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7A Tuesday, February 25, 2014 – Daily News R ed Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service Now Offering Eco-Friendly urns at economy friendly prices. 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff, FD Lic. 1931 527-1732 Obituaries 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. ANN G. SOUSA SOUSA, Ann Jane Godbolt passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at her home in Mission Viejo, California after a two-year battle with cancer. Her brother Jim Godbolt and daughter Shannon Robards predeceased her. Survived by Ann's partner, Yousri El Fattah; her chil- dren, Rebecca Roemer-Robards and Steven Robards and their spouses; her sister Sally Conover, eleven grandchil- dren: Nathan, Jakob, Rachelle, Aaron, Simeon, Marc and Celeste Roemer, Natali, Russell and Ryan Robards, Alex- andria Robards and one great-granddaughter, Samantha Santa. Ann was born on April 5, 1935 in Red Bluff, California to Dr. Fred Godbolt and Martha Godbolt. She was raised in Red Bluff where Ann enjoyed an active life with adven- tures around town and in the Mill Creek area. Upon graduating from high school in Red Bluff, Ann began her journey into the nursing field: She completed the nursing program at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, went on to do a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at CSUS and then later in life, a Master of Science in Public Ad- ministration from the University of San Francisco. She is a survivor of the 60's in Sacramento and the 70's in Laguna Beach. Ann moved to Sacramento in 1957 to begin her family with her first husband, Don Robards, raising three children. With familial changes and chal- lenges she moved to Laguna Beach, California; Laramie, Wyoming; Phoenix, Arizona; lived in Morocco and France to return to Irvine, California and then to finally settle in Mission Viejo, California. Ann had a passion for traveling and exploring taking her to places in Egypt, China, India, and various European and African countries. She took several trips to various US destinations and to Mexico, in- cluding one resembling the movie "We are the Millers"! She has traveled on a quad in the Mexican desert , on a mule in the Moroccan desert, and almost ventured to go on to Timbuktu. She devotedly attended the Saturday matinee as a child, and was known as a movie buff as an adult. Ann also had an avid passion for the arts and among her joyous moments were those spent listening to live music in con- cert, watching a live play at a theater, or looking at a fine painting in a museum. An avid tennis player in her younger years gave way to golf in her later years. Always loving competition, she would get upset if you suggested that she hit from the women's tee in golf or give her a gimmie on a putt. Ach- ieving the ultimate in golf, a hole in one, Ann was more than willing to buy a round for whoever was game to hear her story. At home you could catch her watching about any sporting event and screaming at the television, questioning the effort and ability of those athletes per- forming. Ann's exuberance for life and her sense of humor were felt and enjoyed wherever she went leading to a broad and large circle of friends. She will be missed. As a grand- son wrote, "She is now making heaven a brighter place". A memorial service will be held at a later date. The suspect had report- edly stolen the woman's mobile phone and fled the scene prior to deputies arriving. The suspect was locat- ed about a quarter-mile west of the woman's resi- dence, at another home after that homeowner called law enforcement to report a suspicious person in their yard. Deputies detained Nathaneal James Clevinger, who was later identified by the 56-year- old woman as the man she saw in her garage demanding her keys. Clevinger's vehicle, a silver Ford Mercury SUV, was located on the woman's property. It had crashed into her fence. Clevinger would not comment on how or why his vehicle was located there. He was booked on $50,000 bail. Continued from page 1A KEYS believed a good use for the future site would be as a parking lot or structure for downtown Red Bluff. She said it would not only solve parking problems, but the concrete would further slow the hazardous release. One woman who asked about the samples taken at the former park, said she was interested because she hoped that land could be turned into a community garden. Property between the two sites and next to the Sacramento River was transferred to the Bureau of Reclamation in 1964. The final draft Remedial Action Plan can be viewed at envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public or the Tehama County Library's Red Bluff branch. Comments should be sent to Duane White, 8800 Cal Center Drive, Sacramento, 95826 or by email duane.white@dtsc.ca.gov. Rich Greene can be reached at 527-2151, ext. 109 or rgreene@redbluffdailynews.com. Continued from page 1A CLEANUP Somavia; Officer Jay McPeek; Corning Rural Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter Tyler Price; Red Bluff Police Depart- ment Officer Joe Rossi; Dispatcher Suszette Erb; California Department of Fish and Wildlife Warden Jeremy Bonesio. The awards started off with a new group, one that asked to be recognized as a whole. While the Capay Vol- unteer Fire Department has a Glenn County address, it does serve a part of Tehama County and should have been rec- ognized long before, Club President Dean Cofer said. The group was asked whom they would like to select to be honored, but chose instead to receive a plaque in recognition of their 60th anniversary. Congressman Doug LaMalfa was present and gave a plug for the Capay barbecue, which will be held Sunday, March 2, in his opening remarks. "A sincere congratula- tions to all noted here tonight," LaMalfa said. "We appreciate what you do to keep all of us safe and keeping the bad guys where they're supposed to be. We appreciate you being able to serve the community." KHSL