Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/22137
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 – Daily News – 7A Obituaries ROSALIE V. BERESFORD Rosalie V. Beresford, 83, of Red Bluff, CA passed away December 18, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born June 8, 1927 in Munith, Michigan. The daughter of Vernon and Marguerite Weeks. She came to California in the early 1940’s where she set- GARB Continued from page 1A wear is.” The period attire is owned by the Interpretive Association, but is housed inside the park center. Vol- unteers and high school docents wear the clothes twice a week during the school year. The grant more than triples the amount avail- able to purchase and main- tain the period attire, said Debbie Chakarun, Ide Adobe State Park inter- preter. tled in Summerland. She married Edgar "Sam" Beresford in 1944. While living in Summerland, she worked at Jostens, a ring manufacturer. She was a resident of Red bluff since 2001. Survived by daughter Christine Grzybowski, grand- daughter Tanya Hasting, great grand daughters Ally and Megan Hasting of Red Bluff, sister Eilee Cooper of Deland, MI, brother Max Weeks of Ojai, CA, Larry Weeks of St. Peters, MO, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by husband Edgar "Sam" Beresford and sons Samuel and Larry Beresford. Funeral services will be at the Carpinteria Cemetery in Carpinteria, CA. Michael L. Hoskins rado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 74 on December 20th, 2010. Mike was born October 28, 1936 to Robert L. and Elsie Hoskins in Flagstaff, Arizona. After a few years, Mike and his family moved to California and he spent most of his childhood in Los Molinos in Northern California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Elsie. Mike joined the U.S. Navy at the tender age of 17, and served during the Korean War. Following three years of service, Mike went to college, graduating from Chico State University in 1961 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree. While studying at Chico State, Mike met Suzanne Hallberg, the woman who would become his devoted wife and the mother of his two sons, Michael Lee Hoskins Jr. and Joel Thomas Hoskins. Mike and Suzanne were married in 1958 in Inglewood, California and enjoyed a long, happy and loving marriage of 52 years. After graduation, Mike returned to the military, entering October 28, 1936 - December 20, 2010 Major Michael L. Hoskins peacefully passed on in Colo- “It’s a huge amount,” she said. “We’ve never had that much money.” Not only are the cos- tumes nearly worn out, they are not fitting as many people. “People are getting big- ger,” Chakarun said. Outfits that used to fit fourth-graders are being substituted by older, larger men’s outfits. There were two male students who needed size 15 shoes. Since none were available, the association bought one pair for the boys to share. Because the outfits are tailored to represent the 1850s as accurately as possible, they are harder to replace and mend. “When something needs patched, you can’t go to Walmart and get an $8 piece of fabric,” Mor- ganti said. Clothing is made with 100 percent cotton and prints chosen have to be ones that would the U.S. Air Force Officer Training School. He dedicated the next 22 years of his life to service in the Air Force as a decorated communications and radar evaluations officer, including an assignment as Commander of the Air Force Station at Montauk Point, Long Island, New York. During his Air Force years, Mike traveled the world, including re- mote duties in Alaska, Philippines, Germany, and throughout Europe. After leaving the military, Mike continued his service to the public for the rest of his working career, first as a Health Inspector for the Merced County California Depart- ment of Health, and then later as the Chief Health Inspec- tor for the Sequoia and King’s Canyon National Parks. In particular, Mike’s years with the national parks system were truly fulfilling to him as he was able to spend so much time working in the outdoors, interacting with na- ture, wildlife and lots of different people. Over the years, Mike enjoyed a wide range of interests KNIFE Continued from page 1A picked up a kitchen knife and tried to assault Sprenger with it, the press release said. A 5:35 a.m. 9-1-1 caller reported a man leaving the apartment who SANTA and hobbies, sharing many of them with his sons. He built and flew radio-controlled planes, raced go-carts with his boys, and took them flying during his time as an ama- teur pilot. He was an avid amateur radio hobbyist, spend- ing many years talking with fellow HAM radio operators across the globe. Mike will be universally remembered as fun-loving with a terrifically sociable and irreverent sense of humor. At the same time, he has been a true and con- sistent example of integrity, respect, loyalty, wisdom, and kindness to his family, as well as everyone who knew and met him. He was a wonderfully loving, giving, and forgiving father and grandfather. While somewhat limited in later years by the effects of emphysema, Mike enjoyed a life that was contented