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The Associated Press PHOENIX "All right, full auto," the firing-range in- structor tells a 9-year-old girl. She braces the Uzi sub- machine gun and opens fire at a black-silhouette target. But the recoil wrenches the fully automatic weapon up- ward, and the instructor is shot in the head and killed. The death has set off a powerful debate over youngsters and guns, with many people wondering what sort of parents would let a child handle an Uzi. Instructor Charles Vacca, 39, was standing next to the girl Monday at the Last Stop outdoor shooting range in White Hills, Arizona, when she squeezed the trigger. Sam Scarmardo, a former Lake Havasu City Council member who operates the shootingrange,saidWednes- day that the girl's parents had signed waivers saying they understood the rules of the range and were standing nearby,video-recordingtheir daughter, when the accident happened. "I have regret we let this child shoot, and I have re- gret that Charlie was killed in the incident," Scarmardo said. This isn't the first acci- dental shooting by a child using an Uzi. An 8-year- old boy died after shooting himself in the head at a gun expo near Springfield, Mas- sachusetts, in 2008. Chris- topher Bizilj was firing at pumpkins when the Uzi kicked back. Ronald Scott, a Phoenix- based firearms safety ex- pert, said most shooting ranges have an age limit and strict safety rules when teaching children to shoot. He said instructors usually have their hands on guns when children are firing high-powered weapons. "You can't give a 9-year- old an Uzi and expect her to control it," Scott said. The instructor's death generated angry social-me- dia comments about why a child was allowed to use an automatic weapon. Scarmardo said his policy of allowing children 8 and oldertofireguns underadult supervisionandthewatchful eye of an instructor is stan- dard practice in the industry. The range's policies are un- der review, he said. A video released by inves- tigators shows the 9-year- old, whose identity hasn't been released, holding the stubby weapon in both hands. Vacca, standing to her left, tells her to turn her left leg forward. "All right, go ahead and give me one shot," he tells the girl, whose back is to the camera during the en- tire 27-second video. He then cheers when she fires one round at the target. "All right, full auto," Vacca says. The video, which does not show the actual in- cident, ends with a series of shots being heard. Arizona has long had a strong pro-gun culture, including weapon ranges that promote events for children and families. Some of these ranges offer people the thrill of firing weapons such as the Uzi that are heavily restricted and cannot easily be ob- tained by members of the public. SHOOTING RANGE DEATH Shooting by girl, 9, ignites guns debate JOHNLOCHER—THEASSOCIATEDPRESS A man closes off an entrance to the Last Stop outdoor shooting range Wednesday in White Hills, Ariz. Gun range instructor Charles Vacca was accidentally killed Monday at the range by a 9-year-old girl with an Uzi submachine gun. By Juan A. Lozano The Associated Press ANGLETON, TEXAS A jury on Wednesday acquitted a southeast Texas man of murder in the fatal shoot- ing of a drunken driver who had just caused an ac- cident that killed the man's two sons. David Barajas cried af- ter the verdict was read and he hugged his wife, Cindy, who was also cry- ing. He could have been sentenced to up to life in prison, if he had been con- victed. Prosecutors alleged that Barajas killed 20-year-old Jose Banda in a fit of rage after Banda plowed into Barajas and his sons while they were pushing a truck on a road near their home because it had run out of gas. Twelve-year-old Da- vid Jr. and 11-year-old Ca- leb were killed. Defense attorney Sam Cammack said Barajas didn't kill Banda and that he was only focused on saving his sons. The gun used to kill Banda wasn't found and there was lit- tle physical evidence ty- ing Barajas to the killing. Authorities said that af- ter the crash, Barajas, 32, went to his home about 100 yards from the crash site, got a gun and returned to shoot Banda. Legal experts said pros- ecutors would likely have to overcome jury sympa- thy for Barajas, who had the support of many res- idents of Alvin, which is about 30 miles south- east of Houston. Further complicating their case was that there were no witnesses who identified Barajas as the shooter and gunshot residue tests done on Barajas came back neg- ative. Investigators testified that a bullet fragment found in Banda's car could have come from a .357-caliber gun, and that ammunition for such a gun was found in Bara- jas' home, along with a holster. 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Call (530) 200-5581 LIC#815898 www.marknelsonbuilders.con LEGALNOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014000226 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lake California Gas Fuel 806-786- 4804, 19606 Lake California Dr., Cottonwood, CA 96022 Terence Maroste 22670 Rio Alto Dr. Cottonwood, CA 96022 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fic- titious business name or names listed above on n/a This business is conducted by: an individual S/By: Terence Maroste Terence Maroste This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Tehama County on 8/1/2014 BEVERLY ROSS Tehama County Clerk & Recorder Publish: Aug 28, Sept 4, 11 & 18, 2014 LEGALNOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014000198 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REBOOT COMPUTER REPAIR 19217 Sandpiper Ln. Cottonwood, CA 96022 Jeff Bailey 19217 Sandpiper Ln. Cottonwood, CA 96022 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fic- titious business name or names listed above on 7/14/2014 This business is conducted by: an individual S/By: Jeff Bailey Jeff Bailey This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Tehama County on 7/14/2014 BEVERLY ROSS County BEVERLY ROSS Tehama County Clerk & Recorder Publish: August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2014 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL PURSUANT TO WAREHOUSE- MAN'S LIEN (California Commercial Code Section 7210) TO: ROXANNA N. VARVARO WILMA DEENE McCANN and any person with an interest in that certain mobile home lo- cated at 21795 Bend Ferry Rd., Space No. 37, Red Bluff, Califor- nia. Serial Number SN512426, Decal No. LAH5388, HUD Label No. CAL296904 Pursuant to Section 798.56(e) of the California Civil Code and Section 7210(2) of the California Commercial Code, John Vashon dba Bend MH and RV Park elects to sell the subject mobile home pursuant to a lien sale since the demand for payment dated July 14, 2014 was not satisfied. