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Wednesday, January 11, 2012 – Daily News 5A Obituaries FRED C. KNECHTEL Fred C. Knechtel, aka endearing as Granpy. Born Sep- tember 22, 1930 in PA., passed away January 5, 2012 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his second wife Alice, and survived by his first wife Patricia McGinnis, and daughters and sons; Carol (Tom) Stewart, Caren Scalia, Sue (Steve) Williams, Sandy Curtis, Barb Williams, Chuck (Bessi) Knechtel, Joe Knechtel, 15 grandkids and numerous great grandchil- dren. Preceded in death by his brothers Ray and Ron Knechtel. Dad worked 15 years at Barnes and Tucker Coal Mines. He loved to fish, hunt and camp. Private arrangements have been completed through The Hall Brothers Corning Mortuary. DOROTHY ANICE DAWSON November 28, 1922 - January 8, 2012 28, 1922 to James and Florence Brown. After the family relocated to Reno, Nevada, her mother and sister Bernice were killed in a car accident when Dorothy was nine years old. Dorothy was seriously injured in the accident but emerged from a month-long coma and recovered from her injuries. She then lived with her father in Reno, while spending her summers with her devoted aunt and uncle (Will & Ida Facht) in Dairyville and at their summer place she loved so much - Howard Meadows. Dorothy graduated Reno High School after which she married Paul Dawson on June 9, 1942 in Reno, Nevada. While Paul was serving in the US Coast Guard during World War II, Dorothy assisted the war effort by installing aileron assemblies on P-38s at Lockheed's Burbank facili- ty. Dorothy was born in Porterville, California, November CAROLE JEAN HEDGE at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Red Bluff. Carole was born on August 27, 1933, to Irene and Buster Maples in Colusa, California. She was the eldest of four children. In 1946, the family moved to Stirling City and was very involved in the community. In 1948, Carole married Bill Hedge, and nine years later they moved to Red Bluff. Carol worked as a secretary for Diamond International, a nurses' aid at Saint Elizabeth Hospital, and a bookkeeper at both Lassen Lumber and PG&E. She was a graduate of Shasta College. After retiring, Carole was involved in her com- munity. She volunteered as a Pink Lady at St Elizabeth in the medical records department for many years. She was a member of Vesper Chapter No. 20, Order of the Eastern Star. Carole also loved to travel and enjoyed va- cations to places such as Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii, and Dis- neyland. She was very creative and her favorite hobbies included floral arranging, cake decorating, and sewing. Family meant everything to Carole. She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Bill; her daughter, Linda (Andrew) Rieland; her son, Tom (Jan) Hedge; grandchil- dren Kate (Chad) Grayson, Weston (Andrea) Rieland, and Ashley Hedge; and great-grandchildren Sarah and Drew Grayson. Services are at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM. Death Notices Death notices must be provided by mortuaries to the news department, After the war, Paul & Dorothy settled in Burbank, Cali- fornia and started a family. In 1952, the family moved to Red Bluff to be closer to recently widowed Aunt Ida. While in Red Bluff, Dorothy became heavily involved with Campfire Girls. In 1960, Paul's work caused a short- term relocation to Chico followed by a move to Redding in 1961. In Redding, Dorothy continued her devotion to youth activities being actively involved with the Redding Chapter of Job's Daughters. She was a 50-year member of Eastern Star serving as Worthy Matron of Northern Light Chapter in 1984 as well as being active in the Redding Chapter. She was a past President of the Redding Nile Club and served as the Sewing Chairman for many years. After Paul's retirement, the couple spent several years traveling throughout the United States in their RV. They especially enjoyed finding and meeting extended family members and learning from them about family history. Paul and Dorothy also enjoyed attending Pedersen family reunions in Montana and southern California. When not traveling, they were entertaining friends and family at their cabin in Shingletown. In 2010, Paul & Dorothy moved to The Vistas Assisted Living in Redding where they enjoyed many activities and meeting new people. Dorothy was pre-deceased by Paul, her husband of 68 years in April, 2011 and is survived by daughter Carolyn Woods (Dave) of Red Bluff; son Bill (Jan) of Shingletown; four grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She passed away at The Vistas Assisted Living in Redd- are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic information about the deceased. 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The family is extremely grateful for the love and compassionate care extended to both Paul and Dorothy during their residence there, but especially the last few months as Dorothy was cared for in the Memory Care unit. An Eastern Star graveside service will he held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Red Bluff followed by an open house from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Masonic Family Center at 160 Masonic Avenue in Redding. Memorial contributions can be made to the Northern California Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817-2215. Kirk Lawrence Sullivan died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at his residence in Red Bluff. He was 52. Red Bluff Simple Cremations and Burial Service is han- dling the arrangements. Published Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. COACH Continued from page 1A "They came in with rifles and