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Friday, January 10, 2014 – Daily News Obituaries 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. Nell Faye Gill Nell Faye Gill, of Patterson, died Tuesday, Jan. 7 at Mercy Medical Center. She was 85. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Friday, Jan. 10 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Thomas Louis Jayne LYLE MARCELLUS ROBERTSON Lyle Marcellus Robertson of Eugene died December 25, 2013 of pulmonary fibrosis at 82. Lyle was born March 24, 1931 to Lark and Mary Metcalf Robertson and was raised by his widowed mother and grandmother in Mount Shasta, California. Joining the Army in 1951, he earned a Purple Heart serving on the front lines in Korea with the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division. Lyle met Virginia at Chico State College and they were married in 1956. They then moved and raised their two children in Red Bluff, California. He spent 27 years of his working career with Tehama County, ending as the assistant tax assessor. He and Virginia made many friends throughout life and he met his best friend, Jack, while fishing in Red Bluff. After retirement and moving to Eugene in 1997, Lyle continued his lifelong interest in fishing. For many years he was an active member and on the board of the McKenzie Flyfishers. He and Virginia hosted a Tuesday night fly tying group at their home for many years with their good friends. He was a gifted craftsman who mastered a number of hobbies, from carving caricatures, to blues guitar, to watercolors, to jewelry-making, to stained glass. Lyle's family and friends knew him best for his joyous and humorous approach to life; he was always up to something which had everyone always laughing and on their toes. Many people have admired he and Virginia's marriage and love for one another. He was a best friend to many people, especially to his children Joanie and Bud. He was also very involved and close to his two grandchildren and became like a parent and grandparent to many others throughout life. Lyle is survived by Virginia Robertson, his wife of 57 years, son Loron 'Bud' Robertson (Anne), daughter Joanie Robertson (Kurt Weber), all of Eugene, Oregon, grandson Laird Robertson of Salem, Oregon, granddaughter Melanie Robertson of Kirkland, Washington, and his hand-picked brother, Marvin 'Jack' Jackson of Red Bluff, California. A celebration of life is planned for later this spring and in lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choice. Lyle left us on his favorite day of the year and Christmas will always be remembered as Lyle's day. He was a hand-picked brother, husband, father, grandad, and best friend to all. Arrangements entrusted to Musgrove Family Mortuary. Please access the obituary and you are invited to sign the guestbook at musgroves.com GEORGE EDWARD FIEDLER George Edward Fiedler age 89, passed away on December 30, 2013. He was born on July 4, 1924 in San Leandro, CA. He moved to Susanville, CA soon after and attended elementary and high school. George graduated from Lassen Community College and excelled in his music courses. World War II interrupted his education and he was drafted into the United States Army. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and made the famous march with General Patton in the relief of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. Shortly after that engagement, he earned the Silver Star. George entertained the troops by playing piano. George left the Army and attended a watch repair school in Pittsburgh, PA, where he met Mary Wilson. They were married and settled in Susanville, CA, where George worked in a lumber mill. He was determined to better himself and took an exam to join the Department of Motor Vehicles as a driver's license examiner. George passed the exam and got the job. He enjoyed that job and was transferred to Madera, Quincy, and finally Red Bluff. It was in Red Bluff that his talent on the piano was recognized. He was a member of the Frantic Five Dixieland group that performed for numerous dances, the KellyGriggs benefits, Sacred Heart Church benefits, and the Red Bluff Roundup Parade. George was also a member of the Tehama County Band and performed with them as an accomplished drummer. Most recently he was a member of the King Cotton Jazz Band. George, (K6RW) was an avid ham radio operator. He talked with people all over the world on both voice and with Morse code. George coordinated communication for people who had relatives in areas devastated by earthquakes in Central America. He also won numerous awards for ham radio. George's wife Mary passed away on August 12, 2001. He is survived by his sister Dorothy (Laws) and husband Jim who live in Hollister, his son Jim and his wife Ingrid who live in San Diego; daughter Barbara (Albers) and husband Gary who reside in Chico, and daughter Kathy (Tiss) and husband Mancill who live in Red Bluff. He is also survived by 5 grandchildrenand 4great grandchildren. There will be a viewing at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, on Friday, January 10 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Graveside services will be held at St. Mary's cemetery on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 