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Forman:JudithIrene Forman, 90, of Red Bluff died Tuesday, June 16, at Brookdale Red Bluff, formerly Emeritus at Las- sen House. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Thursday, June 18, 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 include 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. DEATHNOTICE PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. Thank you! PHOTO COURTESY OF ROSS PALUBESKI A helicopter drops water on a fire that burned about 55acres Wednesday in southwest Tehama County, according to CalFire Public Information Officer Kevin Colburn. CalFire, Tehama County Fire and US Forest Service Fire responded to a vegetation fire at 12:53p.m. on Lowrey Road near Pryor Road, north of Paskenta. The first unit at scene reported about five to seven acres burning in grass and timber with structures threatened. No structures were damaged and there were no evacuations, Colburn said. The fire, which Colburn said was caused by outdoor cooking, moved north until it reached Elder Creek, where it was held in check by the creek. The fire was contained about 6p.m. Wednesday. Units responded from Redding Air Attack, Chico Air Attack, Vina Helitack, Antelope, Red Bank, Paskenta, Elk Creek, Corning, El Camino, Paynes Creek, Salt Creek and Ishi. LOWREY ROAD FIRE BURNS 55 ACRES Bealerhasbeencharged with murder in connec- tion with the strangula- tion death of 14-year-old Marysa Nichols, whose body was found Feb. 28, 2013, in a wooded area near Red Bluff Union High School two days after she was reported missing. Bealer has pleaded not guilty, and his jury trial has been set in Sacramento County Superior Court. Last November, a judge granted Bealer's request to set his trial out of Tehama County, where his defense said he would not receive a fair trial in part because of local media coverage of the case. Bealer, who was 39 at the time he was charged in 2013, waived his right to a speedy trial Wednes- day, telling Judge Skillman "whatever it takes to get all the testing done." Skillman set an Aug. 14 date in Tehama County Su- perior Court for the pur- pose of further pretrial motions. A trial readiness conference was scheduled on Sept. 14 in Sacramento County. Both the defense and prosecution appear to be preparing for a months- long trial. Northam spec- ulated that Bealer's trial could run for about two months, adding that the defense's case could take two to three weeks to pres- ent. Cohen also estimated that the prosecution's case could take about three weeks to present. Bealer faces a possible 25 years to life sentence if convicted, and he remains in custody. Bealer FROM PAGE 1 downstream of the bridge for about an hour, search- ing the center channel and surrounding area for any sign of the victim. "This is a deep channel. If he is down there, he will be down there for a while," Greer said. "It's too treach- erous for us to send in div- ers." Unable to locate the vic- tim, it now is a matter of waiting for the body to re- surface, he said. The victim is believed to be a 17-year- old area resident, but his identification will not be released until after he is found. Witnesses said the teen was with some other peo- ple when he entered the wa- ter, but after he went un- der, they disappeared. It's unknown who they are or why they left, and the sher- iff's department was un- able to locate anyone at the scene who knew him. The Sheriff's Depart- ment would like to speak with anyone who may have been with the victim or know more about what took place before he entered the water. Greer can be reached at 529-7920. It's the county's second drowning in the river in as many months, after a man went under in late April near the Antelope Bridge in Red Bluff, and a rescue took place less than a week ago near the Sycamore Grove Boat Ramp when a man tried to rescue a raft. The river make look alluring on hot summer days but people need to remember it can be dangerous, Greer said. "It's a nice place to go to cool down," he said. "But even if you are an avid swimmer, without safety jackets, without life jack- ets or something to help you stay afloat, anyone can have trouble." Personal floatation aids are important for any kind of water recreation, Greer said, noting that he wears his even when kayaking. He urged people to use the buddy system and refrain from using alcohol, which can hamper judgement. "Alcohol makes people think they can do things they wouldn't normally try," he said. Underwater snags can cause hidden traps for swimmers, and the cool temperatures can be mis- leading. The river water may inch up a few degrees in the summer, but still was at only 60 degrees last week, said Sgt. Mike Paisley. "It's refreshing but peo- ple don't realize what it does to you," Paisley said. "In only a few minutes, your muscles will cramp up. You can be an Olympic swim- mer and it doesn't matter." Where the victim went under, the channel was es- timated to be about 25 feet deep and moving at about 5 mph at the surface. "You gotta know your abilities," Greer said. "You have to respect the water." As Diaz and her boys readied to leave, the mother and grandmother urged people to watch their fam- ily members around the water, to stay together and stick near the shore. Splashing around up- stream of the bridge, Corn- ing resident Sierra White was shocked and saddened to hear someone was be- lieved to have just drowned. The county park is a recre- ation destination and fun way to spend a summer day, she said, but out of concern for her family's safety, they never go in much deeper than their waists and the children, Kylee Harding, 6, and Kayden Harding, 2, are always either wearing life jackets or holding a par- ent's hand. "We don't go where we can't touch," she said. "And we stay away from fisher- men and boats, which can't always see you." Contact Chico Enterprise- Record reporter Ashley Gebb at 896-7768. Swimmer FROM PAGE 1 10 a.m. Cats ready for adoption are cur- rent on all vaccinations and have been tested for feline leukemia. Ad- ditionally, all spay and neuter and ra- bies vaccination fees for cats adopted will be paid for by PETS — Providing Essentials for Tehama Shelter. "Warmer weather always means we are inundated with cats and kit- tens," said center manager Christine McClintock. "We always have more kittens than adopters, and we want to showcase what a fun experience adopting a cat can be." "Our fosters, volunteers, care cen- ter staff and PETS members have done a fantastic job raising and car- ing for our kittens until they were ready for adoption and we look for- ward to showing them off to the pub- lic." McClintock said. "Last year we were able to adopt out over 65 kittens during our Free Cat Friday events, and we are hoping to continue that success this year." The center is at 1830 Walnut St. in Red Bluff. