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February 26, 2015

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Barnett:DelRoyBar- nett, 72, of Red Bluff died Sunday, Feb. 22at Mercy Medical Center in Red- ding. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Deathnoticesmustbe provided by mortuar- ies to the news depart- ment, are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic informa- tion about the deceased. Paid obituaries are placed through the Clas- sified advertising depart- ment. Paid obituaries may be placed by mortu- aries or by families of the deceased and include on- line publication linked to the newspaper's web- site. Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run multiple days and offer wide latitude of content, including photos. DEATHNOTICES Thepublicworksdirec- tor organizes and admin- isters city projects related to engineering, streets, parks, water, sewer, air- port functions and build- ing maintenance, among other duties, according to city staff. Walker served as the city's assistant public works director for about a year before he became the public works director on Jan. 6, 2013. He previously worked for the city of Calistoga, according to a Daily News article published in 2013. Resigned FROM PAGE 1 million — mainly because of the decrease in fuel costs. "We have all noted the recent reduction in fuel costs," Brewer said. "Of course, lower fuel costs means less sales and lower sales tax revenue for us." There is, however, poten- tial good news on the hori- zon for the city as fuel costs continue to tick upward and diesel prices have been less volatile. Brewer said the $100,000 shortfall in sales tax reve- nue could be a "worst case scenario." He said the city would have a better handle on the projections in March, when the city receives updated sales tax numbers. "And we can see what's happening with gas prices," Brewer said. "They're head- ing in the right — I never thought I'd say that — but they're (moving) in the right direction right now." The city currently esti- mates a general fund defi- cit of about $18,700 at the end of the fiscal year, "re- quiring use of some of the city's operating reserve to balance the general fund for the year," according to a city staff report. The city of Corning has built a $910,000 operating reserve, and Mayor Gary Strack said the City Coun- cil should continue to work toward building a reserve of $1 million. Brewer noted that if not for the estimated $100,000 shortfall in sales tax reve- nue, the city could have fin- ished the fiscal year with a general fund surplus of about $47,000. At the end of his presen- tation, Brewer said it's rec- ommended that the city not take on additional pro- grams or personnel. "In fact, we should con- sider tightening our belt with respect to the general fund for the remainder of the fiscal year," he said. Gas FROM PAGE 1 ByPatEaton-Robb The Associated Press MIDDLETOWN, CONN. They were studying to be doctors and scientists, but police say four Wesleyan University students arrested this week also are known on campus as drug dealers. The four are charged in connection with the distri- bution of a bad batch of the party drug known as Molly. Authorities said 11 people, including 10 Wesleyan stu- dents, some of whom had attended a rave music show Saturday night, went to hos- pitals for medical attention last weekend. Eric Lonergan, 22, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and 20-year-old Rama Agha Al Nakib, a Syrian national, were released Wednes- day after posting $50,000 bonds. Zachary Kramer, 21, of Bethesda, Maryland, was freed after posting a $5,000 bond. None of the three, who are all neuroscience majors, entered pleas. The fourth defendant, Andrew Olson, of Atascadero, California, posted bail Tuesday and is due in court March 3. All four have been suspended from Wesleyan. "These are very, very bright students, who have bright futures ahead of them and we certainly don't want to make any judgments at this time," said attorney Jen- nifer Zito, who said her cli- ent, Kramer, has a grade- point average above 4.0. Lonergan's room was "es- sentially a drug store," pros- ecutor Gene Calistro Jr. said. Police said they have so far identified at least 16 different drugs found there. Al Nakib and Lonergan would typically sell Molly from their residences be- tween 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to arrest affida- vits released Wednesday. Police said Lonergran dis- tributed pamphlets on cam- pus advising students how to properly "trip." According to witnesses and text messages obtained by police, at least some of the Molly was purchased in Washington, D.C., by