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Wednesday, June 29, 2011 – Daily News 5A Obituaries Pursuit ends in arrest By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer A transient man from Washington led police on a chase Monday after- noon in Red Bluff, hitting three vehi- cles including a patrol unit, after he was contacted by police regarding an argu- ment. According to Red Bluff Police logs, NEAL R. KITCHEN on June 12, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He was born October 20, 1931 in Chico, CA. to Harden and Sara Kitch- en. Neal R. Kitchen passed away at Red Bluff Health Care He joined the Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by wife of 44 years Mickie Kitchen, stepsons Ken (Barbara) Rowley, Jerry (Penny) Rowley of Red Bluff, and Pernell (Sue) Rowley of Lodi, CA., 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and numerous nie- ces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his pa- rents, brothers Leo, Bill and George, sister Vivian, son Da- vid, and daughter Stephanie. Known as "Father" to his family he enjoyed the many gatherings at the holidays. His favorite were Christmas, Easter and the 4th of July. Services will be held on July 1, 2011 at the Northern Cal- ifornia Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Road in Igo at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Veter- ans Cemetery. officers were sent to Colony Road about 2:45 p.m. after it was reported that a man was involved in a distur- bance with the same person again. The man, identified later as Randal Robinson, was seated in a vehicle in front of the residence on Colony when officers arrived. According to a Red Bluff Police press release, Robinson fled south on Colony Road as officers approached the vehicle and a pursuit ensued about 2:51 p.m. During the pursuit, which took place over several minutes in the areas of Wiltsey Road and Antelope Boule- vard, Robinson stopped and backed his vehicle into a marked patrol unit, caus- ing damage to the front end. According to the release, Robinson drove at speeds of over 80 mph and logs show he went the wrong way on Antelope Boulevard at one point. At 2:53 p.m., Robinson was driving north on Wiltsey Road when he ran a stop sign and made a right turn onto Antelope Boulevard, said California Highway Patrol Officer Ken Reine- man. As he did so, Robinson’s vehicle broadsided a 1991 Toyota Camry dri- ven by Norma Bowers, 76, of Red Bluff, Reineman said. The impact caused minor injuries to Bowers, who was taken to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Reineman said. Her vehicle had minor damage. Robinson’s 1999 Nissan Altima State lawmakers start BANSclosing $9.6B deficit SACRAMENTO (AP) — Exercising their new majority- vote authority, Democratic lawmakers began approving an $86 billion spending package Tuesday but did so without the tax renewals they had sought all year. Instead, they filled Cal- ifornia’s remaining $9.6 billion budget deficit with more spending cuts, optimistic revenue assumptions and fee increases that likely will be challenged in court. The state Assembly passed the main budget bill for the fiscal year that starts Friday, sending it to the Senate. That chamber could not reach the 21-vote simple majority needed to pass the bill and will bring it back for another vote later in the evening. Both houses were taking action on a series of related bills that will raise fees, fund a prison realignment and prepare for deeper cuts to schools, higher education and social services if the revenue assumptions don’t pan out. ‘‘This plan is best described as making the best out of a bad situation,’’ said Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield, D- Sherman Oaks, chairman of the Assembly Budget Commit- tee. Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown had hoped MARLENE MAY WOOD Marlene May Wood was born September 10, 1933 in Susanville, CA. and spent her early years in Buntingville with her parents, Lloyd and Florence Hoffman and her brothers John and Floyd. She passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 in her home at Horse Lake Ranch. She is survived by husband Ed Wood; sons Darrell Wood (Callie), Dennis Wood (JoEllen), daughter, Diana Wemple (Keith), grandchildren; Ramsey Wood, Dallice Wood, Ryan Wemple, Reg Wemple, Trevor Wood, Danielle Wood, and Kattie Wemple; also, cousins Ray Di- eter, Jerry Dieter (Kay), and Jim Jeskey (Jane) and numer- ous nieces and nephews. Marlene and Ed were married August 16, 1955 in Susanville, CA. They moved out to Horse Lake Ranch where they raised their family and cattle. Marlene helped Ed in all aspects of the ranch. She also enjoyed her yard and worked in her large flower garden to make her home a peaceful oasis in the high desert. Marlene was famous for her home style cooking and people would come from near and far to sit at her kitch- en table. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grand- mother. Marlene was the silent rock of the family and was always there when anyone called her or needed her. She enjoyed playing cards and taught her children and grandchildren many games. But she did not like to lose and if you happened to beat her, then you deserved the win. to extend temporary increases passed two years ago to the state sales, personal income and vehicle taxes to help close the state’s budget deficit. Brown wanted the Legislature to call a special election so voters could decide the question, but he could not persuade any Republicans to support it. The increases to the sales and vehicle taxes will expire Thursday, while the increase to the personal income tax rate expired in January. While Democrats can pass a budget with a simple majority vote, a two-thirds vote is needed for tax increases and to place measures on the ballot. Republicans had wanted reforms to the public pension system, a state spending cap and an overhaul of state busi- ness regulations but in the end could not close a deal with the governor. On Tuesday, they criticized the Democratic budget plan, especially its reliance on the assumption that general tax revenue will rise $4 billion more than expected in the coming fiscal year. ‘‘It is woefully short on reforms,’’ said Assemblyman Jim Nielsen, R-Gerber. ‘‘There’s some creative work in here, cre- ative in terms of determining how much new money might be available.’’ If both houses succeed Tuesday in sending the budget package to the governor, it will be a rarity. Just five state bud- gets since 1991 have been passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor before the July 1 start of the fiscal year. Marlene was Past President of the Lassen County Cowbelles and a Lassen County Cowbelle of the Year. As a current member of the Lassen County CattleWomen, she was always there to help out on projects in which the group was involved. Her "mountain oysters" at the CattleWomen’s Wine Tasting were legendary. Marlene will be missed deeply by family and friends alike. But she leaves with us great memories and lasting impressions from the way she lived her life and the way she touched ours. Donations may be made in her memory to the Lassen County CattleWomens Scholarship Fund at P.O. Box 1649, Susanville, CA. 96130 or the California Rangeland Trust at 1225 H St., Sacramento, CA. 95814-1910. MEETS Continued from page 1A sheriff’s departments, which have limited staff and resources. Still, even non-homeless people commit those crimes, Nanfito and Hen- cratt said. Nanfito and Minch said centralizing the homeless population is not going to increase crime in the neigh- borhood or the city. Nanfito said the location of the shelter does not matter because crimes such as rob- bery or burglary are “crimes of opportunity” and will happen regardless of the location of the “base camp”. Hencratt said statistically, as population grows the crime rate grows. How much it will grow is the only unknown. “It doesn’t matter where the shelter is, there’s proba- bly going to be an increase in crime,” Hencratt said. “But I’m an optimist, so I hope not.” Still, he supports the shel- ter because it could be the basis for effecting change in people who would other- wise not have the support or means to keep them from breaking the law. The proposed shelter is within city limits, which means the Red Bluff City Council will make the deci- sion. But if the issue was to come to the Tehama County Board of Supervisors, he would give a whole-hearted endorsement, Hencratt said. “We have to at least try,” Hencratt said. “If you can support change or help just a small percentage of the homeless population help themselves get back off the street, it’s a good thing.” Nanfito said his instinct, based on 27 years of law enforcement, is to support having a shelter. The bene- fits of the shelter to the com- munity outweighs the con- cerns some may have. It is his hope that organi- zations, such as PATH, that offer services to the home- less can reach out to the homeless and help them off the street and into perma- nent housing before police ever have to deal with them, he said. “It’s probably not what many people want to hear, but my opinion is the com- munity could benefit from a homeless shelter,” Nanfito said. “It probably won’t eliminate homelessness, but a well-planned, well- thought out shelter will mit- igate the number of home- less.” Lawmakers have extra incentive to act this year: Every day since they missed a June 15 constitutional deadline has been a day they haven’t been paid, under the provisions of a ballot initiative voters approved last year. CAMP Continued from page 1A opportunity to learn about North America during the ice age, dinosaurs, the discovery of fossils and how things lived long before 2011. Some fun learning will take place as the students reassemble dinosaur bones, create maps of North America through the ages, make clay tablets and go on geology hikes. “From River to Lake and back Again” is the topic for the camp being held July 11 to 15. This will be the last year for Lake Red Bluff, so stu- dents will have an oppor- tunity to learn about the lake. They will learn why was it created and why will it no longer exist starting next year. Stu- dents will ride in a Tehama County Sheriff’s boat and learn about boat safety. Campers will be building sailboats and making maps of Lake Red Bluff using water colors along with many learning activities. “From Algae to Zebra- Mussels; Life in the Water” will be July 18 to July 22. This camp will be a chance to get wet and explore fish, frogs and other creature that live and thrive in their watery home. The last week of camp, July 25 to July 29, explores “Native North- ern California.” This camp will focus on the native plants, native ani- mals and native peoples that lived in the area before it was called “Cal- ifornia.” There will be a chance to be part of a skit based on a local legend. This final camp will fea- ture special activities pro- vided by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki’s. Camps are limited to 30 students for each of the weekly sessions. Early registration is encouraged, as the first two camps filled quickly. An application with a $10 non-refundable deposit is needed to secure a spot. The remaining $40 fee is due on the first day of camp. The camps are spon- sored in part by grants from Rolling Hills Casi- no, the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki and Pacific Gas & Electric Foundation. This year, there has been a greater need for financial assistance of families. If you are able to make a donation to the scholarship fund to assis- tance campers, know that it will be greatly appreci- ated. Donations can be sent to 1000 Sale Lane, Red Bluff, CA 96080. For information about the summer camps, con- tact the center at 527- 1196, e-mail Whitten at zwhitten@rbuhsd.k12.ca. us or Center Manager Carlene Cramer at