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday through Fri- day and 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday. Adoption hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4:30 p.m. If you would like more information regard- ing adopting, fostering or becoming a care center volunteer, call 527-3439 or send an email to cmcclintock52@ sbcglobal.net. Cat FROM PAGE 1 level Special Olympics, said she once met Michael Landon at an event while volunteering. Participants took off about 11 a.m. at the CHP office and were greeted part way down Main Street by a small crowd cheering them on. The Red Bluff Fire De- partment showed its sup- port by displaying the American flag from its ladder truck, which was stationed in the area near the Classic Inn and Growney Motors. Participants in the event included Thomas, CHP Officer Nick Shel- burn, CHP Public In- formation Officer Matt Thompson, CHP Sgt. Jeff Ross, CHP Officer Ken Reineman, CHP Officer Craig Burson, CHP Offi- cer Mike Foss, Red Bluff Police Chief Kyle Sanders, Aviles, Janessa La Bouyer of California State Parks, CHP Officer Phillip Mack- intosh, Greer, Tehama County Parole Officer Dave Nichols, CHP Offi- cer Ken Rickard, Tehama County Sheriff's Deputy Kyle Pflager, CHP Offi- cer Nate Parson, Tehama Count Sheriff's Dispatcher Heather Manasco, CHP Officer Jason Morton and CHP Sgt. Jack Blomquist. Run FROM PAGE 1 CHIP THOMPSON - DAILY NEWS One of the many kittens and cats available at the Tehama County Animal Care Center in Red Bluff. MARYLAVINIAJONES July 14, 1921 ~ June 13, 2015 Mary Lavinia Jones, a longtime resident of Tehama County, died Saturday afternoon at Serenity Gardens Care Home in Redding at the age of 93. She was born July 14, 1921 close to St. Paul Park in Minnesota. While visiting her sister in Los Molinos, Mary met her husband, Bill Jones, and had 63 wonderful years of mar- riage before he died 10 years ago. She was actively in- volved in their commercial prune dehydrating business and worked many years in the fields during prune har- vest. Mary was an active member of the Wilcox Oaks Golf Club until 4 years ago and was proud of her two 'hole in one' shots during her playing years. She was a member of the Cone Community United Methodist Church, a Life- Master bridge player, and a member of the Corning Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for 65 years. Mary and her husband spent many winters over the last 30 years in Hilo, Hawaii enjoying the beautiful weather, golf and bridge. Mary was known for her great smile, sense of humor, caring per- sonality and a devoted Giant baseball fan. She was a master at throwing fun parties and loved to pull pranks on her family and friends. Surviving is her daughter, Marilyn (Ken) Norberg of Redding, sons David of Grass Valley, Buck (Janilee) of Red Bluff, and Michael of Medford, Oregon, 10 grandchil- dren, and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Bill, sisters Doro- thy Carson, Elsie Gault, Alice Lee, and brother George Hammer. A viewing will be held Thursday evening, June 25th, 5 to 8 pm at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, 816 Walnut St in Red Bluff, and a private burial service for any family members that wish to attend Friday morning, 9:30 am, at Oak Hill Cemetery. A Celebration of Life serv- ice will be held at Cone Community United Methodist Church in Dairyville on Saturday, June 27th, at 10 am fol- lowed by lunch. Salads or desserts would be appreciated for the lunch. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dairyville Community Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 973, Los Molinos, CA 96055. DONALD MASON 1934 ~ 2015 Donald Mason 81, passed away on June 13, 2015 in Redding, CA. He was born in Oakland, CA in 1934. Don grew up in Richmond and Santa Rosa CA. He graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1953. After high school he attended Shasta Junior College in Redding, CA and re- ceived a Degree in Art. In 1957 he was drafted into the US Army until 1959. After his military duty, Don worked for PG&E retiring from the Colgate Division after 38 years of service in Customer Service and Revenue Protection in the Colusa, Marysville and Oroville offices. He spent the past four years as the President of the North Valley PG&E Retirees. Don married his high school sweetheart Joan Lynette Norris in 1957 in Santa Rosa, CA. They were happily mar- ried for 58 years. They lived 40 of those years in Colusa, CA before returning to Red Bluff, CA in 2001. Don (aka Iron Kettle) was a member of the Brushy Creek Rangers, Yollo Bolly Frontiersmen, Stony Creek Muzzleloaders and an Honorary Member of the Jedediah Smith Mountain Men Club. During the 1970s, he was active in the Colusa Stagehand's Theater Group as a set designer, served on the board of the Colusa Farm Show and volunteered for many years. Don was and assistant Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America. Don was a master in Dutch oven cooking, demonstrations and competitions. He spent countless hours researching Genealogy and his family tree. He enjoyed hunting, making primitive wooden box- es and especially enjoyed Black Powder Rendezvouses. Don is survived by his wife Joan Mason, his daughters Lynette Gutnik (George), Woodland, CA and Sherri Kittle (Joe) of Red Bluff, CA; his brother William Mason (Cathy) of Murphys, CA; his five loving grandchildren Brad Gutnik (Maggie), Lindsay Mitchell (Matthew), Wade Kittle, Riley Kittle and Zane Kittle; his great-grandchild Gavin Nicholas Mitchell and many other relatives. Don was pre- ceded in death by his parents Lew and Evelyn Mason and brother Richard Mason. A private military and a Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends. In lieu of flowers the family re- quests memorial donations be made to the Don Mason "Iron Kettle" Memorial Scholarship Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, Red Bluff, CA. 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 THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A