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Caltrans reminds dri- vers about a new law signed by the governor that requires motorists to move over or slow down when they see a Caltrans vehicle flashing warning lights. Beginning today, Sen- ate Bill 240 adds Caltrans vehicles displaying flash- ing amber warning lights to the list of vehicles for which motorists must slow down and, if safe, move over to a lane not immediately adjacent to the stationary vehicle. When driving a vehicle on a freeway and approaching in a lane immediately adjacent to a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle that displays emergency lights, or a stationary Cal- trans vehicle or tow truck that displays flashing amber warning lights, dri- vers must safely make a lane change from that lane, or slow to a reason- able speed. Since 1924, 174 Cal- trans workers have lost their lives in the line of duty. Violation of the new provision is punishable by a fine of not more than $50. The new law makes these safety protections permanent by removing the sunset date from the existing move over law. Friday, January 1, 2010 – Daily News – 3A 645 Antelope Blvd. #1 in Frontier Village across from the fairgrounds. (530) 527-1420 Holiday Specials $ 4 99 Expires 1/3/10 Double M&M 2 eggs, 2 bacon/sausage, potatoes, toast reg. $6.99 Please mention this ad when ordering. Served 7am till 1:30pm $ 5 49 French Dip w/Fries reg. $8.49 $ 5 99 One Trip Salad Bar reg. $7.99 GreenWaste of Tehama Holiday Tree Collection Will begin December 28, 2009 through January 15, 2010. Trees will be collected on your regularly scheduled pick up days, or may be dropped off at a dumpster located at: 1. Cedar St./Jackson St. 2. Fairgrounds front parking lot, Antelope Blvd. No ornaments, stands, tinsel or flocked trees will be collected. For more information please contact our Customer Service Department at 530-528-8500 or 800-433-6924. Local Calendar To add an upcoming event in the Local Calendar, submit information well in advance to the Daily News, attention Calendar, P.O. Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or e-mail to clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. Include a contact name and telephone number. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 Happy New Year SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 Red Bluff Pasta Feed, 4-7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 525 David Ave., proceeds go to help pay for a ministerial candidate, $5 at the door, take out available SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 Corning Evangelist services, 7 p.m., Family Bible Church, 609 Marin St., 824-9989 MONDAY, JANUARY 4 Red Bluff Al-Anon, 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jefferson and Hickory (additional meetings noon and 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Fridays) HIRE (Head Injury Recreational Entity), 10 a.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529-2059. Key to Life, 6 p.m., Red Bluff Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-8066 Sons in Retirement, 11:30 a.m., Elks Lodge, 529- 5700 Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Red Bluff Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-8066 Corning Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 815 First St., 385- 1169 or 566-5270. Meetings are everyday through Saturday with an additional meeting at noon on Mon- days Sewing class, 9 a.m., Corning Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Spanish Adult Education, 5 p.m., Corning Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Strategies for Success, Life Skill classes, 1:30 p.m., Corning Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Los Molinos Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Los Molinos Sr. Social Club, Los Molinos Senior Center, Josephine St. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Red Bluff City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 555 Washington St. Playtime Pals Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Red Bluff Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-8066 Red Bluff Rotary, noon, Elks Lodge Tehama County and Red Bluff Landfill Manage- ment Agency, 8 a.m., board meeting, 727 Oak St. Tehama County Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m., board chamber, 727 Oak St. Tehama County Patriots, 6 p.m., Westside Grange Hall, 20794 Walnut St. Corning Corning Community meeting, 7 p.m., Maywood Middle School, 1666 Marguerite Ave. Corning Recreation Commission, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 794 Third St. Spanish Adult Education, 1:30 p.m., Corning Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824- 7670 Los Molinos Los Molinos Cemetery District, 8:30 a.m., 7835 Highway 99E WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 Red Bluff Al-Anon, noon to 1 p.m., Presbyterian Church, Jef- ferson and Hickory Elks duplicate bridge, noon, Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road, 528-9418 NORMA MARTIN Norma Martin, born August 22, 1930 in Fall River Mills, CA, passed peacefully on November 21, 2009 follow- ing a few years of ill health. Norma was the daughter of Ross and Wilma Cable. Her father Ross was the first Highway Patrolman in Northern California which al- ways made her proud. In her twenties Norma married Donald Martin, who was a prominent sheep rancher in the Red Bluff community. They had two children, Don- ald Martin who resides in Prineville, Oregon and De- nise Martin who resides in Healdsburg, CA. Norma, as all who knew her, had a lust for life and a keen mind. Be- cause of this she decided to go back to school in her thir- ties and received a degree from Chico State University in the field of phlebotomy. After receiving her degree she worked at Enloe Hospi- tal in Chico, CA, as well as Shasta General Hospital in Redding and St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Red Bluff. She became well respected in her field and was always passionate about the part that she played in patient's health. She did all of this while raising her two chil- dren and instilling in them a good work ethic and charac- ter which was very important to Norma. Her love of life was infectious to her many friends, many of whom were lifelong relationships. Norma loved to entertain her friends and family with wonderful stories from her many trips, to her houseboat on Lake Shasta for fishing and fun, as well as trips to go antique hunting and bottle hunting all over the United States. Norma was a fabulous cook who loved a great party, a good drink and lots of laughs. Norma was always there to help a friend or fam- ily member in need. She had a soft place in her heart for anyone down on their luck whether it was two or "four legged"! She was always