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to better the community," Goodwin said. The numerous building projects the county is about to undertake has Goodwin excited about his next chap - ter with Tehama County. "I'm really seeing these next three years as an op- portunity to not only use my administrative abilities but my engineering abilities to move these projects for - ward," he said. Goodwin will receive a 4 percent raise, his first pay increase in four years, to make his annual salary $148,200. The contract provides for an additional 1 percent pay increase in the second year and a 2 percent increase in the final year of the con - tract, bringing his salary to $152,676. Muench's salary will be adjusted to $106,116 annu - ally on July 1, his first raise since he began work for the county in October 2009. In July 2015 he will be paid ei - ther $100,202 annually or the salary of the Tehama County Sheriff, whichever is higher. Muench came to Tehama County as Chief Probation Officer after more than 30 years of work in the field in San Diego County. His position is appointed by the Tehama County Su - perior Court judges, which recommended the contract extension. "I've been here four-and a-half years and I really en - joy working in this commu- nity," Muench said. "There are a lot of good people in this county." Muench said he was pleased the board and judges decided to extend his contract. "The work over the next three years is going to be about managing the AB- 109 issue and working on solving some of these com - munity issues revolving around crimes, drugs and those probationers we can actually affect change in," he said. On top of their salaries Goodwin and Muench will receive a $100 per month department head stipend, $60 per month cell phone allowance and an automo - bile allowance. The county will pay 80 percent of medical, vision, dental and life insurance for both employees. Both will accrue 20 hours per month paid time off, re - ceive four paid management leave days per year and one personal holiday annually. The county will not pay any portion of Goodwin's employee contribution to the California Public Em - ployee's Retirement Sys- tem beginning April 16. The county will continue to pay a portion of Muench's contri- bution until July 2015. Deals From Page 1 into the pipe on top of the puppy and told the resi- dents they would return to attempt the rescue. Upon returning, firefight- ers noticed the puppy had moved enough to get the loop around his body. They pulled the puppy up quickly, but about three-and-a-half- feet from the top the hole, the pipe tapered to a smaller size, preventing the puppy from fitting through the re - mainder of the pipe due to how he was looped in the rope. Firefighters unsuccess - fully attempted to reach the puppy by placing their arms in the pipe. After sev- eral tries firefighters used a pike pole carried on the en- gine to reach in to the pipe and bring the puppy within reach of one of the firefight- ers who brought him to safety. A fter inspecting the puppy for signs of trauma and not finding any, fire - fighters assisted the resi- dents in blocking the hole to prevent this from hap- pening again. "Open hand dug or cased water wells pose a signifi- cant threat to public safety and the environment due to the potential for physical en- trapment and ground water contamination," said Tim Potanovic, director of Te- hama County Environmen- tal Health. "We are very interested in determining the location of these wells so they can be properly destroyed," he added. Property owners who have abandoned wells are encouraged to call Environ - mental Health at (530) 527- 8020 to have the wells de- stroyed. Puppy From Page 1 cobar. According to an email sent to the Daily News in late February, three CTA investigators agreed that "RBUHSTA has acted in a manner consistent with prior practice and pro - cesses. While this might not have been the optimum manner in hindsight, it was the normal operating proce - dure for the chapter." The investigators con- cluded that there was no need for additional action by the CTA board of directors. The team, however, did have suggestions for the chapter. Included in those were establishing an in - ternal email system sepa- rate from the district's, and holding special meetings to fill vacant positions. Association President Steve Piffero said on Thurs - day that this was the first in- ternal investigation into the chapter in its history, and that the association is tak- ing the suggestions to heart. "We're looking at chang- ing meeting times, we're looking at the bylaws, the standing rules ... and emails," said Piffero, who has been the association's president since 2009. "We're looking at how to make all those changes." The association has 95 members, and Piffero said he would rather not know who lobbed the charges against its leadership team. Accusations listed in the Jan. 29 