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Thursday, May 12, 2011 – Daily News – 7A Obituaries JUDY IRVING MORRIS Judy Irving Morris danced her way to heaven on May 7, 2011. Judy was born in Burmingham, Alabama in 1941 to Jack and Mary Elizabeth Thompson. Judy is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth George Morris, daughters Elizabeth Hoy, Nancy Avram; sons Bobby Turk, Kenneth George Morris II, and 8 grandchildren. The viewing will be held in Orland at 825 A Street, from 9 to 11am, on Monday, May 16, 2011. The funeral service will be held at Igo’s Norhtern Cali- fornia Veterans Cemetery at 2pm. Judy will always be remembered and missed by those who loved her. PLAN Continued from page 1A Now is the public involve- ment phase. For almost a year, Pub- lic Works Director Gary Antone and representa- tives from all through the county have been working in a steering committee to look at what natural disas- ters could happen or have happened in the area. The committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Tus- can Room, 727 Oak St. in Red Bluff. Special purpose dis- tricts, such as school dis- tricts, are included as plan- ning partners. That means MARKET Continued from page 1A MEMORIAL FOR FORMER CORNING NEWSPAPERMAN Hall Brothers Mortuary Chapel on Saturday, May 14th, at 1:30 PM. The Chapel is at 902 5th Street in Corning. The service will be given by the Reverend Diana Lueckert of the Episcopal Church. There will be an Honor Guard from the Corning VFW. After the Memorial, there will be a gathering for friends and family to celebrate his life with an informal coffee and refreshments at the parish hall of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 1st Street and Marin in Corning where Walter was a long time member. Dona- tions in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Building Fund, in Memory of Walter Dodd, Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 276, Corning, CA, 96021. There will be a Memorial Service for Walter Dodd at the “This is a fantastic idea and we need to get it done,” said Council- woman Toni Parkins. There was concern of children running into Third Street, but that could be solved by putting barri- cades into place to form a wall, Kimbrough said. “It also provides advertising space for businesses and service groups,” Kimbrough said. “We’d like to see it grow and maybe expand into City Hall in the future.” New Life Activities Director and Chamber Board Director Sonja Akers presented the request at Tues- day’s meeting. The farmer’s market typically RODEO Continued from page 1A MARY ELIZA GUERTNER Mary Eliza Guertner, born May 27, 1917 in Lamesa, Texas to Sarah Louvenia Young and William Henry Young, passed away peacefully on Monday May 9, 2011 in Red Bluff, CA. at the age of 93. Mary is leaving behind daughter, Marie Maddox of Magee, Mississippi and son Norman Guertner of Red Bluff, California. She has four grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Also nu- merous other close relatives all of who will miss her terri- bly. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Guertner in November, 2002. Graveside services will be held at Tehama Cemetery at 10am, Friday, May 13th. A celebration of life will immedi- ately follow at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Red Bluff, CA. For her, being queen is a great way to combine all the things she loves, Mar- lee said. Shelby, the daughter of Deacon and Coni Murphy, is a senior at Red Bluff Union High School. She served as Red Bluff Jr. Round-Up Senior Queen in 2009 and is the Red Bluff FFA President. Shelby has a quarter horse named Dixie and her favorite horse event is sad- dle bronc because it takes talent, she said. Shelby plans to go to Feather River College and get her degree in horse training because she RACE Continued from page 1A thing we call Play Day In The Park. There we have activities for young- sters and oldsters alike.” Classic all American food is served — barbecue, sodas and ice TAXES Continued from page 1A some saying too much edu- cation money goes toward administration rather than the classroom. They also say they hope MARGIE EVELYN GUTIERREZ Red Bluff will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Lu- theran Church. