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Wednesday, August 25, 2010 – Daily News – 7A Obituaries CA passed away August 7, 2010 at his daughter’s home, Cindy Brenton of Campbell, CA. A Christian Mass will be said at St. Lu- cy’s Church in Campbell. He is survived by his sister Catalina Williams and hus- band Ronald. PATRICIA JEAN ROSE MOHR ZUMALT Patricia Jean Rose Mohr Zumalt, 86 of Cottonwood, CA passed away at her home on August 11, 2010. Patricia was born on the Mohr Ranch in Hooker, CA on May 8, 2924. She was one of seven children born to Albert and Mary Jane Stavig Mohr. She married her lifelong companion, George Alfred "Mike" Zumalt on December 26, 1941 in Reno, Nevada. "Pat and Mike" established their home in Gerber, CA when Mike returned home in 1945 from three years mili- tary service in the South Pa- cific. "Pat and Mike" had been happily married for over 68 years when Mike passed away this last Janu- ary. Patricia is survived by her children: Michael (Linda) Zumalt of Carmichael, CA., Jeannie (Edward) Davis and Jeremy (Monteca) Zumalt, both of Cottonwood, CA., seven grandchildren, thir- teen great grandchildren, a brother (Bruce Mohr) and two sisters (Merle Dene Markgraf and Belva Hen- dricks). Her parents and three sisters (Eloise Mohr, Marjorie Ward, and Arlene Parrish) all preceded her in death. ing in the one room Hook- er Elementary School with Mrs. Ester Anderson as her teacher. She and her siblings walked the mile to and from school every day. Patricia did so well in her studies that she skipped a grade and entered Red Bluff High School a year early. She graduated from Red Bluff High in 1941, and was married in December of that year. Patricia was the ultimate homemaker. Raising her children, caring for the home, and managing the fi- nances for over 60 years. She enjoyed oil paintings and watercolors, antique and secondhand stores, and most important, she had a love of books from the time she could read. She was so happy when she found a good book and had a few minutes to read it. Patricia’s husband, Mike, suffered a devastating stroke in the summer of 1987 resulting in paralysis on his right side and loss of speech. Patricia stubbornly insisted on keeping him in the family home, serving as primary caregiver for 12 years. She slowly sacrificed her own health for the love and care of her husband until she suffered her own stroke in June 2009. Ironi- cally, her own stroke ren- dered her paralyzed on the right side and without the ability to speak for six months, "Pat and Mike" communicated with an elo- quent language developed through almost 70 years of love and understood only by them. Patricia was the rock and foundation of our family. Each of us knew that her constant, unfailing love and devotion was always availa - ble whether we wanted it or not. We were always comforted in hard and diffi- cult times because we knew that her prayers for us were constantly lifted up to God. She was the perfect example of a Godly wom- an, teaching her children and grandchildren the im- portance of God’s Word and faith in Jesus Christ. We were so blessed to have her as a mother, grandmother, great grand- mother and most impor- tantly "best friend". We will miss her tremendously but rejoice that she is freed from her broken body to soar with loved ones in heaven. We as a family can only echo the words from Matthew 25; "Well done, good and faithful servant". Graveside services will be Patricia started her school- born in 1919 to Stephen T. and Maude Knudsen in the city of Spokane, Washing- ton. She moved to Califor- nia as a young woman and lived in many different pla- ces here in California. She was a long time resident of Tehama County, having moved to Red Bluff from Siskiyou County. After a lengthy and courageous battle with a debilitating lung condition, she passed from this world at Enloe Medical Center, Chico, Ca. Aug. 10, 2010. She wore many hats throughout her life, as an artist, a legal sec- retary, member of the PTA. as well as wife, mother, sis- ter and daughter. She did not obtain a formal degree but took many college courses, she was blessed with a curious mind, and was obsessed with learning. She was very proud to be the wife of Henry Anderson who predeceased her, he was and is the love of her life. They spent many hap- py days together at the Elks Lodge in Redding, attend- ing the Jazz dances there. In fact she and Henry at- tended many dances all over the western part of the country. They traveled the world together and brought back happy memories with them. She was also an avid Bridge player, and the dream of any serious Bridge Player is to become a Life Master, in 1992 not only did she achieve her goal but went on to help others attain their own dreams of Life Master as well. VIRGINIA RUPE Virginia Rupe, age 91, was FRANK MARQUES Frank Marques of Gerber, FISH Continued from page 1A being built, it is important that the project move for- ward and is completed on time, Sutton said. The SOLAR Continued from page 1A the association’s offer and direct- ed Eidman to seek a legal opinion on the contract from the Attorney General. Eidman will ask Tom Baker, director of the association, or another Fairs and Expositions rep- resentative to talk to the board about the situation. The fairboard held a closed meeting to consult with an attor- ney regarding the pending litiga- tion of Chase v. the State of Cali- fornia. Directors have been subpoe- naed for deposition in the case, which involves the April 20, 2008 incident in which a bull got loose in the east grandstands at the Red Bluff Round-Up. Furloughs have been on-again, off-again and at this point are set at one day a month for mainte- DRUNK Continued from page 1A to be on our roads.” According to the