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the date of sale and auction will be Monday, September 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Law Office of Ja- cobs, Anderson, Potter and Chaplin, 20 Independence Circle, Chico, California. (Said sale is subject to change upon proper notice). Sale will be made without cove- nant or warranty, express or im- plied, regarding title, posses- sion, or encumbrances, to pay all sums due John Vashon, dba Bend MH and RV Park, to wit $1,595.68.00 together with inter- est, costs and expenses created by sale and as provided by law. Said mobile home will be sold for cash or cashiers check, drawn on a state or national bank, a state or Federal credit union, or a state or Federal sav- ings and loan association, domi- union, ings and loan association, domi- ciled in the State of California. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the mobile home and con- tents must be removed from the premises within seven (7) days of the date of sale. Dated: 8/25/14 DIRK POTTER, SBN 107091 Jacobs, Anderson, Potter and Chaplin Attorneys for John Vashon, dba Bend MH & RV Park 20 Independence Circle Chico, CA 95973 (530)342-6144 Publish: August 28, September 4, 2014 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS COUNTY OF TEHAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Sealed bids for the work shown in the plans and specifications entitled: SOUTH AVENUE SHOULDER WIDENING PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NUMBER: HSIPL 5908(089) COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER: 235911 will be received at the Depart- ment of Public Works office at 9380 San Benito Avenue, Gerber, California, 96035 until 3:00PM (PST) on September 10, 2014, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the conference room at the afore- mentioned address. DESCRIPTION OF WORK Work includes reconditioning the shoulders of South Avenue, installing guard railing on struc- tures, updating striping and makings and providing rumble strips for increased safety. ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE The Engineer's Estimate for this contract is $870,000 DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS EN- TERPRISE GOAL TERPRISE GOAL The DBE Contract goal is 4% TRAINEES OR APPRENTICES The number of trainees or ap- prentices for this contract is _0_. CONTRACT TIME The project has 35 Working Days. PRE-BID MEETING A non-mandatory pre-bid meet- ing is scheduled for 9/3/2014 at 10:00 AM at the offices of Tehama County Public Works, 9380 San Benito Ave, Gerber, CA. This meeting is to inform bid- ders and potential subcontractors of project re- quirements, arranging solicitations, times for the pre- sentation of bids, quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules in ways that facilitate DBE, and other small businesses participation (e.g., unbundling large contracts to make them more accessible to small busi- nesses, requiring or encourag- ing prime contractors to sub- contract portions of work that they might otherwise perform with their own forces) of sub- contracting and material supply opportunities. The County will also answer any questions per- taining to the Plans, Contract, and Specifications including the Alternative bid procedures, if any. Bidder's attendance at this meeting will non-mandatory . THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE "BUY AMERICA" PROVI- SIONS. CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE CLASSI- FICATION The contractor shall possess ei- ther a Class A OR C12 license at the time this contract is award- ed. This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimina- tion and compliance require- ments pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990. OBTAINING OR INSPECTING CON- TRACT DOCUMENTS The Project Bid Book and Con- struction Plans may be inspect- ed the may inspect- ed at no cost at the Depart- ment's offices, or copies of these documents may be ob- tained for a NONREFUNDABLE FEE OF $ 50.00 PER SET including ½ size formatted on "11 x 17" paper. Full size individual sheets are available at a cost of $3.50 per sheet. These docu- ments can be obtained from: TEHAMA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 9380 SAN BENITO AVENUE, GERBER, CALIFORNIA Technical questions should be directed to Kevin Rosser, Senior Civil Engineer, telephone (530) 385-1462 ex. 3051. The successful bidder shall fur- nish a payment bond and a per- formance bond. The County of Tehama affirms that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enter- prises will be afforded full op- portunity to submit bids in re- sponse to this invitation. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA PRE- VAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS Federal minimum wage rates are not included in these specifi- cations. They may be obtained at the Internet Web Site http:// www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx A copy is also available at the Offi- ces of Tehama County Public Works, 9380 San Benito Avenue, Gerber, CA 96035 If there is a dif- ference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of In- dustrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Con- tractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS; COUN- TY OF TEHAMA BY: Gary B. 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