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REDDING The California Department of Transpor- tation, Caltrans District 2, along with contractor Steve Manning Construc- tion, Inc., will be amend- ing traffic control hours on State Route 299's Buck- horn Grade between Red- ding and Weaverville be- ginning Monday. One-way traffic control, with flaggers and a pilot car, will be in effect from 3 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon- day through Saturday. The contractor has re- quested the change due to construction that must be performed during daylight hours. Motorists should expect delays of up to 45 minutes. Caltrans has a set up a Road Construction Hot- line with important proj- ect related information. Call 225-3452 24 hours a day to access this in- formation. You can also log on to www.caltrans2. info. ROAD WORK Ho ur s to c ha ng e on 2 99 t ra ffic c on tr ol Davis:LainyS.Davis,91, of Grove, Oklahoma died Sunday, Oct. 11in Grove. Arrangements are under the direction of Worley- Luginbuel Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Krick: Harold "Don" Donald Krick, 82, of Red Bluff died Monday, Oct. 19at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 in 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. DEATH NOTICES Garrett said in his testi- mony that Miranda stated that the two women had weapons but both said to put the weapons down. That is when she heard the gun go off. The firearm was later found in some bushes just off the road. The victim of the shoot- ing was transported to Mercy Medical Center in Redding following the in- cident and has since recov- ered from her injuries. She was not associated with Nahinu. Bail for Nahinu was set at $1,550,000. Court FROM PAGE 1 since August, growing from 1,440 to 1,890 jobs. Wholesale trade was next with a 9.7 percent increase in jobs over the past month. Employers with the most job ads included the Tehama County Health Services Agency, Walmart, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Tehama County Department of Education and Pacific State Marine Fisheries Commission. Occupations with the most job ads included heavy and tractor-trailer truck divers, speech-lan- guage pathologists, regis- tered nurses, occupational therapists and occupa- tional therapy assistants. Tehama County's rates of unemployment is ranked 40th out of the 58 counties in the state, down one spot from Au- gust, when the county was ranked 41st. Theunemploymentrates in Glenn, Shasta and Butte counties are 6.7 percent, 6.4 percent and 5.9 percent re- spectively. All unemploy- ment rates for these nearby counties are down from last month significantly. San Mateo, Marin and San Francisco counties are still ranked on top for the least percentage of people unemployed, with unem- ployment rates at 3 per- cent, 3.1 percent and 3.2 percent respectively. All of which are all down from last month. The counties with the highest unemployment rates remained Imperial County at 21.6 percent, Tulare County at 9.9 per- cent and Colusa County at 9.2 percent. The lowest ranked counties have also decreased in the number of people unemployed by more than 1 percent each. The state's unemploy- ment rate for September is 5.5 percent, down .6 per- cent since August. The na- tion's unemployment rate for September is 4.9 per- cent, down .3 percent in the last month. Jobs FROM PAGE 1 Tehama County Beef Ambassadors Danielle Mueller, Emyli Palmer and Kayla McGiffin presented on beef, Audra Brown and Olivia Silvera presented on sheep, Taylor Arrowsmith presented on bees and for- mer Red Bluff Jr. Round- Up Senior Queen Alyssa Shank assisted Dave Les- ter and Mike Brewer for a presentation on roping. Otherpresentersincluded Farm Bureau member Tyler Christiansen presenting on tree crops, Kimberlee You- many of California Dairy Council presenting on the dairy industry, Megan DeB- raga and Bailey Miller pre- senting on stock dogs and Julie Kelley from Sierra Pa- cific presenting on timber. The UC Cooperative Ex- tension Nutrition Program ran games while the Nor Cal Antique Tractor Club brought their tractors for students to check out and take a photo in front of dur- ing a scheduled break time. "We hope the hands- on experiences will have a positive impact on how the children view the world in which they live and the role of agriculture in that world," Dodd said. Adults will have their own turn to explore Te- hama County agriculture with the Oct. 29 Farm-City Bus Tour, which kicks off with breakfast at 7:30 a.m., Dodd said. The tour, which departs from the Farm Bu- reau office at 275 Sale Lane in Red Bluff, starts at 8 a.m. and costs $25 per person. "The event is open to the publicandwewelcomeany- one who would like to learn about Tehama County ag- riculture while enjoying a great day in our beautiful country," Dodd said. "This year we will be touring the northern half of the county in the Red Bluff area." For more information on the tour or other Farm-City activities, call 527-7882. Farm Day FROM PAGE 1 By Brady Mccombs The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY The Mor- mon Church staked a deeper claim to middle ground in American soci- ety on Tuesday, advocating for compromises between protecting religious liber- ties and prohibiting dis- crimination, and criticizing Kentucky clerk Kim Davis for