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He said Phase 2 would be a study derived from a sta- tistical analysis of local news coverage. Northam said the court system has already ap - proved funding for the first two phases of the process. Asked what he believed Bealer's chances were of being granted a change of venue, Northam answered "incredibly high." Northam referenced an October press conference held by the District Attor - ney's Office and Red Bluff Police Department as an ex- ample of contaminating the jury pool. Northam said the press conference was held so of - ficials could ease concern over the strength and weak- nesses of the case, but his client needs to have a jury pool that holds no such per- ceptions. Northam said while his client would like to get the case done sooner rather than later, he also wanted to make sure everything was done correctly for his defense. Nichols was reported missing Feb. 26 when she didn't come home from school. Her body was found two days later in a dry creek bed near Red Bluff Union High School. She had been strangled with a yellow tank top. Bealer turned himself over to authorities March 2 as the man in question from a video still that was re - leased by the Red Bluff Po- lice Department after Nich- ols' body was found. Bealer was charged later that day with Nichols' mur- der. In his preliminary hear- ing the District Attorney's office presented DNA evi- dence that it said tied Bealer to the murder. Bealer From Page 1 The enforcement pro- gram is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the Highway Traffic Safety Ad - ministration. Driving under the influ- ence of drugs or alcohol led to 802 deaths in California in 2012, according to the re- lease. Obstructing a peace officer A 34-year-old Red Bluff man was arrested Tues- day morning on suspicion of possession of metham- phetamine and obstructing a peace officer. A police sergeant patrol- ling a neighborhood near Walnut Street attempted to stop Jason Lee Horner, who was reportedly riding a bi - cycle without a head lamp on, about 5 a.m., according to a news release. Horner re- fused to stop and attempted to speed away from the ser- geant before he eventually stopped. Horner was arrested on five outstanding warrants, including two offenses of failure to appear on felony charges and three drug-re - lated offenses, according to the release. Horner also was in pos- session of methamphet- amine and a billy club. He was booked into Te- hama County Jail. Total bail was $21,000. DUI From Page 1 lution Control District. Last month the board ap- proved a $950 per month lease with Tuscan Proper- ties to temporarily house the Air Pollution Control District at 717 and 721 Pine St. Both departments are being forced out of their existing offices this summer for the construction of the new Tehama County Courthouse. The Administra - tive Office of the Courts pur- chased about 4.4 acres of land in the county's Walnut complex in 2011 for $1.2 million and re- location costs. The courthouse is also displacing the probation department's Day Reporting Center. The county purchased land at 778 and 780 Antelope Blvd. to be used as that cen - ter's temporary location. Lease From Page 1 curtains. The theater has been paid off, Vine said, "now it's time to restore." Fernando Duarte De - sign's resume includes the- ater work for Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Ore., Vision Theatre in Los An- geles, The Guild Theatre in Sacramento and Brava The- atre in San Francisco, ac- cording the design compa- ny's website. Installation From Page 1 SHaSTa LaKe » The Bureau of Reclamation Tuesday re- leased environmental docu- ments that allow the trans- fer of up to 5,100 acre-feet of Central Valley Project water from the McConnell Founda- tion to the city of Redding. This transfer will subse- quently be conveyed through the Tehama-Colusa Canal to Glide and Kanawha Water Districts for agricultural and municipal and industrial use. The Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact were prepared in accordance with the National Environmen - tal Policy Act and are avail- able at http://www.usbr.gov/ mp/nepa/nepa_projdetails. cfm?Project_ID=17081. Al- ternately, call 916-978-5100 or send an email to mppub- licaffairs@usbr.gov. For additional informa- tion or to request a copy of the Final EA and/or FONSI, contact Paul Zedonis at 530- 276-2047 (TTY 530-275-8991 or email pzedonis@usbr.gov. WaTer Temporary transfer announced for farms By Nedra Pickler The Associated Press KIeV, UKraINe » Ukraine's acting president ordered security forces to resume "anti-terror" operations in the country's east Tuesday after the bodies of two peo - ple allegedly abducted by pro-Russia insurgents were found and a military air- craft was reported to be hit by gunfire. The twin developments — which came just hours af - ter U.S. Vice President Joe Biden left Kiev, the Ukrai- nian capital — raised fears that last week's interna- tional agreement on easing Ukraine's crisis was failing. The agreement calls for all sides to refrain from vi - olence and for demonstra- tors to vacate public build- ings. It does not specifically prohibit security operations, but Ukraine suspended its so-called "anti-terrorist op - eration" after the accord. Pro-Russia insurgents who have seized police sta- tions and other public build- ings in eastern Ukraine are defying the call to va- cate, saying they were not party to the agreement by Ukraine, Russia, the United States and the European Union. In a statement, acting President Oleksandr Tur - chynov