10:00 am, followed by a memorial service at the First Church of God, located at South Jackson and Luther Road, at 11:00am. Light refreshments will be served following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, George's family suggests contributions can be made to Sacred Heart School, 2255 Monroe St, Red Bluff, CA, 96080. BROWN Continued from page 1A think that a paper from the governor's office is going to affect the rain.'' U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Rep. Jim Costa, both Democrats from California, last month called on Brown to immediately declare a drought and to request a broad emergency declaration from President Barack Obama, which would expedite some water transfers, provide financial assistance and suspend some state and federal regulations. Richard Stapler, a spokesman for the California Natural Resources Agency, said Brown's task force is meeting weekly to address concerns related to the dry conditions and draw up plans for dealing with it. He said specific conditions must be met before an official drought is declared. ''We do have to see how the hydrological circumstances play out for the coming month. That said, you know, the long range forecasts, we're not optimistic,'' he said. Thomas Louis Jayne died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at his Corning home. He was 88. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Phillip R. Sisco Phillip R. Sisco died Wednesday, Jan. 8 at his Red Bluff home. He was 68. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. BUDGET Continued from page 1A It does not address long-term liabilities in the state's teacher retirement fund, which will require billions of dollars extra a year to make solvent. Instead, Brown said he wants to create a plan for long-term solvency this year. The teachers' pension fund is estimated to be $80 billion in the red. The record $106.8 billion general fund exceeds the spending level of just before the recession by more than $3 billion and is a nearly 9 percent increase over spending in the current fiscal year. The governor also sets aside $1.6 billion for a rainy day fund to protect against future downturns, saying ''wisdom and prudence should be the order of the day.'' California's financial turnaround is due in large part to temporary increases in the state sales tax and income taxes for the wealthy that were approved by voters in 2012. Combined, those tax increases are expected to generate about $6 billion a year. The state also has been adding jobs at one of the fastest rates in the nation since the recovery from the recession began, led by the technology sector. The state's legislative analyst forecasts that California will have a $3.2 billion operating surplus by the end of the fiscal year, one that is expected to approach $10 billion within three years. Brown has warned against spending all the surplus on new programs or to restore services cut during the recession, saying the state needs to prepare for future recessions and get control of its debts. SCAM Continued from page 1A Do not respond to the request, click on any links in the email, open any attachments or provide any personal information. Report these contacts to CorporateSecurity@pge.c om PG&E is investigating the situation along with the appropriate authorities. There has been no security breach and the information referenced in Continued from page 1A ate's Degree in Journalism. She owns and operates The Stylist hair salon. Johnston's website says her goals as supervisor would be to bring jobs to Tehama County, protect the county's water and forest and address public safety needs. Garton, the former Tehama County undersheriff, won his first term as supervisor in 2010, taking in more than 70 percent of the vote. He recently completed a year serving as the board's chairman. Price, who now works as a grant, non-profit and local government consultant, said in November that Tehama County needs reasonable, fair, ''Now some people would say, because we have this little black mark there, that we should go on a spending binge,'' he said, pointing to a chart showing this year's surplus. ''I don't agree with that. We see the lessons in history.'' That approach appeals to minority Republicans, who generally praised the budget while warning against spending pressure from Democratic lawmakers in the months ahead. ''I like where it's at,'' said Assembly Minority Leader Connie Conway, RTulare. ''My fear is that it's not going to stay as constrained as it is right now.'' The governor's cautionary approach is caused in part by the source of the state's revenue. His budget assumes about $4 billion in capital gains tax revenue, driven largely by the soaring stock market. But it also acknowledges that such income is highly volatile and will be short-lived. Brown's tax increases under Proposition 30 will begin expiring in a few years: The state sales tax hike will last four years and the higher income taxes on those making more than $250,000 a year will last seven years. Yet pressure for more spending already is coming from Democrats who control the Legislature. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, has said at least one-third of the surplus should go to restoring programs that experienced spending cuts, and he is advocating a new statewide program that would provide pre-kindergarten for all 4-yearolds. Sen. Noreen Evans, D-Santa Rosa, urged restored funding for welfare and other programs that affect women and children. the email message is not legitimate. PG&E offers the following tips to help protect customers from potential scams: • PG&E's Credit Department will not ask for personal information or a credit card number over the phone. Anyone who has received such a phone call and provided credit card or checking account information should report it immediately to the credit card company or bank and law enforcement. World's largest LP spins atop famed rock venue INGLEWOOD (AP) — It's a record to top all records. The Inglewood Forum, for years a popular rock concert venue, has placed the world's largest vinyl record on its roof for the benefit of the 1,700 flights landing at nearby Los Angeles International Airport each day. And it actually spins. So what record-breaking record is it? The 1976 multi-platinum LP ''Hotel California'' by the Eagles, who kick off the reopening of the refurbished Forum next Wednesday with a series of six concerts through the end of the month. Now for more spin from the Forum PR department: The 407-foot diameter disc rotates at 17 mph and was constructed by a crew of more than 75 workers. The Forum's $100 million renovation will make it the largest indoor entertainment venue in the country. Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service Now Offering Eco-Friendly urns at economy friendly prices. 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff, FD Lic. 1931 527-1732 SEATS 7A sustainable and transparent decision in local government. Williams has served as a supervisor since 2007. As of Monday incumbents State Senator Jim Nielsen, Sheriff Dave Hencratt, Assessor Dale Stroud and Treasurer-Tax Collector Dana Hollmer had all filed a Candidate Intention Statement. Jim Reed has filed for State Assembly, Larry Olsen for District Attorney and Jennifer Vise for Clerk and Recorder. No one had begun paperwork for County Superintendent of Schools or Auditor-Controller. The election is June 3. Rich Greene can be reached at 527-2151, ext. 109 or rgreene@redbluffdailyne ws.com. The Legislature will debate Brown's proposal in the coming months and faces a June 15 deadline to pass its own spending plan. Despite Brown's call for budgetary prudence, the 8.5 percent increase in general fund spending over the current fiscal year includes additional money for nearly every area of state government. That includes $45.2 billion for K-12 schools, an increase of nearly $4 billion from the current fiscal year. The University of California, California State University and community college systems will receive a total of $1.1 billion. About half the money would go to community colleges, which are expected to grow rapidly in the next few years. In its budget document, the administration said the extra higher education spending should be accompanied by reforms that improve student success and make the institutions more efficient. The budget also proposes $815 million for critical deferred maintenance in state parks, highways, schools, courts and other state facilities, and $619 million to expand water storage capacity, improve drinking water supplies and increase flood protection. One of the Republicans who will challenge Brown this year if he decides to seek re-election said Brown's budget still proposes too much spending, saves too little in reserves and does not do enough to create tax incentives that will keep businesses in California. ''We're seeing people literally get a U-haul and leave California, and he's spending money like it's 1999,'' said Assembly Tim Donnelly, who lives in the San Bernardino Mountain community of Twin Peaks. • Customers with concerns about the legitimacy of a call about a past due bill, service request or request for personal information are encouraged to call PG&E at 1-800-7435000. • Customers should always ask to see identification before allowing anyone claiming to be a PG&E representative inside their home. PG&E employees always carry their identification and are willing to show it to you. • If a person claiming to be a PG&E employee has FIRE Continued from page 1A helicopters to continue monitoring for hot spots and complete mop-up operations. Command of this incident was turned over to the Lassen National Forest at 6 identification and you still feel uncomfortable, call PG&E's customer service line at 1-800-743-5000 to verify an appointment and/or PG&E's presence in the community. If you feel threatened in any way, notify local law enforcement immediately. • Customers who have an appointment with PG&E will receive an automated call back within 48 hours prior to a scheduled visit, or a personal call from a PG&E gas service representative prior to a scheduled visit. a.m. Thursday. Although the immediate danger from this fire decreased significantly, other dangers still exist in the fire area. Hot spots in the interior, fallen branches, and hazard trees are just a few. Estimated cost to battle the fire as of Thursday morning was $2.2 million. Setting it straight –––––––– 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.