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52percentbelievedBealer was guilty. Edelman was also asked questions by Bealer's at- torney Shon Northam on the differences of report- ing in the Daily News and the Redding Record- Searchlight. In October 2013 a series of articles produced by the Searchlight and KRCR fo- cused on an individual DNA sample found on Nichols' chest. The DNA sample, referenced in a defense motion asking for a delay of Bealer's prelimi- nary trial, was not a match for Bealer. In response Tehama County District Attorney Gregg Cohen held a press conference reaffirming his department's position that the correct suspect was be- ing charged, referring to other samples of DNA ev- idence. Edelmansaidhebelieved that press conference was unique in its timing and was meant to steer the me- dia in a certain direction. Edelman also testified that a statement made by Red Bluff Police Chief Paul Nanfito during one of the earliest press conferences contained inaccurate in- formation about the tim- ing of Nichols walking be- hind the suspect on sur- veillance video, but had been widely reported in the media. The prosecution's cross focused on how the survey only used land line phone numbers. Alvey asked a series of questions asking why cell phone only users were not sampled. He said of the those that responded to the sur- vey 47.6 percent were age 65 and older and another 21.7 percent were 55 to 64. Alvey asked if that was a fair reflection of a possi- ble jury pool. Edelman said his sur- vey found age had no sig- nificant effect on whether a respondent had heard of the case or believed Bealer was guilty. Cross examination is ex- pected to continue when the case resumes Friday. Venue FROMPAGE1 struction of the Kohm Yah- mah-nee Visitor Center, the Lassen Peak Trail rehabili- tation, Lassen's first Wilder- nessandBackcountryStew- ardship Plan and worked to bring to fruition a perma- nent place for youth at the park, the Volcano Adven- ture Camp, which is slated to open in 2016. Koontz has served around the country in places such as Everglades National Parkin southFlor- ida as a backcountry ranger andCumberlandIslandNa- tionalSeashoreoffthecoast of Georgia in interpreta- tion and visitor services. She taught at the Federal Law Enforcement Train- ing Center for four years in the Behavioral Sciences Di- vision, was a Presidential Appointed Board Trustee for the Valles Caldera Na- tional Preserve and served as a Park Service Bevinetto Fellow in Washington, D.C. assigned to the subcommit- tee on national parks, his- toric preservation and rec- reation and the NPS Leg- islative and Congressional Affairs office, where she was involved in reviewing, analyzing and drafting bu- reau legislation. Koontz, a graduate of the Department of the In- terior Senior Executive Service and has been a su- perintendent for the past 15 years — first at Grant Kohrs Ranch in Montana then Bandelier National Monument in New Mex- ico and closing out her ca- reer at Lassen. Throughout her ca- reer she has worked with and developed a variety of partnerships in support of conservation, the National Park Service and gateway communities. "I will miss many things, but most of all, my National Park Service friends and partners," Koontz said. "It has been a pleasure work- ing with the Lassen Park Foundation, Lassen Asso- ciation, cooperating agen- cies, California Guest Ser- vices and park employees during my time here." Koontz and her hus- band Chip Davis, himself a retired Park Service em- ployee, are looking forward to the opportunity to con- tinue exploring our coun- try's special places, sail- ing in the islands, going on camping trips with their dogs and enjoying good food and good friends. Park FROM PAGE 1 PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. Thankyou! times and contracting out support services. Keffer, a California Highway Patrol officer who's served on the An- telope Elementary School District board of trustees for almost four years, said until one is on a governing board, it's difficult to see a clear picture of the issues facing a district. He said, however, that common issues arise from morale, money and benefits. "Once the staff and the teachers' morale increases, it helps the students," he said, adding that the dis- trict's leadership is on the right path after the hiring of superintendent Todd Brose. "The way to solve these issues as a board member is to work with the board and the staff and come up with the most logi- cal decisions that's going to be the best for the stu- dents," Keffer said. "I'll say this repeatedly, but it's al- ways about the students. We have to make the cuts where we have to make the cuts, unfortunately, but as long as you keep the stu- dents' interest in mind ... (the issues) will work them- selves out." Perino, a poison special- ist and fireman, said the priorities the district must address include managing a tight budget, enrollment and facilities upkeep. "From the records I've seen, we're really going to have a problem with the budget," he said. "We're go- ing to have to find resources without cutting services. That's going to be tough." Perino added that about 200 students who could be attending Red Bluff High School are attending dif- ferent schools. "Why? No- body can tell me why. A sim- ple phone call — let's see if we can get those kids back to Red Bluff High to get the (Local Control and Ac- countability Plan) money." The LCAP, according the state Department of Edu- cation, is a plan that ad- dresses how to meet annual goals for students within the district. It's a part of the state's new school fund- ing formula, known as the Local Control Funding For- mula, which was enacted in 2013. Thompson, an educator, counselor and pastor, said continuing with the imple- mentation of the LCAP is a priority, as well as school safety and bullying. "We have to always be addressing that, because safety is first, academics is second, so I would focus there." Nelson, a small business owner, echoed the senti- ment that until one is on a board, it's difficult to ad- dress issues facing the dis- trict. She said, however, that priorities should include keeping students engaged, and encouraging them