said the two bodies found Tuesday in Slovyansk bore signs of torture. One of them was a member of the city council and a member of Turchynov's party, he said. Terrorists "are beginning to torture and kill Ukrai - nian patriots. They are im- pudently rejecting the calls of not only our country but of all the world's society when they demonstratively mock the decisions taken in Ge - neva," he said. "These crimes are being done with the full support and connivance of Russia," Turchynov added. The acting government, which took over after Pres - ident Viktor Yanukovych fled to Russia in February, says Russia is behind the outbreak of unrest in east - ern Ukraine with the possi- ble aim of provoking violence that could be used as a pre- text to invade. Last month, Russia annexed Crimea sev- eral weeks after seizing con- trol of the peninsula. The Defense Ministry said gunfire hit an observation plane over Slovyansk but the aircraft landed safely with - out injuries. WorLd Ukraine leader orders new 'anti-terror' operation Keen: Richard "Rick" Lynn Keen, 57, of Red Bluff died Saturday, April 19 at his home. Arrangements are un - der the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Wednes- day, April 23, 2014 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Olson: Warren Olson, 71, of Red Bluff, died Tuesday, April 22 at his home. Ar - rangements are under the direction of Blair's Direct Cremation & Burial. Pub- lished Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Death notices must be pro - vided by mortuaries to the news department, are pub- lished at no charge, and fea- ture only specific basic infor- mation about the deceased. Paid obituaries are placed through the Classified adver- tising department. Paid obit- uaries may be placed by mor- tuaries or by families of the deceased and include on- line publication linked to the newspaper's website. Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run multiple days and offer wide latitude of con- tent, including photos. deaTH NoTIceS By darlene Superville The Associated Press oSo, WaSH. » Swooping over a terrain of great sadness and death, President Barack Obama took an aerial tour Tuesday of the place where more than three dozen peo - ple perished in a mudslide last month and steeled him- self to mourn with those who lost loved ones in the de- struction. Evidence of the mud- slide's power was every- where: trees ripped from the ground, a highway paved with mud and debris, a riv- er's course altered. And in the midst of the awful tab- leau, an American flag fly- ing at half-staff. Even as the president flew overhead, the search for bodies continued below. Two people were still listed as missing. Back on the ground, the president headed for the firehouse in the small town of Oso, about an hour north - east of Seattle, to comfort those who grieve and meet with those helping in the re- covery effort. A sign outside a business along the way read "Oso strong." Scat- tered crowds lined the route to watch the presidential mo- torcade pass by on a clear, sunny afternoon. The March 22 mudslide killed at least 41 people and buried dozens of homes. Brande Taylor, whose boy - friend was a volunteer work- ing on the mudslide debris field, was appreciative that the president made the ef- fort to visit this rural outpost. "It is a small community. It's little. It's not huge on the map. But there's still peo - ple here who need help, that need the support," said Tay- lor, who stood near the fire- house. "And they need to know the president is here to support and to help them rebuild their lives." Kellie Perkins, who lives in Oso, said Obama's visit would help families who have lost so much begin to heal. "They don't now have houses any more, they don't have anything they own, their friends or relatives are dead," she said. "I think they need this." The president repeatedly has stepped into the role of national consoler in times of mourning. Just two weeks ago, he met with families and comrades of those killed in a shooting rampage at Fort Hood in Texas. Three sol - diers died and 16 others were wounded in the rampage by another soldier, who killed himself. At the request of Wash - ing ton Gov. Jay Inslee, Obama earlier this month declared that a major disas- ter had occurred in the state, making it and affected res- idents eligible for various forms of financial aid, in- cluding help covering the costs of temporary hous- ing, home repairs and the loss of uninsured property. The Homeland Security De- partment, the Federal Emer- gency Management Agency and the Army Corps of Engi- neers also are helping. Obama recently asked the nation to send its thoughts and prayers to the state and to Oso. "We know that part of this tightknit community has been lost," Obama said last month while attending a European summit just days after the tragedy struck. "We hope for the best, but we recognize this is a tough situation." Obama has been called on to mourn with the griev - ing after carnage in Tuc- son, Ariz., Aurora, Colo., Newtown, Conn., Boston, the Washington Navy Yard — and twice after shootings at Fort Hood. WaSHINgToN STaTe Obama surveys scene of sadness, death at mudslide JOHN WILLIAM STOCK August 18, 1946 ~ April 12, 2014 John William Stock, 67, passed away quietly from a heart at- tack and was surrounded by family and friends on April 12, 2014. John was born to Marvin and Wilma Stock, August 18, 1946 in Oakland, CA. John married Judy, and resided in Red Bluff for over 30 years. John was owner of Tri-County Drilling and Pump for over 20 years. He enjoyed gambling and spending time with his family. John is survived by his wife, Judy, and children, Shane Stock, Travis Stock, Sarah Ramsey, Johnny Stock and Kamber Stock, and 4 grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held May 31st @ 2:00 pm at Tri-County Drilling and Pump, 20911 Walnut St., Red Bluff. LOU HAZELTON February 23, 1931 ~ April 9, 2014 Lou Hazelton, 83 passed away on April 9, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA. He was born on Febru- ary 23, 1931 in San Francisco, CA to Carl and Esther Ha- zelton. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ri- chard Hazelton and sister Betty Hazelton Rogan. Lou grew up in San Franciso and lived there most of his life until he moved to Red Bluff, CA in 2007. He was drafted into the Army during the Korean War and was as- signed as army cook until the war ended in 1953. He worked as a warehouseman and became foreman of Golden Gate Magazine Co. in San Francisco until its clo- sure in 1985. Lou is survived by his nephew, Bob Rogan and niece-in- law, Lois of Red Bluff, CA; nieces, Robin Rogan Salveson of San Mateo, CA and Mary Hazelton Tsang and nephew- in-law, Tony of San Mateo, CA. Lou is also survived by his great nephews, Jim and Joshua Rogan, Eric Salveson and Ryan Tsang and great nieces, Colleen Salveson and Jennifer Tsang. Services will be at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, 816 Walnut St. Red Bluff, CA on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 11:00 AM. RONALD W. DREIFORT Ronald W. Dreifort, 66, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2014, in Redding, California. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to California in 1974, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1979 at West Los Angeles School of Law. He practiced law in the Los Angeles area before moving his practice to Tehama County in 1989. Ronald served in both the Ohio and California Army Na- tional Guard. He attended Community Baptist Church in Red Bluff with his wife of 35 years, Alison, and was active in his community serving in a number of capacities in the Rotary Club. He is survived by his son, Aaron and his daughter, Mela- nie. He was brother to Cathy and Jonathan (dec'd) and uncle to Kris, Jennifer and Justin. A memorial service will be held at Community Baptist Church, 598 Roundup Ave., Red Bluff, California on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 11:00a.m. with fellowship to follow. Contributions are welcomed in support of Com- munity Baptist Church in lieu of flowers. Obituaries The Passing Parade is brought to you by by Minch Property Management, 760 Main Street specializing in commercial leasing and sales. 530 527 5514 THE PASSING PARADE (From Dave Minch's I Say column February 1959) When the Red Bluff City sales tax was instituted, the City Trustees tried, on two occasions, to give the County 25% of taxes collected. On the second attempt, when the Trustees appeared before the Tehama County Board of Supervisors to make the offer, two of the County's leading spokesmen for the farmers made strong speeches against the offer, stating that the County should get a much larger share. Later, Supervisor Armstrong moved that the County accept the city's offer which, I believe, had been reduced to 15%, but there was no action by the Board. Today it is still possible that the County could receive 10 or 15%. The reason this is important that it is variously estimated the County, so far, has been losing between $150,000 and $187,500. … Each California resident, man, woman and child, pays an average of $238.00 per year. Residents of Arkansas pay an average of only $100.00 .Must be worth the difference for thousands of Arkies migrate each year to California, but whoever heard of Californian's migrating anywhere? … In the best television style, a United States Border Patrol rolled into our orchard the other day. With pistols in their holsters, they ordered all of our Mexican nationals to stop work, and climb down out of the trees they were trimming. They ordered one worker, whose papers were at his home, into their truck. About this time our orchard manager Robert Hoffman asked them if they could drive in on a private road through private property and order employees around and take one with then. They very curtly told him they could do just that and the sheriff's office would back them up on that. Fortunately, most Americans are treated more courteously in Mexico. … There seems to be very few things more aggravating than trying to read a number in a telephone book when the light is poor or you have mislaid your glasses. The money saved providing tiny print on a poor grade of paper could not compare with the discomfort to their customers. If the telephone company considers it too costly to provide larger type on a better grade of paper* then why not offer their customers a deluxe edition and charge them for it? (*or provide a magnifying sheet courtesy of the Daily News? RM) … Must be tough on District Attorneys all over the country to watch the Perry Mason show on Saturday night television. The otherwise excellent show gives viewers the idea that District Attorneys are stupid and that smart lawyers can make them look foolish. I would like to see Perry Mason win occasionally as they do in real life. … I don't know if we are going to get that big industry to locate here that is the topic of most conversations, but if we do, it will make all other industries in this end of the state look small Dave Minch 1900-1964 Wednesday, april 23, 2014 redBlUFFdailyneWs.COM | NEWS | 7 a