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Friday, April 8, 2011 – Daily News – 9A Obituaries PAUL DENNIS JOHNSON April 2, 2011 of cancer. Formally of Willits, CA., had lived in Paynes Creek approx. 1 month, he was a self- employed Graphic Designer. Paul is survived by his wife, Maria Jesus Johnson, daughter Ashlee Ann Johnson and granddaughter Dreama Ann Rodgers of Paynes Creek, sister Lisa Coleman, moth- er Linda Diane Sanders and his half brother Jerico Sanders of Eureka of Eureka, CA. Paul was preceded in death by his father Sterling Dennis Johnson and his grandparents, Sterling Arthur Johnson, and Marjory Julia Johnson of Palmdale, CA. His family, both immediate and extended, will remem- Paul Dennis Johnson, 47, of Paynes Creek passed away ber about Paul his great love for family. He showed his love by way of his contagious smile, passionate for grilling and cooking, and by sharing his love for the out- doors. A stranger he never met, and if you had a fishing pole, you were friends immediately. As a single parent himself, he raised his daughter, Ash- lee, along side Maria, his wife of 22 years. Paul, Maria and Ashlee have a strong love for another, and together have lived in Northern California for many years. Paul’s battle with cancer was a short one. During his time in the hospital, many of his beloved family came from all over the USA to spend time with him. The last few weeks of his life left wonderful memories for all those who visited. Stories were told, pictures exchanged, testamonies shared. All felt the love in his heart, and his kind and gentle nature, as well as his fiery personality, and will be forever blessed by this beloved man of God. Paul is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Private family services will be held. RICHARD WOOD CALL Richard Wood Call, 89, died after a short illness on March 31, 2011. Richard was born April 28, 1921 in Bountiful, Utah to Henry D. Call and Violet Wood Call. Richard attended Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah and graduated from Utah State in 1943. He was the intra- mural boxing and wrestling champion, member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and Junior Class President. After graduation from college and ROTC he was commis- sioned a lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was an infantry officer (platoon leader) in the 44th In- fantry Division fighting in France, Germany, and Austria. He was awarded the Bronze Star. The citation reads, in part: "finding the enemy entrenched, he prevented them from crossing a canal. Lt. Call immediately placed himself at the head of his men and led them over the Neckar Riv- er over a partially destroyed bridge, despite intense ene- my fire." Richard lived in Layton, Ogden, Castle Dale, and Roose- velt, Utah before moving to Fresno, CA then to Red Bluff, CA in 1965. He worked 30 years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. He was honor- ed for his service in 1969 by Governor Reagan. He served as National President of the American Soil Conser- vation Society. He expanded his farm holdings to include the Sycamore Ranch in Los Molinos. He had a passion for farming that kept him strong, working until his late eighties. Richard’s great joy was his family and the Gospel of Je- BACK Continued from page 1A to do their best and go the extra mile. On hand to observe the celebration was Superin- tendent of Schools Larry Champion. He praised Renstrom and the staff for their creative way of boosting test performance. “Anything we can do to coordinate our efforts to improve student achieve- ment will only help sup- port our community for children and families,” Champion said. OIL Continued from page 1A HERMANN JOSEPH von ROTZ January 11, 1951-March 29, 2011 in Red Bluff to Swiss immigrant parents Niklaus and Anna von Rotz. He attended Mercy Academy, Mercy High School, Bellarmine College Preparatory, and Red Bluff High Schools. He also attended Shasta Community Col- lege and the University of Nevada at Reno. Never content with a conventional life, Hermann’s early adult years were spent exploring varied interests such as touring on his Harley-Davidson, transcendental medita- tion, and raising his share of goats and gardens. Among other disciplines, his formal studies included ar- cheology, Italian, and music. Family bonds were important to Hermann and he main- tained the link with his parents’ homeland throughout his life. Of his many travels, he especially enjoyed trips to Switzerland where he held court with an assortment of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Time and the influence of his father led Hermann to a Hermann von Rotz of San Francisco and Chico was born sus Christ. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in leadership and teaching positions most of his adult life. If he saw some- one in need, they were not turned away. Richard married Lorene Donaldson, of Ogden Utah, in 1944. They were married 50 years. After Lorene’s death in 1995, he married LaRue Nixon in 1998. Richard and Lorene had four children. Dayton (Eileen), Vacaville, CA; Brad (Larisa), Los Molinos, CA; Anne (Gary), Ogden, Utah; and Mark , Yuba City, CA. Richard has 17 grandchildren; Daniel, Emily, Rebecca, Richard, Eric, Ben, Michael, Nate, Candace, Megan, Seth, Melissa, Christian, David, Christina, Darren, Dustin and 10 great grandchildren; Kami, Macy, Cash, Magnus, Cambria, Afton, Tanner, Beckham, Emery, Alona. Richard is sur- vived by his wife, LaRue; his brothers, Stephen Call of Bountiful, UT; Jay Call of Logan, UT; and H. Dee Call of Bountiful, UT. