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Saturday, March 19, 2011 – Daily News – 7A Obituaries Bruce Barron 1920 - 2011 Bruce Barron, 90, passed away at his home in Redding, California of Friday, March 11, 2011. At 8:30 am, on Friday, March 11, 2011, the bright and brilliant light that was Bruce Barron flickered and was ex- tinguished. He led a full, wonderful and amazing life. The innumerable folks he counted as friends knew portions of his work, talents and adventures. He was a positive factor in touching the lives of hundreds of people. He leaves a lasting legacy. Bruce Barron was born to Ernest and Bertha Barron in MUNCH Continued from page 1A atmosphere, the Taqueria Mexicana has a leg up on the competition. Road Food This matchup features a pair of local businesses where the burrito is just part of the success equa- tion. The Los Amigos taco San Jose, California on April 5, 1920. He graduated from Coalinga High School in 1938 and continued on in educa- tion to attend Fresno State College, San Jose State College, Lassen Junior College, College of Marin and the Universi- ty of California in San Francisco. majoring in the Natural Science fields, Bruce’s education also covered specialized courses in Vocational Arts. While a project manager for the Carl N. Swenson Com- pany, a construction firm working at the Tulelake Segregee (Japanese Relocation) Center, Bruce met his wife of 67 years, Elna Maria Walldin during World War II. The couple was married in Reno, NV on March 11, 1944. Shortly thereafter, Bruce went to work for the U.S. Forest Service where he was instrumental in establishing the Roops Fort Museum in Susanville. Bruce and his wife, Elna moved their home to Manton in 1959 where they en- gaged in cattle ranching and real estate development. The Barron’s were vital and active members investing time and energy to aid in the development of the Manton community for the many years. Bruce and Elna sponsored the Manton Frontier Days Rodeo and Barbecue from July 1961 thru June 1975. After the Manton Frontier rodeo ended, Bruce and Elna continued to develop the Rodeo barbecues which evolved into the well known Barron’s Waterwheel Park located in Manton. Also known for his fun metal sculptures which can be seen at the Waterwheel Park, Bruce has left his imprint on the Manton community and its history. Bruce Barron led an extraordinary life. He had been a guide and outfitter for members of the National Geo- graphic Society exploring Baja, California. Bruce had also served as a member of the known author Erle Stanley Gardner’s expeditions into the hidden heart of Baja to ob- tain materials for Gardner’s many adventures stories. Bruce was an accomplished pilot who thrived on adven- ture and embraced what life offered him. During the late 1970’s into the early 1980’s, he worked truck next to Liquor & Food at Antelope and Rio, and Sunshine Mexican Food, inside of the Sun- shine Gas and Conve- nience Store, allow for some quick access to deli- cious food combined with the ability to pick up a few items while you wait. In the world of multi- tasking food options they’re both nice change- ups from a prewrapped deli sandwich or hot dog that has tumbled over for one too many hours. As for the burritos, both eateries use the onion to tantalize taste buds. In Sunshine’s super burrito, the onion and beef are married together to transfer a skillet’s kick inside of a tortilla. It’s the taste of greasy meat and onions, but without the grease. The Los Amigos burri- to uses the onion to give a bite to the otherwise tradi- tional and well-prepared filling of rice, beans and meat. As for who advances to the Elite Ate? Unlike previous matchups, I can’t flat out say one is better than the other, as I could see differ- with the late Honorable Senator Ray E. Johnson. Active in politics, Bruce held a variety of positions during which his responsibilities covered 15 counties. He also worked on literary projects over the years and authored a publish- ed book "FABULOUS MEMORIES OF A TRULY ADVEN- TUROUS LIFE", a collection of memorable short stories. Over the most current years, Bruce was an accomplished musician happily performing old time music with his band, "The Campfire Serenaders", at community functions and fundraisers. He will be sorely missed. Bruce is survived by his wife, Elna, nephews Barry, Ro- SCHOOL Continued from page 1A ing that is given to the district for refer- ring students and their families to cer- tain medical-related services. The district keeps 25 percent of the nald and Darryl Swenson, nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces and his cousin, Geoff Barron in England, Ruth Nicholaisen, Debbie Bernardi, Paula Prince, Donna Leach, Roy Walldin. Service will be at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel 9100 Deschutes Road, Palo Cedro, Wednesday March 23, 2011 at 11 am. Death Notices Cotton Harp Cotton Harp of Red Bluff died Monday, March 14, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. He was 80. Lawncrest Chapel in Redding is handling the arrangements. Published Saturday, March 19, 2011, in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Charles Vind Charles Vind died Friday, March 18, 2011, in Corn- ing. He was 90. Brusie Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Published in Saturday, March 19, 2011, in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Bingo fundraiser set for today An afternoon bingo fundraiser to benefit Relay For Life will be held 3-5 p.m. today at the Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St. in Red Bluff. The event will include appetizers and prizes, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. For more information about the event, send an email to relaytrailboss@gmail.com. Suspect arrested in car dealer burglary A Red Bluff man was arrested in connection with a March 8 burglary at Growney Motors. Brook Thomas Bonner, 22, was arrested Wednes- day at the Red Bluff parole office and is being held at the Tehama County Jail on burglary charges. Red Bluff Police offi- cers found Growney Motors had been broken into during the night of March 7, after an officer located a partially open garage door at just before 6 the next morning, accord- ing to police logs. Several items inside the business were damaged, including a large floor safe. In addition to burglary, Bonner was booked for violating conditions of his parole and being a convict- ed felon in possession of pepper spray. Bail was set at $20,000. -Andrea Wagner money and gives 75 percent to employ- ees. In the past two years, teachers and staff have returned their share to the district’s general fund. The proposal makes it so the MAA money is taken out of the general fund and placed into a dedicated fund to TEENS Continued from page 1A and Adolescent director for the county. Rachel