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oftheAmbassadorProgram for the Chamber of Com- merce. She serves on the board for the Employer Ad- visory Council and is pres- ident of the Active 20-30 Club of Red Bluff. She has a bachelor's degree in busi- ness administration and marketing. Incumbent Clay Parker serves as mayor. He has lived in Red Bluff for 35 years. Now retired from the Tehama County Sher- iff's Department, he says he has the time to con- tinue to represent the city on any issues that he is in- volved in. Parker's father was in the military so he has lived in many differ- ent areas. From seventh grade on his family lived in Durham, where Parker graduated high school and joined the Army. He later attended Butte College Po- lice Academy. Veronica Carrel has a background in running a residential facility as an administrator as well as working for Tehama County in Mental Health, Public Health and Drug and Alcohol divisions and said she wants to be more active in the community. Carrel is a local artist and business owner but did not respond when asked to comment for this story. Whyareyourunning? Carey:Iamhighlycon- cerned about the extremely unethical behavior of one of the council members. I am running against him. I actually like the other can- didates and I believe they are also very qualified. I'm interested in service to the community. Jenkins: I have the desire, motivation and dedication needed to strive to improve our city. I want to give Red Bluff the best future pos- sible. I want our town to be one a young couple is proud to raise a family in. I want high school students to be able to proudly consider Red Bluff as a town where they can build a career and have a bright future. Parker: I'm running for re-election because I have the necessary skills, train- ing and experience to move the city forward. I want to continue to give back to my community and be part of the solution. What are the main goals you'd like to accomplish during your term if elected or re-elected? Carey: My main goals are to decrease the homeless population, continue current projects, to address water issues in outlying communi- ties and general clean-up of areas of the city including the roads. Jenkins: Improve public safety, reduce homeless- ness and promote economic development. I meet with residents and local business owners on a regular basis to discuss doing business in Red Bluff and living in Red Bluff. Public safety, home- lessness and economic development are issues I hear most frequently from residents and business owners and I agree with their assessment, these are pressing issues. Parker: My top three priorities are improving infrastructure such as the streets, city buildings and water and sewer issues. Another priority is eco- nomic development and my third priority is work- ing on homeless issues. I have been working on these issues and I will continue to try to find solutions to these problems. What changes do you feel are needed and how will you make that a reality? Carey: I would like to work on providing additional sup- port to projects and training to city staff on how to deal with the homeless problem. Encourage and support current and future projects to expand city water supply as well as quality. Assess high priority clean up needs along with the other council members and explore fund- ing alternatives for clean up and roads. Jenkins: Public safety, homelessness and eco- nomic development are issues that need change. To promote public safety, I will keep in regu- lar contact with our law enforce- ment and residents, addressing public safety concerns in our commu- nity. To work on home- lessness, I will coordi- nate with local agen- cies to keep our parks and public spaces safe and clean. I would like to ensure the current $10,000 available in the city's bud- get for homelessness goes to giving a hand up, not a hand out to those in need. The goal is for these people to become productive members of our community and our efforts should be directed at that outcome. Parker: We're in the pro- cess of hiring a new Public Works Director and I would like the improvement of our streets to be a priority for the new director. As well as work on the three top priori- ties the city faces including infrastructure, economic development and homeless- ness. Final thoughts and candidates experiences: Carey: I've dedicated my life as well as my career to helping others. I have 28years total experience working for Tehama County Health Services Agency, Mental Health, Public Health and Drug & Alcohol Services. As well as experi- ence at St. Elizabeth Com- munity Hospital and Health Quest Program. The last 10years I have ran my own business which provides lo- cal housing to our mentally ill population. I also serve as a Trustee for The Red Bluff Cemetery District and in the past I served in the Family Service Agency Board of Directors. Jenkins: I love calling Red Bluff home, and have a strong willingness and desire to better our com- munity. I currently serve as an economic development consultant for Tehama County. Here I am involved with a team of people who really believe in the prom- ise of our community, and our people. We work to help existing businesses expand, and we would like to bring new businesses to the community, create new jobs and new opportunities for our residents. Through this work I regularly meet with local business owners and residents, which gives me a good understand- ing of the needs, hurdles and successes of our local residents and business owners. As a young profes- sional in Tehama County, I firmly believe in the strength of young profes- sionals being involved in our community and because of this I started chartering an Active 20-30Club in Red Bluff. This experience has allowed me to