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April 28, 2015

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Baker:DawnBaker,77,of Chico died Thursday, April 23at Enloe Medical Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Pub- lished Tuesday, April 28, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Burritt: Robert L. Bur- ritt, 85, of Red Bluff died Saturday, April 25at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Tuesday, April 28, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Hamblin: Paul Verlin Ham- blin, 85, died Sunday, April 26at his Red Bluff resi- dence. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt- Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, April 28, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Hefeman: Thomas Hefe- man, 70, died Monday, April 27at his Red Bluff resi- dence. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt- Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, April 28, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Saunders: Ellison Bard Saunders, 86, of Red Bluff died Monday, April 27at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Neptune Society of Northern California in Chico. Published Tuesday, April 28, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Deathnoticesmustbe provided by mortuaries to the news department, are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic information about the deceased. Paid obituaries are placed through the Classified advertising department. Paid obituaries may be placed by mortuaries or by families of the deceased and included online publication linked to the newspaper's website. Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run multiple days and offer wide latitude of content, including photos. Deathnotices The three men have pleaded not guilty. Deputy District Attorney James Waugh told judge Jonathan Skillman that prosecutors had submitted offers to the three defen- dants, but that it was the DA's Office's understand- ing the offers had been "deemed unacceptable." Waugh then moved to dismiss the previous com- plaints against the defen- dants, only to immediately re-file charges against the three men. The three defendants, who were 19 at the time of shooting, are scheduled to appear in court at 8 a.m. to- day for the setting of a pre- liminary hearing. Tehama County sher- iff's deputies responded about 10:50 p.m. July 9 to the Crossroads Market for a report of a man down. Deputies found a man, later identified as Dani, outside the front of the market with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The three men allegedly fled the scene in a sedan, the Sheriff's Office previ- ously reported. Sanchez was arrested July 10, and Lucio Madera was arrested July 12. Gabino Madera was ar- rested July 18 after an al- leged brief standoff with law enforcement at a Woodson Avenue residence in Corning. The Sheriff's Office has previously said that it had recovered the firearm used in the shooting, a shotgun, and the vehicle used in the crime. The three defen- dants remain in custody. Shooting FROM PAGE 1 with the visitors, he said. "It's a way to educate the public and make it real for people," Barram said. "They can check out the two camps, federal and confed- erate, attend demos sprin- kled throughout the day and engage the re-enactors about a particular aspect of the war, be it a battle, poli- tics, what it's like to fight on horseback or to be a civilian surviving after their town is over-run by the armies." Demonstrations range from year to year and in- clude infantry manuevers to artillery, he said. Typ- ically, there are two skir- mishes per day that last 30- 45 minutes and are modeled after, but don't portray, spe- cific battles. It's a chance to show the fighting tactics of each side. In the first battles, such as the Battle of Bull Run in 1861, manyexpected an easy Union victory and some in high society such as sena- tors' wives and congress- men, came to watch, Bar- ram said. "They expected it to be a one afternoon war and then the succession would be over," Barram said. David Green and Ian Wimmer, both of Redding, said they enjoy the re-enact- ment not just for the acting they get to do, but for the humanization of the war. "Hollywood has a cer- tain way of portraying the way, glamorizing it," Green said. "They remove the bru- tal realities and what we do can help overcome the misconceptions. In a small way, we can bring to light the human element of the battles and that they aren't just figures, but real people just like us. It forces people to think about things on an entirely different level." Green, who portrays his great-great-grandfather Na- than Benjamin Moore of the 54th Indiana, enjoys the act- ing and what he calls the "Civil War moments" when, in the