to be involved in extracurricular activities. On the topic of contract- ing out support services, Keffer, Nelson and Thomp- son were in agreement that while efforts should be made to stay within the district first, contracting outside agencies for sup- port could be beneficial and valuable. Perino disagreed. "I'm dead against it, and here's the reasons why," Perino said. "Quality con- trol." He said he enjoyed a "very good" cafeteria salad at the high school, and that the quality of the food was controlled by in-house staff. "In my jobs, we have companies that come in to supply food, and their qual- ity is not always as good," Perino said. The forum was moder- ated by Kevin Penner, a math teacher at Red Bluff High School. Vote FROM PAGE 1 ANDREBYIK—DAILYNEWS Candidates running for spots on the Red Bluff High School district board of trustees, including Joy Nelson, le , James Keffer, second from le , Frank Perino Jr., second from right and Rodney Thompson, right, fielded questions Wednesday night during a forum at Red Bluff High School. By Phuong Le The Associated Press ELLENSBURG, WASH. In a heavily irrigated Washing- ton valley where fish, crops and people often compete for water, biologists are turning to one of nature's best engineers to help re- store streams and salmon habitat. Landowners typically trap or kill beavers that block irrigation canals and flood homes in the Yakima Valley. But one project is relocating the troublemak- ing creatures to the head- waters of the Yakima River, where their talent for chew- ing willows and construct- ing lodges can be put to good use. "Beavers can be really de- structive, but in the right places, they can be good ecosystem engineers," said Mel Babik, project man- ager with the Mid-Colum- bia Fisheries Enhancement Group, a nonprofit that works to restore salmon populations. In Washington, Oregon, Utah and other parts of the West, beavers increasingly are being used as an effec- tive, low-cost tool to help re- store rivers. Beaver dams, ponds and other structures add com- plexity to an ecosystem, slowing the flow of wa- ter and sediment down- stream. Salmon and other fish take advantage of pockets of slow water to rest, feed and hide. Meanwhile, beaver ponds help store water on the surface as well as under- ground. "The water stored un- derground comes out dur- ing a time of year when fish need cold water and farm- ers need it too," said Wil- liam Meyer, who coordi- nates the Yakima Basin wa- ter resources plan for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Decades, even centuries ago, it wasn't uncommon for people to enlist the help of beavers, but inter- est has been renewed as communities confront de- clining salmon runs and water supply issues. In the 1930s, people were realizing streams and rivers without beavers were struggling, said Joe Wheaton, a geomorphol- ogist and assistant pro- fessor at Utah State Uni- versity who has studied the beaver's role in accel- erating river restoration. A 1949 article in Popular Mechanics described how Idaho wildlife officials re- located beavers to moun- tain streams by parachut- ing them in. "People are looking for innovative new things to try, and even if it's not new, we refer to it as cheap and cheerful restoration," Wheaton said. The Yakima Beaver Proj- ect is modeled after a similar one in north-central Wash- ington's Methow Valley. Using a grant from state salmon-recovery money, biologists take calls from landowners with beaver problems in urban and ag- ricultural areas. If the ani- mals can't be managed on site, the group moves them to tributaries in the upper Yakima River. WILDLIFE TO THE RESCUE Beavers, their dams put to work restoring streams MANUEL VALDES — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A young beaver explores an old beaver lodge near Ellensburg, Wash., a er its family was relocated by a team from the Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group. ARTHUR"WOODY"DeFORESTPALMER September 24, 1945 ~ October 7, 2014 Beloved educator Arthur "Woody" DeForest Palmer died on 07 October 2014 in Chico from complications of heart failure. He was born 24 September 1945 in Manchester Connecticut to George Ernest and Esther (Ragonese) Palmer. He attended public schools in Connecticut be- fore moving out to stay with family in Red Bluff, CA for college. While attending Shasta College he met his sweetheart, Roberta Ann Miller, and after a courtship of two years they were married in Hayward, California. Five years lat- er their marriage was solemnized in the Oakland Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife, Roberta, and their five chil- dren: Estina Spencer (Brian), Joyce Whitney (Edward), Mary Blake (Jaren), Rebecca McAllister (Reese), and Ste- phen Palmer (Charity). He was preceded in death by pa- rents George and Esther. Woody advanced his education by taking advantage of the excellent colleges in California.He received his Associ- ate Degreefrom Shasta College, his Bachelor's and Mas- ter's from California State University, Chico. Woody taught at Corning Union High School for 34 years. His teaching was interrupted by the draft and he received his honorable discharge from the Army after two years during the Vietnam War. He taught English, Drama, and ESL. He took particular delight in helping the strug- gling student. Among their many favorite activities, Woody and Berta served a church service mission for the LDS Church from 2004-2006. They also loved traveling and camping. Woody enjoyed reading and archaeology. He was active in the church serving in many different callings. Memorial services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house at 111 N. Mar- guerite Ave, Corning, CA 96021, on Saturday,11 October at 3:00 pm. Obituaries WalbergInc iscurrentlyacceptingapplicationsfora Office Assistant. Must have experience with QuickBooks, Payroll including prevailing wage and Microsoft office. Must be able to multi-task and be willing to learn. Please email your resume to jaimie@walberginc.com fax your resume to (530) 824-5887 or come into our office located at 2791 Highway 99W, Corning to fill out a application. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM | NEWS | 9 A