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Margie was born March 14, 1922 in Townsend Town- Red Bluff - Services for Margie Evelyn Gutierrez, 89, of ship, Sandusky County, Ohio. She passed away Peacefully Friday, May 6, 2011 at Brentwood Skilled Nursing & Reha- bilitation Center where she was cared for lovingly. Margie was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she worshipped and drew spiritual strength. She enjoyed life and loved the Lord. Her great- est accomplishment was raising her family, which knew no bounds. With compassionate heart and open arms, she provided the love necessary to make a house a home, no matter where it may be. Nickname "Traveler", affection- ately given to her by son Ray, spoke of her love for trav- eling. She began her family in Michigan where the first three children were born. The family grew by four more after moving to Red bluff in 1945. With the three oldest out of the nest, she packed up the rest and temporarily moved to Mangle, West Pakistan in 1964 to be with hus- band, John. When the youngest two were high school age, she began 1 13 year career for Tehama County School District driving bus for developmentally disabled during which time was commended for saving the life of one of her students. She continued to enjoy fishing and traveling with family after retirement in 1987, and visited such places as Shreveport, Louisiana with son Greg, and participated in the Cystic Fibrosis Walk in Spokane, Washington with granddaughter Michele, pushed in a wheelchair by great grandson Kyle. Survivors include sons Phillip (Rosie), Frank (Glenda), moved to Mangla, and Gregory (Bobbie) all of Red Bluff, CA., Raymond of Sacramento, CA., and stepson John, Jr. of Acton, CA., daughters Marie Bartlett of Red Bluff, Juanita Serfoss (Frank) of Ronan, MT., and Angie Pitman (kerry) of Rich- land, WA., 15 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Paul Lu- theran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), as a faithful member of the LWML her desire was to help spread the good news of Jesus Christ to those in need. Donations may also be made to the AMerican Cancer Society in her memory as she was a cancer survivor. Highway to Tahoe closes for 2 weeks PLACERVILLE (AP) — State transportation crews are closing a scenic stretch of highway in the Death Notice James Joseph Didion died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at his residence in Red Bluff. He was 56. Red Bluff Simple Cre- mations and Burial Ser- vice is handling the arrangements. James Joseph Didion Published Thursday, May 12, 2011, in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. to avoid more cuts to educa- tion by tapping into $2.5 bil- lion in unexpected tax rev- they will be included in Federal Emergency Man- agement Agency protec- tions and they must devel- op their own hazard response plans. Without a federally rec- ognized and approved haz- ard mitigation plan in place, the local agencies would not be able to apply for disaster relief grants or other assistance, should a disaster occur, Antone said. Supervisor Dennis Gar- ton has been participating in the process. Before, if there were a presidentially-declared disaster, the county wasn’t eligible for help from the federal agency, Garton said. In Tehama County, nat- ural disasters have a histo- ry. In 1991, a natural disas- ter was declared due to drought. Floods are the most common, predictable and costly disaster nationwide, Hendrix said. Locally, there have been 17 flood disasters between 1950 and 2007. Five wildfires have been declared emergency disasters since 1950, she said. The hazard of highest probability is severe weather, Hendrix said. This refers to 40 mph or higher sustained winds and significant snow or rain. The new plan will address how the county runs 5-9 p.m. but the chamber would be willing to adjust the time to 5:30 p.m. to accommodate City Hall and other affected businesses. “The idea is it might entice patrons to the library, since it is open until 6 p.m., and other downtown businesses,” Akers said. “We’re seeking permission from the library, but could move to City Hall if it impedes on the library. Our view as a chamber is we work together with the city for the betterment of the community.” Akers said the chamber plans to leave the sidewalks open to library patrons and has checked with the Corning Police Department, which said it was okay with the idea as long as the alley next to the station was not blocked. The event would be covered would like to be an Equine Massage Therapist. Amelia, the daughter of Holly Massie of Hamilton City and Jerry Massie of Oroville, is in sixth grade at Core School. Her quar- ter horse is named Bebe. Amelia’s favorite horse event is pole bending because it is a challenge, she said. She enjoys all kinds of animals, is look- ing into raising pigs and currently breeds snakes. Her future goal includes going to college to become a vet, she said. Kate, the daughter of the late Bruce Arndt and Cindy Picha of Corning is in seventh grade at May- wood Middle School. Her quarter horse is named Brownie. will react in such disasters. The goal is to reduce the loss of life and property in the event of a potentially catastrophic natural disas- ter. The steering committee is soliciting input from residents through an anonymous, short survey available online at www.tehamacountypub- licworks.ca.gov. The plan should be written by late summer or early fall, Hendrix said. For more information, call the public works department at 385-1462. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or awagner@redbluffdailyne ws.com. under the chamber’s liability insur- ance, which covers other chamber events. “It could be good for the commu- nity and bring community heart,” Akers said. “We intend to support it fully with no extra help needed from the city. We will put up and take down the guard rails.” The intention is to offer some- thing fun for all age groups and, while it won’t necessarily be a money maker, the group hopes it will cover its costs. The market will be a non-certi- fied farmer’s market for the first year and should become certified in its second year, Akers said. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com. Kate, who runs a 12- sow swine breeding pro- ject to produce pigs for 4- H and FFA kids, enjoys cross country jumping because it is challenging and exciting, she said. She enjoys softball and participating in 4-H, including horse, swine and dog obedience projects. Kate plans to attend UC Davis and work in the swine unit. There will be a Hospi- tality Mixer for the 30th Annual Corning Jr. Rodeo at 7 tonight at Estil C. Clark Park on Fig Lane. It will include the crowning of the Sr. Queen, the Little Miss Rodeo Pageant and the Stick Horse Races, (ages 5 and under- spon- sored by Dan and Patti cream — and the event is opened with the National Anthem and closed by awarding trophies and rib- bons for the Best Of categories in the parade, Morales said. Whether you live in the commu- nity or are just passing through, you’re invited to stop in at any of the local businesses and donate. enue that came to the state last month. They plan to offer other ways to close the state’s remaining $15.4 bil- lion deficit without tax increases, as Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, readies a revised budget proposal to be released next week. One teacher-of-the-year, Shannan Brown, said she was using her loud ‘‘teacher voice’’ as she lectured absent mountains leading to South Lake Tahoe to repair the aging walls that protect vehicles from the steep drop. Transportation officials say Highway 50 over Echo Summit shut down at noon Wednesday and will remain closed for two weeks. There won’t be any traffic on the two-lane highway from Phillips to Meyers. Officials say the crum- bling retaining walls, built in the 1930s, no longer meet federal safety guidelines. They say the road wasn’t made to accommodate larg- Wells). There will be a Barbecue and the famous Cow Chip Bingo. The Corning Jr. Rodeo includes mutton busting, steer riding, barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, team roping, steer stop- ping, dummy steer roping, bull riding and bareback riding. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews. com. “Your support is appreciated,” Morales said. “Help us keep our small town America tradition going strong for another year.” For more information visit the chamber Website: www.los- mochamber.com or call 384-2251 or send an e-mail to: losmo@thesky- beam.com. lawmakers on the need to continue income, sales and vehicle taxes as a first step to increasing school funding. ‘‘Our children are our pri- ority, and it is time that you act like it,’’ said Brown, who has taught fifth grade at Thomas Edison Elementary School in Sacramento for 12 years. Teachers union President David A. Sanchez and San STATE BRIEFING er modern vehicles such as SUVs, motorhomes and buses. The $6 million project will force motorists to take a 35-mile detour through his- toric Gold Rush towns on Highway 49. Homicide suspect seen at campus SACRAMENTO (AP) — Police have stepped up patrols on the campus of California State University, Located in Chico, CA Combining Quality and Low Cost is what we do. 529-3655 www.affordablemortuary.net Sacramento, on reports that a homicide suspect was spotted there. Nineteen-year-old Michael Pulliambanks is wanted in the fatal shooting of 24-year-old man in Anti- och last December. Investigators believe Pul- liambanks was on the Sacramento campus Tues- day to visit an acquaintance. Francisco city and school leaders planned to honor 10 San Francisco teachers of the month before Wednes- day night’s Giants baseball game. The teachers were expected to wear jerseys with pink lettering, remem- bering more than 20,000 educators who received pre- liminary pink slips this spring. Other events include saddle bronc riding, calf roping, calf riding, and breakaway roping. Friday rodeo events begin at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. For more information call 824-4295 or 824- 3777.