and full throughout, of all the people and experiences he loved. Mike is survived by his wife of 52 years, Suzanne Hoskins, his brother Pat R. Hoskins and his two sons, Mi- chael L. Hoskins Jr. and Joel T. Hoskins as well as his four grandchildren, Aubrey Lee, Michael Gene, Abby Caitlin and Max Cooper. A memorial service and military honors were planned for 11:00 AM, Monday, December 27, 2010 at Swan Law Funeral Director’s, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado, to be followed by private inurnment at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado In lieu of flowers, remembrabces may be sent to the LMAA Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 1031, Los Molinos, CA 96055.. Local road closure today The bridge on Belle Mill Road at Samson Slough, between Sale Lane and Gurnsey Avenue in Red Bluff, will be closed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today for bridge repair. For additional information, call Tehama County Public Works at 385-1462. New storm forecast for state LOS ANGELES (AP) — The rains and snows that socked California for a week have eased for now but another storm is on its way. The National Weather Service said Monday that temperatures have risen slightly across Los Angeles and San Diego counties and showers have eased in the San Francisco Bay area. A fast-moving storm approaching from the Pacific Northwest is predicted to move into California by Tues- day and is expected to bring rains on Wednesday morn- ing. Court thwarts governor’s plan to sell offices SACRAMENTO (AP) — A California appeals court has effectively barred the sale of state government buildings from proceeding until after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger leaves office. The Republican governor was the proposal’s biggest cheerleader, leaving the sale of 24 state-owned build- ings in doubt. A three-judge panel in San Jose decided Monday to continue a stay until it hears arguments next month. Three former state building authority members had sued to stop the sale, saying it amounted to an unlawful gift of public funds and illegally bypassed the state Judicial Council. Their request initially was denied, but the appeals court issued a stay, temporarily halting the sale. Department of General Services spokesman Eric Lamoureux says the state is pleased the appeals court has agreed to hear the case. Continued from page 1A “I’ve seen Santa’s elves,” Jenson said. “One peeked out at me from behind the door.” Nobody gets to go inside Santa’s workshop because it gets very busy, and Santa does not want any little boy or girl to see the toys before Christmas. After a busy night, BUDGET Continued from page 1A terms. And he said he would ‘‘tear up the credit cards,’’ but he leaves office with the state owing some $91 billion in total bond debt compared to $34 billion the year he took office, according to the state treasurer’s office. Bond debt as a percentage of the state’s general fund has roughly doubled in that timeframe, to just less than 7 percent. California taxpayers still have $7.4 billion left to pay on the $15 billion in so-called Economic Recovery Bonds that Schwarzenegger persuaded them to approve in 2004 to close that year’s deficit. ‘‘He discovered what others have discovered,’’ said Fred Silva, senior fiscal adviser at California Forward, a bipartisan group of business and political leaders that is seeking solutions to the state’s fiscal and political prob- lems. ‘‘If you’re finding it difficult to raise taxes or cut programs, the release valve was to borrow money. He fell into that kind of fiscal trap.’’ Schwarzenegger says he has made important struc- tural changes that will take time to pay dividends, such as banning future borrowing to cover budget deficits and persuading lawmakers to place a rainy day fund on the 2012 ballot. He also has overseen tens of billions of dollars in pro- gram cuts as the recession wiped out tax revenue and left California with an unemployment rate above 12 percent. ‘‘We have made some great progress in putting Cali- fornia’s finances on a little bit more solid ground, progress that I’m very proud of,’’ Schwarzenegger said in his final month in office. Annualized spending growth under Schwarzenegger is 1.4 percent, the lowest of any governor in recent state history. That is primarily a factor of lower revenue and deep program cuts during the recession. His administration also negotiated reforms to wel- fare, workers’ compensation, health insurance for the Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service Family owned & Operated Honor and Dignity 527-1732 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff, FD Lic. 1931 Daily News photo by Andrea Wagner While buttoning up for the Ide Adobe Christmas party, Dec. 18, volunteer Hilary Kennon of Red Bluff said she would love to see new clothes available to use for events. be worn in the 1850s. Many of the outfits are locally handmade from 19th Century patterns or designed by local seam- stresses who mimic outfits shown in photographs from the period. Morganti has made a few of the women’s dresses in the past. One dress