Kramer, who had lost his usual supplier and had gone back to an old source. Witnesses said several of thevictimswerehangingout with Kramer during the rave SaturdaynightattheEclectic Society, a co-ed social frater- nity. AlNakib toldpolice that one of her friends bought the Molly from Kramer and "came home puking and hal- lucinating." Two victims remained hospitalized Wednesday. One was found unrespon- sive with no vital signs and was revived by paramedics who used six defibrillator shocks and numerous chest compressions, according to the affidavits. Lawyers for Lonergan, Kramer and Al Nakib said Wednesday that no Molly was found in their clients' rooms on campus. But au- thorities said lots of other drugs were, and they were still doing tests on numer- ous pills and powders. Molly is a term used to describe a refined form of Ecstasy, a synthetic drug also known as MDMA, which can drive up body temperature and cause liver, kidney or cardiovas- cular failure. Authorities from vari- ous agencies are working to identify the chemicals in the batch of Molly that caused the illnesses, Mid- dletown Police Chief Wil- liam McKenna said. Wesleyan students appear in court on party drug charges PATRICK RAYCRAF — THE HARTFORD COURANT Wesleyan University sophomore and neuroscience major Rama Agha Al Nakib, 20, stands during her arraignment at Middletown, Conn., Superior Court on Wednesday. By Fenit Nirappil The Associated Press SACRAMENTO Assem- bly Speaker Toni Atkins announced a proposal Wednesday to expand af- fordable housing in Califor- nia by charging a $75 fee to record some real estate doc- uments. The San Diego Demo- crat's plan would send cities hundreds of millions of dol- lars for development bene- fiting poor and middle-class Californians. Local govern- ments lost a key funding source for affordable hous- ing when Gov. Jerry Brown dissolved redevelopment agencies in 2011. About 36 percent of homeowners and nearly half of renters spend more than a third of their income on housing, a Public Policy Institute of California re- port this month said. "We have a housing crisis in California, and it's time we offered some bold sug- gestions and solutions," At- kins said in a news confer- ence in front of a Los An- geles housing development. Like earlier legislation, Atkins' proposal adds a $75 fee onto deeds and other real estate transac- tion documents recorded when businesses buy prop- erty and residents refinance their homes. Home buyers would not be charged. The fee could raise be- tween $300 million to $750 million a year, according to a 2013 state estimate. In order to meet the two- thirds threshold to pass a new fee, Democrats need support from Republicans after losing supermajori- ties in both houses of the Legislature in the Novem- ber elections. Republicans voted against similar legisla- tion with a fee on real es- tate documents and it ul- timately failed to advance over opposition from real estate agents. A lobbyist for the Califor- nia Association of Realtors did not immediately return a call seeking comment on the latest proposal. Atkins also wants to add $300 million in tax cred- its for developers who offer low-income housing. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said the lack of affordable housing is un- dermining the quality of life in California. He said it's harder for cities to of- fer housing because of de- clining federal funding, in- creased demand from the recession, and the loss of redevelopment agencies that collected about $1 bil- lion for affordable housing before they were shuttered. "All local governments feel the squeeze," Garcetti said. Atkins, who grew up poor in Appalachia, has said af- fordable housing is her top personal priority since she rose to leadership last May. Her wife is a consultant to businesses and nonprof- its on development issues, including affordable hous- ing. REAL ESTATE DOCUMENTS Assembly leader backs $75 fee to expand affordable housing CONNECTICUT Thankyou! PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. CASSANDRAKAY(GLENN,RYAN)BUCK 1949 ~ 2015 Cassandra was born in Susanville, CA in 1949. She graduated from Red Bluff High School in 1967 and from Shasta College in 1970. Cassandra worked at Shasta College, starting in Media Services and retiring as Director of Admissions and Re- cords. Prior to becoming a supervisor, Cassandra was ac- tive in CSEA. Over her 34 years at Shasta College, Cas- sandra dedicated her time to students furthering their ed- ucation. In 1999, Cassandra became a Trustee on the Board of the Shasta Union High School District. She was Board President 2004 ans 2002. She was Board Vice President 2005 and 