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August 27, 2016

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states. Video sales became a convenient way to sell cattle because it put less stress on the cattle due to less traveling, Brad said. With the video mar- ket, ranchers and the auc- tion at the Shasta Auction Yard the numbers reach over 300,000 cattle a year, Brad said. Ellington was once called a living legend of cattle marketing by Kerry Halladay, editor of the Western Livestock Jour- nal, for his Western Video Market. "Ellington is the driv- ing force in setting the cat- tle market in the Western United States," said Ed Bai- ley, auctioneer for Shasta Livestock Auction Yard for many years, about Elling- ton's ability to keep prices up. Bailey has worked with the Peeks since he was in high school working part- time at the Anderson auc- tion yard. The operations of the auction yard are mostly run by close friends and family. Brad's late brother, Andy Peek, was the gen- eral manager for many years, his mother ran the Shasta Western Shop at both the Anderson loca- tion and Cottonwood for 47 years before retiring in 2009, and his sisters, Cal- lie Wood and Laurie No- rene run the office as trea- surer and helps with the video sales respectively. The lobby just outside the auction room is lined with a collection of pic- tures of the "old timers" and branding plaques that keep growing with each new generation. Long time friend of El- lington and the Peek fam- ily Jean Barton said her father, Lyman Willard, is one of the "old timers" whose photo is in the lobby at the sale yard, and his Lazy W brand is on one of the wood plaques in the sale ring. Bill Barton, Jean's late husband, and her WB brand are also in the lobby and on a plaque in the sale ring. "My family have been consignors at Shasta since it opened," Jean said. "If we had a cow with no calf, an old bull or an odd lot, it would have a trip to Shasta. In the spring the steer calves would be sold at Cottonwood in the live auction before shipping the cows to the moun- tains." Barton has many stories with the family, including being there with Bill when Ellington won the Western Heritage Award in 2007 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Barton says Elling- ton was the first Tehama County Cattleman of the Year in 1973 and Califor- nia Livestock Man of the Year in 1993. Brad thanks the auc- tion yard's employees, cus- tomers and friends for 50 wonderful years in Cotton- wood, and said he couldn't have done it without sup- port from community. Auction FROMPAGE1 ruining filaments. One common mistake people make is bringing in prints of a painting think- ing it is the real thing. If they looked at it under a microscope they'd know it wasn't the real thing. A real painting wouldn't have visi- ble pixels, Humphries said. Just because something is old or a limited time item, such as collector plates, does not mean it is valuable, Humphries said. While a plate might only be made for 30 days, what he wants to know is how many were made because if there are hundreds and everyone kept them in pristine condi- tion thinking they were one of only a few, there ends up being too many plates and not enough people wanting them. Sometimes, the item is only valuable to a partic- ular market. An early his- tory book about a specific county in California won't have nearly the draw in an- other state across the coun- try. "An item's worth depends on how many people want the item and if it has trace- able history," Humphries said. "An item that might get $1,000 in Sacramento might only be worth $100 elsewhere. Collectables is a poker game or a roulette ta- ble. Knowledge helps." Humphries has been to more than one antique event where an item that was very rare was sold for a profit over what was paid, but nowhere near what it was worth simply because the person selling it was not an expert in that area. Having the right seller for your item helps signifi- cantly. Humphries once had a man bring him a silver statue from the medieval times that he bought for $10 at a Hollywood flea market with the story that the seller found it in their dad's mili- tary duffel bag not opened since he returned home in 1946. The item, which the man drove to Humphries in San Diego after getting offers of $500 and $1,000 from people as he walked out the door with it, was some- thing brought home from Europe during war time so it was checked against a stolen property list and not found. It ended up being a statue of William the Con- queror commissioned dur- ing his lifetime that sold for $1.5 million. Condition also plays a role in an item's worth. Of- ten chairs people buy and to "fix it up and make it look nice" were worth more be- fore they were restored. Of- ten, it pays to check out an item's value before you buy it and definitely before you do anything to restore it. At another show, a man had acquired a painting simply because he liked the look of it when offered a chance to look through items at a wine cellar in France. It turned out even as an unknown it was worth $20, 000 to 30,000, but because it was a known painter the value was about $1 million. It was a Monet so it was well worth the $3,000 to 5,000 price he was quoted to repair it. Sometimes intuition pays off, but it never hurts to check items out, Humphries said. The class was a precur- sor to the Appraisal Day, which the museum is host- ing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 22. Items can be ap- praised for $5. "It's