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Board to use new emer- gency powers granted by drought legislation passed earlier this year. Delta landowners denied the allegations. Stockton at- torney Donta Nomellini Sr., who represents the Cen- tral California Delta Water Agency, said the two gov- ernment agencies want to appease communities and farmers as far south as San Diego that buy their water. In addition to exporting water, the two agencies are required to release enough water into the Delta to keep out ocean saltwater and pro- tect the estuary. Many Delta farmers have water rights dating back a century or longer, allowing them to use as much water that naturally flows. At ques- tion is whether farmers are taking more than the natu- ral flow, including water the two agencies held in their reservoirs. Meanwhile, the Califor- nia Sportfishing Protec- tion Alliance, a group al- lied with Delta landown- ers, has countered by filing a formal complaint alleging that DWR and Reclamation are illegally diverting water from rivers that flow into the Delta. The alliances' execu- tive director, Bill Jennings, said the two agencies have opened a "Pandora's box" by requesting the investigation. "The water board needs to begin to unravel this." Drought FROMPAGE8 Conway:EsterConway, 54, of Chico died Friday, Aug. 15in Chico. Ar- rangements are under the direction of Brusie Funeral Home. Published Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Demille: John Demille, 46, of Cottonwood died Sunday Aug. 17at his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair's Cremation & Burial. Published Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Hall: William Merlin Hall, 74, of Redding died Friday, Aug. 15at his home. Ar- rangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Leach: Guy Leach, 46, of Red Bluff died Thursday Aug. 14at his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair's Cre- mation & Burial. Published Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Perry: Charles Edward Perry, 77, of Red Bluff died Thursday, Aug. 14, at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Ratledge: Betty L. Ra- tledge, 66, of Red Bluff died Monday, Aug. 18at Red Bluff Health Care. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Winning: Margie L. Win- ning, 83, of Red Bluff died Monday, Aug. 18at All About Seniors. Arrange- ments are under the direc- tion of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Deathnoticesmustbepro- vided by mortuaries to the news department, are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic information about the deceased. Paid obitu- aries are placed through the Classified advertising department. Paid obituar- ies may be placed by mor- tuaries or by families of the deceased and include online publication linked to the newspaper's website. Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run mul- tiple days and offer wide latitude of content, includ- ing photos. Death notices plants and animals found nowhere else on earth, and we've lost more than 90 percent over the last century," EPA Regional Administrator Jared Blu- menfeld said in a press release. "They deserve our protection as senti- nels of drought and cli- mate change, and vital resources for the state's biodiversity and the Pa- cific migratory bird fly- way." The pools are shallow depressions with an un- derlying layer of imper- meable subsoil, which fill with water during the rainy season. They pro- vide habitat for threat- ened fairy shrimp and birds that feed on the shrimp. The pools, which look barren during the sum- mer and fall, fill with winter rain and bloom with wetland plants by the spring. They provide flood re- lief and remove water contaminants. According to the EPA press release the ranch is operated by Matthew Anchordoguy, John Bar- low and Anchordoguy and Company LP. Coyote Creek, a Sac- ramento River tributary, crosses the 1,036-acre ranch. The settlement money will be used to purchase a conservation easement on the 515-acre Foor Ranch, connected to the Vina Plains preserve. That easement will complete the Nature Con- servancy's 4,600-acre Vina Plains Preserve, used for grasslands con- servation, research and educational research on the upper terrace of the Sacramento Valley. The proposed settlement is subject to a 30-day pub- lic comment period and fi- nal court approval. The settlement can be viewed at usdog.gov/ enrd/Consent_Decrees. html. Ranch FROM PAGE 1 ing the economic recovery. The companies have hit a particularly rough patch after years of expanding rapidly during the reces- sion when people shopped more at dollar stores to save money. Now, the companies are hoping they'll be more profitable and efficient if they consolidate. Ken Perkins, president of RetailMetrics LLC, a retail research firm, said any merger will wind up being good for custom- ers. At a time when shop- pers are "extremely deal oriented," a merger will enable the companies to use their scale to lower the overall costs of purchas- ing goods, which will help bring prices lower. "It feels like a race