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Iaconis:JoyceMarcene Iaconis, 89, of Red Bluff died Wednesday, Nov. 16at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Pub- lished Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Salter: Barbara Lynn Salter, 65, of Red Bluff died Friday, Nov. 11at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrange- ments are under the direc- tion of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Friday, Nov. 18, 2016in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Shaw: Barbara Jean Shaw, 66, of Red Bluff died Wednesday, Nov. 16at her home. Arrangements are un- der the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Friday, Nov. 18, 2016in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Shirley: Jane Novella Shirley, 94, of Red Bluff died Wednesday, Nov. 16at Brookdale. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt- Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Friday, Nov. 18, 2016in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Zimmerman: Sharon Louann Zimmerman, 69, of Red Bluff died Friday, Nov. 11 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt- Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Friday, Nov. 18, 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 asmalleragencylikeCorn- ing Police. For a high profile abduction, they do not have enough people working at Corning to handle by them- selves or even in the county to do all they need to do in a child abduction. To be able to call in Shasta and Siski- you is phenomenal." Having additional per- sonnel trained to know how to handle an abducted child search and resources from the FBI, DOJ and all agen- cies in a three-county area can make all the difference, Greer said. "We're proud of it and we're excited to be a part of the team," Greer said. "It's something we've been working on since 2010 to establish this certifica- tion. First, we had three or four agencies that were more interested training, but once we had the team we thought why not go for certification. Certification doesn't bring much, but it lets the community and agencies know our people have put time and effort into training and have met 47 points where they have to get all of them for certi- fication and we did it first go around." The certification exercise was held in Red Bluff June 15-16 at the Red Bluff Com- munity Center, where two consultants from the Miss- ing and Abducted Children Amber Alert Child Abduc- tion Response Team eval- uated the response of the team. Evaluators said they were looking at incident command structure and the management of those who served as leads in the incident. Following the certifica- tion, the team will have to either be deployed in a real incident within the year or stage an exercise to test the team's skills, according to a June Daily News arti- cle. The team wouldn't nec- essarily be deployed for all missing children, only those that are suspicious enough to rise to the level of an Am- ber Alert being issued. If Te- hamaCountyhasenoughre- sources available it could de- ploy just the Tehama County component or call in Siski- you and Shasta resources as needed. Every year, there area about 58,200 children who are victims of a non-fam- ily abduction. According to information from Am- ber Alert, there is often a two-hour delay in reporting missing children and about 46.8 percent of children are murdered within the first hour. That number rises to 74 percent within the first three hours and 91 percent within the first 24 hours. Only 1 percent survive if it has been longer than seven days and about 40 percent of children are dead before they are reported missing. "Kids go missing daily whether it's abducted or voluntarily," Red Bluff Po- lice Capt. Quintan Ortega said at the October 2015 training. "It's important to work with the community and that they know as they go throughout their day that if they see something suspi- cious they need to report it to law enforcement." Team members for the Northern California Child Abduction Response Team include: Corning Police, Red Bluff Police, Tehama County District Attorney's Office, Tehama County Probation, Tehama County Sheriff's, Anderson Police, Mount Shasta Police, Weed Police, Yreka Police, Shasta County Sheriffs, Siskiyou County Sheriffs, Shasta County District Attorneys Office, Siskiyou County Probation, California High- way Patrol Northern Divi- sion, Red Bluff area, Mount Shasta Area, Dunsmuir Grade Inspection Facility, Redding Area and Yreka Area; Federal Bureau of In- vestigations and Depart- ment of Homeland Security. For questions regarding CART operations or hav- ing an educational presen- tation contact CART Coor- dinator Redding Area CHP Capt. George Peck at 242- 3200. CART FROM PAGE 1 Once the exercise began, dispatchers, who were on a special radio channel, in- formed all the agencies that a truck, bus and tanker car of a train had collided near Madison and Oak streets. Due to the nature of the training, organizers planned to conduct it by tracks that were not in use, instead of stopping active train traffic for the day. As the calls came in, emergency personnel be- gan to arrive. Sheriff's offi- cers were first on the scene but parked farther back from the collision as fire fighters had to first assess the scene and make sure it was safe to