someone you could count on to tell it to you straight but, with an ounce of empa- thy to go with it. She lived life to the fullest and will be deeply missed by her family and fiends. She would prob- ably say to us all "Stick with what you set out to do but enjoy it along the way"! Along with her two children, Norma is also survived by her Aunt Mert in Redding, CA, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. "Oh by the way, could you fix me a drink" COLONEL WILLIAM A. "Bill" SONCRANT Colonel William "Bill" Son- crant, California Army Na- tional Guard, Ret., born to Paul & Marie Soncrant May 15, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio passed Christmas night 2009. Bill was with his most loved ones, Janette, his wife of 50 years, children Michael and Nancy Soncrant, and Mary Rippetoe. He is further survived by his father-in-law Chet Smith of Red Bluff, son-in-law David Rippetoe and cherished grandchildren Christopher and Alyssa Son- crant of Citrus Heights, Zoe Helton of Eureka, Samantha and Catherine Rippetoe of Lemoore. He will be missed by extended family and dear friends. Bill's early childhood was in Southern California. Summers were spent travel- ing with his professional trick riding parents. Bill later joined in as a trick roper. He and sister Carolyn (de- ceased) often performed in talent shows singing cowboy songs taught to them by their mother. When he was 6 the family relocated to their Dibble Creek Road ranch in Red Bluff. Bill help- ed his dad tear down an old stagecoach stop and build their home. He was in charge of gathering old nails and priming the pump. He was promoted to tending sheep and cattle, fixing fen- ces and irrigation duties. In high school Bill joined the newly formed California Ca- det Corps, served as Master Councilor for the Order of De Molay, and sang with the a capella choir. later his singing at Shasta College brought him and the love of his life together. How could Janette not fall for a singing cowboy. In 1987 he earned his degree from California State University Sacramento vowing that the 20 year plan showed tenacity. He enlisted in the California Army National Guard 5 days after his 17th birthday, re- ceiving his commission in 1962. Prior to becoming a full time guardsman, Bill sur- veyed for the Tehama Coun- ty Road Department, and advanced from draftsman to city maintenance superin- tendent for the City of Pitts- burg. In 1973, he came to National Guard headquar- ters in Sacramento, com- pleting his career as Facili- ties Engineer, retiring Octo- ber 1989. Bill returned as a civil servant for 5 years in the same department. The Soncrants have lived in Cit- rus Heights for 35 years. Starting as Cubmaster for Mike, Bill was a registered scouter for over 40 years and is recipient of the Dis- trict Award of Merit, Council Award of Merit, Venturing Leadership Award, and the James E. West Award. He initiated the Scoutmaster- ship Fundamentals training under the name of "Rocking Chair" using the Soncrant family brand as the patch symbol. Bill enjoyed reading, collecting, camping, photog- raphy and travel. He taught silly songs to his kids and their kids and all others with- in earshot. Fascinated by genealogy, nature and all eras of history, he knew these subjects well. Most of all, Bill loved his family and friends. Services will be held Saturday, January 2, 2010, at 2:00, Citrus Heights Friends Church, 7070 Woodmore Oaks, and on Sunday, January 3rd, at 2:00, Veterans Memorial Hall, 735 Oak Street in Red Bluff. In lieu of flowers, don- ations may be made to Golden Empire Council, Boy Scouts of America, P. O. Box 13558, Sacramento, CA 95853 Obituaries It's that time of year to give to charities It's the holiday sea- son, with only a few more days to shop. In spite of the recession, the latest Gallup poll estimates that consumer spending will rise 1 percent this year, to an average of $743 a person. Nearly three in 10 will spend $1,000 or more. And that's like- ly to include you -- if you've read this far into a money column on a business page. STOP. Have you given enough this year? What's enough? Sorry, there's no finan- cial formula for that answer. But you'll certainly know it in your heart. So as you rush around today, scrambling for those last-minute gifts, don't forget the gift of charity, much needed always, and particularly this year. Don't have time? Here. I'll make a short list for you. And even if you don't have time to shop, you can make a phone call today, offer your credit card and know that some local agency will put your dollars to good use, even at this late moment, helping Santa deliver either food or clothes or toys to a needy family. SANTA'S HELP LIST • United Way, w w w. l i v e u n i t e d . c o m (703) 836-7112. • Want to teach your children or grandchil- dren the real lesson of the holiday? Walk into any store that has toys -- stuffed animals, little trucks, dolls, games -- and load up. It doesn't have to be the hottest or most-expensive toy of the season. But it will be "a present from Santa" under the tree for a child who would otherwise have nothing. And your own kids will learn an invaluable lesson. But hurry, Santa's sleigh is waiting for you to deliv- er. Just go to www.toys- fortots.org, and find locations where you can drop off your donation. ANIMAL CAUSES And don't forget our pets. Many families can't afford to feed their children, much less the dogs and cats, and even the horses that stand shivering in the cold, hoping for a bale of hay. These two o r g a n i z a t i o n s do all they can to help rescue - - and rehabili- tate -- stranded animals. A donation from you would go a long way: • Hoofed A n i m a l Humane Soci- ety, (815) 337- 5 5 6 3 , HAHS.org. O T H E R IDEAS There are many other worthy -- and needy -- orga- nizations: • Inquire at your local town hall if you seek a recipient closer to home. • Check with local religious groups to see if they could use your help as a "Secret Santa." • Or maybe you have a relative who could use help -- an elderly person stretching to make ends meet on a tight budget or an in-law whose kids bear the brunt of the economy. Just remember the old saying: The road to hell is paved with good intentions. So pick up the phone to contribute, walk out of the office to do some- thing nice at lunch today, or drop a dollar in the Salvation Army ket- tle, even if you already gave last week. Ameri- cans have always been known as the most-gen- erous nation on Earth. Let's prove it again in the next four days. There's nothing that makes you feel better than giving. And that's The Savage Truth. Terry Savage is a registered investment adviser and is on the board of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. 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