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Saturday, November 5, 2011 – Daily News 7A Death Notices Cheryl Lee Wentzel Cheryl Lee Wentzel of Gerber died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, in Gerber. She was 47. Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service is handling the arrangements. Published Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. FEE Continued from page 1A government involvement and makes it easier for people to do their thing without having to jump through hoops of fire," Councilman Rob Schmid said. Councilwoman Daniele Jackson, who helps orga- DELTA Continued from page 1A stopping the decline of the ecosystem and its water quality. All of the alternatives were said to be inferior to the Delta Plan when it comes to reducing flood risk, according to the report. Officials said the draft delta plan is environmentally superior because it has more long-term benefits out- weighing the negative impacts of construction and other actions than the other alternatives. Both environmentalists and water agencies criticized the 2,000-page report released Friday for being too vague. ''There's not much substance to it, which makes it difficult to understand what the plan really does,'' said Nick di Croce, co-facilitator with the Environmental Water Caucus, which submitted one of the alternative proposals. His group was also concerned the council put little economic value on environmental benefits. ''Our biggest concern is there is no plan,'' said Tim Quinn, executive director of the Association of Califor- nia Water Agencies. ''It's a huge missed opportunity. Here we are spending millions of dollars on a plan that doesn't seem to do anything.'' Quinn said the plan should include specifics, from how many acres of habitat would be restored to how much ammonia would be stopped from being dis- charged into the delta. Quinn also said he hoped the council would focus on other ecosystem restoration measures besides improving delta flows. The current draft of the Delta Plan does not propose construction of a new canal or tunnel, or any other con- struction or physical action. The plan is meant to con- tain policies and recommendations, not a list of pro- jects. However, it could lead to the construction of a new conveyance system, reservoirs, desalination plants, habitat and trails. The lack of specificity, said Joe Grindstaff, executive officer of the Delta Stewardship Council, is partly due to the fact that at least 25 separate plans that were to be incorporated into the Delta Plan — including the plan to build a new canal or tunnel — have not yet been completed. Once they are completed and approved, they would be considered for incorporation into the Delta Plan. The plan, Grindstaff said, ''provides a vision for where we should be. It's enforceable. We will at least get a document that points us in the direction, that gets at the fundamentals, that we can build on.'' The report will help the council decide on the best approach to managing the delta, Grindstaff said. Officials say the final version of the plan should be adopted by spring 2012. Officials said the council has spent $10 million on the planning process and the envi- ronmental impact report. The public has until January to comment on the report. Feds probe Sacramento law enforcement weapon sales SACRAMENTO (AP) — Federal agents have issued search warrants and expect to file weapons charges against law enforcement officers from several Sacramento-area agencies. Sacramento Sheriff's Department spokesman Jason Ramos said Friday the probe focuses on officers selling weapons that most civilians cannot legally buy and sell. He said he did not know the types of weapons involved but confirmed that some sheriff's deputies are targets of the probe. Helen Dunkel, a spokeswoman with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, says her agency served search warrants Thursday in cooperation with the Sacramento police and sheriff's departments. She said she expects indictments in ''the near future.'' 3 stabbed in street fight SACRAMENTO (AP) — Three youths have been stabbed in what Sacramento investigators suspect is a gang-related fight. Sheriff's Deputy Jason Ramos tells the Sacramento Bee a car pulled over on a State Route 99 overpass on Thursday afternoon and someone got out of the vehicle to challenge three youths on foot. There was a fight and the three youths, one of them 15 years old, were stabbed. The wounds aren't life threatening. The attacker got back in the car and the vehicle, car- rying three or four people, sped away. Ramos says it appears to be a gang-related attack. nize the Annual Fall Craft Fair, said she knows first- hand how much work it is for event organizers to verify that each vendor at events has a license and was happy to see a policy change. ——— Tang Lor can be reached at 527-2153, Ext. 110 or by e-mail at tlor@redbluffdailynews.co m. Redding couple busted with meth A Redding man and woman were arrested for methamphetamine possession south of Corning Friday. Investigating a suspicious vehi- cle on private property off Highway 99W south of Olivewood Avenue, deputies saw a man throwing some- thing out the passenger side win- dow. It was later identified as a glass methamphetamine smoking pipe. Deputies searched the vehicle and found a small bag with a usable ROCK Continued from page 1A sheriff's logs. Deputies followed up to check on him at about 7:45 p.m. in the 17200 block of Bowman Road in amount of crystal meth where the man was sitting, a sheriff's release said. The man, identified as Gregory Dale McMillian, 61, was arrested along with the second person in the vehicle, Melissa Sue Wrinkle, 33, the release said. Both reportedly live at an address on Cedars Road in Redding. Deputies also found