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Hardesty:JamesRobert Hardesty II, 46, of Red Bluff died Friday, May 27in Red Bluff. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Thursday, June 2, 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. DEATHNOTICES Tehama eLearning Academy graduate Jillian Barnes speaking about her time at the Academy Tuesday at the 2016graduation ceremony held at the State Theatre. PHOTOS BY HEATHER HOELSCHER — DAILY NEWS Police Officer Matt Coker speaks Tuesday at the 2016 Tehama eLearning Academy graduation ceremony held at the State Theatre. One thing he kept in mind throughout every- thing in life was the sim- ple phrase, "never give up." That reinforces the idea that hard work and dedication can make dreams come true. "You are going forth representing a great in- stitution, Tehama eL- earning Academy," More- house said as the audience cheered for their friends and loved ones. "We wish you all the best, congrat- ulations." Graduates FROM PAGE 1 PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. well received and is help- ing the community to keep money local and pro- vide smart food options for all," Market Manager Ja- son Bauer said. "No matter whether you use EBT, credit or debit the vendors are able to exchange the tokens they have collected for that mar- ketthatsameday,andevery- one benefits in that transac- tion." While the mood of the market is one of outdoors andfun,theRedBluffCham- ber of Commerce wants to remind people that the markets are certified mar- kets and therefore pets are not allowed. "Hey, most of us have pets that we love so very much, I have always had pets and have several now including, athree-leggedrescue,"Bauer said. "However, you will not see them down at any mar- ket, as that is not allowed." The chamber is geared up for 30 markets over the next fourmonths—comeoutand enjoy all they have to offer. For more information about the markets, call the chamber at 527-6220, write to info@redbluffchamber. com or visit redbluffcham- ber.com. Vendor applica- tions may be downloaded from the website. Market FROM PAGE 1 PHOTOS COURTESY OF NICHOLAS EMILIO PHOTOGRAPHY The Red Bluff Parks and Recreation Department provides children's activities during the Wednesday night farmers markets downtown. Fresh local produce is the main attraction at the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce's weekly farmers markets. "Curtis was not working during that time, he was out on a work related in- jury," Dianne said, noting that he was on heavy med- ications and needed to stay home. Northam asked Dianne if she dropped Curtis off at their home in the af- ternoon. She said she did, but it had to be before 2 p.m., when her next shift started. "We went out to lunch so I had picked him up," Di- anne said. She noted that when she dropped him back off she didn't go in- side to see whether Marysa was home. Northam also asked Di- anne if she received a call from Curtis or came home that day because Marysa and him got into a fight. Dianne said that never happened. Northam asked if she had told Nichols or her mother that Marysa had come home that day. She repeatedly answered no, stating that Marysa never made it home and if she had she would have told law enforcement. When asked about her mother, Dianne said they didn't have a good relation- ship and she did not recall talking to her. "Mr. Northam I spoke to a lot of people and I cannot remember if I spoke to my mother," Dianne said. During cross-examina- tion, Deputy District Attor- ney Donna Daly, also ques- tioned Dianne about the day Nichols went missing. "I can't remember if I did a Facebook blast say- ing Marysa was missing or if I called the police first," Dianne said. "My mother was Facebook friends with Marysa and she called me. I never told anyone that she made it home that day." Dianne said Nichols' sister, Sarah, ran outside when she pulled in the driveway to tell her Nichols hadn't made it home. She said as soon as that hap- pened she took off in her car looking for Nichols. Daly asked if Dianne had any reason to disbe- lieve Sarah. Dianne said she didn't and that Sarah was panicked. Northam asked several questions about why Di- anne never asked Curtis if he knew where Nichols was. "I didn't think about asking my husband where she was," Dianne said. "I just wanted to find her." Curtis Whitmire also took the stand Wednes- day afternoon. He said he asked Dianne to take Nichols to school Feb. 26 because he wasn't feeling well from all the medica- tion. "After Dianne took her to school, I went back to sleep," Curtis said. When Northam asked him if he had lunch with Dianne that day, he said he did not. Curtis walked the jury through everything he could remember about the day Nichols went missing. He detailed going to sev- eral of Nichols' friends' homes with Dianne look- ing for her. When asked if Dianne spoke with her mother the day Nichols went missing, Curtis said that she did. During cross-examina- tion, Daly asked Curtis about how difficult Nich- ols' disappearance was for the family. "It was a really stressful time for us," Curtis said. "It was just a very difficult time." Investigator Jeff Wing also testified Wednesday. He said he spoke with both Dianne and Curtis the night of Feb. 26. Northam asked him where Sarah was when she told Dianne that Nich- ols hadn't returned home. "She was sitting on the couch when she told her," Wing said after checking his report. Wing confirmed that Di- anne said she didn't check with Curtis to see if he knew where Nichols was. "I thought it was odd," Wing said. "It was the be- ginning of an investiga- tion, so I was more focused on trying to find a missing girl." Wing noted that when he asked Dianne again about not contacting Cur- tis she got upset with him. Wing testified that dur- ing a later interview, Di- anne said that Sarah had run outside to tell her Nichols wasn't home yet. The prosecution also called another witness Wednesday. Heather Scott, a woman who lives in Redding testified. Scott's neighbor previously testi- fied for the defense stating that he saw Scott walking with Nichols the day she disappeared. "I do not know Mar- ysa," Scott told the jury. "I hadn't even heard about this case until just the other day when I saw it on the news." Scott testified that she had a young niece that she would often walk with who owned a Sequoia Spartans sweatshirt. Daly entered a sweat- shirt like the one Scott's niece owned into evidence. When shown a photo of Marysa wearing her Red Bluff Spartans sweatshirt, she noted the sweatshirts were very similar. Bealer's trial will re- sume Monday at 9 a.m. in Department 27. Trial FROM PAGE 1 When asked about her mother, Dianne said they didn't have a good relationship and she did not recall talking to her. RONBLANKINSHIP Ron Blankinship 77,passed peacefully on Friday May 27 surrounded by family. Long time Red Bluff resident, he enjoyed golfing, hunt- ing and fishing. He is survived by his two sons and their wives. No services will be held, just prayers. JAMES ROBERT HARDESTY II November 24, 1969 ~ May 27, 2016 Red Bluff resident James Robert Hardesty II unexpected- ly passed from this life on May 27, 2016. Born November 24, 1969 in Bellflower, California, James was the first born child of Jim and Jackie Hardesty and spent the majority of his life in Red Bluff. James graduated from Red Bluff Union High School in 1987. He then went on to Shasta College and earned a transfer degree to Humboldt University; there he earned a Bachelor's degree in mathematics. James used his knowl- edge in mathematics to help others as a tutor for Shasta College at both campuses for ten years; mathematics was a passion for James. His favorite pastime was to spend hours at his chalkboard working on complex math prob- lems; he also was tinkerer who loved inventing creative and useful projects. He enjoyed writing poetry and was part of a local online poetry group. In his passing, James leaves his sweetheart of 25 years Susan Coorough-Hardesty, along with her son Aaron Coorough of Red Bluff and grandchildren Kloe and Alex Coorough of Los Molinos, California. James is survived by his parents Jim and Jackie Hardesty of Red Bluff and his sister Heather Patchen of Chester, California. Obituaries (FD371) 626Broadway•Chico 342-5642 www.BrusieFH.com THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A