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Obituaries MARY (BENNETT) FITZGERALD Mary Ella (Bingman) Bennett Fitzgerald passed away on January 28th at the age of 80, surrounded by family, in her son’s home in Red Bluff. Mary was born in 1930 in San Francisco to Carl and Ali Bingman. She grew up in San Diego where as an only child, she was particularly close to her cousins. Mary graduated from Chico High School in 1948. She was a volunteer for the Civil Air Patrol during WWII. She worked as a dental assistant, then a bank secretary. She married Harold Bennett in 1949 and they moved to Red Bluff in 1958. She worked for Lassen Medical Group, North Valley Aviation, Albers Milling, Commander Indus- tries, Tehama Co. Probation, and finally for 21 years as Administrative Secretary at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Red Bluff for many years. In recent years, she had been in fellowship at Sun- rise Bible Fellowship. She recently became a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West. She married John Fitzgerald in 1988 and after her retire- ment in 1995, they were full time snowbirds in their RV, from Canada to Arizona. They lived for several years in Grants Pass, OR, moving back to Red Bluff in 2009. Mary was predeceased by her first husband, Harold C. Bennett. She is survived by her husband John Fitzgerald of Red Bluff, and her children Linda (Joe) Parker of Sali- nas, CA; Jon (Toni) Bennett and D’Lorah (Patrick) Hurton of Red Bluff. She will also be missed by her beloved step- children Tim (Char) Fitzgerald of Oregon; Rick (Janell) Fitzgerald and Linda (Gary) Dodd of Red Bluff; Jeanne (Sandy) Young of Redding. Mary loved and enjoyed her grandchildren: Tony (Carol) James, Chris (Lindsey) Hurton, Joey (Karli) Hurton, Mary Hurton, Thomas, Alix and Annie Bennett all of Red Bluff; Michael (Larie) Hurton of Texas; Ashley(Chris) Boone of Chico; Lance (Kari) Dodd, and Allie Dodd of Red Bluff; Clark Fitzgerald of Berkeley; Markie Fitzgerald of San Francisco; Kelley (Carey) Fitzgerald, Kodey (Amanda) Fitzgerald of Oregon; Melissa and Matthew Young of Redding. She was also blessed with seven precious great- grandchildren. Mary went peacefully to be with her Lord Jesus early Friday morning, January 28th. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 12th at Sunrise Bible Fellowship, 956 Jackson Street in Red Bluff. If desired, donations can be made to St. Elizabeth Hos- pice, 1425 Vista Way Red Bluff, CA 96080-4510. Wednesday, February 2, 2011 – Daily News – 7A POT Continued from page 1A marijuana grow, however, it was clearly a commer- cial grow operation. The processed marijuana seized from the property would have netted $147,500.” All three were booked into Tehama County Jail on the charges of cultiva- tion and possession for sale of marijuana. Bail was set at $50,000 each. DUMPING custody on suspicion of maliciously Continued from page 1A PAST Continued from page 1A she said. Casebier met her hus- band, Clint, while volun- teering to help decorate the museum for Christ- mas. “We washed every chandelier in the house, which had about 740 prisms total, that first Christmas and later Clint had to remove layers and layers of wallpaper,” Casebier said. “There were seven layers of wall- paper on the ceiling.” When Rotary painted the shutters it took about 40 man hours for each shutter, Casebier said. The wrought iron fence was made by Clint Case- bier from Tehama County Jail bars and he made the plaster of paris medallion surrounding the chandelier in the dinning room, she said. More recently, volun- Tehama County Dis- trict Attorney investiga- tors, sheriff’s detectives, probation officers, Red Bluff Police detectives, California Highway Patrol officers, the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic setting a fire and driving without a license. He was booked into the Glenn County Jail on bail of $12,000. Stewart told jailers he worked in the recycling industry. teers have painted the wood fence, gazebo and shed and girls from Mercy High School helped label and catalog items for inventory, Wilson said. While early volunteers helped with the building itself and there are still businesses like Nor-Cal Tree Experts who recently trimmed trees, the main need now is people to serve as docents, Wilson said. “We’re looking for vol- unteers to commit to three hours, once a month who will learn to be a guide,” said Director Maggie McCornack. “It’s so much fun and you do meet a lot of people giving tours.” Docents are needed to help with the First Friday programs, which will next be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 4 with “Early history of the museums” as the program, Wilson said. Without guides to lead tours there is a lot of histo- ry that could be lost, said SCHOOL DOC Continued from page 1A SHARON SUE GAUMER Sharon Sue Gaumer, with a smile on her face and a sparkle in her eyes, went home to be with her Lord on January 29, 2011. Born in 1940 in Glendale California, she is survived by her loving and supportive husband of 52 years, Thomas Frederick Gaumer, three children and five grandchildren. Sharon was raised on a ranch outside of Red Bluff, Cali- fornia. There, after finishing her chores which including milking the cows, she would spend hours riding her horse with her best friend, Janie Davidson. Sharon met her future husband Tom, when she was 16 years old. Their courtship included summer weekends spent attending the hardtop car races and eating hot fudge sundaes, which in Red Bluff, California, in the summer, was quite an adventure. Two years later, they were married. Of course, she made not only her own wedding cake, but sewed her beautiful satin wedding gown and bridesmaid’s dresses. Their first child, Shari Ann, was born two years later while Tom was finishing college at Oregon State Universi- ty. After graduation, as a budding