News Anchor Linda Watkins-Bennett, serving as the Mistress of Ceremonies, said she looked to recent headlines in looking for inspiration and found many from offi- cers in Chico injured from a routine traffic stop gone bad to those in Redding dealing with 60 pounds of explosives. "You all brave chal- lenges, some life-threaten- ing, to make a difference," Watkins-Bennett said. "These examples are just the tip of the ice-berg for how you make a differ- ence in our community. We know you're not in it for the recognition, but you do deserve it. You inspire me to want to make a difference." Red Bluff Fire Chief Jon Bennett kept things short and sweet while introducing his two hon- orees, Scott Spangler and Chris Martin. Spangler is someone who in addition to coming to them with a paramedic license and helping out with the medical side of a firefighter's job is an active member of the com- munity who "does well in representing the depart- ment in the community," Bennett said. Martin is someone who not only broke track records while in the Red Bluff Fire Academy, but while working full-time and responding to calls also takes time to help out with the academy the department is in the mid- dle of. What makes him stand out even more is that he always does it with a smile, Bennett said. Tehama County Dis- trict Attorney Gregg Cohen introduced his hon- oree, Michael Kain, as a wonderful man who has been associated with his office for eight years. Kain, who is father to Tehama County Sheriff's Deputy Dave Kain, is a volunteer. Kain worked a variety of jobs including 16 years in law enforcement with the National Park Service. He is also a reserve Tehama County Sheriff's Deputy. In addition to being a part of the gang task force, he is the one who is solely responsible for the bad check program, Cohen said. Corning Volunteer Fire Department Chief Martin Spannaus introduced Capt. Dave Demo, a sec- ond-generation member of the department who has served the company since 1977. "He's there for all the calls and we get about 1,100 a year," Spannaus said. "He also helps with the trainings. He's always there and does a great job." Dispatcher Daymon Schlereth has been with the department since 1997 and is "the calm behind the mike who is never rat- tled," Spannaus said. "He always looks ahead and anticipates needs without having to be asked." He served as an EMT and with the Corning Police Department prior to coming to the fire depart- ment. Assistant Sheriff Phil Johnston introduced Tehama County Sheriff's Department recently pro- moted Detective Jeff Gar- rett who has been with the department since 1998. He also worked for Shasta County Sheriff's Depart- ment and Anderson Police. "In our entire depart- ment we strive for well- rounded deputies that can do any job, any task at any moment," Johnston said. "He's about the best well- rounded you can get. He's always Johnny on the spot. He's had personal chal- lenges and overcome them. My hat goes off to him." Garrett has done jail training; SWAT team, including being SWAT team leader; DARE; boat- ing safety and marijuana suppression. He has put in 1018 hours of formal training, which does not include weekly or monthly trainings at the depart- ment, Johnston said. Lt. Dave Greer intro- duced the other Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment honoree, the Tehama County Search and Res- cue, represented by Volun- teer Capt. Gavin Gormley, son of Greg Gormley who also served with search and rescue for many years. "This group has repre- sented Tehama County well," Greer said. "They're who we call out at 2 a.m. for a lost hunter or an Alzheimer's patient who has wandered off. They're the extra boots in a search for lost evidence or a missing child." The 29-member team had 18 call-outs in 2013 with additional assistance to Red Bluff Police and other allied agencies in the county, he said. "They have 1,400 hours volunteered while having full-time jobs and fami- lies," Greer said. "They do all of this for free." CalFire Chief Jeff Schori accepted the award presented to Vina heli- tack's Gerry Magana who was out of the area on a specialized helicopter training. "He's a mentor to everyone in the fire ser- vice and in life," Schori said. The Tehama County Fire Department Volunteer he recognized, Rick Schulke, was until recent- ly the chief at the Dibble Creek fire station who will be moving out of the area. During his time as a volunteer he has taught basic operations classes and been proactive in inci- dents, Schori said. Schulke always stays to the end not only to pick up his gear, but often to help other engine companies get their gear picked up and ready to go, he said. He was also instrumen- tal in starting drills for some of the smaller com- panies to be able to train together in order that they could know their neigh- bors and work as a more effective team, Schori said. In an effort to show his dedication, Schori told a story about Schulke's journey to becoming a vol- unteer in which, upon realizing the $4,000 cost for turnouts, he told his family that he needed a family commitment before he would join. Thankfully Schulke did not need to purchase his own equipment as the sta- tion provided it for him, Schori said. "He is our most faithful and trusted volunteer," Schori said. Sgt. Ralph Schmidt presented the Corning Police Award to Agustin Hernandez, speaking of his journey to becoming a dispatcher starting as a cadet. "He was instrumental in overcoming a hurdle when we lost a dispatch supervisor to retirement," Schmidt said. Officer Ian Anderson was next to be commend- ed by Schmidt for his record of service, which included working 168 days of 12-hour shifts, 356 traffic stops, 204 citations and 212 cases, including 31 narcotics cases. A recipient of the Red Cross Award for Valor in 2001 for saving a woman being attacked by a bull, California Highway Patrol honoree Officer Troy Somavia is someone who always strives to project an image of professional- ism, CHP Lt. Lou Aviles said. "I'm