to the bottom with some of the pricing," he said. For Dollar General, the decision to enter the fray was clear because Family Dollar had been on its ra- dar for a while. Dollar Gen- eral Chairman and CEO Rick Dreiling said during a conference call Monday that the company had ex- pressed interest in com- bining with Family Dollar multiple times over the last few years. While Dreiling didn't disclose if there'd been any sticking points in working out an agreement in the past, he said Dollar Gen- eral was very surprised when Family Dollar an- nounced its deal with Dol- lar Tree. Despite the shock, Dollar General remains un- deterred in trying to work out a transaction. "It's all water under the bridge. We're ready to move forward," Dreiling said. While Dreiling was plan- ning to retire from the CEO post in May 2015, he's agreed to postpone his retirement until May 2016 in order to help with the integration of the two companies. One reason Dollar Gen- eral is angling for Family Dollar is its customer base. Dreiling said that Family Dollar is strong in metro- politan areas, while Dollar General's strength lies in rural markets. "Maybe we'll be able to learn something from each other," he said. The two businesses also have similar pricing strate- gies, offering shoppers most products at $10 or less. At Dollar Tree, everything in its stores costs just a buck. While Dollar General and Family Dollar have several complimentary as- pects of their businesses, a combination would also help eliminate some com- petition in the sector. Dreiling said that even though retailers like Walmart Stores Inc. have been stepping up the pace to open smaller-format stores to try to lure lower-income customers, Dollar General's business has actually been hurt worse when a Family Dollar store opens near one of its locations. But that doesn't mean that Walmart and other re- tailers like Kroger Co. aren't a competitive threat still. By bringing Family Dollar into the fold, Dollar General can not only eliminate the ri- valry — it can also bolster its muscle to help ward of- fer bigger players. A Dollar General and Family Dollar combination would create a chain with almost 20,000 stores in 46 states and sales of more than $28 billion. Family Dollar has also come into play because of its business struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina company has been shut- tering stores and cutting prices in hopes of boosting its financial performance. In June investor Carl Icahn urged the company to put itself up for sale. Dollar General Corp. said it would pay $78.50 per share in cash. That's 3 percent higher than Family Dollar Stores Inc.'s Friday closing price of $76.06. Dol- lar General put the deal's value at $9.7 billion. Last month Dollar Tree Inc. offered to pay $59.60 in cash and the equivalent of $14.90 in shares of Dol- lar Tree for each share held. The companies valued the transaction at $74.50 per share at the time. Includ- ing debt and other costs, the companies estimated the transaction to be worth approximately $9.2 billion. It remains to be seen if Dollar Tree will boost its offer for Family Dollar, and Wal-Mart recently said it's not interested in acquir- ing a dollar chain. Dreil- ing would not comment on whether Dollar Gen- eral would be willing to in- crease its bid. "We have a great deal on the table. Let's let it all play out," he said. Representatives for Dol- lar Tree did not immedi- ately respond to requests for comment. Family Dol- lar said its board would re- view the proposal. If Dollar General winds up reaching an agreement with Family Dollar, the Goodlettsville, Tennessee company anticipates an- nual savings of $550 mil- lion to $600 million three years after closing. Integra- tion costs are projected to total between $300 million and $400 million. Dollar General believes it can quickly address any antitrust issues and is will- ing to divest up to 700 of its stores in order to get the necessary approvals for the transaction. Dollar Tree had agreed to divest 500 of its U.S. stores for its proposed deal. Dreiling has also agreed to remain as a director — and would be willing to serve as chairman — if asked by the board and elected by shareholders. Todd Vasos, Dollar General's chief oper- ating officer, will be respon- sible for handling the day-to- day integration of the two companies. Dollar General said that Goldman Sachs and Citi- group Global Markets Inc. have agreed to provide com- mitted financing, which would include the $305 mil- lion termination fee due to Dollar Tree if Family Dollar chooses a deal with Dollar General instead. Dollar General's board unanimously approved the Family Dollar deal. The company anticipates com- pleting the transaction on a similar time frame as the one Dollar Tree announced, which was by early 2015. Shares of Dollar General stock climbed $6.68, or 12 percent, to close at $64.14. Family Dollar's stock gained $3.75, or 4.9 per- cent, to $79.81. Shares of Dollar Tree, which is based in Chesapeake, Virginia, fell $1.35, or 2.4 percent, to $54.26. Dollar FROM PAGE 1 Proceeds from