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Thissell:Robert"Ross" Thissell, 60, of Los Molinos died Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Red Bluff Healthcare. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair's Direct Cremation & Burial. Published Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Deathnoticesmustbe provided by mortuar- ies to the news depart- ment, are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic informa- tion about the deceased. Paid obituaries are placed through the Clas- sified advertising depart- ment. Paid obituaries may be placed by mortu- aries or by families of the deceased and include on- line publication linked to the newspaper's web- site. Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run multiple days and offer wide latitude of content, including photos. DEATHNOTICES The headline of a brief in Tuesday's edition about a motorcycle and car in- volved in a collision was misleading. A California Highway Patrol spokesman said Tuesday the report on the incident was not yet completed and no specific information regarding the collision could be released. The spokesman con- firmed that the motorcyclist was taken to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital but did not have information about where the patient was taken subsequently. CORRECTION ing properties would be on board if the Red Bluff hotels go through with the plan. Warren said together the Red Bluff, Corning and Roll- ing Hills properties could raise around $420,000 with a 3 percent assessment per year. While signaling open- ness to the idea, the hotel operators in attendance at Monday's meeting said they would only be willing to do a 2 percent assessment, in fear of driving away cus- tomers. Warren said the process to create a BID would take around six months to a year. It would begin by the hotels petitioning the city to es- tablish the BID. The City Council would then have to approve a Res- olution of Intent and copies of the proposal would be sent to the affected busi- nesses. Following two public hearings, the City Council could establish the BID so long as 50 percent of the affected businesses did not submit written protests. The voting power would be based on the monetary contributions each property had to give, or "weighted dollar votes." The BID would be estab- lished for a set of time be- tween one to five years and then have to be renewed. Members of the Commu- nity Alliance, including Ali Abbassi, were also in atten- dance Monday. Abbassi said he was there as an advocate and reiter- ated the points about the city of Red Bluff using TOT money for general fund pur- poses rather than destina- tion tourism marketing. The hoteliers expressed many concerns about the city's past handling of the TOT and the lack of market- ing support from the cham- ber. Warren said the proposal was in no way meant to re- place to chamber. Some operators sug- gested if a BID assessment was added, it may leave the door open for the city at- tempting to raise the TOT rates, once it was shown a higher rate wasn't harming business. Others questioned whether Red Bluff had enough to offer tourists for a marketing program to work. But in general there ap- peared to be an openness to at least discussing a 2 percent assessment fur- ther, along with setting up a meeting with the TEDC. Hotels FROM PAGE 1 Second: Elizabeth Mc- Donough and Emily Alldrin Third: Jillian Alldrin and Bryon Brushett Opentwinfiddle division — age 18 and older First: Hughie Smith and Martha Boyle Second: Frank McDonough and Christopher Culbreath Third: Shira Ellisman and Dan Touchstone Junior jukebox division — age 17 and younger First: James and Jillian Tomlinson Second: Boyle Sisters Third: Cadence Fehrs Open jukebox division — any age First: Tori Kozlowski, Chico Second: Alldrin Family Third: Martha Boyle Accompanist — any age First: Jim French, Weaver- ville Second: Rod Anderson, Spokane, Washington Third: Eric Anderson, Lincoln Marvin Lachney Loyalty Award Sue Shine, Redding Waltz contest First: Matthew Songmak- er, Red Bluff Hot Fiddle contest First: Matthew Songmak- er, Red Bluff B.A. Awards: Bryon Brushett, Shasta; Becky Huskey, Cottonwood; Rich Reynolds, Red Bluff; Pat Scott, Red Bluff SchOLLIEship Eric Anderson, Lincoln Jukebox MC Adrienne Jacoby, Red- ding Contest MC Tex Ash, Red Bluff Fiddle judges Katy Bridges, Petaluma Avery Ellisman, Encini- tas Matthew Hartz, Boise, Idaho Vi Wickam, Fort Collins, Colorado Vivian Williams, Seat- tle, Washington Picking judges Abbie