a fun way to learn more about history and raise money for the resto- ration of the house," Kelly- Griggs board member Sha- ron Wilson said. The 1880s Victorian, built by Sidney Allen Griggs and only owned by two fam- ilies, is in the process of be- ing restored with the south wall and foundation the next portion being worked upon as soon as funds are raised. The museum, at 311 Washington St. in Red Bluff, is open for tours from 1-4 p.m. with the last tour starting at 3 p.m. Thurs- days and Sundays for a suggested donation of $5 per person. Group appoint- ments and class tours can be made by calling 527-1129. For more information visit the Kelly-Griggs Facebook page or http://www.kel- lygriggsmuseum.org/. Antiques FROM PAGE 1 ing so. Sabraw wrote in his rul- ing that "case law makes clear that states may im- pose mandatory vaccina- tion requirements without providing for religious or conscientious objections." He also noted it was not the court's place to decide on the "wisdom" of the Legislature. Attorney Jim Turner, representing the plaintiffs, said their children will not be allowed to attend school except for home schooling while the suit proceeds. "The lawsuit could carry on for a period time, prob- ably a year or two," he said. Turner said his team was still analyzing the rul- ing and declined to com- ment further. Parents have argued that the law violated a child's constitutional right to an education. Those who sued pointed out that 47 states allow either a reli- gious or personal belief ex- emption from school vacci- nation mandates. The judge wrote in his ruling that the right to an education is no more sa- cred than the right for a state to protect "the health and safety of its citizens, and particularly, school- children." Lawmakers passed the legislation after a measles outbreak at Disneyland in December 2014. The out- break sickened 147 people in the U.S., mostly in Cali- fornia. Under the law, kin- dergartners and seventh- graders must show proof of having received the gov- ernment's recommended set of vaccinations. The state's legal team said the plaintiffs' claims disregard decades of scien- tific data and that the leg- islation was passed in re- sponse to a health emer- gency. California "became the epicenter of a measles out- break which was the re- sult of unvaccinated indi- viduals infecting vulnera- ble individuals, including children who are unable to receive vaccinations due to health conditions or age requirements," the lawyers said. The plaintiffs said that since 1961, the state has dramatically increased the number of vaccines it re- quires for children. They also say school districts have denied admission to children with medical ex- emptions. The law's opponents are skeptical that the risk of an adverse reaction to vac- cines is minimal. Vaccine FROM PAGE 1 JULIEZEEB—DAILYNEWS West Coast appraiser and radio personality John Humphries talks at an Antiques 101class Thursday at the Kelly-Griggs Museum. Strike team OES 3801C, which includes an engine from Red Bluff Fire, poses for a picture while working on the Cedar Fire. The strike team completed a monumental hose lay of over 4.5miles from the mountain to Kern River to protect the citizens of Kernville. Pictured with Red Bluff Fire staff are firefighters from Redding, Anderson, Chico and Williams fire departments. RED BLUFF FIRE — CONTRIBUTED FIRE Re d Bl u ff F ir e pe rs on ne l an d strike team fight Cedar Fire RICHARDEARLDUGGER February 15, 1923 ~ August 19, 2016 To everyone he met, Richard Earl Dugger, was know as a truly great fellow and a real gentleman. On August 19, 2016, he passed on to be with his dear late wife, Reva, leaving us all a little bit richer for knowing them both. He was 93. Richard, "Dick" to many, was born on February 15, 1923 in Sterling Kansas. He also lived as a child and young man in Colorado, Arkansas, and Missouri with his parents Raymond and Minnie and his brothers Jim and Harold. He graduated high school in Lewis, Kansas and moved to Gerber, California to join his Dad working for the South- ern Pacific railroad. He continued to work for the Southern Pacific until he was drafted into the Army during WWII. On the way to New Guinea, his unit stopped in Hawaii. He was fortu- nate to be pulled out and assigned to a logistics com- mand, keeping him in Hawaii during the war. He said it was due to a clerical error in his records that stated him as a high-speed typist. He often joked that he had to learn fast and that a clerical error saved his life. His old unit went on to New Guinea and experienced heavy cas- ualties. He achieved the rank of Tech Sergeant in his serv- ice from 1943 to 1945. After the war, he returned home to Gerber and resumed work for the railroad. There he met and married Flor- ence Coulter. They had three sons, twins Larry & Gary and younger brother Tim, in the twenty-five years they were together. When the kids were young, Dick went to work for the U.S. Postal Service as a Rural Route Carrier in Gerber. He was promoted to Gerber Postmaster in 1968. He held that post until his retirement at the age of 65. He ran the Gerber Junior Rifle Club for many years where he taught gun safety and marksmanship to many Gerber kids. He also belonged to the Elks and Odd Fellows. He was in- volved with the Gerber Elementary school and Gerber Cub Scouts. He also had a small business as a television repairman. Dick was always intelligent and interested in new technologies. He continued that way, becoming quite computer literate later