enter. Amy Gonczeruk, public information officer from St. Elizabeth Community Hos- pital at the scene, said the crews were doing what they would in a real emergency. The training prepares agen- cies to work together and handle multiple victims at the same time. The state gives each area the scenario and agencies throughout the state were conducting similar train- ings, Gonczeruk said. Al- though some agencies do in- dividual trainings, Tehama County wanted to collabo- rate on the training. Mikaela Weber, a se- nior at Mercy High School, played a victim stuck on the bus with minor injuries and was one of the first to be cleared for transfer. Weber was sitting on the bus next to a good friend who por- trayed a victim who didn't survive the collision. Weber said it was scary to think that could actually happen, but it was interest- ing to see how all the agen- cies work together in such a traumatic scene. Aiden Gonczeruk, a soph- omore at University Prep, and Emilia Gray and Crys- tal Pimentel, both juniors at Mercy High School, said it was interesting to be part of the training and see what each agency does in certain situations. Gray said it was a cool experience and it was fun to act in the training. Gray and Pimentel played vic- tims who suffered head in- juries and acted like they were unable to remember where they were or what was happening. Emer- gency medical technicians assessed the victims and assigned Gray and Pimen- tel an immediate-status on their triage tags. This sta- tus would tell other first re- sponders and medical pro- fessionals that these two girls both have life threat- ening injuries and would need to be transferred to a hospital as soon as possible. Less severe injuries in- clude the delayed-status, which means the injury is serious but not life threat- ening, and minor-status indicates only cuts and bruises. One person sug- gested that more training on how to use the triage tags would be beneficial. The agencies involved in the training included Cal Fire, California Highway Pa- trol, St. Elizabeth Commu- nity Hospital, Red Bluff Fire Department,RedBluffPolice Department, St. Elizabeth MobileLifeSupportUnit,Te- hamaCountyEnvironmental Health, Tehama County Fire Department,TehamaCounty Health Services Agency, Te- hama County Sheriff's Of- fice and Union Pacific. They held a critique on their per- formance later Thursday to go over what areas need im- provement. Training FROM PAGE 1 CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Brenda Haynes, a field representative for Congressman Doug LaMalfa, recognizes members of the Northern California Child Abduction Response Team that includes law enforcement from Tehama, Shasta and Siskiyou counties on Monday at Redding City Hall. Members of the Northern California Child Abduction Response Team are recognized on Monday at Redding City Hall for receiving certification as the 22nd team nationally and the first in California. "The crimes described by the victim were particularly heinous and violent in na- ture," Hansen said. "Experi- ence has shown us that sex- ual offenders as violent and sophisticated as David Rios are in fact predators. Inves- tigators feared this victim was not David Rios' first. Thanks to the previous me- dia release and social net- works, the news of David's arrestgottoanothervictim." Based on information received from the victim and his mother, Red Bluff Police obtained and exe- cuted five search warrants on locations in Red Bluff and elsewhere in Tehama County. Following his ar- rest, Rios was booked into Tehama County Jail on 13 felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of life in prison, Hansen said. Charges include assault with a deadly weapon, not a firearm or force: great bodily injury likely; aggra- vated sexual assault of a mi- nor with force; assault with a firearm on a person; as- sault with intent to commit oral copulation; criminal threats; exhibiting a deadly weapon;falseimprisonment with violence; oral copula- tion with a victim under 18; possess, produce, distribute or sell pornographic mate- rial depicting a minor; pre- vent or dissuade victim or witness; send, possess, ob- scene material; sexual pen- etration with foreign ob- ject: victim under 18; sod- omy with person under 18, torture; and willful harm or injury to child. Bail was set at $2.47 million. Rios lived in Rancho Te- hama as a boy, but grew up in the Red Bluff and Los Mo- linos area and spent many years as a drummer in a band and giving private les- sons throughout the com- munity, Hansen said. "The Red Bluff Police De- partment is seeking infor- mation on additional vic- tims that may still be living in fear," Hansen said. "It is important they know they are now safe and will be given the resources neces- sarytoovercomethetrauma they faced and have the op- portunity to help bring jus- tice in this case." The purpose of Thurs- day's press conference was to further spread the word regarding the case in or- der to learn if there are any other victims who have not stepped forward as of yet. "It is not uncommon for victims of this type of ac- tivity to never report what happened to them," Han- sen said."Our hope is that if Rios has victimized others, those individuals would be willing to report their cir- cumstances to us and also so that we may assist them in receiving services if