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Inspections range in three levels with a level one being a thorough inspection of the truck and driver's pa- perwork including driver's licenses, logs and bill of laden. A level two is a walk around visual inspection and paperwork and a level three is just the paperwork. While the focus is mainly on safety of the truck and driver, there are occasion- ally incidents that result in an arrest such as a driver who has extraditable war- rants or a driver who ap- pears to be intoxicated that is pulled over and tested to see if he is driving un- der the influence, Alexan- der said. When fully staffed, there area has 16 officers, 16 ci- vilian inspectors, three ser- geants and one lieutenant. At present there are 12 offi- cers and 14 inspectors, Al- exander said. In addition to booths, the CHP had its rapid re- sponse team vehicle and haz-mat trailer available for people to check out. The rapid response vehi- cle is stationed out of the Northern Division office in Redding and is a mo- bile incident command center to help with com- munications in major in- cidents. "It can dispatch all the way down to Los Angeles from here if needed and we can cross patch networks to allow communication with the fire departments or sheriff's departments," Alexander said. The vehicle was most re- cently dispatched to fires in Trinity County, where it aided in communication that took a few months to be fully restored, Alexan- der said. It is a self-con- tained unit, but is able to be plugged in and recharged if needed for a lengthy amount of time. The Northern Division Hazmat team has eight technicians who work hand in hand with the Shasta Cascade Hazardous Ma- terials Response Team on incidents. The trailer has a lot of specialized equip- ment that allows them to test and identify substances they come across. Diesel is the substance they come across most fre- quently, but they do see a lot of chemicals, from chlorine on its way to wa- ter treatment plants to hy- drozine, which was being transported by the Depart- ment of Defense, said Steve Joiner, one of the techni- cians. Drivers FROMPAGE1 Wulfert said he ques- tioned why the ordinance was necessary when there was a state code already in place that was similar to the ordinance and why the ordinance "(attacks) owner- ship of the property rather than land use." He asked if any of the codes adopted in the ordinance would be ret- roactive or if lot line adjust- ments would require that both parcels in the adjust- ment be compliant. The primary concerns mentioned at this juncture of the process revolved around the need for more revisions, the fact that the outside council was being retained solely for some properties and that the ordinance had not gone through the planning com- mission prior to coming be- fore the board. Parcels FROM PAGE 1 A number of people saw the devastation for the first timesincethemassiveflames sped Saturday through rural Lake County, less than 100 milesnorthofSanFrancisco. Aided by drought, it had consumed more than 104 square miles and was 15 per- cent contained. Authoritiessay585homes were known to be destroyed, and the number was ex- pected to increase. Another 9,000 structures remained threatened. During his return, Her- rin walked to the charred remains of an old Chevy pickup and gave it an angry kick. The truck was the only possession of his late father that he still had. Other peo- ple found nothing but con- crete foundations and chim- ney stacks. "You've got to look at ev- erybody's, everybody's loss," Herrin said. "It's never going to be about one person. It's about everybody." The Lake County fire and another blaze about 120 miles to the southeast have displaced 23,000 people and were the worst of a dozen wildfires burning in the state. The Lake County fire spread into northern Napa County, but the region's fa- mous wine valley was not threatened. Rancher Lisa Comstock said she and her three dogs survived the raging fire in rural Middletown by jump- ing into a water trough as flames neared her home. Comstockwasalsoableto keepherhorsesnearbyasthe fire burned around them. "The flames were coming over that mountain and sur- rounding this place like there was no tomorrow," she said. "I jumped in the water trough with all the dogs, and the horsescameuparound.Thank Godtheyjuststayedhere." Fire FROM PAGE 1 "(I) hope to see everyone on the Sacramento River," RossMerz said. "The Sacra- mento River Trust is helping