Ehorn, Cotton- wood Tom Spence, Redding Phil Williams, Seattle, Washington Fiddle FROM PAGE 1 By Lisa Leff The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Medical marijuana dispensaries are outlawed in the South- ern California city of Santa Ana, but that hasn't stopped pot shops from flourishing. Officials estimate there are at least 60 doing busi- ness, even though the city has repeatedly gone to court, issued fines, cut off water and power to store- fronts, and called in federal drug agents and local po- lice to enforce the ban. This fall, like several other cities and counties in California, Santa Ana is trying a new tactic for regu- lating pot — the ballot box. Recognizing its losing bat- tle against weed, the Santa Ana City Council is asking voters to consider a mea- sure that would allow pot dispensaries under strict operating rules. The proposal came after medical marijuana activ- ists seeking to end the pro- hibition on shops qualified a much more liberal initia- tive for the city ballot. Voters in Alaska and Or- egon will decide next week whether their states should follow Washington and Col- orado in legalizing recre- ational use of marijuana. And Californians might see a similar measure on the state ballot in 2016. But for now, the politics of pot remain local in Cal- ifornia. At least 13 cities and counties stretching from Oroville to Encinitas have a combined 17 measures on general election ballots next week that seek to sort out where and how mar- ijuana may be grown and sold. "We felt it was impor- tant to respond in some way, and the question be- came, do we respond with a competing initiative that would allow dispensaries but heavily regulate them or do we respond with an initiative that would con- tinue to ban them in a way that wasn't really work- ing," said Karen Haluza, interim executive director of the Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency. "The city's hand was forced at that point." In Northern California, voters in Butte and Lake counties also face dueling ballot measures. In those rural pot-growing juris- dictions, cultivation, not pot shops, is the issue. In Butte County, it took activists less than a month to register several thousand new voters and gather more than 12,000 signatures — about 4,300 more than they needed — to get the referen- dum on growing limits on the ballot. Responding to com- plaints that large-scale medical marijuana farms were fueling crime and harming the environment, lawmakers in both counties passed ordinances banning outdoor growing on small properties and restricting the size of grows on larger ones. Frustrated growers and users are seeking to re- peal the laws by ballot ref- erenda and to replace them with more beneficial rules. ELECTIONS For marijuana, politics CHRIS CARLSON — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Lindsey Kelly works at the campaign office for the Yes on CC measure Thursday in Santa Ana Measure CC regulates and controls medical cannabis dispensaries in the city of Santa Ana. This fall, like several other cities and counties in California, Santa Ana is trying a new tactic for regulating pot, the ballot box. at about 60-65 miles per hour when he allegedly ran a stop sign at South Avenue and broadsided an east- bound 1988 Acura driven by Barrera, 45, according to the California Highway Patrol. Barrera was pronounced dead at the scene, and Stangl was taken into cus- tody. During a preliminary hearing Tuesday, CHP of- ficer Jake Bushey, who re- sponded to the scene of the wreck, testified that Stangl said he had drank three beers the evening be- fore the crash, and had con- sumed medical marijuana about two hours before the wreck. Another officer testified that Stangl's blood alcohol content was .06. The legal limit to drive in California is .08. Bushey said no evidence was found that Stangl at- tempted to stop at a stop sign before entering South Avenue. He also said there was no evidence of skid marks from Stangl's vehi- cle — a Chevrolet Camaro — or evidence of evasive maneuvers. He added that the speed limit on Hall Road is 55 miles per hour, and that Stangl had said he was traveling at 63 miles per hour. Bushey said Stangl was cooperative and emotional at the scene. At one point, Bushey said, Stangl ap- peared as if he were going to faint. Stangl's attorney, Jesus Rodriguez, said what oc- curred was a tragic acci- dent, but that the evidence did not show that Stangl acted with gross negli- gence. Rodriguez said motor- ists routinely travel about 8 miles per