letter also said that the leadership team misrep - resented the unit, convened meetings of the member- ship without proper notice or agenda and held exec- utive board meetings that are not open to the general membership "by not pub- lishing agendas in advance of these meetings." The CTA said executive sessions that are closed to the general membership are allowed, but the board should report actions taken in those meetings to the general membership. And Piffero said agendas are sent out before every meet - ing. He added the CTA's visit with association members was technically more of a conversation, saying that if CTA state board had found major problems it would have sent an investigation team to go through the asso - ciation with a "fine-toothed comb." "As someone said, we've been looking at (making changes) for a long time," Piffero said. "And now we just got the kick in the pants to go do it. So that's what we're doing. It's a good thing for us to do that." Teachers From Page 1 The Associated Press SaN FraNCISCo » Google's myster y barge f loated Thursday to its new home in the California delta after the Internet company was ordered to move it from San Francisco. The odd-looking, four- story vessel made of re - cycled shipping contain- ers departed from Trea- sure Island to comply with a Jan. 31 regulatory order concluding that Google Inc. didn't have the proper per - mits to build it there. Construction stopped on the project late last year. Google says the barge will serve as an interactive technology center when it's done. However, various the - ories have been f loated about its purpose. Among the most popular have been that Google is building a party boat or aquatic store. The vessel's new home will be Stockton, a city about 80 miles east of San Francisco on the Sacra - mento-San Joaquin River delta. The Port of Stockton falls outside the jurisdic- tion of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and De- velopment Commission, the agency that forced the barge to leave Treasure Is- land. Port of Stockton Direc- tor Richard Aschieris told The Record in Stockton that Google has signed a six-month lease to keep the barge moored at its new home. The attention and in - trigue surrounding the barge since it was first spotted last fall has been a source of amusement for Google, which issued a play - ful statement about its new berth. "It's been a busy six months for our barge and it's grown tired of all the attention, so we are mov - ing it to Stockton where it can have a break, enjoy the city's delicious asparagus, warmer climate and get a bit of rest before its next chapter," Google joked. teChNology Google barge cruising from S.F. to delta Ben Margot — the associated Press the google barge is seen moored at the Port of stockton thursday in stockton. google's mystery barge has arrived at its new home in the california delta aer the internet company was ordered to move it from san Francisco. By Juliet Williams The Associated Press SaCrameNto » Republican gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari on Thurs- day blamed Gov. Jerry Brown for what he sees as California's decline over the past three decades, say - ing poverty and unemploy- ment have climbed during the time that Brown was a member of the state's polit- ical elite. In some of his most ag- gressive remarks to date about the Democratic in- cumbent, Kashkari said Brown's political legacy is "the destruction of the mid- dle class of California." Citing U.S. Census fig- ures from 1980, when Brown was last governor, Kashkari said the state's poverty and unemployment rates have climbed precipitously since then, while its ranking in terms of a well-educated workforce has fallen. "He says it's the Califor - nia comeback; we're on top of the world," the former U.S. Treasury official said during an appearance be- fore the Sacramento Press Club. "Forty-sixth in edu- cation, 46th in jobs. No. 1 in poverty. Jerry Brown's leg- acy is the destruction of the middle class of California." California had Republi- can governors for 23 of the last 34 years. Po lItI CS GO P can di da te : Br ow n ov er sa w mi dd le c la ss d ow nf al l JOHN ROLAND EATON John Roland Eaton passed away from pneumonia at the age of 84, February 26, 2014, in Sacramento, CA. He was born January 31, 1930 to Henry and Julia Eaton, the youngest of six children. He was raised on their ranch in the Red Bank District where he attended the lit- tle country school where his mother taught. He attended Red Bluff High and graduated from the University of Cali- fornia at Berkeley, with a degree in Engineering. For many years he was Division Chief of the State Depart- ment of Water Resources in Sacramento. Jack was a devoted family man. He was quiet with a keen mind and a sense of humor. Upon retirement he derived much pleasure from gardening and was a perfec- tionist in his carpenter work. Jack is survived by his