shareouramazinglocalriver and public lands with pad- dlers, birders and anyone in- terestedinexperiencingriver time on the mighty and ma- jestic Sacramento River." Paddle California is hav- ing an event that will begin Oct. 1 in Redding and run through Red Bluff on Oct. 2. The organization was born in 1984 when it came to the defense of the river. It formed to protect remain- ingforestsalongtheriverbe- tween Colusa and Red Bluff. Less than two percent of the forestsalongtheriverremain today, according to the let- ter. California is in a historic droughtandtheSacramento River's aquatic and riparian ecosystems are stressed to the breaking point. "Aswemoveforwardwith the drought and as we move forward as a culture in Cali- fornia,theSacramentoRiver is the most important river in California. It provides wa- ter to over 80 percent of the state,whenyoubreakdown," RossMerz said. Theorganizationhasdone a lot to continue protecting the river including petition- ingforlistingsofrareanden- dangered species, promot- ing and establishing a "me- ander belt" to allow the river to function in a natural and ecologically-sound matter, attending public hearings and organizing citizens to serve as a voice for the river, according to the letter. The mission of the trust is to really preserve, protect and restore the natural val- ues of the Sacramento River, RossMerz said. That is ex- actly what the supporters of the trust are doing for the river. "Passion, adventure and action was really what the trust was born out of," Ross- Merz said. "Passionate peo- plefromallwalksoflifefrom school teachers, poli-science majors that are involved in recycling, to farmers that see their home river being changed forever. Trees are being cut down and rocks are being dropped on base, basically straight jacketing their home river that was al- ways a wild place to hunt, to campandtofish.Thethreats of the Sacramento River are never over." The trust keeps pushing forward, though, and sets goals to better the river ex- perience for the residents of this area. A few goals are to get bet- ter signage, with river mile included, at all bridges and major access points from Colusa to Redding, Ross- Merz said. This will help en- couragemorerecreationand make on-river experiences more enjoyable. The trust would like to help bring awareness about the public lands "our tax dol- larshavehelpedprotect,pre- serve and restore along the Sacramento River," Ross- Merz said. A big goal is to see healthy wild salmon runs, RossMerz said. "A Sacramento River without salmon is not the same river at all." The trust wants to em- phasize that groundwater and surface water are con- nected and should be ap- preciated equally, RossMerz said. Over-pumping of the groundwater has had ma- jor impacts on creeks and streams. For more information on paddle trips, visit paddleca- lifornia.org and for informa- tion on fly fishing and eco toursgotogageonthefly.com. The next Sacramento River Discovery Center Thursday evening program, "WaterUpdate,"isscheduled forOct.8attheFarmBureau BuildingonSaleLaneinRed Bluff. River FROM PAGE 1 An article in Tuesday's edition about the Red Bluff Junior Round-Up Rodeo had an incorrect headline. The event was Sept. 12 and 13. The Daily News regrets the error. Itisthepolicyofthe Daily News to correct as quickly as possible all errors in fact that have been published in the newspaper. If you believe a factual error has been made in a news story, call 737-5042. CORRECTION Headline gave wrong dates Above:DeputyCityClerk Cheryl Smith swears in three new members. Pictured, from le , are Smith, Community Service Officer Riley Garcia, Officer Tyler Cote and Officer Steve Harper. Le : Red Bluff Police Dept. Cpl. Mike Brown is pinned by his wife Amy following his promotion to sergeant at a ceremony Monday at City Hall. JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF Police swear in three officers, promote one LARRYDONLAUDERDALE August 23, 1941 ~ September 13, 2015 Larry Don Lauderdale passed away at St. Elizabeth Hos- pital, 9/13/2015. Larry was born August 23, 1941 to James and Pauline Lauderdale in Wade, OK. The family moved to California when Larry was a young boy. Larry was a carpenter by trade and built many homes in the area. He served in the US Navy from 1960 - 1964. Larry is survived by his wife Amy, daughters Shelly and Autum, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren Larry was predeceded in death by his parents, brother Joel, sister Paula, and daughter