express great organization and leadership skills in efforts to improve our community. Parker: When I was elected Tehama County Sheriff in 1998, I knew that we could not improve our local agencies without state and federal help. I developed many relationships at the local, State and Federal levels where I made many strides in getting State and Federal assistance in deal- ing with our issues. I have been on dozens of commit- tees, boards and commis- sions and have learned how to collaborate, and not duplicate services. In the last four years on the city council, I have become very familiar with how the city works and I have devel- oped strong relationships with department heads and staff. I have a monthly meeting at city hall to pro- vide people an opportunity to speak up about issues in an informal setting. I hope to continue this as I believe it's important to make every effort to communicate with the public regarding their concerns. Election FROMPAGE1 Hewes: Guindalin Hewes, 94, of Red Bluff died Thursday, Nov. 3at Brentwood Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center. Arrange- ments are under the direc- tion of Blair's Cremation & Burial. Published Friday, Nov. 4, 2016in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Califor- nia. 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 replacement trees are a fast-growing variety that reaches40-50feettalland25- 35feetwidewhenmatureand provide brilliant orange and red foliage in the fall. They are expected to be about 12 feet tall when planted. Travis Dolling said the re- placements were selected in consultation with the Red Bluff Garden Club, which will assist in the planting. They will be planted further fromtheColdwellBankerreal estate building on the south end of the plaza than the old trees to avoid potential dam- age from the root systems. The entire project, which is expected to cost around $3,000 including removal of the dying trees and pur- chase of the new ones, is be- ing funded by Rotary and the Downtown Red Bluff Busi- ness Association. The project to build the replicaclocktowerandestab- lish the plaza began in 1992 and the tower was dedicated in 2008. The original clock tower sat atop the Cone-Kim- ball building that burned the night of April 30, 1984. Trees FROM PAGE 1 Parker Jenkins Carey THOMASMICHAELWULFERT May 4, 1944 ~ October 25, 2016 Thomas Michael Wulfert passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 in Redding, CA at the age of 72. Tom was born in Sacramento, CA on May 4th, 1944. He lived most of his life in Red Bluff, CA where he was the owner of a land surveying company. He was a practicing forester participating in many of the largest timber and forestry industry organizations in California. He was an alumni of Christian Brothers and Bishop Armstrong High Schools graduating in 1962. He attended American River College and Humboldt State University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Forestry. He is survived by his loving partner Kathy Sibert, siblings Steve Wulfert (Shirley), Mary Crawford (Roger), Dan Wulfert (Marlene) and Mike Wulfert, nieces and nephews Heather, Ryan, Lisa and Mike. He was preced- ed in death by his parents, Jerry and Thelma Wulfert of Sacramento. A celebration of Tom's life will be held at the Elks Lodge in Red Bluff, CA on Friday, November 18th at 12:00 noon. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the Red Bluff Round-up Museum, 670 Antelope Blvd., Suite 2, Red Bluff, CA 96080. If you would like to share a memory of Tom or send condolences to the family, please go online to NewtonBracewell.com. DARRYL DUANE HUGHART March 16, 1953 ~ September 27, 2016 Darryl Duane Hughart, 63, of Red Bluff California passed away on September 27th, 2016 of complications from a stroke, surrounded by his loving children at Mercy Medical Center in Redding,CA. A lifetime resident of Red Bluff, born on March 16,1953 to Gordon and Charlene Hughart. He was a graduate of Red Bluff High School, class of '72. At a young age Darryl spent some time as Firetruck Engineer for Cal fire, and logging in Hawaii be- fore beginning his apprenticeship to become an Electri- cian in 1978, completing the program in 1982. He proudly became a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union # 442. He remained a member till the end of his days, 37 years in all. Darryl was em- ployed by the city of Redding for over 20 years working at the Redding Water Treatment facility. No matter what job he held as an Electrician, or in the Fire Service, he knew the value of hard work and dedication which he passed on to his children and others that had the privi- lege of knowing him. Being a father of three daughter's he got his daughters involved with Red Bluff Little League and noticed the need for equality for equipment and their fair share of play time under the lights. So he became the Vice presi- dent of Major and Senior Girls Softball for Red Bluff Little League for six years. He fought to give his daughters and all girls the fair and equal treatment they deserved. He was dedicated to the girl's program and volunteered thou- sands of hours dragging, raking, and lining the fields to perfection. If no other volunteer was available, he would race home after work to make sure he had time to water, drag the field, and line it himself before the first game scheduled that evening. Knowing that sharing the lighted field with the boys wasn't going to be a possibility he ad- vocated for installing the lights on to the Red Bluff Union High School softball field, so they could know what it feels like to have the 8 o'clock game on Saturday night. He was also well known for his full size batting cage complete with lights that he built in his backyard. Most Spring nights it would light up the whole neighborhood