2001. Cassandra Glenn married Peter Ryan in 1982, and they were married for 21 years, Pete Ryan passed away in 2003. In July 2006, Cassandra married Randy Buck and moved to Bakersfield, CA. They were happy and active in their church and she worked diligently at the New Beginnings Distribution Center and toward enhancing children's pro- grams at the New Beginnings Christian Church. She and her spouse, Randy, both became ordained min- isters. She passed away February 11, 2015. She is survived by her husband Randy Buck and his children and grandchildren, as well as her brothers Char- lie and Gregg Glenn and their children. Services were held February 15 in Bakersfield, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations are sincerely welcomed at: Foundation for Students of the Shasta Union High School District, c/o Superintendent's Office, 2200 Eureka Way, Ste B, Redding, CA 96001 or Shasta College Schol- arships, PO Box 496006, Redding, CA 96049. LORNA MERRILL BONHAM March 20, 1941 ~ February 23, 2015 Lorna Merrill Bonham, 73, died February 23, 2015 at home with her family. She was born in Red Bluff on March 20, 1941 to parents Grant Merrill and Lucile Bacon Merrill. Graduating from RBUHS in 1959 she continued her studies at UC Berkley eventually achieving her teaching credential from Chico State in 1966. Lorna was a teacher and principal for Red Bluff Union School District and retired after 29 years. She taught over 600 students during her career. Lorna's enthusiasm and energy affected everyone she encountered. As a garden club member Lorna worked tirelessly with her club members to beautify the public spaces in Red Bluff. As a floral designer and floriculture judge, she traveled the west coast to fairs and flower shows. Sharing her expertise and love of gardening, Lor- na often authored the Garden Club article in the Red Bluff Daily News. Beloved wife of Robert Bonham for over 54 years, Lorna was mother to Peter Bonham of Sacramento, and Jennifer Chalumeau of Sacramento, grandmother to Sarah Bonham of Red Bluff and Earl Bonham of Red Bluff, Chase Chalu- meau of Sacramento. She was predeceased by her pa- rents and sister, Priscilla Streng of Reno and survived by her sister Nancy Dahlinger of Carmel Valley. Lorna will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends. A private interment for the family will occur Monday, March 2, at 2:00pm. All who wish to share in a celebra- tion of Lorna's life are welcome at the Elk's Lodge at 355 Gilmore Road, Red Bluff, at 3:00pm on March 2, 2015. Arrangements by Hoyt-Cole Chapel of Flowers, Red Bluff. Memorial contributions are welcome at Red Bluff Garden Club, PO Box 8393, Red Bluff, CA 96080, to ben- efit the scholarship program. PATRICIA ANN RUSSELL September 28, 1944 ~ February 22, 2015 Patricia Ann Russell of Red Bluff CA pased away Febru- ary 22, 2015 at the age of 70. Patricia was born September 28, 1944 in Sacramento, CA to Walter and Mary Bagwell. She was the oldest of 3 chil- dren. In 1959 they moved to the Red Bank area in Red Bluff, CA near the Red Bank Fire Station, where she later met her true love. Patricia graduated from Red Bluff High School in 1962 and took some college classes. On October 5, 1963 she married Lee Russell, her fireman down the road. Their first home was in Manton, CA, but they quickly returned to Red Bank where they built their lives together raising their 3 daughters. Patricia loved her life, loved her Family and deeply loved her husband. She was the core of her Family, the rock, the constant. Her passion was being a wife and Mother and later a grandma. She had a special relation- ship with each one and instillied the importance of family in everyone. She loved her country home, the outdoors and her flowers. She loved pictures and always had a camera with her. She had an undescribable love for Lee, they created a bond that radiated love and family and ev- eryone that knew them understood. They were true sweethearts. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Mary Bagwell and Grandson Cody Ashe. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, her true love Lee Russell, 3 Daughters Debbie Russell, Jennifer (Doug) Brown, Laurel (Kennith) Ashe, Brothers Tom (Carol) Bagwell, Marvin (Patty) Bagwell, Grandchildren Ethan (Emily) Ashe, Zackary Brown, Alicia (Brock) Casselman, Sarah Brown, Abigail Brown, Gracie Russell, Great-Granddaughter Addilynn Ashe Visitation for Patricia will be Sunday March 1, 2015 12:00pm to 4:00pm and a Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 10:00am at Hoyt-Cole Chap- el of the Flowers. Graveside immediately following. 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