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Saturday, June 18, 2011 – Daily News 7A Obituaries Twice threatened, one guy More details emerged Friday about a Los Molinos man who was arrested twice this week for threatening the same woman. Daniel Leroy Hamer, 48, of Los Molinos was arrest- FLORA MYRTIE (BERRY) ELLIS 1920 - 2011 and Viola B. Berry, died June 15, 2011 at Brentwood Skil- led Nursing and Rehab Facility in Red Bluff, CA. She was born in Winsow, ME on Feb. 06, 1920. She married Ray J. Ellis of Augusta, ME in 1941. They moved to Compton, CA in 1943, after Ray was wounded on Makin Island in WWII. After the war, they moved to the B bar K Ranch in Trinity Co., where they managed the ranch and entertained many Country and Western celebrities from the Los Angeles area. Ray later worked for the sawmill in Douglas City, CA Flora Ellis, 91 years of age, daughter of Ernest H. Berry ed first at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday and again at 1:45 p.m. Thursday in the 25200 block of Tehama Vina Road. He was initially charged with assault with a deadly weapon and felony vandalism after reportedly trying to run over his 54-year-old roommate, Sherry Wesley, and driving into her vehicle with his. After being booked into Tehama County Jail and then posting bail, Hamer returned to the shared resi- dence and threatened to kill Wesley, according to a sheriff’s press release. Wesley told deputies that Hamer spun his tires and sprayed gravel in the driveway as he left, the release said. As deputies spoke to her, they saw Hamer drive by again. Hamer was arrested a second time. The new charges included criminal threats, intimidating a witness and driving while intoxicated. Bail is set now at $155,000. -Andrea Wagner and she was a wife and mother for several years. After the mill burned, Ray became the Trinity County Veterans Service Officer and she cooked for many restaurants, the county hospital in Weaverville, CA and the Forest Service. When Ray retired, they moved to Wickenburg, AZ. where they lived for 23 years. Flora was an avid knitter, crocheter, and beader, making "pocket money" by selling her remarkable jewelry. After Ray passed away, she moved to Red Bluff, CA to be nearer to family. She is survived by three brothers, Theodore Berry of Cottonwood, CA, Milton (Maxine) Berry of Grangerville, ID, and Chester (Beverly) Berry of Shelly, ID. She is also survived by sons, Richard (Beth) Ellis of Grendale, AZ, Gary (Anita) Ellis of Marikina City, Phillipines, and a daughter, Linda (Lynn) Tackmier of Cot- tonwood, CA. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Ray J. Ellis, brother, Ernest (Bud) Berry, sister Christine Gibbs, and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Berry and Melba Berry, and brother-in-law, James Gibbs. She is survived by 5 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the staff at Brentwood Skil- The quick and the drunk An Elk Grove man was arrested early Friday after leading a Red Bluff police officer on a quick, short chase on Breckenridge Street. Robert Joseph Pasillas, 21, was seen driving a red 2005 Dodge truck westbound on Breckenridge Street at Monroe Street just after 1 a.m. The truck ran a stop sign at the intersection at about 20 miles per hour, police said. RATE Continued from page 1A and Trinity County, 17.9 percent. led Nursing and Rehab Facility for their abundant kind- ness and love to our mom in her final days. Cremation is being handled by Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. At mom’s request, there will be no services. A family celebration of life will be held at a future date. Numbers show that while manufacturing goods, which are split into durable and non-durable goods, only went up 1.3 percent overall, the non- durable goods, which saw DADS Continued from page 1A ing several kiddie rides, two ferris wheels, a jumbo slide and a number of large rides, will be open starting at noon Saturday and Sunday. Ride coupons are ROAD Continued from page 1A ALFRED (AL) W. WARD Passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding of pneumonia, he was 78. Al was born in Fowlerville, MI and raised in Jackson, MI. As a young teen he ran his own bicycle repair shop and later got into cars which lasted him his entire life. On June 15, 1953 he married his childhood sweetheart Doris (Dody) Marie Vilminot and the had four children, two girls and two boys, Dawn, Kim, Cindy and Allen. Al passed away just an hour and a half shy of their 58th Wedding Anniversary. Al loved his family with all his heart and would gladly die for any one of them. Al was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. After the service he worked as a welder at Walker Manufacturing in Jackson, MI. In the early ’60’s he got into drag racing and later also enjoyed stock car racing, two sports he loved his whole life. He had many favorite drivers including Richard Petty and the John Force family. He opened his first Speed Shop, Speedcraft Automotive in Jackson, specializing in racing equipment. On New Year’s Day in 1968 while watching the Rose Bowl Game Al decided it was time for a warmer climate and so he moved his family to Southern California, set- tling first in Altadena and then moved to Glendale. In 1972 he moved his family to the San Fernando Valley to Lake View Terrace. He worked for Ford Dealerships and a Cadillac Dealership in Hollywood, downtown Los An- geles and Pasadena, CA as Body Shop and Parts Depart- ment Managers. In 1980 he opened two Auto Parts stores, Award Auto Parts, in Sun Valley, CA and continued rac- ing. He also liked taking his two sons and youngest daughter dirt bike riding in Gorman in Southern Califor- nia. In 1986 Al and Dody moved north to Red Bluff where a felon in possession of firearm and weapon. Bail was set at $350,000. Tehama County Sher- iff’s deputies, Red Bluff Police and California Highway Patrol were called to South Jackson Street about 1:30 p.m. after it was reported that shots had been fired in Red Bluff. Two vehicles, including a silver Mercedes and a Maroon Chevrolet, were CAMPS Continued from page 