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at www.legacy.com/redbluffdailynews/obituaries.asp Death Notice busy career as a licensed building contractor. He pur- chased and renovated several properties in San Francisco, Corning, and Chico. No matter what stage of completion, he proudly displayed his work and discussed his plans at great length. Hermann enjoyed family gatherings to the end. While he was well, he took those opportunities to share his vocal talents, most notably in the operatic style he studied while in college. Not to be outdone by Her- mann, the rest of the family usually joined in. Hermann will be remembered as an accomplished sing- er, an avid reader, and a larger-than-life personality. We will miss the easy grin, lively conversation, and confident swagger. Hermann is survived by his partner, Yadira Romero, his three children, Erik, Marieke, Niklaus, and one grand- child, Kaden. He is also survived by his brother Paul (Mimi), and sisters Mary Sakuma (John), Helen Eicholtz (Glenn), Anne Cushman (Jack), Gigi Lee (Tom), Rita Ram- sey (Gary), and Rose Marie Hammer (Harold). He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Nick. Memorial services will be held in San Francisco and Red Bluff. Tuesday, April 12, at 12:00 (noon) at the home of Her- mann von Rotz, 3324 21st Street, San Francisco followed by an Open House until 5:00 pm. Wednesday, April 13 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Catho- lic Church in Red Bluff. Reception to follow. COFFEE Continued from page 1A vices in both food and mer- chandise worth about $3,300, Woods said. The bricks, worth between $100 and $200 in heist money, will be hidden in other downtown business- es with clues for people to find them later, she said. “Everyone has really stepped up so we can show- case what Red Bluff is,” Woods said. Also new this year are the carnival downtown in the area of Hickory Street for the weekend of the rodeo and a street dance at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Cone and Kimball Plaza. A Three Gun Champi- onship will be held on the Long Ranch, 26950 Manton Road, four miles north of Dales Station, hosted by the Tehama Shooters Associa- tion. The event will start at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, and is open to men and women 19 and older and Albert Eugene May Longtime Corning resident Albert Eugene May died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at his home in Corning. He was 84. Hall Bros. Corning Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Published Friday, April 8, 2010, in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Board considers water rules RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. (AP) — A regional water board is considering whether thousands of California farm- ers will have to start monitoring and cleaning up polluted groundwater. During a meeting in Rancho Cordova that’s expected to last all day Thursday, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board is discussing long-term groundwater and surface water regulations. Under the proposed regulations, farmland would become classified based on the contamination risk. Farms considered most likely to pollute groundwater would have to take cer- tain steps to reduce fertilizer and other agricultural runoff. the guest book at: established Pacific Sun Gourmet based on these princi- ples and deep knowledge of olive oil production. The positive recognition we continue to receive from expert olive oil tasting panels demonstrates Pacific Sun’s con- sistent success in producing quality gourmet California extra virgin olive oils.” Since 2003, Pacific Sun has been awarded a total of 27 gold medals, 13 silver medals and two bronze medals from prestigious olive oil competitions such as the Yolo County Fair, the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition and the California Olive Oil Council Competition. Pacific Sun Gourmet is a woman owned, family operated business that is part of Pacific Farms & Orchards, Inc., a third-generation family farm that has been owned and operated by the Flynn family in Tehama County, California since 1952. For more information, visit pacificfarms.net. BROWN Continued from page 1A The next regularly sched- 12 noon at the LDS Church at 111 Marguerite, Corning, CA with a viewing at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhill Cemetery in Red Bluff, CA. Visit uled statewide election is the presidential primary in Feb- ruary 2012. Brown is hoping to put the pressure on Republicans by laying out possible bud- get cuts that communities could face in an all-cuts bud- get — although neither Democrats nor Republicans are likely to vote for such a proposal. “It will have a devastat- ing effect if that’s all cuts — to schools, university, to the mentally ill, that puts them all on the streets, and to law enforcement, to probation, to sheriffs. It’s unaccept- able,” the governor told a meeting of law enforcement officials in Sacramento this week. “I know the people — when faced with the true cuts and knowing what they are or extending the taxes they’re already paying — hopefully they’re going to vote to continue to fund a decent level of government.” Brown scheduled an appearance Friday at an ele- mentary school in Riverside, a Republican