stood around and said 'No talkie. No talkie!'," Cox said in his book. "I just stood there and one of them looked right at me. He put a gun right to my stomach and said 'No talkie. No talkie!' I thought they were going to kill me right then because they really thought I gave Castro the finger." Brinkley said Cox told her that Castro walked right up to him, started laughing and shook his hand. "He was phenomenal, GLENN COX Glenn Cox passed away on January 8, 2012, at his home in Los Molinos, California. He was 80 years old. Glenn was born on February 3, 1931. He was the youngest of four boys born to Charlie and Leanora Cox. He was raised in Montebello, California. Glenn spent much of his youth dreaming of becoming a professional baseball player. This dream came true in June, 1949. When he graduated from high school, he signed a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. For the next ten years, Glenn barnstormed through various levels of baseball, pitching and hitting his way through such places as Hollywood, Montreal, Kansas City, Buffalo, Cu- ba, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. Glenn's vivid memories and experiences during this time period have been cap- tured in a book he published in 2009 called The Way the Game was Played. Glenn served in the Army for two years during the Ko- rean conflict, and he retired from professional baseball in 1961. He then pursued various careers, such as construc- tion, owning a carpet store, and operating a fishing re- sort. In 1982, he was able to once again pursue his dream of baseball as he began to work at Los Molinos High School and became the head baseball coach. He coached baseball at this school for 15 years, and his teams won numerous championships. The school's baseball diamond today is called Glenn Cox field. Glenn also loved to fish, hunt, and play golf. Although a but he made me feel impor- tant," Brinkley said. "He gave me a signed baseball and I sent it on to my nephew in Florida. He helped pass on a sense of awe and hope to a young boy in the next generation. He was pretty awesome. An amazing man. It's a worse world without him." Brinkley said serving Cox and his wife on Fridays was something she came to look forward to. "He was warm and invit- very serious competitor, Glenn had a great sense of hu- mor. He was also a very warm and compassionate man, and he would do anything to help a friend. Many people have been touched and influenced by this man. They will never forget the role he played in their lives. Glenn, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, is sur- vived by his wife Cathy. Glenn is also survived by his four children: Cindy Varlinsky and her husband, Rich; Chris Cox and his wife, Neva; Steve Cox and his wife, Na- talie; Sara Rumiano and her husband, Keith. Glenn also leaves 6 grandchildren: Suzanne Hopper and husband, John, Dakota Glenn Cox, Hannah Cox, Hilary Cox, Holly Rumiano, and Rocco Rumiano. He also leaves four great grandsons; Selik, Logan, Preston, and Kyler Hopper. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 14th, at Los Molinos High School at 2 PM in the gym. Memorial donations can by made to the Athletic Depart- ment at Los Molinos High School. ing," Brinkley said. "Very kind and unassuming. He always put everything in perspective for me." Cox pursued several careers after baseball, including construction, owning Glenn's carpets, a bowling alley and operating a fishing resort. In 1982, he began to work at Los Molinos High School, where he became the head coach. Over the course of 15 years numerous championships were won. "Glenn taught the kids how to pitch and play ball," said Los Molinos Unified School District Board Presi- dent Jill Botts. "What are the chances that we'd have a professional baseball player in Los Molinos that would be able to teach what he was able, and to do it so kindly? He'd work with any kid." Botts knew Cox for many years as her father grew up with Cox in Los Angeles, she said. "He spent many years at Los Molinos High School," Botts said. "I cannot tell you the amount of kids he has had influence in their lives. He taught baseball to my kids, all 33-43." The influence was so huge that the school, which used to play at Mill Creek Park for baseball games, named its field after him. "He not only influenced the kids, but he also influ- enced Tom Stevens who coaches here now," Botts said. "He is a community man, beloved by this com- munity, for what he did for our children. He was a won- derful person and we will miss him greatly." Botts said she remembers Cox riding a tractor across the lawn at Los Molinos High School, mowing the lawn. "He was a humble man, very kind," Botts said. "He didn't boast about himself, although he played profes- sional baseball. I just can't say enough about him." In addition to his wife, Cox leaves behind his four children: Cindy and Rich Varlinsky and Sara and Keith Rumiano, both of Chico, Chris and Neva Cox of South Carolina, Steve and Natalie Cox of Cottonwood. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Los Molinos High School gym. Memorial donations can be made to the school's athletic depart- ment. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.c om. Carole Jean Hedge entered into rest on January 6, 2012, WALLY Continued from page 1A watched over for many years, and his agricultural background and conserva- tive views makes him a good candidate, Herger said. "I intend to help Doug in whatever way I can," Herger said. LaMalfa confirmed Tuesday he will run for Con- gress saying, "the hat is in the ring." "Since Herger's announcement I have received hordes of positive endorsements through email, Facebook, Twitter, all of those," LaMalfa said. "I kind of knew whenever Herger was ready to step down it would be my time." He is thankful to have Herger's endorsement, as it is a great honor and gives him an advantage with con- stituents, LaMalfa said. He has his own 7-year track record to stand on, as well, he said. He previously served in the state assembly until he was termed out, and is serving his first term in the Senate. LaMalfa, a rice farmer, touts his agricultural affilia- tions and belief in the small business model as positive preparation for dealing with federal issues. Although government is not a business, similar con- cepts can be applied, he said. "Every district has their own view of the world, and agriculture is one that is tai- lored very well to this dis- trict," LaMalfa said. "Hope- COUNTY Continued from page 1A Tehama County has a good relationship with Mendoci- no National Forest, is making progress with Shasta-Trinity National Forest, but has heard little from Plumas National Forest, Williams said. The concern is there are different rules and enforcement in different forests, although there is no physical line sepa- rating them, he said. The letter is an attempt to get foresters to look at the rules to make them similar and talk to counties about the effects of their rules and projects, Williams said. Supervisors say they hope the five-county coalition will be a more effective voice to stir the U.S. Forest Service to answer local concerns. It applies to outdoor recreation too, Garton said. The dif- ferent rules in different areas make it tough for people to know what they can and can't do in the forests. To find out more and view the letter, visit www.co.tehama.ca.us. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or awagner@redbluffdailynews.com. CARE TO COMMENT? At redbluffdailynews.com, scroll to the end of any story, click the link and type away. THE PASSING PARADE The Redding newspaper briefly stated that Jack Pine, 83, of Mount Shasta, had died on the 28th of December. We had heard from his wife, Joann, that he had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for several years, and that, succumbing to a stroke, was a blessing. Jack was a proud and courageous man who not have wanted to drag out his once active life as an invalid We met him on the ski slopes of Mt.Shasta. Our kids and his kids had met previously and insisted we should meet Joann and Jack Pine. We did and an instant bond developed which lasted many years. We traveled with them to other ski resorts in our respective vans and shared many a laugh. Jack was a good athlete but did not devote his time to perfecting his technique. He wanted just to be competitive enough to challenge…but then moved on to other things, like making money. When he first hit Redding, he was employed as a bouncer in a Market Street saloon. That might suggest he was big and tough, and that is a fair assessment. But more than that, he was assertive. He told me he would rather talk a drunk out of a fight then to deck him and drag him feet first out the place, but he did both. Time past and he found his calling in founding 1st Federal Savings and Loan in Redding and also in "tieing up" a good portion of the land along the east side of Hilltop Drive, site of shopping centers and the like. He never admitted owning the land, but probably just secured an option to lease or sell. He was a bit tight lipped about this venture, but apparently wildly successful. When I was having trouble with my new partners at the meat plant, Jack advised me to watch them carefully. I did, but not soon enough to avert a showdown resulting in my being on the outside looking in, and the eventual collapse of the plant. He then advised me to pay off the small balance of a Cal Vet loan on our house and he re-financed it with a loan to help us get started in a new business. He also advised me to get a permit to carry a gun, which I did. It was therefore ironic that some years later he closed his own Savings and Loan business during a meltdown of that industry across the country. He retired and moved his family to Mt. Shasta where they led an active and comfortable life. Over the years we saw less and less of them but exchanged Xmas cards and kept in touch culminating in the announcement of Jack's recent demise. Rest in Peace, Jack Pine… but I don't believe you would take my advice. . fully people will recognize I am a lot like them." If LaMalfa wins the Republican primary he could face Democratic can- didate Jim Reed, an attorney from Fall River Mills who will be running for the sec- ond time. Reed said he was sur- prised by Herger's announcement to not seek another term, as Herger's activities over the last six months seem to indicate oth- erwise. Having Herger out of the race is a favorable develop- ment for the whole district, not just for him, Reed said. "We need someone to represent the people, and I'm optimistic that, regard- less of who wins, they'll be a voice for the people," Reed said. Reed recognizes most people still believe this is a conservative district and with Herger backing LaMal- fa, he has some work to do, but Reed will continue to lean on moderate con- stituents for support. "I feel like we have become friends, and I like him as a friend, but his views and mine are different from each other," Reed said of LaMalfa. LaMalfa made the same acknowledgement. "He's got a philosophical view that's different, and that's OK. That's why it's a contest," LaMalfa said. ——— Tang Lor can be reached at 527-2153, Ext. 110 or by e-mail at tlor@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 * * * * * I was going to write of the passing of Andy Giambroni' Robert Minch s DN interview said it all Arlo Stroing, but