Johnson, 19, of Corning is the mother of 3- month-old Jasmine. An Adolescent Family Life Pro- gram public health nurse comes to her home regularly to help her to get the services and information that she needs. With the help of the pro- gram, Johnson was able to get out of a small trailer and into an apartment with her boyfriend, Steven Cramer, she said. Cramer, who has worked at Corning Lumber Co. since before he finished high school, was excited when Jasmine was born on his 21st birthday, he said. Johnson dropped out of school when she was a fresh- man, but now she is thinking about going back, she said. Taco Bell ent taste palettes going different directions. But since this week the choice is mine, I’m going to lean toward Los Ami- gos taco truck and push it into the next round. Less is more This week’s match up pitted the Olive City’s two best burritos against each other and, while both excellent, the competitors could hardly be more dif- ferent. Los Montez Mexican Grill is a fun mix of tradi- tional taqueria and bistro cool, with a large, airy, nicely-appointed dining area. I had El Super Burrito with carne asada, which arrived quickly and tightly wrapped in foil. A fine example of the taqueria super burrito, it was packed with rice, cabbage, salsa, cheese, avocado and all the standard filling you expect. By all measure, a tasty, filling and afford- able meal accompanied by fresh chips and pico de gallo. Two larger and two smaller versions with Los Montez varying numbers of ingre- dients were on offer, so there’s something for every appetite and taste. Rancho Grande is more sedate, occupying a build- ing that looks to have once been a coffee shop just a few blocks west of Los Montez. I opted for a Carne Asada Burrito, which was served with moist sea- soned rice and beans with cheese in a tortilla bowl. Inside the fresh tortilla was simplicity itself – carne asada, guacamole and pico de gallo. That’s it. Being used to cheese, sour cream, cabbage and the rest, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But what a treat I got with my first bite. The relatively few ingredi- ents meant they all burst through with a delightful blend of flavors that I’ve been craving ever since. The big chunks of meat were perfectly seasoned, guacamole and pico de gallo were fresh. An unbeatable combination. There are plenty of places to get a good taque- ria super burrito, and when you’re in Corning you help offset health insurance costs, said teacher Debbie Ramirez, co-chair- woman of the teachers’ association’s negotiating team. The language is not meant to give teachers more money than classified staff. “We don’t want to write language that separates us against the classified,” she said. “Our intent is to give the money to us (instead of placing it in the general fund) not divide us against the classified.” If the language is different from the intent, then the tentative agreement needs to be re-examined, Ramirez said. Prior to the classified staff voicing “[Jasmine] has made a big impact on my life,” John- son said. With the nurse’s help, she has been setting goals every week, she said. The nurse has even helped her get to doctor appointments and with signing up for assis- tance programs, such as Women, Infants and Chil- dren Supplemental Nutrition Program. The programs work together to build a network of support for teen parents in the county. Cal-SAFE celebrates a 75 percent graduation rate, a few ticks higher than the state program average of 73 percent since 2000. Without the program, many wouldn’t have much support or the ability to finish school, which is so vital to their suc- cess in life, Geiger said. As teen birth rates con- tinue to decline overall, fund- ing for programs like Ado- lescent Family Life Program, is in jeopardy. In the last year, the pro- grams have already been roughly cut in half, Rose said. The Adolescent Family Life Program used to serve 74 teens, but was reduced to 32 teens in the 2009/2010 state budget cuts, Rose said. With threats of Title 5 funding being cut federally, and the state talking about shifting financial responsibil- ities for some programs to the county, the programs in Tehama County could see even more decreases or elim- inations. The services facing cuts include other specific pro- grams to address prenatal care, substance abuse and domestic violence. Funds are trickled down through the Public Health division of the county. “We are very concerned about the possibility that funding to Maternal Child Health programs may be cut La Nueva Las Koritas Sunshine can’t go wrong with Los Montez. But the offering at Rancho Grande was one of the most pleasant din- ing surprises I’ve found in Tehama County, so my pick this week goes there. Bell schooled The death knell has rung for at least one restaurant who succumbed to the madness of march in the Munch Madness com- petition. This week La Nueva Mexican Grill, on South Main Street in the River- side Plaza, took on its neighbor Taco Bell. At La Nueva, a fairly new restaurant that opened about two months ago, I chose an carne asada bur- rito with guacamole and a mild salsa that had a bit of a kick to it. It’s size was fairly close to those served at Chipotle or a Burrito Bandito, for those familiar with those restaurants. For those who aren’t, lets just say even going in with a fairly good appetite I was still barely able to finish it and all for the price of $3.99. At Taco Bell, I ordered a 7-layer burrito and while it and the price, $2.29, were good, it wasn’t quite as filling as the burrito at La Nueva. So, congratulations, La Nueva. You’re moving on to the next round. their dissent, Superintendent William McCoy said he was comfortable with the language and the proposal was respectful of teachers. “I’m glad to bring a solution to a very long and involved negotiation,” he said. The board voted 4-0 to ratify the tentative agreement. Board member Sonny Fereira was absent. The teachers, who had already rati- fied the tentative agreement last week, will get a chance to vote on a contract next week. Negotiations with the classified staff bargaining unit are ongoing. or eliminated,” stated Valerie Lucero, Tehama County Public Health director. Many of the programs have had to use local dollars as a match to be able to draw down federal funds in the last two years because the state cut most of their general fund match, Lucero said in an email. Total overall state funding for Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health programs has decreased 45 percent, going from $103 million in the 2008/2009 fiscal year to $55.1 million in the 2010/2011 fiscal year, Rose said. It is still uncertain what future funding will be cut or how it will affect the pro- grams in the county. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or awagner@redbluffdailynew s.com.