Ruchelle. Graveside services will be held Tehama Cemetery, Sep- tember 18th at 11:00 am. HELEN PEARL (CHRISTIANSEN) HAMPTON October 19, 1926 ~ September 10, 2015 Helen Pearl (Christiansen) Hampton passed away on September 10, 2015. She was born October 19,1926, to German immigrants, Hans and Sophia Christiansen, in Petaluma, CA. She was the third of three girls. She mar- ried Joseph C. Hampton, March 9,1946. They lived in San Francisco where Joe worked as a painter, finishing his ap- prenticeship. Charlene was born while they lived in the city. They moved to Petaluma and started a chicken ranch in 1949. Joe continued painting and drove truck to supple- ment their income. Helen ran the chicken ranch and took care of the children. Kathlin and Ralph were added to the family. She was a member of the Board of Trustees for the Dunham School District and attended church regular- ly. In 1957, the chicken ranch was sold and the family moved to Red Bluff. When Ralph started school, Helen went to work as a bookkeeper for Forward Brothers. She moved from their employment to a real estate office then to the County Auditors office followed by the County of- fice of Education. She kept the books along with the As- sistant Superintendent of Schools, for 18 school districts. She retired from the County Office of Education in 1983, when Joe retired. Not only did Helen work a day job, she kept the books for Red Bluff Painting and Decorating, Joe's business As a member of the Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, she sang in the choir. Just recently, she was awarded her 50 year membership pin for the Order of Eastern Star. Helen was a gardener. She preferred being outdoors. She also crocheted and knitted. Her family will miss the Christmas package containing scrubbers, clothes hangers, potholders and dishtowels. Her hands were rarely still. Joe and Helen traveled many summers to Canada fish- ing. They dug clams, crabbed, fished and would can their catches before coming home. There were other hunting trips as well, but always fishing. Family weekends were spent at Shasta and Eagle Lakes either fishing or water skiing and camping. Not many summers passed without a family camping trip to the Oregon Coast. Helen was dedicated to her husband. They loved to dance. He passed in January, 2013, and the time without him was difficult. She was also preceded in death by her son, Ralph Hampton, 2003. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-laws: Char- lene (Jim) Brown of Los Molinos and Kathlin (Don) Mey- er of Adin. Six grandchildren: James (Melanie) Brown, Yreka; Jocelyn Brown, Red Bluff; Katie (Perry) Copp, Adin; Sophia Meyer, Alturas; Jake Hampton, Red Bluff; Joe Hampton, Red Bluff. Five great-grandchildren: Han- nah and JT Brown; Isaac and Ethan Copp; Lathan Hamp- ton. Sister; Tillie Zimmerman, Winnemucca, NV.; numer- ous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2015,1:30 p.m.; Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff. If you choose, a contribution in Helen's memory can be made to a charity or organization of your choice. VIRGINIA RUTH KIMBALL October 5, 1923 ~ September 3, 2015 Virginia "Ginny" Kimball passed away on September 3, 2015, at the age of 91. She is survived by her brother David Bowe of Winston Salem, North Carolina, her sister Sharon Whitehill of Ta- bor, Iowa, her son and daughter-in-law Richard and Lana Scheuler of Red Bluff, grandchildren Kelly and Rebecca, and great grandchildren Sarah, Zackary, Keaton and Col- lin. Virginia's daughter Judy predeceased her. Virginia was born in 1923 in the very small, farm com- munity of Columbus, Nebraska, where she met and mar- ried her first husband, Edwin Scheuler. The Scheulers moved to San Diego early in World War II to work to- gether at an air-craft factory. When Ed became a part of the Army Air Corps effort in Asia, Virginia moved to Fort Worth Texas where she worked in a second air craft fac- tory. She returned to Columbus at the end of the war where she and her husband raised two children. In the 1950's the Scheuler family moved to Monrovia, California, where Ed worked in precision sheet metal, and Virginia worked for Avon. Years after Ed's death, Virginia married Wamer Kimball who passed away in 1984. Having no family left in Southern California, Virginia sold her home in Monrovia and moved to Red Bluff to be near her son and daughter-in-law. She loved Red Bluff, and was so very happy to be back in a small, rural com- munity. She had a