since it was open to anyone and everyone who wanted a little extra batting practice. Darryl often said his favorite moments in his life were watching his girls play, and he wouldn't deprive anyone else of that. For the girls that needed a new glove, whose families couldn't afford it, they would suddenly have a new glove. If someone couldn't afford to go watch their daughter play in an out of town tournament, Darryl would find a way to make it happen. He was always a generous and devoted family man with the biggest heart and will be missed beyond measure by all that knew him. "Dad was our biggest fan, and was always the strong voice cheering us on when times were tough, his spirit will be missed tremendously, nothing can replace his smile"-Patti Hall. Darryl was preceded in death by both parents Charlene and Gordon Hughart of Red Bluff, Grandparent's Irl and Lois Maxwell of Corning, Grandson Colten Lee (9 months)of Red Bluff, and lifetime friend of Lyle Ehorn. He is survived by 3 daughters and their spouses: Kelly McCarley (Ben) of Paradise, Patti Hall (Justin) of Redding, Becky Brunnemer (Robert) of Red Bluff. Sister Annette Williams (George), Uncle Allen Maxwell (Anita) of Red Bluff and numerous cousins. Proud Grandparent of 5 grandchildren; Connor Orion (12), Aiden Nathan (8), Chloe Charlene (8), Anna Lynn (7), Frederick Hale (4) Please join us for a Luncheon to Celebrate Darryl's Life that is being held on November 5th from 11am until 1:00pm Location: I.B.E.W 340 Union Hall, at 900 Locust Street, Redding, CA. Bring your favorite stories and a side dish to share. BARBARA ALMA DALE July 19, 1929 ~ October 15, 2016 Barbara Alma Dale passed away on October 15, 2016 at the age of 87, surrounded by family and friends. Barbara, daughter of Elizabeth Josephine Crook and Vinton Bass was born Barbara Alma Bass on July 19, 1929 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Relocating to California at the young age of 19, Barbara worked in department stores and as a Pepsi Cola girl pri- or to starting and raising her beloved family. Barbara was blessed in this life to 59 years of marriage to her wonder- ful husband James Richard Dale and four beautiful chil- dren; to whom she dedicated her life. At a very young age Barbara found a love for animals, but took a particular interest in horses. Barbara developed her passion for horses into an impressive lifelong career and now legacy; breeding and raising National Winning Saddlebred and Arabian Show horses. Words cannot describe the unconditional love Barbara had for her family and friends; she had a kind heart and a warm inviting smile. Those of us blessed to know Barbara in this life, know that she was at peace and had a strong Faith in Jesus. Barbara Alma Dale will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Barbara is survived in this life by her loving husband of 59 years, James Richard Dale; her eldest son Steven Dale and his wife Darlene; her daughter Sherry Roche and her husband Jim and her daughter Kimberly Miller and her husband Judd. Barbara is preceded in death by her son Jimmy Dale. Barbara is survived by five grandchildren: Nathaniel McCarley, Amanda Bradshaw and her husband Mert, Justina Savercool and her husband Tyler, Jadda Miller and Kallie Reynaga and her husband Adrian. Barbara is also survived by five great-grandchildren: Jon- athan Mccarley, Bella Bradshaw, Braxton Bradshaw, Olivia Savercool and Austin Reynaga. A memorial service will be held to celebrate her life on December 18, 2016 at Ridgeway Park Hall, in Red Bluff, CA. RICHARD "DOC" CARSTENS March 24, 1920 ~ October 25, 2016 Richard "Doc" Carstens of Elk Grove, California, former- ly of Red Bluff, California passed away on October 25, 2016. He was 96 years old. He was of german descent and was born in Roseburg, Oregon on March 24, 1920. His parents were William D. and Helen (Mertz) Carstens. He was married to Florence (Giza) for 59 ½ years. Flor- ence passed away in 2005. Affectionately known as "Doc", he and Florence were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Red Bluff, California. Doc was an electrical engineer working for PG & E Company for 42 years, retiring in 1983 as Division Engi- neer. He served in World War II at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah from 1943 to 1946 where he met his fu- ture wife, Florence, a WAC in the Armed Forces. They were married in the Chapel on the Post at Dugway. Doc was very active in the Red Bluff Elks and was a member for 61 years. He was Exalted Ruler in 1965-1966; a Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler; 24 years as an Elks Ritual Judge; Elks Ritual Coach for 35 years; Elks Building Committee Chairman for 7 years, successfully seeing the present Gilmore Road Elks building completed and occupied in 1972. Doc has three sons, Richard and wife Judy of Kodiak, Alaska, James and wife Karen of Sacramento, California and William and wife Nancy of Phoenix Arizona. He has 10 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Doc was proceeded in death by his parents, two broth- ers and one sister. Doc enjoyed rose gardening and traveling with his wife, visiting their three sons and many family members from the east. He also enjoyed the many Elks functions and duties. A Celebration of Life will be on November 10, 2016 at 11:00 am. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Red Bluff, California. A light lunch will follow. There will al- so be an Elks Memorial on Wedenesday, November 9, at the Red Bluff Elks from 6:00 - 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Scholarship Fund at 2355 Monroe Ave, Red Bluff, CA 96080 or the Red Bluff Elks Piggy Bank at 355 Gilmore Rd, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Obituaries FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A