middle of a re-enact- ment, he experiences what it is like to be a Civil War sol- dier, he said. "There are brief episodes when you're hearing the songs drift on the breeze, the smoke drifting in the air and smelling the burn- ing meat that you're trans- ported in time and it feels like you are in the real mo- ments of the Civil War," Green said. Wimmer, who portrays 1st Sgt. Esley Wimmer named after his grandfa- ther, enjoys the structure of a soldier's life, something that feels familiar after serving in the military, and the camaraderie that devel- ops out of spending time to- gether camping at the vari- ous events. "As a computer science major, I spend a lot of my time focused on the pres- ent and future," Wimmer said. "This is a little vaca- tion from technology. A short respite where I step into the past." History FROM PAGE 1 anges and potatoes, Fer- rero said. "It's a part of Tehama County Conservation Day, which teaches kids about reusing things, under- standing ecology and recy- clying," said Social Services Manager Mandy Sharp. Funding to make it hap- pen came from Thrivent, a non-profit fraternal orga- nization, and a donation of 1,100 pounds of fruits and vegetables from the North State Food Bank, Sharp said. At the Tehama County Farm Bureau booth, chil- dren got to plant seeds to create a garden of vegeta- bles to be used in salsa. Inside one building was a collaborative partnership gave away books. Delta Kappa Gamma sponsored having the free books and Walmart provided marsh- mallow Peeps to go with the theme of the booth, which was "peep into a cool book." Those community orga- nizations and businesses interested in having a com- munity bookshelf can call Karla Stroman or Nancy Veatch at 527-5811. The California High- way Patrol, which brought along its new CHP Explor- ers, and the Red Bluff Po- lice Department teamed up with Tehama County Pub- lic Health to teach bicycle safety and give away new helmets and a few bicycles, said Health Educator Jodi Putnam. Officers helped children navigate a course, talking to them about things like watching for cars and stay- ing on the correct side of the road. Through an Office of Traffic Safety grant, new helmets were available to the public. Fred Aviles, who formerly owned Fast Wheels bicycle shop, do- nated his time to repair about eight bicycles do- nated to local law enforce- ment as well as any bicy- cles brought to him by the public at the event, Putnam said. The event is held annu- ally on the fourth Saturday in April. Fair FROM PAGE 1 TRACTOR SHOW ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW DRAWS HUNDREDS Los Molinos resident David Harris talks with his grandson, Michael Lane, also of Los Molinos and who is seated in the McCormick Farmall Cub, at the annual Nor- Cal Antique Tractor and Engine Club show Saturday. The event, which had about 50tractors and 10 engine displays, drew about 300people to the Tehama District Fairground. DAILY NEWS — JULIE ZEEB DAILY NEWS PHOTOS — JULIE ZEEB ABOVE: Union soldiers hang out at camp Saturday following a skirmish at the Civil War Days event put on by the Re-enactors of the American Civil War at Dog Island Park. BELOW: Civilians camp near the Union soldiers Saturday at the Civil War Days event. The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The Cal- ifornia Supreme Court has overturned a Redding man's death sentence. ThehighcourtruledMon- day that Paul Gordon Smith Jr.didn'treceiveapropersen- tencingtrial.Theunanimous court said an expert was im- properly barred from testify- ing that Smith would be less of a danger to escape on San Quentin's Death Row than he was in the Shasta County jail awaiting trial. The jury was told of Smith's several attempts to escape from jail and violent attitude toward guards. A prison expert was barred from telling the jury that security is tighter at San Quentin. Smith was convicted of torturingandkilling20-year- old Lori Sinner duringa 1998 camping trip. The court up- held Smith's murder convic- tion. REDDING MAN California high court overturns death penalty RONALDJAYSTEWART February 11, 1959 ~ April 20, 2015 Ronald Jay Stewart passed away on April 20, 2015 in Willows, California at the age of 56. Ron was born on February 11, 1959 in Willows to Ray and Bernice Stewart. He graduated from Willows High School in 1977 and from Butte College in 1991 with a de- gree in Respiratory Therapy. He began his career at Glenn General Hospital and spent the last 26 years at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Red Bluff, CA. Ron married Theresa Torres on April 20, 1985. They made a home in Willows where they raised their two children. Ron was a hard-working and supportive husband and father. He volunteered coaching Willows Youth Football, and umpiring for Willows Little League. Ron was an avid reader and dedicated Raider fan. He also enjoyed fly- fishing, golfing, riding his Harley with friends, and work- ing out at The Body Works. Ron is survived by his wife, Theresa; daughter, Chris- tine; son-in-law Greg Kamienski; grandson, Waylon; son, Michael Stewart; sister, Deborah Farris; brother, Jim and wife Debbie; and brother, Don. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Bernice Stewart of Willows. A memorial will be held on Friday May 1, 2015, 10:00 AM. At F.D.Sweet & Son Chapel in Willows. All are wel- come to attend and celebrate Ron's life. In lieu of flow- ers, please donate to Glenn Golf and Country Club or your favorite charity. PHYLLIS ANN MENDONCA October 3, 1930 ~ April 21, 2015 Tehama County native, Phyllis Mendonca, passed away in the early morning of April 21, 2015, she was 84 years old. The only child of Frederick and Florence White, born in Red Bluff, Phyllis grew up and went to schools in Corning, Mineral, and Red Bluff, graduating from Red Bluff High in 1948. She married Angelo Mendonca in Sep- tember of 1953 and was predeceased by him in 2012. Many longtime residents would remember Phyllis work- ing at Brook's Drugstore on Main St in Red Bluff for many years, then as a bookkeeper for Al-Bon Corp. until retire- ment. Phyllis was an active member, serving as case manager and board member of the Tehama County Soci- ety of Crippled Children and Adults for 30 years. She also volunteered some time as a Red Bluff Elks Emblem Club member, and spent many helpful, as well as social hours at the Red Bluff Elks Lodge. Phyllis will be missed by brothers and sisters in law, many nieces and nephews, as well as cousins, godchildren, and dear friends. There will be a graveside gathering at St. Mary's Cemetery on Hook Rd off Walnut St in Red Bluff on Tuesday April 28th at 3:00pm, with an informal "sharing of memories" at the Red Bluff Elks Lodge at 355 Gilmore Rd immediately following. In lieu of flowers, her family asks for donations to The Tehama County Society of Crippled Children and Adults, or the Red Bluff Elks Lodge BPOE 1250. LORRAINE MAY DOMINICK May 27, 1927 ~ April 21, 2015 Lorraine Mary Dominick, better known as "The Boss", age 87, passed away April 21st at her home in Red Bluff, CA, surrounded by her family. Lorraine was born on May 27, 1927 to Nicholas and Margaret Gasper in Berwyn, IL, the sixth of eight children. A couple of years after gradu- ating high school, Lorraine married her best friend's brother, Joseph Dominick Jr. The two became great part- ners in life, and were married in 1946. The couple began their family in Santa Monica, CA, with three children, Mary, Joseph, and Michael. Their family relocated to An- derson, CA in 1957 and then to Red Bluff, where they lived the last 52 years. Over the years, Lorraine worked as an office manager for St. Elizabeth's Hospital, was a co- owner of Dominick's Fruit Stand, then "retired" to become the secretary for her son Joe, at Dominick's Surveying. Lorraine loved to play cards and was part of a weekly pi- nochle squad as well as daily games at the Red Bluff Se- nior Center. She loved bowling in the Morning Glory Bowling League and considered herself a "sports nut." As a child, she grew up going to Cubs games in Chicago which lead to sibling rivalries, as her older brothers were White Sox fans. After moving to Northern California, she adopted all of the local professional teams, a love which she passed on to her grandchildren and great grandchil- dren. Everyone knew, if "The Boss" was coming over, the game had better be on! Lorraine is survived by her three children; Mary and her husband Bill Treat, Joe Dominick and his wife Missy, of Red Bluff, CA, and Michael Dominick and his wife Mary, of Bayside, CA. She had twelve grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren when she passed. She is also survived by her brother Nick Gasper of Santa Ana, CA and sister in law Cary Gasper of Woodstock, Il as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In honor of Lorraine's devout Catholicism, a Rosary serv- ice will be held on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00pm at Sa- cred Heart Church and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, April 30th also at the Sacred Heart Church. A reception will immediately follow at the Parish Hall (2355 Monroe St.). Memorial donations may be made to St. Elizabeth's Hospice, 1425 Vista Way, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Simple Cremations. Obituaries Combining Quality and Low Cost is what we do. www.affordablemortuary.net•529-3655 FD1538 LocatedinChico,CA R ed Bluff Simple Cremations and Burial Service FD1931 527-1732 Burials - Monuments - Preneed 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A

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