the event, organizers said, will ben- efit the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Com- merce. From there, the money will be distributed back into the community through local organiza- tions. It all fits in to the event's tagline: local serv- ing local. "The chamber is only go- ing to be as good as the peo- ple who support it," said Mi- chelle Hickok, a graphic de- signer for Tap into Tehama. Shasta Canty, a coordinator for the event, said, "They support the community, so we as a community need to support them as well." More than 600 tickets were sold for the inaugu- ral edition of the brew fes- tival last year, and orga- nizers planned for about 1,000 people this year. Al- mond, the project coor- dinator, in a post on the Tap into Tehama Face- book page earlier this year, wrote: "In jest, the 2nd an- nual Tap into Tehama will now fondly be referred to as 'Double Tap.' Double the Beer, Double the Crowd..." As the event wound down under a hot sun at the park along the Sacra- mento River, Almond said he hoped people who re- ceived Tap into Tehama branded tumblers would use them one day, perhaps drinking a craft beer, and think back on the festival as an event that provided a quality experience. Beer FROM PAGE 1 ANDRE BYIK — DAILY NEWS Hundreds descended on River Park in Red Bluff on Saturday for the second annual Tap into Tehama beer and food festival. CHARLES"CHUCK"EDWARDPERRY February 22, 1937 ~ August 14, 2014 Charles ("Chuck") Edward Perry died on August 14, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital after a short illness. His wife Dolores was at his side. Chuck was born in San Diego, CA on February 22, 1937 to Charles and Verna Perry. He graduated from Bakers- field High School and attended San Francisco State Uni- versity. After high school, Chuck served in the United States Navy. Chuck worked for PG&E for 33 years, retir- ing in 1994 as an electric meter technician. Chuck was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church and the Knights of Columbus. Chuck's thirst for knowledge of all subjects ranging from the Mayan language to photography to the newest tech- nology was matched only by his gift at making friends wherever he was. He loved to travel, particularly to Mexi- co, Hawaii, and across North America with his wife. At home and in his travels, Chuck enjoyed golf, scuba div- ing, and both acquiring and sharing great stories- the de- tails of which he never forgot. He was a skilled linguist, artist, photographer, woodworker, and overall handyman. He cared deeply about his community, volunteering with hospice and Lifeline. His sincerity, kindness, and smile will not soon be forgotten by any who were fortunate enough to know him. Chuck is survived by his wife Dolores, daughter Denise Cross, step-children Michael, Michele, and Melinda Silva, and grandchildren Wendy, Jessica, Kyle and Moura Cross, Sean Waistell, Avery and Chelsea Clough, Shayla Silva, and Heather Graham. A memorial service and burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery on Thursday, August 21 at 11 a.m. A reception will be held immediately following at his home. George Houston Faulker July 26, 1930 - August 6, 2014 George was one of 9 children born to Julian and Lillian Faulker in Leake County Mississippi. His adventurous side brought him to Plumas County as a young man where he supported himself as a mill work- er. George met and married Darlene Orcutt in 1953, they moved to Red Bluff a short time later, continuing his work at a local mill. George began working for a local plumber, learned the trade, eventually partnering, then owning his own plumb- ing business. That business was a family affair, with his wife and daughter in the shop and he & his sons in the field. Retirement came in the late 1980's, allowing him time to travel. He enjoyed hunting and loved his bird dogs, and his daughters terrier pup who became his favorite after dis- covering the little dog had a keen sense of smell for tracking deer. Fishing, fishing and more fishing. George didn't have an ocean boat, but he did have a 12 foot aluminum boat. He would load his young sons into it and head out into the ocean without fear. He made many friends who shared his passion, whether it was on the ocean, streams, lakes or rivers. George is survived by his sons, David and Stephen Faulkner; daughter and son-in-law, Debora and Daniel Coffman; grandchildren, Casey Coffman, Kelli (Coffman) McNail, Kyle McNail and Tyler Faulkner; sisters and brother-in-law, George and Mytris Jenkins, Helen Rawson, Great Grandchildren and his dearly loved nieces and nephews who called him Uncle Hubby. Memorial donations can be made to "major projects" in Georges' name to the Red Bluff Elks Lodge #1250, 355 Gilmore Road, Red Bluff Ca 96080 A private gathering will be held at a later date. Obituaries R ed Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service NowOffering Eco-Friendly urns at economy friendly prices. 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff, FD Lic. 1931 527-1732 TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A