with a bonnet takes eight yards of fabric, she said. It took her five hours to cut the mate- rial and three days to sew the dress. All of the cleaning, mending, ironing, cata- loging and general mainte- nance of the costumes is done by volunteers. Beth Freeman is the program director for the Shasta Regional Commu- nity Foundation, the agency that distributes was bloody with torn shorts, and hearing a woman yelling for help, according to police logs. Responding Red Bluff police officers, assisted by Tehama County Sheriff’s officers, forced open the door and arrested Arnold. During the fray, Arnold struck his girlfriend. She received a cut on Santa made a special visit to see Jenson and his friends before he put away the suit and let the rein- deers back into the hills. “Jenson is a very spe- cial, little boy,” Santa said. Santa, who most adults, because they don’t know better, call Claude Bow- den, was very touched when he received Jenson’s letter, he said. Many people tell him he looks like Santa, but this is the very first time McConnell Foundation grants. Freeman worked with a panel of Tehama County residents who helped award the grant. The panel was very impressed with the work being done at Ide Adobe, she said. The work engages both volunteers and young people. Plus, the association could real- ly use new costumes. “They’ve really worn them well,” Freeman said. The costumes, for those that wear them, give a sense of being a part of that time. These type of grants go to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations, public edu- cation and government programs in Siskiyou, Modoc, Trinity, Shasta and Tehama counties. The application process generally takes about eight weeks. The Interpretive Association applied for the grant in September and received an award letter in late November. Chakarun and Morganti are among many grateful to receive the grant and looking forward to the process. “We struggle, but we do what we can,” Morganti said. “It’s never perfect but we cope. We really want to keep these programs going.” The new clothing should be ready to use in March. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or awagner@redbluffdailyne ws.com. her eyebrow. Sprenger sustained a broken nose. Arnold was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and felony domestic violence. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or awagn- er@redbluffdailynews.com. someone has given him a letter. The letter, in which Jenson asks for a Flying V guitar, is framed and hangs inside Santa’s work- shop. Jenson and his mother played a very important role in helping Santa get all the presents out this year. A sleigh ornament that Jenson got from his grand- mother when he was just a baby was turned into Santa’s sleigh. On Christmas Eve Jen- nifer gave Santa the orna- ment. After sprinkling some magic dust on the ornament, it turned into a big sleigh for Santa. “The reindeer just land right there on the sidewalk when everyone is sleep- ing,” Jenson said. ——— Tang Lor can be reached at 527-2153, Ext. 110 or by e-mail at tlor@redbluffdailynews.co m. poor and the parole system. ‘‘He did the budget reform the hard way, by ripping out spending,’’ said his chief of staff, Susan Kennedy. Even so, California’s projected deficit is expected to get worse because of recently enacted federal tax changes that will mean less revenue for the state. The state’s general fund continues to be filled with more mandates and commitments than can be covered by the level of tax revenue coming in, and the tax sys- tem remains overly dependent on top income earners. The recommendations of a tax commission established by Schwarzenegger and Democratic legislative leaders were ignored. Many of the steps Schwarzenegger approved to resolve deficits were not long-term solutions for balanc- ing the budget but rather short-term steps to get through the current fiscal year. Deficits were closed on paper by relying on account- ing gimmicks, shifting money between various govern- ment funds and relying on overly optimistic revenue projections. Kennedy acknowledged the governor allowed bil- lions in internal borrowing but said, ‘‘I don’t think any- body could have avoided it.’’ Silva, a longtime chief consultant in the state Senate, said the governor and lawmakers made the mistake of trying to jam budgets through each summer without tak- ing a longer view of the structural problem. New Years Specials Couple Special - $69 per month Christmas and Get Fit for 2011 - Sign up January 2011 for only $20.11 (due at signing) Annual Special - Pay for 9 months get 3 months FREE! Student Special - 3 months for $99 Membership gift certificates available 1 month $39 2 months $69 3 months $99 1 Month Unlimited Tanning only $25 Specials Available through January, 30, 2011. Monthly membership specials only available through EPT. Membership specials only available to new members, or members with expiring memberships as of December 2010. $ 20.11 special-standard monthly dues will be effective February 1st 2010 Tehama Family Fitness Center 2498 South Main St • Red Bluff 528-8656 www.tehamafamilyfitness.com