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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 – Daily News 7A Obituaries RICHARD "RICK" GREER Richard "Rick" Greer passed away on November 12, 2011 at the age of 54. He passed away at home surrounded by his family and friends, after a long battle with lung cancer. Born in Red Bluff, he was a lifelong resident of Tehama County. Rick enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, all out- door activities, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include son Nicholas Greer, mother Diane Nye at Oak Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. A celebration of life will be held at the Green Doors in Corning immediately following services. MARGARET LOUREE BENNETT and step-dad Wally Nye, sister Cindy Adams and brother- in-law Jerry Adams, he is preceded in death by his father, Richard Greer. Services will be held Friday, November 18th at 3:30pm THELMA BERNICE SCHLEUSE BRIGGS Thelma Bernice Schleuse Briggs, 104, passed into Our Lord's keeping on Tuesday, November 9, 2011 at Red Bluff, Tehama County, California. Born in Denison, Texas on May 24, 1907 she married Morris Sheppard Briggs October 4, 1925 in Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma. The loving couple celebrated 56 years together. The mother of four children, the family moved from Texas to Los Angeles in 1942. Thelma was employed by Lockheed Aircraft in Bur- Red Bluff, California on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Jack E. Bennett; her son Stuart N. Bennett and his wife Kathleen; her daughter Jacklinn Dezzani and her husband Raymond; her granddaughters Lindsay and Courtney Bennett; as well as Shannon and Matt Callis, Jenni and Jason Holmes, Anthony and Jill Hassman and seven great grandchildren. She was the fourth of seven children and is survived by her two brothers, R. E. and Edwin (Butch) Neill of North Missouri. Margaret traveled far from the family farm near Modena, Missouri where she was born on March 20, 1925. Her first job was as a bookkeeper for Plaza Bank of Commerce in Kansas City where a co-worker introduced her to Jack, an officer in the Army Air Force. As a military wife, she trav- ersed the country from Wyoming and Colorado to Illinois and Maryland and from Texas to Alaska following her husband's career. Eventually, the couple settled in Califor- nia where Margaret became involved in many organiza - tions including Eastern Star, Petaluma Women's Club and Republican Women. She reveled in the political process, serving as a poll manager and often driving people to the polls to vote. She was a skilled seamstress and a vora- cious reader. Margaret never forget her agrarian roots and helped Jack raise chickens, turkeys, geese, rabbits, cows and even alpacas in Petaluma and on their retirements ranch in Red Bluff. She loved animals, and no dog or cat was ever turned away from Margaret's door. The family will hold a memorial and inurnment at the Northern California State Veterans Cemetery at a future date. Those wishing to honor Margaret's memory are asked to make a donation to the Hospice or their animal shelter. Margaret Louree Bennett passed away at her home in FAIR Continued from page 1A Marketplace started the Drop in the Bucket Fund with a $1,000 check pre- sented in October. Since then, the Western Open Fiddle Championship donated $124 above its rent, Fair CEO Mark Eid- man said. The fair has been work- ing to cut its budget with about $189,000 trimmed so far, he said. "I'm rather disappoint- ed," Kerstiens said of the lack of community mem- bers in the audience both at the October evening meeting and on Tuesday. The move to July would not be made any earlier than 2014 or 2015 as the dates have been already scheduled through 2013. The board voted Tues- day to set the 2012 fair for Sept. 27-30 with the theme of Share the Magic and 2013 for Sept. 26-29, despite a request by the Tehama Marketplace to change the theme to tie in with its chosen commodi- ty. bank, CA. as a materials estimator. She retired in 1964 moving to Bullhead City, AZ. Thelma and Morris traveled throughout the United States and Canada, including Alas- ka. They moved to Los Molinos, CA in 1977. Our 'Mamaw' especially treasured her family, as the lov- ing matriarch who presided over six living generations, for a total of 52 descendents. She loved cooking for her family, and was always ready for travel and adventure. Thelma loved the outdoors, and enjoyed camping, deep sea fishing and sharing good times with family and friends. Thelma was proud to have been in great shape, and maintained her driving privileges through her 97th birth- day, and lived independently beyond age 101. Thelma is preceded in death by her parents, Albert Hen- ry & Minnie Mae Schleuse, her son Charles Briggs, daugh- ter Mary Lou Dougherty, and siblings Louis Schleuse, Mar- jorie Barker, Albert Schleuse, Robert Schleuse, Eugene Schleuse and Edna Schleuse. She is survived her son Maurice Sheppard (Bill) Briggs of Los Molinos and daugh- ter Dorothy Jean Gagnon, of Dayton, Nevada, (7) Seven Grandchildren; (16) Sixteen Great- Grandchildren; (21) Great-Great-grandchildren & (3) Great-Great-Great grand- children. Thelma Briggs' family wishes to acknowledge the loving NEAL MILUM BECKETT 4/25/27 - 11/13/11 Neal Beckett of Elk Creek, CA passed away in Reno, Nevada with his family at his side. He had fought a long battle with congestive heart failure. Neal was proceeded in death by his Father and Mother, Jim and Florence Beckett, and brothers J.R., Emmett, and Cecil Beckett. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Demaris Beckett, son David Beckett of Oak Run, CA, daughters Saunya Bolton and Shielya Bennett of Reno, Nevada, grandchildren Sabrina and Ronnie Bem, Mandie Beckett, and great grandchild Bobbyjoe Hernandez. He is also survived by his sister Mary Nicholas, Chico, CA and brother Butch Beckett of Cottonwood, Ca. Services will be at Walton's Funeral Home in Susanville, care provided by the staff of Lassen House Assisted Living Community in Red Bluff, where Thelma resided from 2009 until shortly before her passing. Funeral arrangements handled by Hoyt-Cole 'Chapel of Flowers' in Red Bluff. Viewing will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA. on Friday, November 18, 2011 from 5-8:30pm. Funeral services will take place Saturday, November 19 at 9:15 a.m. at Rose Hills, with interment to follow Satur- day memorial. Those who can not send flowers or prefer a lasting me- morial are asked donate to a charity of his or her choice. Death Notices Don O. Battaglear Don O. Battaglear of Red Bluff died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011 at Red Bluff Health Care. He was 83. Hoyt- Cole Chapel of the Flowers is handling the arrange- ments. Published Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. TEEN Continued from page 1A the Tehama District Fair for years as well as having her own herd of Toggenburg Dairy Goats named Katie's Gems. She is pursuing a degree in biology with an emphasis in zoology and field biology at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. "I could not think of a better representative of this coun- ty's high school students and success stories than Katie," Storrey said. "She was a pleasure to have here and her always cheerful, positive attitude was contagious." The Animal Care Center strongly encourages people to come visit its animals, and now its artwork, and maybe find the next member of their family. If you have any questions about the animals, adoption fees, volunteering or fostering, call the center at 527-3439. Modesto man convicted in almond theft scheme FRESNO (AP) — A Modesto man has been con- victed of scheming to steal hundreds of thousands of pounds of almonds from Central Valley growers and processors. The Modesto Bee reports (http://bit.ly/sEk6R0 ) that jurors in Fresno federal court found 59-year- old Ronald Salado guilty Monday of money laun- dering and multiple mail and bank fraud-related charges. Salado worked as a buyer for a Turlock nut processor. Prosecutors say Salado conspired with others in the industry to steal almonds and sell them under fictitious names between 2000 and 2007. Randal Burtis, Robert Adams and Jason Espino- la previously pleaded guilty to participating in the scheme. They're scheduled to be sentenced next month, and Salado's sentencing is set for February. ——— Information from: The Modesto Bee, http://www.modbee.com DUI Continued from page 1A east on Basler Road, west of Hooker Creek Road in the Cottonwood area when he lost control of his Ford F- 150 pickup and hit a tree. Passenger Danny Sanchez Mendoza, 19, of Fuller- ton was pronounced dead at the scene. Another passen- ger, Garus L. Fowler, 19, of Cottonwood, and Hughes were treated for major injuries at Mercy Medical Cen- ter, in Redding following the crash. SUV Continued from page 1A CA. on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with a graveside service immediately after at the Lassen County Cemetary. In lieu of flowers donations can be made at the VFW or VFW Auxiliary in Susanville, California. UC Continued from page 1A the suspect, said UC Chancellor Robert Birge- neau at an afternoon press conference. None of the students were hurt. No further details were immediately released on the shooting. The condition of the suspect was not immedi- ately known. A campus alert saying there was a shooting at the business school was sent at 2:56 p.m., 39 min- utes after the initial report, saying ''every- thing was under control.'' A second alert was sent at 3:03 p.m. saying one sus- pect was in custody. It was the first shoot- ing since the 1980s on the campus, police said. ''This is extraordinari- ly upsetting,'' Birgeneau said. The officer involved was placed on paid admin- istrative leave, as is stan- dard procedure in officer- involved shootings. The shooting occurred as anti-Wall Street activists were preparing another attempt to estab- lish an Occupy Cal camp after a failed effort last week led to dozens of arrests. ReFund California, a coalition of student groups and university employee unions, called for a campus strike, and protesters planned a rally and march to protest banks and budget cuts to higher education. More than 1,000 stu- dents, campus employ- ees, faculty and other demonstrators filled an outdoor plaza after many took part in morning teach-ins. OTTUMWA, Iowa (AP) — A California man is being held in an Iowa jail after being arrested with 80 pounds of marijuana at the train station in Ottumwa. The Ottumwa Courier reported (http://bit.ly/rW4Vdt ) that 31-year-old Bradley Richardson, of Eureka, Calif., was arrested last Friday when he stepped off the train. Authorities say the marijuana was valued at $200,000. Officials at the Wapel- lo County jail say Bradley is being held on $5,000 bond. No attorney information for Richard- son was on file at the jail and his case was not yet listed in online court records. Richardson was charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana and failure to affix a drug tax stamp. ——— Eureka man arrested in Iowa with 80 lbs of pot Information from: The Ottumwa Courier, http://www.ottumwa- courier.com drop-off next to the dirt path. The SUV rolled over, landing on its roof. McManus and three passengers were safely removed from the vehicle while medical personnel were called to the scene. One passenger, Brett Starling, 24, was taken by ambulance to St. Eliza- beth Community Hospi- tal, where he was treated and released for minor cuts to his face and mouth, the release said. The other passengers, a 22-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman, com- plained of pain from the crash, but they declined medical attention. McManus was taken to the hospital where he was treated for pain in his shoulder, the release said. From there, he was booked into Tehama County Jail on charges of driving under the influ- ence while causing injury. Officers called for fire- fighters to respond due to gasoline spilling, logs said. A tow company had to get a second, larger tow truck to help retrieve the vehicle. McManus is being held in lieu of $75,000 bail. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or awagn- er@redbluffdailynews.com. THE PASSING PARADE (Thus column appears regularly on the obituary page. In it, we usually discuss the passage of time as it relates to people and places. In so doing a facet of religion intrudes in the form of "so and so has gone to his reward"…or, in the actual DN official Obituaries, "…in the hands of the lord" or "…has now met his maker". Well and good, but such generic recitals seldom provide solace for the unattached or unaffiliated wanderers…those who have not seen the light. Therefore, this "I Say" piece from September 1972 might be of help) The newly rebuilt Presbyterian Church now needs only a good interior decorator, and a progressive, galvanic minister, to challenge Doyle Porter's Methodists for local title of "Protestant Super Church". Although some of the minority churches are gaining ground, it is still the two aforementioned that appear to have the greatest number of prominent business and professional people in their pews. Of course some may not need organized religion to fill philosophic and spiritual needs. Stanford Carey maintains that yoga and yogurt go a long way… And he says I am on the right track by contemplating squirrels in our oak trees. The missus, on the other hand, once thought it would "set a good example for the children" if I were to dress up and sit with the likes of Judge Wetter at her Presbyterian Church. But she has long given up that plea and is content nowadays if I merely avoid religious controversy in my writings. However, the new DN Sports Editor Dave Oliveira, who moonlights in spirit watching, has been generating a lot of interest on the weekly church page…and I think my group needs equal time. My group (of one) is dedicated to the principle that one should just move comfortable through life, not rocking the Rock of Ages, avoid kicking dogs and small children, smile and laugh a lot, buy an occasional Easter Seal, stand at attention for the Star Spangled Banner…and close ones eyes during prayers at funeral services. Observing the foregoing rituals we may enter our appropriate kingdom at the appointed time…thereby saving Sunday mornings for the funny papers, squirrels and horses. (In response to the above came this Letter to The Editor ) "I would like to direct this letter to the "I Say" columnist. I feel that I know Mr. Minch and his family and animals personally through his detailed and expressive stories. I would especially like to commend him for writing such a splendid column on religion. In these days of confusion many people of all ages feel exactly as he does, but have no way of conveying their feelings. I admire him for his frankness. He is truly the next best thing to Herb Caen. Peggy Nolan, Ashland, Ore. " Robert Minch 1929- Mine is a simple and functional religion that may appeal to people in all walks of life. However, when the day of reckoning draws near, this plan may suffer revision and be compromised at a moment's notice. * * * * * The Tehama Market- place, which focuses on a different Tehama County commodity as the main theme since it started in 2010, has picked beef as its 2012 focus, Eidman said. "As far as I am con- cerned it needs to go back to July," said Director Pete Dagorret. Several directors and Junior Livestock Auction Board President Mike Collins cited the fact that children are in school, football games are held Friday night and being during harvest as reasons to move it back. "The reason it was moved from July was the weather, but it's been just as hot in September ever since we moved it," Collins said. The motion voted on was to research moving the fair to July or possibly June. The item will be dis- cussed at the next meet- ing, which has been set for Monday, Dec. 5. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews. com. The Passing Parade is brought to you by by Minch Property Management, 760 Main Street specializing in commercial leasing and sales. 530 527 5514