1A week’s activities will include building a model volcano, making “rock” candy, doing BROWN Continued from page 1A Al opened Award Auto Parts on Antelope Blvd. He sold the business in 1997 but continued working there. He quit Award Auto Parts and found that retirement wasn’t for him. So he then went to work for Napa Auto Parts on Main St. in Red Bluff. Al built a pink Pinto with a 429 engine for his youngest daughter, Cindy, who drag raced in Redding along with her dad who had a funny car. They both had many fans on and off the racetrack. In 1998 Al and Dody opened Sips ’n Snacks Ice Cream Parlor on Oak St. The shop was decorated in a 1950’s theme but had to be closed in 2000 after Al suffered a stroke and Dody broke her shoulder. After his retirement Al still enjoyed watching racing, MMA cage fighting, boxing and football, always cheering on his favorite Oakland Raiders. He also enjoyed other TV shows, playing Monopoly with Dody and going out to dinner with her. His favorite place to eat was M & M Ranch House on Antelope Blvd. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dody of Red Bluff, three children Dawn, Kim and Cindy, all of Red Bluff. Al is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was pre- ceded in death by his youngest son Allen in 1997. As per his wishes there will be no viewing or Memorial Service. of ground,’’ said Jack Pitney, a political science professor at Claremont McKenna Col- lege. Pitney speculated the veto by the 73-year-old governor — a seasoned politician who first led the state from 1975 to 1983 and later served two terms as mayor of Oakland — was calculated to throw Today’s Burning Issue Chimney All Summer? Spring is chimney cleaning time: Extend chimney life: reduce odor; prepare for repairs or upgrades; be ready for fall. Just Leave (corrosive Creosote In The Our specialized certification train- ing ensures that the professional at your door is not learning the job at your home. When you call you get a full inspection, from a certified pro, who knows and uses the latest technology to get your wood, gas, or pellet stove running right. Our techs know what they are doing. But, don’t take my word for it... “I had 3 different companies out who couldn’t fix my gas stove but who still charged me. 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Pasillas reportedly sped up, driving speeds of up to 80 miles per hour, and headed toward Park Avenue. He then turned onto Second Street and stopped in front of a house. Then, he fled on foot toward the backyard of 1307 Second St. where officers caught up with him and put him under arrest. The pursuit lasted less than a minute and covered less than a mile, police said. Pasillas was arrested on charges of felony evading a police officer and driving under the influence of alco- hol. -Andrea Wagner Woman leave baby in van Red Bluff Police officers arrested a 23-year-old mother when they found a 6-month-old infant unat- tended in a van outside Raley’s supermarket Thursday. Chelsea Danielle Amanda Deuel of Red Bluff came out of the store nine minutes after witnesses called police and was identified as the child’s mother, accord- ing to a press release. Deuel was already wanted for failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge when she approached officers in the parking lot. Deuel reportedly left the infant in a car seat alone inside a green 1995 Mercury Voyager, logs said. She was arrested on the warrant and charged with felony child endangerment. The infant was placed with Child Protective Ser- vices of Tehama County. The vehicle was towed. Deuel’s bail was set at $56,000. -Andrea Wagner the next did see a signifi- cant monthly increase, going up 20 percent from April. Only Financial Activi- ties, with a 3 percent drop, and Professional and Busi- nesses Services, with a 1.1 percent drop, changed since April. State government saw a 2.9 increase for the year and a 12.9 percent increase for the month while local $1 each, 25 coupons for $20, or 60 coupons for $40. All rides cost three coupons or more. For more information about the event, go to www.rwildranch.com. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or awagner@redbluffdailynews.com. found side by side with the Mercedes partially in the southbound lane of South Jackson. Red Bluff Police logs show reports at 1:25 p.m. of a man running into apartments in the area of Luther and South Jackson, however, it is unknown who it was. According to Simpson and several witnesses, who were passengers, Duffer reportedly shot at Simpson several times from his vehicle with a handgun while driving south on Paskenta Road. Simpson, who was dri- ving in front of Duffer dur- ing the incident, recog- nized Duffer from previ- ous contacts with him, the release said. No one was injured and Simpson’s vehicle did not have bullet holes in it, Sheriff Dave Hencratt said. Nothing further was ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews. com. available, as the incident is still under investigation, he said. some “soap stone” carving and even a tour of our local gem and mineral museum. More information about the SRDC camps program is available at the Center, Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 527-1196 or Whitten 527-1196 or zwhitten@rbuhsd.k12.ca.us. lawmakers off balance. ‘‘Maybe his overall strate- gy is keep them waiting, keep them guessing,’’ Pitney said. ‘‘That may give him some leverage over the Legislature, though how he uses that leverage is another matter.’’ Brown alluded to such a strategy Thursday, saying his veto of the Democratic bud- get was the most productive way to proceed. ‘‘I think it will shake up the system in a way that will give a better result, however difficult the next few days may turn out to be,’’ he said. authorized retailer YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS government saw a 11.8 percent drop for the year, but a 2.1 percent increase since April. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews. com. 20 off any phone or accessory* $ Over 50 years of serving Tehama County L o c a l c r i m e b l o t t e r