delightful Irish sense of humor, and there was no such thing as a conversation with Virginia without a joke or two. She made many friends in Red Bluff. Virginia had a great love for and talent in the arts. She had a beautiful voice and sang with various bands in her Nebraska youth. One of her most memorable trips was from Red Bluff to New York with her friend Kay Haley, where she was finally able to see a Broadway musical. Her hobbies included crafts, but she did not dabble in simple creations. She personally designed, constructed or stitched, and hand painted everything from toy trains to beautiful fabric swans, and she gave instruction to wom- en who wished to leam the art. Until her health forced her to stop, she was active in the Sacred Heart Parish Women's Guild, and at Christmas time her home was often filled with members of the church whom she taught to create ornate Christmas deco- rations which were sold at Guild holiday fund raisers. Virginia had been ill for several years and wanted her friends to know that she had lived a full and happy life. Sacred Heart church will offer a mass for her repose on Sunday, October 11 at 10:30. After mass (approximately noon) there will be a celebration of life at 248 Gurnsey Drive in Red Bluff. Virginia's friends are welcome. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to 529-3724. Obituaries ThePassingParadeisbroughttoyoubyMinchPropertyManagement, 760 Main Street specializing in commercial leasing and sales. 530 527-5514 THE PASSING PARADE (FrommyISaycolumnofOctober1966) We toured the California Conservation Center at Susanville, and received the red carpet treatment because Fred Engle Jr. was our host. Though about to retire, he is still the Deputy Director of Correctional Camps. There are three such facilities in the state (the others being at Chino and Sonora). They are training centers for minimum security prisoners. Their goal is the conservation of natural and human resources. The facilities are ultra-modern and are a much better place to do time than any army post I have ever stayed. Of course the tenants are not allowed to leave without permission…but that's the same as in the army, so what's the difference? Well, in most correctional facilities the stigma is there and ever present within the forbidding high walls and cells as in San Quentin. But at the CCC, the emphasis is on restoring the dignity of the fallen man. Fred, and a handful of other dedicated men, years ago realized that a prisoner, without hope, is indeed a hopeless case…and often becomes a repeat offender once on the outside. So the camps were established with the objective to get carefully screened prisoners out in the open country where they help the State in forest conservation while helping themselves to find a useful place in society. At CCC the average prisoner stay is about 5 and a half months where they take courses in meat cutting (Minch's meats), masonry, auto repair, welding and communications as well as conservation and fire truck trail construction. Some of those incarcerated are even able to complete their high school education therein. They sleep in 16 men dorms and the only guns in the whole place are in two watch towers which, it is said, they hope to do away with eventually. Jim Estelle, theAssociate Superintendent, told me they seldom have any trouble with the 1200 men under his keep. During the recent Watts riots in L.A., they sensed they would have possible outbreaks at the Center, but were able to avert them by placing security cameras at conspicuous locations, the results being no incidents. We had an excellent lunch in the area where visiting is permitted at most times. There are few restrictions on family visits at the Center. Upon leaving I asked Fred and Jim the usual question: What about Capital Punishment? Fred said, under present conditions of detention, legislation and possibility of parole, certain crimes must result in the death penalty for the perpetrators. However, both agree this is not the civilized solution and the California Conservation Centers should provide a reduction of violent crimes. (As an aside, years later, voters in Tehama County had an opportunity to permit the establishment of such camps in our fair county. However, despite the opportunity of providing local jobs, the initiative was voted down via the scare tactics of opponents citing possible break outs. Remember that, Larry Jr.?) Robert Minch WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A