a hypoder- mic syringe in Wrinkle's jacket, the release said. Then, she handed them Cottonwood. When they arrived, Joel Michael Haller, 26, was walking on Rainbow Canyon Road south of Bowman Road, but he was uncooperative, a sheriff's release said. Haller threw a rock at the deputies, but missed SURPLUS Continued from page 1A here it was really fun," Hudson said. The items are getting cleaned and ready in the back of the main branch, she said. The furniture will be used in all three branches in the county library system. Meanwhile, a public meeting was held Wednesday morning to update supporters of the Los Molinos Library branch. The branch faced closure earlier this year until the Los Molinos com- munity rallied to keep its small branch open. The Board of Supervi- sors agreed to fund the branch for another year while supporters come up with an ongoing plan to increase patronage and raise funds. A half dozen people mulled over the state of the library for about two WALK Continued from page 1A the association's 55th year, some of the founding members' art is on display. Connie Maxey, presi- dent of the association, was busy keeping things in order Friday evening while enjoying meeting with members and guests. "I hope people will come back for demonstra- tions on Saturday," Maxey said. The association has a new presentation mirror through which more peo- ple can observe the process of art. Artists will be creating pieces throughout the Saturday event. Down the street and around the corner, younger folks had their work on dis- play inside the Pine Street Plaza. Red Bluff Union High School sophomore Laura Owens had a few pieces of her pottery on display. "It's cool," she said as she brought some friends and family in to look at her work. After doing pottery since her first year of high school, this is her first time showing her work, she said. Nearby, Gina Consenti- no, the two-year best of show winner of the Tehama County Art Contest, had her paintings on display. Consentino, a Red Bluff High senior, wants to go further with art, she said. Planning to major in fine arts and minor in graphic a glass pipe that she'd hidden in her bra. McMillian was charged with possession of a controlled sub- stance, possession of drug para- phernalia and destroying or con- cealing evidence. Bail was set at $21,000. Wrinkle was charged with pos- session of drug paraphernalia and possession of a hypodermic syringe. Bail was set at $2,000. - Andrea Wagner hitting them, the release said. Then, he pushed one of the patrol car doors shut, hitting a deputy with the door as the deputy was getting out of the car. Deputies immediately put Haller in custody with- out further incident, the release said. hours Wednesday, Hudson said. The group looked at what has been done so far and what is being done. Fundraising efforts have included a pie auction at the Tehama County Museum Jubilee in September and a Rock-A-Thon — a marathon of people in rocking chairs — in Octo- ber. So far, supporters have raised more than $2,500, Hudson said. The rocking chair event raised between $500 and $600. A raffle for a quilt, called "Cour- thouse Steps," donated by Jeannie Gallagher is being held, with tick- ets, $5 each or $10 for three, being sold at the Los Molinos Chamber of Commerce and all library branches. Until Friday, the quilt is on dis- play at Mill Creek Restaurant in Los Molinos. After that it will be moved to the Red Bluff branch. The winner will be chosen Dec. 5 Haller was booked at the Tehama County Jail on charges of resisting an executive officer and bat- tery on a peace officer. Bail was set at $46,000. No deputies were injured during the inci- dent. - Andrea Wagner at a holiday mixer. As for the future, the group was- n't clear yet, Hudson said. For now, they are focusing on sprucing up the Los Molinos branch. The inside of the building is going to be painted through a Job Training Center employment group, she said. Library staff are working to circulate new materials to Los Molinos to give the site more appeal. The group of supporters will most likely not meet again until Jan- uary because of the holidays, Hud- son said. The Los Molinos Library is at 7881 Highway 99E. Call the branch at 394-2772 for hours and informa- tion. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or awagner@redbluffdailynews.com. Daily News photo by Andrea Wagner Crowds of all ages browse shops in downtown Red Bluff for the 9th annual ArtWalk Friday evening. arts, she has been painting and drawing since she was 6, Consentino said. The ArtWalk is a great learning opportunity for her. "I like meeting with other artists and seeing their work," she said. She has participated in the ArtWalk for four years. Her pieces on display were done in oil, acrylic and Womathlon November 19th Over 50 years of serving Tehama County , 2011 at Tehama Family Fitness Center Attention Ladies! Test your strength, endurance, and perseverance at this competition! Saturday November 19th Events: • Hex Bar Body Weight Dead Lift for Max Reps in 1 minute • Bench Press 3 Attempts for Max Weight • 25 lbs Kettlebell Snatch for Max Reps in 2 Minutes • Pull up Bar Hang For Time • Medley- TBA • 1.5 Mile Run for Time Cost: Pre Register by 11/1 $15 • Late Registration $25 *Minors must have parent signature Weigh-ins at 8am-First Lift at 9am For More Info Contact Troy 530-528-8656 Tehama Family Fitness Center 2498 South Main St. • 528-8656 www.tehamafamilyfitness.com Independently owned Telephone: (530) 824-3792 watercolor paints. "I try to do a little of everything to see what I like," she said. The ArtWalk will con- tinue 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today downtown. For more information, go to tehamaarts.org or look for an ArtWalk map and guide at one of the participating businesses.