de- sired." Anyone with informa- tion connected to the case is asked to call Red Bluff Po- lice at 527-3131. Case FROM PAGE 1 number doesn't capture the entire universe of cardhold- ers. The state has issued 2,200 cards since that time, but many could be renewals. The tax-collecting Board of Equalization said in a statement that buyers with a paperrecommendationfrom aphysiciandonotqualifyfor the tax break. The financial hit on the state was not immediately clear. Medical dispensaries cur- rentlypay7.5percentinstate sales tax on sales, and local taxes typically add 1 percent to 2 percent. Gov. Jerry Brown's office did not immediately com- ment, while leaders in the state Assembly are monitor- ing the situation. "Given the nature of how medical marijuana is typi- cally purchased in Califor- nia,it'snotclearwhetherthe initiative's language on sales tax will actually prove to be a significant impact on state revenue," said Kevin Liao, a spokesman for Speaker An- thony Rendon. "It does, however, appear to be another indication that complexpoliciesaren'tneces- sarily best resolved through the initiative process," Liao added in a statement. NateBradley,executivedi- rectorofCaliforniaCannabis Industry Association, said in an email that policy experts are not in agreement with the board's interpretation, since the law was intended to generate tax revenue. The California vote on Nov. 8 represented the legal- ization movement's biggest victory to date. In general, the state will treat cannabis similar to al- cohol. Taking effect in 2018, the law allows people 21 and older to legally possess up to an ounce of pot and grow six marijuana plants at home. It also allows cities and coun- ties to impose their own reg- ulations and taxes on recre- ational marijuana. Pot FROM PAGE 1 HEATHER HOELSCHER — DAILY NEWS County Fire Department and the Red Bluff Fire Department work together to ensure all acting-victims are out of the bus safe during the Tehama County annual Statewide Medical and Health Exercise training on Thursday. JANESHIRLEY February 27, 1922 ~ November 16, 2016 Jane Shirley passed away at Brookdale Assisted Living Center on November 16, 2016. She is survived by her son, Robert J. Shirley of Mineral, grandson David M. Shirley of Concord, granddaughter Kristina A. Kereluk of West Bloomfield, Michigan, and four great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, William H. Shirley, her parents, Howard and Norma Wallin and her brother, Billy M. Wallin. Jane was born in Colt, Arkansas on February 17, 1922 and moved to California in 1943. She worked at Todds Shipyard in Berkeley as a welder during World War II. She and her husband moved to Red Bluff in 1957. She joined the First Southern Baptist Church in Red Bluff and remained a member until her death. She worked for many years at Elmores Pharmacy. In 1983 they both went to Africa as volunteers to missions for the Southern Mission Board for a one year period. She was also active in the Tehama County Gleaners and Food Bank and served as their Executive Director for many years. A viewing will be held Monday, November 21, at Chap- el of Flowers 6pm - 8pm. Graveside serivice will be Tuesday, Novemeber 22 at 10am at OakHill Cemetery. HARVEY "DON" SIEMENS 11/28/1938 ~ 11/1/2016 Harvey "Don" Siemens, age 77, passed away in Red Bluff, CA after a lengthy illness. One of 9 children, he was born in Dinuba, CA to Henry P. Siemens and Marie Hiebert Siemens. He grew up in Capay, until they later moved to Bell, CA where he graduated from Bell High School. Don married Joyce Kay Wilson on June 14, 1958, and settled in Red Bluff, CA, where he became an intricate part of the Red Bluff business community. Don, with his business partner Everett Dennler, opened Antelope Auto Sales, selling RV's and autos until Everett retired in 1975. Don loved cars and enjoyed being in business for himself. In 1975, he and Joyce owned and successfully operated a car dealership, Siemens Sales, until retiring in 1986. In his retirement years, he built homes, continued his car hob- by, and spent time with family and friends. Don is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce, daughter Kathy Baer, son-in-law Brian, granddaughter Anneliese (Aaron) Peterson, great-grandchildren Ace, Aliya and Al- ton, granddaughter Melissa (Matthew) Hall, son Dave (Carla) Siemens, grandchildren Michelle (Brent) Thomp- son, Lee (Bailey) Siemens, Laurel (Josh) Schroeder, great- grandchildren Annie, Sarah, and Heidi, and siblings Doro- thy Gallagher and Ken Siemens. Don and Joyce were loving and supportive parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. Often traveling to special occasions or events, they were supportive in words and actions. Don always told his family how much he loved them before getting off the phone or say- ing good-bye. Don was delighted to be able to spend time with each of his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids as well as many of his dear friends before he died. He shared the importance of his family and strong Christian faith, telling his loved ones how he prayed for them daily. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 2pm, at First Church of God in Red Bluff, CA. A reception will follow. Pastor Al Franklin will be officiat- ing. Obituaries FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM | NEWS | 9 A