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Thursday, December 19, 2013 – Daily News Obituaries HENRY LeROY ARMSTRONG Henry LeRoy Armstrong age 70 died at the Lake District Hospital Wed. Dec. 4, 2013. He was born May 27, 1943 to Bill & Eva (Meyers) Armstrong in Red Bluff, CA. He was raised and educated in Gerber at Gerber Tech and attended Red Bluff high school. He was married to Marcella May Maguire May 24, 1964 in Virginia City, NV. His work included the Department of Fish & Game, & being a Journeyman lineman for PG&E. The couple came to Lakeview in 1971, where he worked for Buck Cartwright at his tire shop and also worked & retired from ODOT in 2002. He was an sportsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. He enjoyed the snowmobile club and volunteering. Survivors include his wife, Marcella Armstrong of Lakeview; 5 brothers, George Armstrong of Cottonwood, CA, Russell Armstrong of Los Molinos, CA, Gregory Armstrong of Waldport, OR, Harold Armstrong of Los Flores, CA, Michael Armstrong of Los Flores, CA; 2 sisters, Sue Hough of Tehama, CA & Rose Votaw of Los Molinos, CA. along with numerous nieces & nephews, an numerous friends. He was preceeded in death by his parents Bill & Eva Armstrong, & brother Stanley Armstrong, whom we lost last December. At Lee's request public services will not be held. A private memorial service will be held at the Tehama Cemetery in Tehama, CA. TAX Continued from page 1A Only revenue from the latter could be specifically earmarked. That leaves open the potential that future councils could use the money for raises to city employees, he said he feared. The other main difference between a general tax and special tax is that, while a general tax requires a mere majority approval from voters, a special tax requires a twothirds majority vote. "Two-thirds is very difficult to obtain," City Manager Richard Crabtree said, explaining the reasoning behind going after a general tax increase. Councilman Clay Parker said he would not support a ballot measure if the language was written in a way that could deceive voters over how the revenue would be spent. He also raised concerns regarding how future councils could spend the money. That sentiment was shared by Councilman Wayne Brown, who said future councils may not be as conscious of public safety concerns as the current one is. Brown said he did not want the public to perceive his vote authorizing city staff to proceed with the process of drafting a ballot measure to mean he supported a tax increase, rather he wanted to see a more firm proposal. "Get it up there so we can take a look at something," he said. What that measure would look like on the November 2014 ballot still remains to be determined. City Treasurer D.J. Gordy pleaded with the council to push the idea further, calling for a halfcent increase to push the sales tax to a rounded 8 percent figure. She said the additional revenue should be spent on other city services such as maintaining the Community Center and pool. She said when accountants round a 7.75 percent tax the city loses the frac- SAFETY Continued from page 1A RICHARD CULP On December 17, 2013, Richard Lavern Culp went to be with His Lord and Savior quietly in his home surrounded by loved ones. Richard was born March 30, 1932 in Whittier, CA to parents Orlyn Lavern Culp and Garnette Louise Culp (Crawford). He is survived by his wife of 60 years (married March 29, 1953), Geneva P Culp (McCallman), and their eight children and their spouses: Cynthia Ann Allen, Sandra Kay Cooprider, Pamela Joy Wolfenbarger, Elzie Lynn Culp, Jennifer Louise Burch, Orlyn Lavern Culp II, Jill Elaine Whitehair, and James Lewis Culp. At the time of his death, Richard had 29 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters: Sharon Cornish and Donna Glidden and their families. Richard L. Culp was a man deeply dedicated to his Faith in Jesus Christ, his love for Family, his enjoyment of USC Trojans Football (and all other things USC, Fight On!), his commitment to service as a member of: The Orchard Church (Chico, CA), the United States Naval Air National Guard, the Rotary Club (60 years), the Kiwanis Club, the Corning Union High School Board of Trustees, the Gridley Union High School Board of Trustees, and the California Farm Bureau (Butte County and State of California– Past President). The depth of his Faith and character and his remarkable sense of humor carried him to his final hours. Richard will be dearly missed, but his Legacy of Faith and a life lived well will carry on through those he loved, mentored, encouraged, and inspired generationally and for eternity. Services will be held to honor the life and legacy of Richard L Culp on Saturday, December 21 at 3 pm at the Evangelical Free Church of Chico. A private graveside service will precede the memorial. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's honor can be made to the Red Bluff Sunrise Rotary Club or the Orchard Church of Chico. Death Notices Death notices must be provided by mortuaries to the news department, are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic information about the deceased. Paid obituaries are placed through the Classified advertising department. Paid obituaries may be placed by mortuaries or by families of the deceased and include online publication linked to the newspaper's website. Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run multiple days and offer wide latitude of content, including photos. Maureen Elizabeth Bergin Maureen Elizabeth Bergin, of Corning died Tuesday, Dec. 17 at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. She was 67. Arrangements are under the direction of Hall Brothers Corning Mortuary. Published Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. George Keen George Keen, of Corning died Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Enloe Medical Center in Chico. He was 93. Arrangements are under the direction of Hall Brothers Corning Mortuary. Published Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. George Seevers George Seevers died Tuesday, Dec. 17 at his home in Cottonwood. He was 85. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Alan Lee Staheli Alan Lee Staheli died Monday, Dec. 16 at his home in Corning. He was 60. Arrangements are under the direction of Hall Brothers Corning Mortuary. Published Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. CARE TO COMMENT? At redbluffdailynews.com, scroll to the end of any story, click the link and type away. the recipient. Personal protection • When shopping or walking outdoors, walk in well-lit areas. • Don't flaunt large amounts of cash when making purchases. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash with you while shopping. Use checks or a check card. Also, only take the credit cards you intend on using and leave the others at home in a safe location. • Keep your purse close to your body. If your purse has long straps, shorten them. • Use your ATM card wisely. Have the card ready when you get to the machine and be aware of your surroundings. • Have your car keys ready in your hand prior to arriving at your vehicle. • Keep all receipt transactions PET 1830 Walnut Street in Red Bluff. Care Center hours are daily Monday through Continued from page 1A Saturday 8 a.m. to noon Animal Care Center is at and 1-5 p.m. Adoption CLOVER Continued from page 1A ''This is a significant arson arrest for CAL FIRE, Shasta County, and the residents who endured the Clover Fire and suffered losses. The tragic loss of life and so many homes at the hands of an intentional tions to the state. She said the tax would be supported by residents if the council educated them of the benefits. "(They) will see the sense of these cents adding up to help the public," Gordy said. City staff, services and equipment could not be used to lobby for the tax, Crabtree said, adding that if the measure would be successful, it would need to rely upon the support of resident-led groups. Individual councilmembers would be able to campaign on their own in favor or against the tax. The measure would be on the November general election ballot, along with the election of three councilmembers. Nanfito said what he was asking the council to do was place the measure before voters. "It won't be the five of you who make this a tax, it will be the public," he said. Nanfito said he also had confidence that future councils would spend the money correctly. 7A The council briefly discussed putting a time limit on the tax measure, so it would sunset after a few years. Deputy City Clerk Cheryl Smith said it would cost about $6,000 to place a measure on the November ballot. Nanfito said the police department would like to use the funding to restore positions to the Tehama Interagency Drug Enforcement task force, the DARE program and add extra school resource officers. Bennett said the fire department would use the money to address staffing concerns and upcoming equipment replacement costs he estimated at being between $800,000 and $1 million. Nanfito said the current tax base was simply not keeping up with the city's needs. Rich Greene can be reached at 527-2151, ext. 109 or rgreene@redbluffdailyne ws.com. with you in a safe location. Don't throw them away or leave them out for someone to obtain. The Red Bluff City Police Department is committed to public safety and wishes everyone joy and happiness during this holiday season. Citizens are encouraged to telephone the Police Department to report any suspicious activities or vehicles. If you have any questions, please telephone the Red Bluff City Police Department at (530) 5273131. hours are 10 a.m. to noon Care Center volunteer, and 1-4:30 p.m. call McClintock at 530For more information 527-3439 or email her at regarding adopting, fos- c m c c l i n t o c k 5 2 @ s b c tering or becoming a global.net. fire is a heinous act,'' Doug Wenham, a CalFire regional chief, said Tuesday. Hanna said Peterson was a former firefighter. Records kept by the U.S. Forest Service show Peterson worked for the Mendocino National Forest at one time, according to the Record Searchlight of Redding. Peterson, however, had not been employed by the forest service for more than a year, said Stanton Florea, spokesman for the Pacific Southwest region. If convicted, Peterson faces a 25 years to life sentence for the murder charge and 90 years for the arson charges, Hanna said. A call placed to a number for Peterson was not immediately returned Wednesday. STATE BRIEFING Gov. convenes drought task force to help prepare SACRAMENTO (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown is convening a task force to help determine whether a statewide drought declaration is warranted. The governor on Wednesday asked staff from state water, agriculture and emergency services agencies to meet every week to help strengthen drought preparations and advise him on next steps. While a drought has not been declared, 2014 is expected to be the third straight year with low rainfall. Reservoirs are currently at low levels, and the State Water Project in November said its initial allocation would be just 5 percent of requested deliveries in 2014. Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein and other state lawmakers have asked Brown and President Barack Obama to declare a drought emergency. Health exchange fixing mailed eligibility notices SACRAMENTO (AP) — The agency that runs California's health insurance exchange is scrambling to correct a technical problem that left blank spaces in eligibility notices mailed to nearly 114,000 households, leading to consumer confusion just days ahead of the application deadline. A Covered California spokeswoman said Wednesday that the botched notices were mailed between Nov. 22 and Dec. 7. They went to people who had signed up under the state's rollout of the federal Affordable Care Act and were deemed eligible for coverage. Setting it straight A letter on the Nov. 29 opinion page omitted the middle initial of the author, Dennis R. Crail of Manton. It is the policy of the Daily News to correct as quickly as possible all errors in fact that have been published in the newspaper. If you feel a factual error has been made in a news story, call the news department at 527-2153. In some cases, the notices said the applicant was eligible for coverage but not eligible for something else that was unspecified, with only a blank space at the end of the sentence. The forms also omitted tax credit amounts and whether the person was eligible for Medicaid. Scientists applaud California's fracking efforts SACRAMENTO (AP) — A group of 21 scientists is applauding California's efforts to allow the fracking of its shale oil reserves, arguing the process is a safe way to improve the economy and reduce foreign oil dependence. The letter sent Wednesday to Gov. Jerry Brown comes after California adopted regulations requiring oil companies to test groundwater and disclose chemicals used in fracking. The group said the strict new rules, which become permanent in 2015, will ensure fracking is done responsibly. The scientists include Stephen Holditch, a petroleum engineering professor emeritus at Texas A&M University, and Richard Muller, a physics professor at the University of California, Berkeley. The letter follows one by top U.S. scientists urging a fracking moratorium, saying the process increases pollution and runs counter to California's greenhouse gas reduction efforts. Experts to review taking wolf off threatened list SANTA BARBARA (AP) — A group of experts is reviewing whether the federal proposal to lift more Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf is scientifically valid. A research center at the University of California, Santa Barbara, assembled the experts at the request of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine whether the agency used the best available science to conclude that gray wolves no longer need protection. Wolves have already lost federal protections in the Northern Rockies and western Great Lakes. Fish and Wildlife now wants to lift protections in the rest of the United States, except for a small area of the Southwest.