ccramer@tehama.k12.ca. us or check the Website www.srdc.tehama.k12.ca. us. continued out of control, going to the right where it hit a white pickup owned by Bruce Knapton of Red Bluff, which was parked at the curb in front of Bud’s Jolly Kone. Logs also show that toward the end of the vehicle pursuit, Robinson drove south through an orchard on Gilmore Ranch Road at Hoy Road and contin- ued on foot toward the diversion dam. A search involving the Tehama County Sheriff’s Department, Tehama County District Attorney’s and the Cal- ifornia Highway Patrol eventually turned up Robinson hiding in the orchard and he was taken into custody. Robinson was taken to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital where he was treated and medically cleared before being taken to Tehama County Jail. He was booked on the charges of assault with a deadly weapon, felony evading and hit and run. Bail was set at $81,000. sell said. Continued from page 1A There is an unwilling- ness at the state level to pay for the legislation and enforcement and the requirements to enforce the law cannot be met, Russell said. In addition, there is no controls in place to make sure only qualified indi- viduals get medication and to ask the already financially-strapped law enforcement to check to the extent needed is unreasonable, he said. Russell also noted the lack of interest in the ordinance. At the most, 10 people have attended public hearings on the matter and he hasn’t received many calls, Russell said. There doesn’t seem to be a problem with people getting what they need and Redding is not that far away, he said. “They are not without opportunity to fill their recommendations,” Rus- BUDGET Continued from page 1A “I have to commend all the staff,” Supervisor Dennis Garton said. “...for putting together a budget that is nothing more than a guess. I hope the community bears with us because it’s not going to get any better.” Chairman Gregg Avilla also thanked those involved Right now, the county does not have the capa- bilities to oversee the dispensaries, he said. The other four super- visors agreed. People who cannot grow their own medical marijuana can get with others to get it, said Supervisor Ron Warner. “I think the medical marijuana law has been abused to a point where it’s just not manageable anymore,” he said. Before calling the vote, Chairman Gregg Avilla commented as well. The new issues don’t reflect the Compassion- ate Use Act he voted for in the past, Avilla said. “I think the only thing we can do today is adopt a ban,” he said. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or awagn- er@redbluffdailynews.co m. in writing the preliminary budget. Although it is a “moving target,” they will figure it out, Avilla said. Goodwin countered that the economy does seem to be flattening out and he is hopeful, he said. Others were just as opti- mistic. Relatively speaking, compared to other counties, Tehama is better off, said Supervisor George Russell. THE PASSING PARADE You may have noticed the Cinderella Motel on Rio Street has vanished… courtesy of P G & E. This currently unpopular public utility company purchased the site a year ago for the purpose of cleaning up toxic residue from the days, before the motel, when they were storing bulk gas in huge round tanks on the site. And now the entire 600 block on the east side of Rio is exposed to view and will someday be purchased for development if the economy ever gets cooking again. In the meantime, the long vacant Herbert Kraft Playground is ripe for revisit. Here’s what I wrote in 1972. “The Kraft Playground caper has all of Rio Street up in arms. It appears newcomers want to remove the half century land mark and have it serve a more useful purpose i.e. produce revenue for the City. Mother wrote an impassioned Letter to the Editor in favor of retaining the playground and improving it for use by children and senior citizens alike. I second the motion for I grew up in that playground as we lived directly across the street. I progressed from sandbox to cloth bottom swings to the big swings with board seats that you could stand up and pump until almost parallel to the ground. It was rumored that some kid had actually gone over the top…full circle, but I never got a chance to try it because Miss Hattie Lingscheid, custodian, would put a stop to any such dangerous play. She sat in lonely and stoic splendor on a hard metal bench on the north side of the playground with a shoe box of liniments, iodine and bandages for those who did not heed her warnings. Nevertheless, our gang, which hung out there every summer evening, was an ingenious and inventive group. The giant slide could be ridden by any one in long pants. We would covertly wax it with old bread wrappers until the next unsuspecting rider would go zooming down and shoot off the end about 3 feet in the air and land maybe 20 feet away right smack on their backside. On Saturday afternoons, after a Tarzan movie at the old State Theatre, we would devise a game which required a contestant to swing from one end and back of the set of 9 single rings in a row on the south side of the playground. The motivation came from the realization that if you let go and hit ground…you could be devoured by crocodiles! And on the multiple equipment line along the west side of playground…giant slide, high bars for chinning, rings, poles for climbing, metal ladders with rungs culminating in a two pole “monkey bars” set up at a 45 degree angle, our objective would be to shinny across the very top most rail and get all the way across…some 20 feet off the ground.” All I ever got as young playground participant were blisters, a broken collarbone…and a lot of enjoyment. Too bad that Kraft Playground experience is denied the youth of today. Robert Minch 1929- The Passing Parade is brought to you by by Minch Property Management, 760 Main Street specializing in commercial leasing and sales. 530 527 5514