biologist, Tom was re- quired to live where the current project was. During the first three years of their marriage, the couple moved 26 times. Into the trunk of their 1957 Ford went their worldly possessions and off they would go to the next job, Shar- on never complaining. Their second child, Deborah Sue, was born in Red- mond, Oregon. Tom was in his element in Central Ore- gon. Hunting and fishing were in his blood and, fortu- nately for him, Sharon, sharing his love, was right there by his side. On to the eastern part of the state, Enterprise, was where their third child, Michael Bruce, was born. Known as the Swiss Alps of Oregon, again their love for the out- doors was enjoyed. In 1967, the family moved to their current home in South Beach, Oregon. Sharon re-defined the role of homemaker. As a young bride and new mother, she kept her home spotless while raising three children before things like microwaves existed. Never using recipes, she would start with a few ingredients, add a little of this and a little of that and provide a family meal that Tom always thought was wonderful. She was an unbelievable seam- stress, sitting down in front of her sewing machine to whip something up, whether it was her children’s clothes or a set of new curtains. She spent a number of years with a very successful cake decorating business; decorat- ing hundreds of wedding and birthday cakes for many joyous occasions. Her efforts were rewarded and ac- knowledged several years in a row by being named "Homemaker of the Year" at the Lincoln County Fair. Sharon loved to stay busy and would do more in one day than most would accomplish in a week. There was al- ways time to put a pie in the oven, make a telephone call to a friend and make the evening meal, always at the same time. Tennis was her passion for many years and through that, she met many of her lifelong friends. Her friends and family meant everything to her. Her life revolved around them; always thinking of them and letting them know they were in her thoughts in various little ways. Her concern was even for those she had never met. Every Christmas, she would prepare many shoe boxes, full of small toys and basic necessities for needy children around the world. How many hours were spent along side a lake or stream with a fishing pole in hand, her husband and grandsons downstream, looking for the elusive whopper! As grand- mother to Kyle, Thomas, Samuel, Tanner and Brayden, she never got to shop for frilly girls things, so it was a good thing she was so willing and happy, joining her family in great outdoor adventures. And the flowers. With Tom at the helm of the garden, Those who attended were presented complimentary copies of the authors’ book and a sense of encouragement from the knowledge they gained. For more information on upcoming workshops and events at the Tehama County Department of Education, visit www.tehamaschools.org/ events. Continued from page 1A Assembly offices statewide last week also began seeking interested students to conduct the videotaped interviews. The interviews will be posted on the Internet and shared with libraries, schools, researchers and community groups. Portions will be included in the docu- mentary being prepared for California Holocaust Remembrance Week, May 1- 8, and a ceremony on the Assembly floor May 2. Block said the idea is modeled after Sheriff: Kidnapped boy, 4, found dead in CA canal PATTERSON (AP) — Authorities said Tuesday they found the body of a 4-year-old boy in a Cen- tral California canal, capping the search for the child who was kidnapped from his home two weeks ago. A water department worker spotted Juliani Car- denas’ body floating in the Delta-Mendota Canal and called 911 around 7:30 a.m., said Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson. The body was found about 30 miles downstream from where a vehicle belonging to the man suspected of kidnap- ping Juliani was recovered last week. Investigators have not located the suspect, who is the ex-boyfriend of Juliani’s mother, but they believe his body also will be found in the canal, Christianson said. The man, 27-year-old Jose Rodriguez, is accused of taking Juliani from the boy’s home in Patterson on Jan. 18. A homicide warrant has been issued for Rodriguez, Christianson said. Calif lawmaker would bar firings for medipot use SACRAMENTO (AP) — A California lawmaker wants to prohibit employers from firing qualified medical marijuana users who consume pot when they’re not on the job. The bill proposed by Democratic state Sen. Mark Leno would also make it illegal for employers not to hire someone solely because they use marijuana for medical reasons. Leno in 2007 proposed a similar bill that was passed by the legislature but vetoed by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The California Supreme Court ruled in 2008 that nothing in the state’s current medical marijuana laws bars an employer from firing medical marijua- na users who test positive for pot. Leno’s bill would exempt from protection work- ers such as doctors, nurses, school bus drivers and heavy equipment operators who hold so-called safety sensitive jobs. she rejoiced in her flowers which she filled her home with. As much as she enjoyed surrounding herself with them, she found intense pleasure in sharing them with others, brightening the days of so many friends or provid- ing a welcoming sight to those who worshiped with her at her beloved Church of the Nazarene. Sharon’s faith in her Lord was the foundation of who she was. Her faith was unshakeable; thanking her Lord and saying"the Lord will provide". And when her life be- came hard, she would lean on Him; asking Him to wrap His arms around her. She never complained, no matter how trying it was; always keeping a positive attitude and expecting the best to happen. Per Sharon’s request, no services will be held. Her fami- ly asks that you take a moment and think of a wonderful time you had with her, and smile in warm remembrance, being thankful that she has been part of all of our lives. Donation may be made in Sharon’s memory to Samari- tan Pacific Hospice, Memorial Donation, P.O. Box 945, Newport, OR 97365. Blue Shield submits to rate hike delay in California LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blue Shield of Califor- Death Notices Faye Leedy Faye Leedy died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at her home in Red Bluff. She was 80. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers is handling the arrangements. Published Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Enforcement and North State Marijuana Investiga- tion Team assisted TIDE. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews. com. His companion, Mark Allen Miller, 27, was arrested and booked on a $100,000 warrant from Tehama County. He claimed he was a carnival worker. Director Liz Moule-Fors- berg. “We are here to pre- serve history,” Wilson said. “We have California state history, national his- tory and a tremendous Native American collec- tion. It’s one of the best Ishi collections.” The museum houses a painting by Sarah Brown, daughter of abolitionist John Brown, a Butterfield Stage blanket made of mohair from Angora goats owned by a sultan in Turkey and a dress worn by a member of the But- terfield family when she met Queen Victoria in London, England. The museum will soon display a historical quilt collection. “We get a good response from outsiders who visit, but we need volunteers and member- ships,” Wilson said. “We’re hoping to launch a successful membership drive and to encourage life members to reconnect and encourage educational things.” Individual member- ships and local nonprofit, civic groups and small businesses are $25 with household and family memberships at $40. National corporations are $50, Century Club mem- berships are $100 and the Millenium Club is $1,000. Those interested in memberships can call Linda Elsner at 529-1128. The museum is in the process of working on a project to video tape the history as told by the older Kelly-Guides. That project is still a ways off, Wilson said. Anyone interested in volunteering can call 527- 5895. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews. com. the Survivors of the Shoah Visual Histo- ry Foundation created by director Steven Spielberg in 1994 and now housed at the University of Southern California. Copies of the Assembly doc- umentary will go to the foundation and the Museum of Tolerance in Los Ange- les, he said. Students will use existing equipment to record the interviews, and the docu- mentary will be compiled by Assembly employees at no additional cost, Block said. ‘‘It’s important that students and oth- ers pass on the word and not allow these things to happen again,’’ Block said. STATE BRIEFING nia has relented on its push to sharply raise premi- ums on individual policies after initially declining a request from the state’s new insurance commission- er to hold off. In a statement Tuesday, the San Francisco-based insurer announced that it would delay a March 1 rate hike, the third rate increase since Oct. 1. Cumulatively, some customers would pay 59 per- cent more in premiums under the hikes. THE PASSING PARADE Carter B. Smith, for 50 years a bay area radio personality, recently succumbed to brain cancer after a 3 year battle. He apparently endured his malady with good humor as conveyed to me by another radio personality Marylou Manalli of KGO. This is the back story regarding the genial Carter B. L.C. Smith a prominent attorney, moved to Red Bluff after his marriage to Thelma Todd. His son, Carter, by a previous marriage, got his first taste of radio while announcing on our home town station KBLF. Several years later, he moved to San Francisco and was hired as a morning news reporter at KSFO. There was a time in the City By The Bay…the 1950’s through the 70’s when radio was king of the air ways. The reining personalities of that era were Jim Lange, Frank Dill, Mike Cleary…and the legendary Don Sherwood. Of the four, Sherwood was the most famous and the most irascible. He was the KSFO host who repeatedly got his name and his antics in Herb Caen’s columns. In 1963, Carter B. became Sherwood’s sidekick, even filling in for him during Sherwood’s unexplained absences. I worked in San Francisco for a time after high school, and was a devoted fan of the pair. As KSFO had a powerful transmitter, I continued to hear their show long after returning home to river city. Carter B. would often visit his folks in Red Bluff, usually during Roundup, and I had hoped to meet him and hear of his years with Sherwood, but it was not to be. A year ago, I was reminiscing about the bay area radio scene and the clever commercials which flooded the airways in the old days. I contacted daughter Madalyn’s good friend Marylou, and asked if any tapes of those long ago shows survived. She said Carter B. might know, and she contacted him. Despite his illness, he was able to give her a couple of leads which she conveyed to me. When you think about radio, you realize how unique a medium it is. You don’t see a talking head, you don’t see film footage. What you hear is a voice and it is up to the listener to connect the dots. CarterB. an inductee into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame, once described his relationship with Sherwood. “Don had a life in tatters at all times, but when he went into the studio, he was the most controlled man you ever met. We used to do radio as good as any radio ever done.” No question about that. R.I.P. Carter B. Smith .----- Robert Minch 1929- The Passing Parade is brought to you by by Minch Property Management, 760 Main Street specializing in commercial leasing and sales. 530 527 5514