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on a stationary bike that he can use while sitting. He uses the pedals to keep motion in his legs and gain muscle and strength. McCoshum lives in a se- nior Mercy Housing Man- agement Group apartment on Main Street, a place he says he enjoys. He likes being close to River Park, which he frequents. Some of McCoshum's happiest moments are when his children and grandchildren come to visit him. His wife, two siblings and parents live nearby and come to visit him and support him. McCoshum FROMPAGE1 findings from the year-long research project they con- ducted at Warner Valley at Lassen Park. The night began with a recently retired Park Ranger of Lassen Volcanic National Park, Steve Zach- ary, who has worked with the program many times. "We are really impressed with how much the stu- dents have been able to ac- complish in such a short pe- riod of time," Zachary said. Keynote speaker, Dr. Dave Des Marais, who said this is the golden era of ex- ploration explained the is- sues and discoveries that the students have been re- searching, including the biosphere. Biosphere is the global ecological sys- tem that integrates all liv- ing beings and their rela- tionships. The students examined the hydrothermal environ- ments of Lassen Park, with the research going toward helping NASA in the search of evidence of microbial life on Mars. Students learned that things on Earth can re- ally teach students what is in space. Their research found that there are four necessities that life is de- pendent on — water, en- ergy, key nutrients and fa- vorable weather conditions, according to the presenta- tion by the interns. This is called habitability and was one of the things learned while exploring the park and doing research. Emilie Louisell, a se- nior, is looking forward to bringing all the things she has learned in the pro- gram to the University of Portland, where she plans to study nursing. As a sec- ond year participant in the program Louisell said she was happy to be able to work more with her peers and with the scientist this year. Louisell has learned so much this year, she said, and it has made her realize that science is something she wants to be involved in for many years to come. Niki Parantau, research scientist, joined Des Marais in answering questions from the audiences as part of the evening. Others who participated in making this program such a success included Las- sen Volcanic National Park Superintendent Steve Gib- bons, who presented the awards to the interns, and teachers Fred Null Jr., Jes- sica Gantenbein, Geoff Bar- row and Rochele Barajas. The students who par- ticipated in the program this year included Dom- inic Bazzini, Natalie Brown, Jeremy Cantrell, Grant Cottier, Martha Cruz, Sean Derby, Nero Dotson, Allyson Drury, Samantha Dunn, Tanner Durfee, Haley Isaacson, Judith Killam, Louisell, Mitchell Morehead, Tay- lor Nguyen, Nicole Ren- froe, Connor Sousa, Adam Swarthout, Julissa Villalo- bos and Hailie Willey. NASA FROM PAGE 1 PHOTOSBYHEATHERHOELSCHER— DAILYNEWS The students who participated in the Astrobiology Student Intern Program were recognized Thursday at Red Bluff High School Library. Dr. David Des Marais, space scientist from NASA's Ames Research Center, and Niki Parantau, research scientist, answer questions from the audience Thursday at the Astrobiology Student Intern Program's intern recognition night. The Red Bluff High School students who participated in the Astrobiology Student Intern Program present their findings from the research they conducted at the Lassen Volcanic National Park Thursday at the Red Bluff High School Library media center. The Astrobiology Student Intern Program and Steve Gibbons, Lassen Volcanic National Park superintendent, recognizes and honors Steve Zachary, retired park ranger from Lassen, Thursday at the Red Bluff High School Library media center for all he's done for the program and the students involved. land Park area of the Sam- uel Ayers Park from Main Street to east of the Inter- state 5 bridges. He said he was happy to see the coop- eration between so many different agencies. "The main reason for the cleanup was for the public to be able to enjoy the park without worrying for their safety or having environ- mental hazards," Ortega said. "This is our third year and the goal is to not have to do it again." There were about 30 people working Tuesday who would be continu- ing with the clean-up over the four days, Ortega said. There were three 20-yard waste bin and a 40-yard waste bin put into use dur- ing clean-up along with a dump truck. Probation Department Corrections Counselor Geoff Will, who oversaw the ground crews picking up trash, said he greatly ap- preciated the assistance of Fish and Wildlife. "We would not have got half as far without these guys," Will said of Lt. Rich Wharton, supervisor for the Shasta and Tehama coun- ties Fish and Wildlife of- fice, and the rest of his de- partment. Fish and Wildlife brought quads that helped with hauling water back to make it more accessible for the workers and hauling out at least 80 pallets used to create a make-shift house, Will said. "It's been a great cooper- ative effort amongst many of the local agencies to help clean up the refuse and pol- lution left in the riparian habitat while increasing angler access to the Sac- ramento River," Wharton said. Items found around the park included needles, small tables, lanterns and pile upon pile of trash. There were tents, shade structures, laundry baskets and umbrellas amongst the trash. Park FROM PAGE 1 PHOTOS BY JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS A forkli operator cleans up rubbish found at Dog Island Park. Some of the rubbish found at Dog Island Park Wednesday during a multiagency cleanup effort. Selvester: George William Selvester, 85, of Red Bluff died Friday, April 22at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt- Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Saturday, April 23, 2016in 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 By Jeff Baenen and Amy Forliti The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Prince talked dirty in song but had a reputation for clean living. He also had an abil- ity to put on shows that were electrifying in their athleticism. But after his death at age 57 — following a series of canceled shows and a re- ported emergency plane landing for medical treat- ment — questions swirled Friday over whether the music superstar had been hiding serious health prob- lems from his fans. An autopsy was con- ducted Friday and the body released to his fam- ily. Authorities said it could be weeks before the cause of death is released. But Carver County Sher- iff Jim Olson said Prince's body had no signs of vio- lence when he was found unresponsive Thursday morning in an elevator at Paisley Park, his estate in suburban Minneapolis, and there was nothing to suggest it was suicide. "This is certainly a big event internationally and nationally, and I can tell you that we are going to leave no stone unturned with this and make sure the public knows what happened," Olson said at a news conference. Olson and a medical examiner's office spokes- woman refused to say whether any prescription drugs were taken from Prince's home after his death, and they would not comment on a report by the celebrity website TMZ that the "Purple Rain" star had suffered an overdose of a powerful painkiller less than a week before he died. Emergency crews who answered the 911 call in Chanhassen, about 20 miles southwest of Min- neapolis, could not revive Prince, the sheriff said. He said emergency workers did not administer Nar- can, a drug they carry to counteract overdoses. Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson, had spo- ken about struggling with childhood epilepsy, and friends said he had hip trouble. His former per- cussionist Sheila E. told The Associated Press that Prince suffered the effects from years of jumping off risers and speakers on stage while wearing high heels. "There was always something kind of both- ering him, as it does all of us," she said. "I hurt every single day. You know we're like athletes, we train, and we get hurt all the time. We have so many injuries." Prince's cousin Chazz Smith said he could not comment on reports about Prince's health and would not say when he last saw his cousin. 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