proud to have an officer of Troy's caliber in our office," Aviles said. Jay McPeek, the other CHP honoree, is someone who consists of valor and fortitude, composure and dependability, he said. He is a 2006 recipient of the California Governors Medal of Valor for his efforts in saving a truck driver from a burning big rig. Corning Rural Fire Department Chief Jim Allen introduced his hon- oree, Tyler Price, as some- one who has long been involved in the department though he has only been a volunteer for a year. Pierce is a second-gen- eration firefighter at Corn- ing Rural who does extra little things in the commu- nity in addition to his time at the department, main- tains a full-time job and yet on his own seeks out extra training opportuni- ties, he said. Pierce is also always enthusiastic in everything he does, Allen said. Ironi- cally, he was toned out to a call just as he was receiv- ing his award. Red Bluff Police Capt. Kyle Sanders said Officer Joe Rossi was chosen because he is consistently and routinely dedicated, self-less and hardworking. Rossi was also willing to be an informal leader prior to his promotion to being a field training officer, Sanders said. Rossi is a man of honor integrity and loyalty, he said. Dispatcher Suszette Erb was chosen because she is proficient and both calm and effective in her work. "She is rather incredi- ble," Sanders said. "You should see her in action. She is loyal and commit- ted to the department, a member of the K-9 Steer- ing Committee from the start and she frequently works overtime while always striving to be posi- tive." The final award of the evening was presented to Warden Jeremy Bonesio by California Department of Fish and Wildlife Lt. DeWayne Little. As an agency that often sits on mountain tops or in dark spaces to do there job and sometimes is the only law enforcement in many of the rural areas it was a privilege to have the chance to recognize a member of his depart- ment, Little said. "Jeremy is the local boy who left town, came back and did well," Little said. "He's a 1997 graduate of Hamilton High School. He's my go-to guy for act- ing supervisor. I often look at his paperwork to make sure I'm doing mine right." Bonesio is a firearms expert and travels through- out Northern California to teach classes, but what really makes him a great asset is what he knows about the area, Little said. "He has the right understanding of the com- munity and how it works," Little said. Continued from page 1A CLUB on her lap when she was shot, but the baby was unhurt and will be placed with a sister. Both of Davis' daugh- ters were wounded. Offi- cials said that one was alert and talking, while the other remained in critical condition Friday. The tribe's headquar- ters — a ranch-style build- ing with a pitched brown metal roof — is in a resi- dential area about a block from the police station. The area was cordoned off with yellow police tape Friday. In addition to a kitchen knife, investigators found two semi-automatic pistols at the scene. Alturas, the seat of Modoc County, is about 55 miles south of the Ore- gon border and 35 miles west of the Nevada line. The motto of the commu- nity of 2,800 people — ''Where the West Still Lives'' — reflects the area's wilderness and nat- ural beauty. Continued from page 1A FUNDS At redbluffdailynews.com, scroll to the end of any story, click the link and type away. CARE TO COMMENT? Transgender rights repeal misses California ballot SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A referendum to overturn a new California law that provides transgender students cer- tain rights in public schools will not appear on the Novem- ber ballot because its backers failed to gather enough voter signatures to qualify the measure, the secretary of state said Monday. The law's opponents needed at least 504,760 signatures to force a public vote on the statute approved by the Cali- fornia Legislature and signed by Gov. Jerry Brown last year. They submitted 619,381, but county election officers deter- mined that just 487,484 of them were valid, according to a final count posted on the secretary of state's website. The law at issue took effect Jan. 1. It guarantees students in grades K-12 the right to use the school restrooms and to participate in the sex-segregated activities that correspond with their expressed genders instead of their school records. The coalition of religious conservative groups behind the repeal effort said it violates the privacy of youngsters who may be uncomfortable sharing facilities with classmates of the opposite biological sex. The law's supporters said it is needed to provide statewide consistency and to improve the school experiences of young people who decide to live by a gender different from the one they had at birth. If the referendum had made the ballot, the law would have been put on hold until after the election. California senator pleads not guilty to corruption LOS ANGELES (AP) — State Sen. Ron Calderon pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges that he accepted $100,000 in bribes in return for pushing legisla- tion, charges that could send him to federal prison for years. Calderon, a member of a powerful Democratic political dynasty, stood before U.S. District Judge Suzanne Segal with his handcuffed hands clasped in front of him and entered pleas to 24 counts involving various forms of fraud along with conspiracy, money laundering and aiding the fil- ing of false tax returns. His wife and daughter were in court for the brief hearing. Calderon surrendered to authorities earlier Monday. He was expected to be released the same day on a $50,000 bond, surrendering his passport and agreeing to remain within the continental United States. If convicted of all charges, the potential sentence could total nearly 400 years. Trial was tentatively set for April but the prosecutor said it probably would be six months to a year before Calderon faces a jury because of the paperwork involved in the com- plex case.