area of the state that is represented in the Legislature by Assem- blyman Kevin Jeffries, R- 11 Days of Round-Up schedule of events Wayne, 7:30 p.m., at Prime Cinemas Saturday April 9 • Sunrise Rotary Roving Jail begins, continues through Friday, April 15 • Soroptimist International of Red Bluff Spring Run, 7:30 a.m., Sacra- mento River Discovery Center • ICS Chili Cook-off Tastings, 9 Friday, April 8 •Movie: Chisum, starring John Dessert Auction, noon, Growney Ranch • Rodeo Photography and Art Tuesday, April 12 • Community Luncheon and p.m., Tractor Supply/Cozy Diner parking lot •Movie: Challenge of the Champi- ons Documentary, 2 and 7 p.m. showings, State Theatre, 333 Oak Street, Red Bluff. • Street Dance, 7 p.m., Cone and Kimball Plaza, corner of Walnut and Main streets Monday, April 11 • An Evening With Baxter Black, Cowboy Poet, 7 p.m., State Theatre those ages 12-18 with parental consent. Cost is $15 with preregistration or $20 at the day of the event. There is a.m., Washington and Pine streets • Great Downtown Red Bluff Heist, 11 a.m., Downtown Red Bluff • Round-Up of Student Art recep- tion, noon, Fidelity National Title. Show runs April 9-15 • Stick Horse Rodeo for Kids, 1 p.m., Cornerstone Community Bank •Vetericyn 3000: 4D Barrel Race, Show Reception, The Big Picture, 857 Washington Street Wednesday, April 13 • Tehama Shooters Association Red Bluff Round-Up Three Gun Championship Shooting Match, 9 a.m., Long Ranch, 26950 Manton Road, four miles north of Dales Sta- tion. • Bull Fighter Meet and Greet, 3 5 p.m., Tehama District Fairground- Pauline Davis Pavilion • Local Cowboy Poetry and Kids Cowboy Poetry Contest Winners, 7 p.m., Tehama County Library, 645 Madison St., Red Bluff Thursday, April 14 • Chamber/Cattlemen’s Round- Fairground •Red Bluff Rodeo Weekend Con- Breakfast, 6 a.m., cert Series, 7 p.m., The Tremont Creamery and Cafe, Main Street Saturday, April 16 • Kiwanis Round-Up Pancake Red Bluff Elks Day 2, 7 p.m. Tehama District Fair- ground •Red Bluff Rodeo Weekend Con- Downtown Red Bluff- Main and Wal- nut streets •Pony Express free pony rides, 10 a.m., Cozy Diner • Red Bluff Round-Up Rodeo: Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road • Round-Up Parade, 10 a.m., Lake Elsinore, and Senate Minority Leader Bob Dut- ton, R-Rancho Cucamonga. The governor ended talks after meeting with Dutton, who presented a seven-page Republican wish list. In a letter to the governor Thursday, Dutton welcomed Brown to his district, where he said unemployment is above 13.7 percent. “Hopefully, you will take an opportunity to visit with some of our shared unem- ployed constituents,” Dutton wrote in the letter, which was released by his office. “Unfortunately, your pro- posed budget does nothing to create jobs and, in fact, threatens many Inland Empire jobs through your proposals to eliminate rede- velopment agencies and enterprise zones.” Brown has proposed eliminating those programs, which provide incentives for developers and businesses. Jeffries also welcomed Brown to his district but warned the governor not to expect a warm reception. The lawmaker said his constituents don’t want to pay higher taxes. He said they support the cuts to pub- lic employee pensions and state spending that Republi- cans have been advocating. Winners of the 2011 Round-Up Decorating Con- test were announced during the Cowboy Coffee. The list includes: Retail and Services Businesses • Hospice Second Hand Store — Best Western Win- dow Display • Reynolds Ranch and Farm Supply — Best Horse and Tack Display Restaurants • Best Western Display Up Mixer, 5:30 p.m., Reynolds Ranch and Farm Supply, Madison Street Friday, April 15 • Red Bluff Round-Up Rodeo:Day 1- Family Day, 7 p.m.Tehama District no entry for juniors, howev- er, the cost is $3 if they want lunch. All proceeds from the cert Series, 7 p.m., The Tremont Creamery and Cafe, Main Street • Red Bluff Round-Up Concert and Dance with Mark Wills, 7 p.m., Tehama District Fairground: Pauline Davis Pavilion Sunday, April 17 •Cowboy Church Service, 10 a.m., Tehama District Fairground: Don Smith Pavilion •Red Bluff Round-Up Rodeo:Day 3- Tough Enough To Wear Pink, 1:30 p.m.Tehama District Fairground shoot will go to the Tough Enough To Wear Pink cam- paign. For information call 529-9375 or 527-1154. Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service Family owned & Operated Honor and Dignity 527-1732 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff, FD Lic. 1931 Entry forms are available at www.tehamashooters.com or send an email to tsa.secre- tary@sbcglobal.net. — Riverside Bar and Grill Service Business • Express Employment Professionals — Best Cos- tume and Theme Interpreta- tion Financial Institutions • Wells Fargo Bank — Best Use of Whimsical Ele- ment Public Institutions • Shasta College “Humanities Through Film” Class at Prime Cinema — Best Interactive Western Display • Tehama County Library — Most Fabulous Bribe, Grand Prize for Overall Western Display The Star Wars charac- ters were volunteers from the Stormtrooper Ranch in Palo Cedro. The group appears at various charity and nonprofit events. Students Jessica Leaver and Valentin Crane were inducted as honorary members of Stormtrooper Ranch. Both are cancer survivors, and Crane was recently declared cancer- free. They received certifi- cates for their strength of spirit. ——— Tang Lor can be reached at 527-2153, Ext. 110 or by e-mail at tlor@redbluffdai- lynews.com.