lat- est national data, 32 per- cent of fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes involve a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or above, averaging one fatality every 45 minutes. Virginia is survived by her brother Richard Knudsen, Gladstone OR., a sister Lor- etta Amato, Tigard, OR. sons Roxy Rupe III, Russell Rupe, both reside in Red Bluff, her daughter Rhonda Merritt of Los Molinos. She was blessed with grandsons Ryan Salay, Mammoth Lakes, CA. Roger Rupe, Honolulu, HI, Randy Rupe, Boise, ID, Christoper Mer- ritt, Walnut Creek, CA, granddaughters, Holly Rupe Coos Bay, Kimberly Merritt Red Bluff and great grand- children Juliana Rupe and Archimedes J. Allison, Coos Bay, OR. There will be a Celebra- tion of Virginia’s life on Aug. 28th, between 3 to 6 pm. A buffet supper will be available. If you have any questions please call (530) 527-9185. "Our message is sim- ple and unwavering,” said Corning Police Chief Tony Cardenas. “If we find you driving GUN Continued from page 1A restrict gun use. One, challenged in court by Sheriff Clay Parker and the National Rifle Associa- tion, would require ammunition buyers to register with the state. The law, intended to limit the purchase of handgun ammunition, overlaps with hunting ammuni- tion, Paredes said. Ammo shops would be required to “treat you like a baby,” he said. Paredes attacked laws that could undo the state’s open-carry policy, which allows gun owners pumping plant must be completed by 2012, at which time the gates of the diversion dam will stay open permanently. Sutton said he supports the Legislature’s and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s decision to postpone the bond. “A bond that fails won’t do anyone a lot of good anyway,” Sutton said. Postponing the bond measure is mainly based on the idea that voters would not approve the bond while the state faces nance staff and three days a month for everyone else, Eidman said. Walmart donated four lawn mowers to the fairgrounds, Eid- man said. Preparations for the fair, which is set for Sept. 23-26, are in full swing with the Junior and Senior art buildings, Kerstiens Entertain- ment Center and Tyler Jelly build- ing receiving new paint. Lisa Sandburg from the Tehama County Department of Education gave a report on the Sept. 24 Education Day, which will bring 800-900 students to the fairgrounds, she said. Sandburg reminded the board of the importance of the day, as for some children this may be the only chance they have to see the fairgrounds. While there is no main grand- stand event planned for Thursday of the fair there will be the crown- ing of Miss Tehama County that night. impaired, we will arrest you. No exceptions. Even if you beat the odds and walk away from an impaired-dri- ving crash alive, motorists should be aware that the financial and social consequences of a DUI can be devas- tating.” Violators will face jail time, loss of their dri- ver's license, huge fines, may be sentenced to use ignition interlocks and increased insurance rates. Other financial hits include attorney fees, a $19 billion budget deficit and record-high unem- ployment. ——— Tang Lor can be reached at 527-2153, Ext. 110 or by e-mail at tlor@redbluffdai- lynews.com. Other fair events planned include a wine garden, team pen- ning and dog trials on Friday to go with a Rock Cross event, which is held as the main event on both Friday and Saturday. Sunday’s main event will be the Destruction Derby. Several ground acts have been booked, including a science show, and the animal to be featured this year will be sharks. Fair publicist John Gentry said there will be preliminaries for a corn dog eating contest put on by Milo’s Corn dogs on Friday of the fair followed by finals on Satur- day. The Tehama District Fairboard, which normally meets the third Tuesday of the month, will be meeting next at 1 p.m. on Sept. 14. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com. court costs, lost time at work and the potential loss of job or job prospects. When family, friends and co-workers find out, violators can also face tremendous personal embarrassment and humiliation. “Driving impaired is simply not worth all the consequences,” said Lt. Harry Linschoten, Cali- fornia Highway Patrol Red Bluff area comman- der. “Just designate a sober driver. Don’t take the chance. Remember, if you are over the limit, you’re under arrest.” to carry unloaded firearms in pub- lic, and a third law that could require the registration of long guns. Asked about Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman, Paredes gave a less- than-ringing endorsement, prais- ing her only as an alternative to former Gov. Jerry Brown. “Based on what she says, we probably wouldn’t call her a friend,” Paredes said. But the good news is that the right is out-pacing the left in terms of labor, Paredes said. Combined with Supreme Court decisions favorable to gun owner- ship, including a challenge to The national crack- down combines high- visibility enforcement with heightened public awareness through pub- licity. For more information on local and statewide campaign schedules and daily DUI arrest and fatal stats, visit www.californiaavoid.org . The program is fund- ed by the California Office of Traffic Safety who reminds everyone to please report drunk dri- ving by calling 9-1-1. Chicago’s handgun laws, the state could be on its way to looser gun laws, including easier concealed weapon licenses. “I think we’re going to have a great opportunity to turn Califor- nia into a ‘shall issue’ state,” Paredes said. Paredes is scheduled to speak again on Saturday morning in Redding. More information is available by calling 515-7135. ——— Geoff Johnson can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or gjohnson@redbluffdailynews.co m. Legislature advances health care reform SACRAMENTO (AP) — Cal- ifornia lawmakers advanced sev- eral bills Tuesday that would help the state implement national health care reform, over the objec- tion of Republicans. The state Senate narrowly approved two bills to set up an insurance exchange that would allow people to shop for health insurance. The exchange would let people compare insurance plans and buy coverage through a consumer-friendly website. Republicans who opposed the bills said the measures could cre- ate unaccountable bureaucracy. Sen. Bob Dutton, R-Rancho Cucamonga, said California should leave it to the federal gov- ernment to create its own exchange to let people compare and buy insurance coverage. He called the state-operated exchange ‘‘a scary proposition.’’ ‘‘Let the federal government take on the full responsibility for this program,’’ said Dutton, who is set to take over as Republican leader next month. But Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, said opponents should put aside their objections now that the fed- eral health care system has become law. ‘‘If we don’t embrace federal health care reform, we are going to be jeopardizing billions of dol- lars’’ as the state faces a $19 bil- lion budget shortfall, Steinberg said. ‘‘Why would we once again turn our backs on the opportunity to draw down billions of dollars in federal funds?’’ SB900, which creates the exchange, passed the Senate on a 22-13 vote and now goes to the governor for his review. A com- panion bill that establishes the duties of the exchange, AB1602, passed on a 21-13 roll call and returns to the Assembly for final action. STATE BRIEFING Bill holds charter schools to open standards SACRAMENTO (AP) — Charter schools would be held to the same standards for public meetings and open records as traditional public schools under a bill sent to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The bill by Assemblywoman Julia Brownley at 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, August 31st at the Tehama Cemetery. There will be an open house potluck recep- tion at the family home in Cottonwood starting at 4:00 PM. If you can bring a side dish or dessert, it would be appreciated. In lieu of flowers, dona- won final approval in the state Senate Tuesday. In addition to public records and meetings requirements, the Santa Monica Democrat’s bill subjects charter schools to the same conflict of interest and political practices laws as other pub- licly funded schools. Charter schools receive public funding and must follow state laws, but often use alternative approaches to teaching students. Opponents of the bill argued that many char- ter schools are successful because they are freed from regulatory burdens that stall traditional schools. The bill passed the Senate on a 21-14 vote. tions may be made to the St. Elizabeth Hospice, 1425 Vista Way, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Bill aims to clarify athletic scholarships SACRAMENTO (AP) — California colleges wooing high-school athletes with scholarships may soon have to make additional efforts to clar- ify exactly what they’re offering. The state Senate on Tuesday voted 24-11 to pass a bill requiring California’s higher education institutions to publish information about their athletic scholarships on their websites. Supporters of AB2079 say students and their families often don’t understand what scholar- ships will cover and end up saddled with unfore- seen costs, such as medical or housing expenses. Critics say the requirements will be costly and could put the state at odds with the NCAA in some cases. The bill now returns to the Assembly for a final vote. Bill for farmers markets to take food stamps SACRAMENTO (AP) — Farmers markets could have an easier time selling to shoppers who use food stamps under a bill passed by the Cali- fornia Assembly. The bill, AB537, would help markets obtain equipment to accept electronic food stamp bene- fit cards. It would allow nonprofit groups to help farmers markets establish systems to accept the electronic cards. Assemblyman Juan Arambula of Fresno introduced the bill. He says the measure supports local farmers and promotes nutritious food. Many farmers markets in California are cash- only operations that don’t have access to electric- ity to run electronic card-reading machines. The Assembly approved the bill Tuesday on a 43-3 vote. It now goes to the governor. Calif suspends holiday prison visits to save SACRAMENTO (AP) — California pris- ons will be closed to most visitors on Labor Day to save the state money. State corrections officials say canceling visits at adult prisons Sept. 6 will save about $325,000 in overtime costs. The department on Tuesday said visits will be allowed Sept. 4 and 5. The department wants to change its regu- lations to permanently end visitation on Labor Day, which draws the fewest holiday visitors. Officials say holiday visits will con- tinue on New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lawyers still will be allowed to see their clients, as will family members visiting ter- minally ill inmates and juvenile offenders. Health care reform advocates praised the Senate’s actions. ‘‘This was the big hurdle for the flagship of the health reform bills,’’ said Anthony Wright, exec- utive director of Health Access. ‘‘The California exchange will be able to pool the purchasing power of literally millions of Californi- ans to bargain for the best price and value with the insurers.’’ Also on Tuesday the Assembly approved AB2345, a bill that would prohibit insurance compa- nies from charging an additional copay for insured patients getting preventive care such as mammo- grams and cancer screenings.