hour above the speed limit, and that Stan- gl's blood alcohol content was below the legal limit. Judge John Garaventa said exceeding the speed limit and running through a stop sign rises to level of gross negligence. Garaventa held Stangl to answer to his charges as filed. An arraignment on in- formation was scheduled for Nov. 12. The defendant remains in custody. Charges FROM PAGE 1 ROBERTKENNETHRATHJA September 9, 1950 ~ October 25, 2014 Bob died at his home on Oct. 25, 2014.He was 64. Bob lived in Red Bluff his entire life. Bob's was a long time Rancher in Tehama County. He enjoyed to fish and hunt. Bob is survived by his son Christopher Rathja, daughters Audrey Rathja, and Sherry (Rathja) Kenyon, step son Joe Adams, brothers Roy Rathja, David Rathja and Darrel Rathja, Grandchildren Christopher Jr, Kyler, Michael, Col- lin, Jessie, Johnny, Joesiah, Ashley, Amber, Corey, Bran- don, and 4 great grandchildren. Bob was predeceased by his parents Clifford and Eileen Rathja and his Son Robert Wayne Rathja. Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery on Thursday Oct. 30th at 2pm. GARY RUSSELL CRAIN October 11, 1962 ~ October 17, 2014 Survived by Father Donald Crain, Mother Jackie Crain, and Sister Cheryl Crain. Graduated Red Bluff High School 1981. AA degree Shasta College and was continuing his education in Business Law studies. Involved with P.A.T.H. and fund raising walks for the homeless shelter. Volunteered many hours at Red Bluff Library and delighted in making paper airplanes for the children. He was ex- cited about plans for a new library. Graveside service at Tehama Cemetery on Nov. 8th. at 1:00 PM. Memorial contributions to Red Bluff Library. 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 ThePassingParadeisbroughttoyoubybyMinchPropertyManagement, 760 Main Street specializing in commercial leasing and sales. 530 527 5514 THE PASSING PARADE (FromDaveMinch'sISaycolumnofNovember1959) Anyoneconnectedwiththelivestockbusinesswilltell you that owning livestock is pretty tough on this rapidly falling market. But it could be worse, it could be cranberries. … Mr.Atlee, England's former Prime Minister, now joins two of England's generals in saying that Eisenhower wasn't much of a general and that theAmerican soldiers didn't have much to do with the winning of WWII. I remember well the same stories after WWI. The English generals at that time not only said theAmericans did not help win the war, but went on to say that England would have won WWI more quickly if theAmericans had not been there to muddle things up. Next war, let's try getting them to fight it alone. … Congressman Charles Porter of Oregon said, "I am convinced Adlai Stevenson would be the best candidate for the Democratic Party. " Let me add that Stevenson would be the best Democratic candidate for the Republicans as well. Nixon and Rockefeller running together could make the names Bryan and Stevenson synonymous.Bothuptobatthreetimes,eachtimestriking out. … Wednesday the phone rang and the man on the other end asked if I was Dave Minch. When I replied that I was, he said that he was a sheriff's deputy in Eureka, and had I given _____ authority to draw drafts on me? I told him that the man had worked for me several years ago, but had become emotionally disturbed and I had been forced to dispense with his services. I told the deputy that the man had drawn a draft on me the past summer for three hundred dollars. I refused to honor the draft, but considering the source, had done nothing to prosecute him. I also knew he had drawn drafts on several other people in the area. I had seen him only a month or so ago and it was only necessary to listen to him for a minute or so to know that he was still not well mentally. I further said that he probably needed money and was mentally confused and did not know what he was doing. The deputy said, "I have news for you. He has worked a system on banks here on the north coast for the past several months. He starts bank accounts with drafts on anyone he can think of. The next day he starts checking on the account. I know of 5 banks where he has worked this dodge. We have 14 checks in our office and know of 50 or more floating around." Here's the punch line: He made such a good impression on one of the bank managers that he was offered one of those credit cards that enable you to buy anything without money.As of last week, with the card, he had helped business in the Eureka area tremendously. Dave Minch 1900-1964 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A