in life. He learned to use a spreadsheet to manage his golf scores and played card games long distance, via the internet, with his grown sons in Bayside, CA and Alaska. On June 22, 1973, Dick married the great love of his life, Reva, acquiring another son, Phil Mackey and a daughter, Margo (Mackey) Singleton, in the union. Dick and Reva settled in Red Bluff where they were active community members. Avid golfers both, they were long time members of the Wilcox Oaks Country Club, where Dick served as Presi- dent in 1979. They travelled to play golf all over the West and had a fondness for regular holidays at Pismo Beach. At the end of life, the Brookdale Assisted Living environ- ment was loving and nurturing for both of them. When Reva died, he was still among friends, family and neigh- bors also in residence or visiting. The family is very grateful to the wonderful staff and management for the care they gave in those final years. Dick was preceded in death by his parents Raymond & Minnie, his brothers Jim & Harold, daughter Margo, and wife Reva. He leaves his sons Larry, Gary, Tim and Phil, daughter-in-laws Christy, Mary and Nancy; former wife, Florence; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, especially nieces Barbara Hurst and Marjorie Mackey. All remember him with love and re- spect. Memorial Contributions may be made in Richard Dugger's name to Hospice of Red Bluff or the Red Bluff Cemetery District. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 PM Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Hoyt-Cole Chapel of Flowers, 816 Walnut St. WAYNE EDWARD BELL August 20, 1978 ~ August 7, 2016 A Celebration of Life for Wayne Edward Bell will be held on Saturday, September 3rd at 2:00pm at the Vine- yard Church in Red Bluff, CA. Wayne, 37, passed away on August 7, 2016. Family and friends will deeply miss his incredible sense of humor, kind heart and amazing smile. Known for his amusing but occasionally puzzling one-liners, his super sweet dance moves and an overall gentleness toward everyone, Wayne was liked and loved by all who met or knew him. He was always there to listen or to make you laugh. Wayne deep- ly loved his family. He was a remarkable husband, father, son, brother and friend. He enjoyed the outdoors, treas- ured hanging out at home with his family, talking with them, sharing odd stories, barbecuing, watching movies, making soup. He loved pick-up football games at the beach with family members of all generations. His passing has created a hollow place that will never be filled. How- ever, his time on this earth has created memories that shall be always cherished. Born on August 20, 1978 to Charles Bell and Nita Hag- gard in Red Bluff, CA, Wayne was a sweet and shy child. The youngest of three boys, he looked up to his brothers and loved spending time with them. He attended elemen- tary, middle school and high school in Red Bluff. As he grew older, he developed a passion for all sports, but his love and knowledge of football became very clear. In high school he was an outstanding athlete, performing as the Spartans Varsity quarterback his junior and senior years and the recipient of multiple awards. He continued to played at Shasta College and at the semi-pro level for two years. In his late 20's Wayne was hired by the Morgan Hill Po- lice Department, graduating from the Gavilan College Po- lice Academy and beginning his career as a Police Officer in Morgan Hill where he was an eight-year veteran. This was the fulfillment of a dream of his since he was a small child. As a member of the Morgan Hill Police Department he was accepted into the Santa Clara County SWAT team, performed duties as a Range Master and a Field Training Officer and had recently completed Active Shooter speci- alized training. In 2014, Wayne was recognized by the City of Morgan Hill as Employee of the Year. He was loved by all his fellow officers who remember him for his professional tactical abilities, as a capable, dependable and desired partner, for his compassion toward others and his ability to make a solemn situation a little less tense by just walking in the room and smiling. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Bell; daughters Kait- lyn, Chloe and Addyson Bell; granddaughter, Paisley; mother, Nita Haggard; father, Charles Bell; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Alissa Bell; step-brother and sister- in-law Chris and Christine Haggard; step-brother Larry Haggard; step-sister Sherry Lourence; father-in-law, Steve Morales; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Chris and Deb- bie Goddard; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Aimee and Kris Teresi; sister-in-law, Maggie Morales; brother-in-law, Adam Goddard; in addition to a number nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a number of extended family and friends who's lives he touched deeply. He was preceded in death by brother Charles Bell; father Rex Haggard; and grandfather Corbin Ashe. In lieu of flowers, donations to help the family can be made to the Education Fund for Chloe and Addyson Bell. Make checks payable to the Education Fund for Chloe and Addyson Bell 4910. Mail to Umpqua Bank at 333 Main St., Red Bluff, CA 96080. Obituaries To place an obituary in the Red Bluff Daily News please call (530) 737-5046 R ed Bluff Simple Cremations and Burial Service FD1931 527-1732 Now open longer hours 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 11 A

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