wife, Jeri Eaton, and four sons; Duffy Eaton, Korea, Scott Eaton, Camp Beale, Alan and John Eaton of Sacramento. He is also survived by his adopted daughter, Lisa Silvia, several grand daughters and his sister Joye Whitten of Red Bluff. He looked forward to being reunited with his brothers Arnold and Duffy Eaton and sisters Marie Hablitzel and June Cox. Internment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, next to his infant son, but at Jack's request there will no serv- ices. J. ROBERT FOSTER J. Robert Foster, 83, of Winchester Bay, died Mon, Feb. 24, 2014 at the Bay Area Hospital following a brief illness. Private cremation rites have been held. J. R. Foster was born Nov. 25, 1930 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Alfred Felix and Myrtle Grace Dougherty Fos- ter. He was raised and educated Red Bluff, CAA Follow- ing his education JR joined the US Army where he served in the Korean Conflict. When JR returned home he began working as a pile driver in the construction industry. He was a fifty-eight year member of the Pile Drivers Union, Local #34 in Oakland, CA. JR was united in marriage to Thelma June Puller. They raised five children and celebrated many years of mar- riage before she preceded him in death. Among his personal interests he loved spending time on the beach watching the ocean. He was very out -going and worked as a handyman around the Reedsport and Winchester Bay areas. Survivors include his children; Jeannie Foster, Richard Foster, North Bend, Shirley Gallegos, Leonard and Dennis Smith. Also surviving are many grandchildren and great grand- children. The family requests that condolences be sent to 70788 Clifton Rd., North Bend, OR., 97459. Services entrusted to Dunes Memorial Chapel 541-271- 2822. FLORENCE PEARCE February 3, 1926 ~ March 2, 2014 Florence Pearce, age 88, of Red Bluff passed away in the early morning of March 2, 2014. Florence was born on February 3, 1926 in Redding, California to Ernest and Marie Elwood. She grew up and attended school in Bella Vista. Florence worked for the Pacific Bell Telephone Company in Redding for 17 years. She married Grover Pearce of Eagar, Arizona and they settled in Red Bluff where, together, they ran a cattle ranch. Florence was a loving wife and mother. She participated in many trial rides and she loved the rodeo. Florence was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Elwood of Bella Vista, sis- ter, Dorothy Lewis of Shasta Lake City, and half-sisters, Edith Iola Emerick of Shasta Lake City and Angelina Perrine of Gerber. Florence leaves behind her husband, Grover Pearce of Red Bluff; children: Kevin Pearce of Red Bluff and Gayle Fitzsimmons of Redding; grandchildren: Paige and Kaden Pearce of Red Bluff, Gary Fitzsimmons of Williams and Christi Zigler of Cottage Grove, Oregon; and great-grandchildren Logan, Willyem and Nolan Fitzsimmons of Williams and Taylor and Colten Zigler of Cottage Grove, Oregon. Florence's funeral service will be held on Monday, March 10, 2014 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Berrendos Ave in Red Bluff with a celebration of life immediately following. ARTHUR ROBERSON Arthur W. Roberson was born September 7, 1928, in Red Bluff, CA. He went to his rest on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. A funeral will be held at St. Augustines Episcopal Church in Chico, at 10:30 am March 8th followed by graveside service at Tehama Cemetery at 1:00 pm. He was home with wife, Cindy, Daughter Marilynn, Grandson, Peter, Granddaughter, Sadie. He went peace- fully in his sleep. He was raised in Los Molinos by parents Guy and Edna Roberson, and many aunts and uncles. He entered the U.S. Army in 1946 and was stationed at Hachinohe, Japan. 511th parachute infrantry regiment. He returned home safely, marrying the love of his life Nora "Cindy" Dudley on February 11th 1950. They just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. He owned various businesses including gas stations, res- taurants, hay hauling and milk delivery service. He worked for the railroad and finally Erskine Johns for 30 years. He was proud of driving some 400 miles a day to be home with his family every night. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Cindy; daughter Marilynn, her husband Richard; grandson Peter and his daughters Jaxsann and Gracy May; granddaughter Sadie Marie and husband Randy, sons Ameer, Zach, Mattie, Rylee; brother-in-laws Harry Dudley and Betty and, chil- dren Mike Scott, Laurie, Carl Dudley and wife Nancy Dudley and children Carla, Jeff and Thersa. He is pro- ceeded in death by his son Kenny,grandson Joshua and sister Delores. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Augustine Church window restoration or Los Molinos Alumni Schol- arship Fund (Scott Prittchard Fund) Marilyn Morgan. 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 Friday, March 7, 2014 redBLUFFdaiLyneWs.coM | OBITUARIES | 9 a