refusing to license gay marriages. "We may have cultural differences, but we should not have 'culture wars,'" Mormon leader Dallin H. Oaks declared. "On the big issues ... both sides should seek a balance, not a total victory," he said. "For example, religionists should not seek a veto over all non-discrimination laws that offend their religion, and the proponents of non- discrimination should not seek a veto over all asser- tions of religious freedom." The speech marked an- other landmark moment in the conservative religion's transformation from a faith that frowned on gays and lesbians to one becoming more welcoming and com- passionate, albeit in small steps that may seem nom- inal to outsiders. As with the Roman Cath- olic Church under Pope Francis, the conservative Mormons are trying to as- sert a softer position in so- ciety, while holding firm in- side the church to its own doctrines against gay mar- riage and homosexual ac- tivity. The Mormons chose Oaks, a member of the Quo- rum of the Twelve Apostles that guides The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to give the speech, the most detailed yet re- flecting the new approach to what Mormons call "same-gendered attraction." He brings credibility as a former Utah Supreme Court judge who also once served as a law clerk to Chief Jus- tice Earl Warren on the U.S. Supreme Court, church offi- cials said. The discourse was deliv- ered to a closed gathering of judges and clergy in Sacra- mento, California. A copy of the prepared remarks was provided to The Associated Press. Oaks declared himself devoted to both church doc- trine and the laws of a dem- ocratic society. But when conflicts between them arise and are decided, cit- izens of a democracy must follow court rulings, he said. "Constitutional duties, including respect for the vital principle of separation of powers, are fundamental to the rule of law. Govern- ment officials must not ap- ply these duties selectively according to their personal preferences — whatever their source," Oaks said. "A county clerk's recent in- voking of religious reasons to justify refusal by her of- fice and staff to issue mar- riage licenses to same-gen- der couples violates this principle." Oaks didn't call out Davis by name, but his reference was clear, and confirmed by church officials. Davis and her attorney, Mat Staver, did not imme- diately respond to emailed requests for comment. The "fairness for all" approach now advocated by the Mormons is essen- tial to protecting religious liberties in an open soci- ety where different reli- gions co-exist, Oaks as- serted. This question isn't academic, but personal, he added: His great-grandfa- ther served time in a ter- ritorial prison for break- ing a federal law intended to punish him for his re- ligious beliefs, and his wife's great-great-grand- father was murdered by an anti-Mormon mob. "Extreme voices po- larize and create resent- ment and fear by empha- sizing what is nonnegotia- ble and by suggesting that the desired outcome is to disable the adversary and achieve absolute victory. Such outcomes are rarely attainable, and never pref- erable to living together in mutual understand- ing and peace," Oaks said. "It is better to try to live with an unjust law than to contribute to the anar- chy that a young lawyer named Abraham Lincoln anticipated when he de- clared, 'There is no griev- ance that is a fit object of redress by mob law.'" Davis, an elected Dem- ocrat who switched to the Republican party after spending five days in jail, has been embraced as a hero to many conservative Christians who see her ac- tions as a litmus test for religious liberty in an in- creasingly secular culture. But other religious oppo- nents of gay marriage are divided about whether her approach helps or hurts the cause for religious liberty. After the U.S. Supreme Court effectively legalized same-sex marriage nation- wide, Davis stopped issu- ing marriage licenses alto- gether in Rowan County, Kentucky rather than com- ply with rulings she said vi- olate her personal religious beliefs. She was released from jail after members of her staff agreed to com- ply with a federal judge's order to issue licenses to all legally eligible couples in her stead. But then, she changed the forms, remov- ing her name and adding that the licenses were be- ing issued under the au- thority of a federal court order. The American Civil Lib- erties Union now wants U.S. District Judge Da- vid Bunning to order Da- vis and her employees to reissue the licenses with- out alterations, and to fine her or appoint some- one to replace her for this purpose if she continues to refuse. The judge has yet to rule. Davis declared that her brief private meeting with Pope Francis in Washing- ton "kind of validates ev- erything" about her objec- tions to gay marriage, but the Vatican quickly made clear that the pope in- tended no such endorse- ment. The Mormon lead- er's speech represents another leading denom- ination distancing itself from her actions. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based church has sought to clarify its role in society after earning international notoriety for encouraging its mem- bers to campaign and vol- unteer for Proposition 8, a 2008 measure, later found unconstitutional, that sought to ban gay marriage in California. A backlash included vandal- ism of church buildings, protest marches and dem- onstrations outside Mor- mon temples nationwide. Mormon leaders have urged Latter-day Saints to be more loving and re- spectful since then, even appealing to gay and les- bian Mormons to stay in the church. The shift had immediate political consequences af- ter Mormon leaders made a national appeal for a "balanced approach" in the clash between gay rights and religious freedom in January. With church sup- port, Utah passed a state law that protects gay and transgender people from housing and employment discrimination, while also protecting the rights of re- ligious groups and individ- uals. In another balancing act, the church decided to maintain its longtime affiliation with the Boy Scouts this summer, de- spite the Scouts' decision to end its ban on gay troop leaders. SEEKING MIDDLE GROUND Mormon leader: Kentucky clerk taking wrong approach on gays RICK BOWMER — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE Dallin H. Oaks speaks during a news conference at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. The Mormon Church criticized Kentucky clerk Kim Davis on Tuesday for refusing to license gay marriages. Mormon leaders say we should find common ground instead and seek compromises between protecting religious liberties and prohibiting discrimination. Oaks says our cultural differences should not become "culture wars." EVELYNMAYPORTER 1924 ~ 2015 Evelyn May Porter, aged 90, passed away at home on October 14, 2015, in Red Bluff, California, watched over by her daughter Mimi. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1924. She was married to John Spice Porter in Ensenada, Mexico, in 1950 and was the loving mother of four children: Scott, Heidi, Mimi and Hudson, all surviv- ing. She had three beloved grandchildren, one living sis- ter, Marguerite Kerns, and several nieces and nephews whom she adored. She is also survived by her sister-in- law, Marjorie Bland, who lives in Redding. Evelyn re- ceived a degree in Spanish from UCLA in 1947. She was an avid artist, loved to read, and later in life she helped special needs adults in their art classes. She was a kind and loving person who never spoke badly of others and always had a nice smile. She was very spiritually orient- ed. Evelyn will be greatly missed by family and friends. Arrangements will be through Allen and Dahl. There will be no service. Obituaries ThePassingParadeisbroughttoyoubyMinchPropertyManagement, 760 Main Street specializing in commercial leasing and sales. 530 527-5514 THE PASSING PARADE (FrommyISaycolumnofMay1969) On the 9th, daughter Madalyn will be eleven years old. One of her birthday presents will be a shot of insulin. Her great grandmother was not so fortunate to have access to insulin soon after she moved to Red Bluff, and she died in my father's arms on the way to San Francisco in search of the drug. Prior to that date in 1923, there was no treatment for diabetes. Today, under Dr. Merhoff's direction, Madalyn has her condition well under dietary control. Everyone at the hospital is very considerate, and our girl is smiling again.* Avisit to the St. Elizabeth Hospital usually calls for a chat with Sister Mary Columba. It's the only way to get caught up on the doings of the Irish Catholics. While she admits there is a lot of unrest in the church today, she will look you in the eye and tell you she hasn't changed her outlook or ways one little bit.And you better believe it! *Madalyn went on to lead a productive life despite her disease.After graduating from RBUHS she moved to L.A. where she worked for the top rated KISS radio station and wrote material for performers like Bette Midler. She also did interviews forA&E television of Mel Torme and Carl Reiner. However, the toll of diabetes finally caught up with her and she demised four years ago in her early 50's. ... I am not opposed to the National Farm Organization. I just get apprehensive when I hear of the possibility of a livestock holding action in just one small location...which could put a meat packer out of business. On the other hand, a producer needs a stronger bargaining position to gain parity... and there is strength in numbers. So perhaps the newly founded NFO will succeed*where less determined organizations have failed. *It did not.As a sidebar, a local representative of the NFO at the time was a woman who later became a Tehama County Supervisor, whose subsequent actions and mind set eventually led to her recall. She had stopped by our meat plant and presented me with an adult coloring book which depicted the NFO in all its glory. ... We flew four of our top men to Ellensburg. Washington to see a meat packing plant already in the "Market Ready "program. This will give us a head start for our own program later this summer. I will give a talk to Rotary this week explaining the process, but for now, it is enough to say it will revolutionize the industry. In a few words, it consists of breaking, boning and Cryovac vacuum packaging of quality cuts of beef at the plant level for shipment in boxes direct to retail stores. The cuts will have a self life up to one month. Is this an expensive venture on our part? Is it hot in Red Bluff in the summertime? Robert Minch WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A