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can by whom she had her only child, Frank. After a divorce and remarriage she and her second hus- band lived in the Washing- ton D.C. suburbs, where she was employed by the government in food ser- vices. Andree's 16-year tenure was marked by many tur- bulent events, including the assassination of Pres- ident John Kennedy. She recalled that the depart- ment where she worked was kept open that night of Nov. 22 because the Bethesda Naval Hospi- tal where Kennedy's body was brought from Dallas was just across the street. In 1969 Andree drove west in her Volkswagen, all alone except for her German shepherd, to join her son, Dr. Frank Greene, and his family who had moved to Red Bluff. Now a surgeon, Frank had joined a local medical group. Right away Andree be- came involved in com- munity activities volun- teering to teach defensive driving classes, serving as a Pink Lady at St. Eliza- beth Community Hospital. She was able to indulge her love of gardening as a long time member of the Red Bluff Garden Club. Friends acquainted her with the Kelly Griggs House Museum and when she began to work there the front rooms were still under renovation. She continued volunteering for eight years helping in the kitchen and hostess- ing for their bridge lun- cheons and holiday open houses. In 1995 Andree sold her car and moved to Tehama Estates, where she resides today. Her amazing mem- ory and excellent com- mand of written English have allowed her to rec- ollect and record many events of her long life, which she has compiled into beautifully composed stories of her long life and family for her three grand- sons and six great grand- children. 107 FROMPAGE1 live music from Loosely Strung. The residence really en- joy coming out to see the cars every year and en- joy listening to the mu- sic, Phillips said. Other cars that were in the show included a 39' Chevrolet with flames painted down the side, a 56', 57' and 59' Chevrolet Bel Air, two Studebakers, a 56' Ford pick-up truck and many more. Show FROM PAGE 1 Cossairt:JamesCossairt, 71, of Cottonwood died Sunday, May 15, 2016at his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair's Cremation and Burial. Published Tuesday, May 17, 2016in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Ernst: Frank Leroy Ernst, 78, of Red Bluff died Sun- day, May 15, 2016at Red Bluff Health Care. Arrange- ments are under the direc- tion of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, May 17, 2016in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Kringler: Ethel Edna Kringler, 98, of Red Bluff died Sunday, May 15, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, May 17, 2016in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Tishner: Thomas Neal Tishner, 68, of Corning died Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Enloe Medical Center, Chico. Arrangements are under the direction of Neptune Society of No, Ca., Chico. Published Tuesday, May 17, 2016in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. VanOrnum: John Henry VanOrnum Jr., 80, of Red Bluff died Sunday, May 15, 2016at his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, May 17, 2016in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Wilson: Sharon Ann Wil- son, 61, of Red Bluff died Sunday, May 15, 2016at her residence. Arrange- ments are under the direc- tion of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, May 17, 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 The Associated Press SACRAMENTO California lawmakers are moving to allow organ transplants between donors and re- cipients if they both have the HIV virus that causes AIDS. Democratic Sen. Benja- min Allen of Santa Mon- ica says his SB1408 would do away with an antiquated law and save lives in the process. Current state law bars or- gan donations from those who have the HIV virus. The bill follows a 2013 federal law that al- lowed scientists to study whether it is safe to transplant organs from one person with HIV to another. The advocacy group Donate Life Cal- ifornia projected that could save 1,000 patients with HIV each year. It could also shorten the waiting list for uninfected people waiting for trans- plants. The bill passed the Sen- ate on a 33-0 vote Monday. It now goes to the Assembly. SACRAMENTO State may allow transplants among those with HIV Steyer said his mother had a three-pack-a-day habit and died of lung cancer 14 years ago. "I think everybody in California has a family member, a close friend, whose lives have been tragically affected by to- bacco," he said. Backers of the measure delivered their first box of petition signatures to the San Diego County regis- trar of voters. They said a million signatures have been gathered and will be delivered to counties throughout the state. A total of 585,407 sig- natures of registered vot- ers must be verified for the measure to appear on the November ballot. The increase would make California's tax the ninth-highest in the na- tion, according to the Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids, an advocacy group. New York has the nation's highest state tax at $4.35 a pack, and Mis- souri is lowest at 17 cents. Nat ionw ide, t he weighted average cost for a pack of cigarettes is $5.96. The highest com- bined state-local tax rate is $6.16 in Chicago, with New York City second at $5.85 per pack. California does not allow local taxes on tobacco. Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed leg- islation to make California the second state in the na- tion, following Hawaii, to raise the legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21. Be- ginning June 9, it will be a crime to sell or give to- bacco to anyone under 21 — except military person- nel. The tax increase would apply to electronic ciga- rettes and other products with tobacco or nicotine. David Sutton, a spokes- man for tobacco company Altria Group Inc., said it opposes large targeted to- bacco and e-vapor taxes. Altria is reviewing the California initiative and considering its options, he said. Tax FROM PAGE 1 The Associated Press SACRAMENTO Califor- nia senators are backing a bill intended to encour- age more property owners to build separate dwelling units as one answer to the state's affordable housing problem. Democratic Sen. Bob Wieckowski of Fremont says his SB1069 will ease regulations and speed ap- provals of the units. The second units provide sepa- rate housing with kitchens and bathrooms by subdivid- ing existing homes or add- ing detached living areas. Supporters say Califor- nia needs to become more creative if it is to ease the problem, particularly in ar- eas where housing is so ex- pensive as to be unafford- able for many working class individuals. Opponents say the bill could add to traf- fic and parking conges- tion, changing the nature of neighborhoods with lit- tle community discretion. Senators approved the bill on a 29-3 vote Monday, sending it to the Assembly. SACRAMENTO Bill eases regulations to aid affordable housing WHITE HOUSE CAROLYN KASTER — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Valor to Santa Monica College Police Capt. Raymond Bottenfield, Santa Monica Police Officers Robert Sparks, and Jason Salas, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington Monday. By Josh Lederman The Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama called on the nation Monday to sup- port and listen to its law enforcement officers as he bestowed the Medal of Valor on 13 officers who risked their lives to save others. In a ceremony in the East Room, Obama draped the purple-and-gold rib- bons around the necks of officers who intervened in shooting rampages, hos- tage situations and an armed robbery. He pledged to keep working toward a bipartisan overhaul to make the criminal justice system fairer, smarter and more effective so that offi- cers are well-equipped to enforce the country's laws. "We can show our re- spect by listening to you, learning from you, giv- ing you the resources that you need to do your jobs," Obama said. "Our country needs that right now." Three Santa Monica, California, officers — Ja- son Salas, Robert Sparks and Capt. Raymond Bot- tenfield — were honored for their response to a 2013 rampage on a com- munity college campus that left five people dead. Confronting 23-year-old gunman John Zawahri in the campus library, the of- ficers shot and killed him when he pointed his as- sault weapon at them. Obama also honored Gregory Stevens of subur- ban Dallas, who exchanged gunfire with two armed men outside an exhibit hall holding a provocative con- test for caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad. Both gunmen were killed, head- ing off what investigators suspected was a planned mass shooting. The Medal of Valor cer- emony comes amid a sim- mering public debate about police tactics and racial disparities in the justice system. Obama has walked a careful line on the issue — expressing support for most law enforcement of- ficials, while also endors- ing protesters' complaints about racial profiling and mistreatment by police. In his remarks on Mon- day, Obama steered that conversation toward his push for a sentencing over- haul and other changes to the justice system, an ef- fort that has found back- ing in both camps. Obama said he holds out hope that legislation can be passed this year despite the heavily politicized cli- mate ahead of the Novem- ber election. The need for change has been a rare point of common ground between Democrats and Republi- cans, and though momen- tum appeared to have sput- tered earlier this year, a new Senate proposal has raised hopes that the is- sue could be successfully revived. One of those honored, Police Maj. David Huff of Midwest City, Oklahoma, saved a 2-year-old girl be- ing held at knifepoint after negotiations with her cap- tor deteriorated. "Obviously, the last few moments were tense. There was a countdown go- ing on," Huff told reporters after the ceremony. "There was just no way I was go- ing to let that little child get hurt." Attorney General Lo- retta Lynch, the nation's top law enforcement of- ficial, said there were no words or medals that could begin to pay the debt the country owes the officers. "It has often been said that the price of freedom is constant vigilance," Lynch said. "Know this: they pay that price on our behalf." One Philadelphia offi- cer died from a gunshot wound and was honored posthumously. Sgt. Robert Wilson III drew fire from assailants during a rob- bery while saving store employees and customers. Wilson's family accepted the award on his behalf. "We honor those who didn't come home," the president said. 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