was considering a move to a satellite provider. Following approval of the cease and desist the board approved a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission requesting appropriate enforcement action be taken to ensure operations cease. That commission had written New Day in February asking the company to apply for a license and requesting the company respond in 10 days. County Counsel Arthur Wylene said the county may attempt to recover back franchise fees, but that may not pan out. New Day purchased its Tehama County system in 2008 from DCA Cablevision, but continued to operate under an expired franchise agreement. "unserved" throughout parts of the bill. The board argues census block groups may be considered served by the California Public Utilities Commission if even just a single household within its boundaries receives Internet service at the rates being advertised by large telecommunications carriers. That change would lead to many local jurisdictions, including Tehama County, being ineligible to receive the funding from the CASF program. "A more comprehensive and fair definition would reflect the 'proportion' of homes and businesses in a CBG actually receiving those rates," the letter says. The board also takes issue with how the bill would define "Middle Mile 7A Under the terms of the expired agreement the franchise holder was required to pay the county 2 percent of its monthly gross receipts. Schnog wrote in his letter that New Day never collected franchise fees prior to September 2012. At that time the company began charging fees in anticipation of getting a California Franchise license and raising money to upgrade systems. Schnog enclosed a list of franchise fees collected since that date in Tehama County as well as a check for $738.05. Sisneros said the company has not provided any further financial records. The company has an F rating with the Better Business Bureau. Broadband Project Eligibility." In its letter the board states the language is too restrictive and could lead to telecommunications companies claiming the vast majority of northern California is a mountainous topography without the "line of sight" required for a wireless service model. "This severely impedes the viability of wireless service and thus complicates the growth of our regional economy," the letter states. Board Chairman Dennis Garton has made bringing universal broadband access to all parts of the county a priority. He has frequently cited the economic, public safety, education and health care benefits of a system that is linked throughout the county. some criticism of the building as being "built on the cheap" when it was first constructed, Mathisen said. Mathisen said he wanted a history of maintenance and repairs as well as facilities concerns from the maintenance department of the courthouse before any decision was made. A concern Mathisen brought up that Board President Helen Pitkin shared is what is included in the price — the building or the building and land, including the parking lot. Board Clerk Ronda Holland said, based upon the physical description and drawings presented to the board, that it includes a parking lot. The matter will come before the board again at its August meeting. THE PASSING PARADE (From Dave Minch's I Say column circa 1942) "Her actual beauty was not so remarkable but the contact of her presence was irresistible. The attraction of her person joining with the charm of her conversation and the character that attended all she did was something bewitching." Hearing this you naturally wait for the announcer to tell you the reason. It might be the brand of cigarettes she smokes, or the soap she uses or the toothpaste that makes her irresistible though not beautiful. But all guesses are wrong. The above quote is from Plutarch's description of Cleopatra written 20 centuries ago. He writes that the reason she was so popular with men was that whatever they wanted to do she entered right into the spirit of it. If they played dice, she did also. If they hunted, she hunted with them. Plutarch tells the following story. "Anthony wanted to impress Cleopatra with his ability as a fisherman so he took her along on a boat trip. He fished and fished but came up empty handed. Not wanting to look foolish before her, he whispered to one of his servants to go to the nearest town, and buy some fish. When he returned he dove under the boat and attached a fish to Anthony's line. Soon Anthony was pulling fish out of the water as fast as he could put his line in. Cleopatra knew there were no fish in the stream and so guessed what Anthony had done. Feigning great admiration she told everyone what a wonderful fisherman he was and invited everyone back the next day to witness Anthony's ability. Not willing to let well enough alone, Anthony agreed and the next day was soon fishing mightily until Cleopatra had one of her servants go under the boat and attach a very dead salt mackerel to his line. When he pulled this one out, great laughter ensued and she told him, "Leave the fishing to us, your game is cities, provinces and kingdoms!" Again I say the world has not changed so much In this regard in 2000 years. *** Do you ever hesitate for a moment on Sunday when you are starting out on a trek somewhere to think about going to church as you used to do back East? Most of the people in California migrated here from the east and mid-west where attending church was a part of their life's routine. However, having come to California, they noticed most of the people here either went for an outing on Sunday or worked the same as every other day. Gradually they did the same, followed the line of least resistance and put no effort toward going to church. The worst of this practice is that their children became not used to going to church at all. And yet, most men will agree that what they learned in Sunday School had an influence for good in their lives. How about going to church this Sunday? Dave Minch 1900-1964 The Passing Parade is brought to you by by Minch Property Management, 760 Main Street specializing in commercial leasing and sales. 530 527 5514