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Obituary Cowboy Friday, April 16, 2010 – Daily News – 9A Feds consider adding Poetry night Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb VERLA IONE WRIGHT Verla was born June 20, 1915 in Manton, California and entered into rest April 13, 2010 in Anderson, Cali- fornia at the age of 94. She leaves behind her son Ralph Wright of Red Bluff, grand- son Bob (Penny) Hart of Palo Cedro, great grandson Lee (Kristy) Hart of Ander- son, great granddaughter Tiffany (Scott) Andersen of Redding, great-great grand- son Ethan Andersen of Redding and great-great grandson Christian of An- derson. She also leaves be- hind a sister in-law Teresa Matlack of Sheridan, Ore- gon. She was preceded in death by husband Leonard Wright, daughter Donita Hart, and granddaughter Pa- mela Hart. Verla was raised in Manton and Paynes Creek, Califor- nia where she attended grade school. She married Leonard Wright in Red Bluff, CA December 31, 1932. They built their home and raised their two children in the Manton area. Verla worked as the postmaster in Manton for 31 years. She was very involved in the community and surrounding areas. She was a charter member of the Manton Grange #1559, a member of the historical society of Mt. Lassen, as well as assisting in the start of the Manton Historical Museum. Verla was always a hard worker, enjoying her vegeta- ble garden, caring for her chickens and walking the Manton area. She also en- joyed spending time with her family and traveling with them. A viewing will be held Sun- day April 18, 2010 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of the Flowers, 816 Walnut Street, Red Bluff. The graveside service will be held Monday April 19, 2010 at the Manton Ceme- tery at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be sent to the Manton Vol- unteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 463, Manton, CA 96059. Bruce Barron, of Manton, plays the song Red River Valley on his guitar and harmonica W ednesda y evening at the Cowboy Poetry event held at the Tehama County Library.The annual event drew a crowd of about 40- 50 people. FEDS Continued from page 1A taxation is what makes Americans unlike other nations. The protest is necessary because today’s govern- ment has forgotten about the original ideals of the country, he said. In Novem- ber, Bush would like to see the White House cleaned out and American ideals restored. WEST Continued from page 1A The program features patrio- tism, Western heritage and the cowboy lifestyle, teaching the BOOT Continued from page 1A All donations stay locally and can be made at the fire department front counter, 555 Wash- ington St. Dutch Bros. coffee will have a boot for dona- tions and is giving out a STATE Continued from page 1A Bower was arrested on suspicion of contracting without a license, fraudulently using a false contrac- tor’s license and advertising as a contractor without a license. He was booked into the Tehama County Jail with bail set at $16,500. Other suspects received notices to appear in court, according to the release. Ten other suspects were arrested wolverines to endangered list DENVER (AP) — Federal officials will try to determine how prevalent wolverines are across the West to decide whether they should be added to the endangered species list. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Thursday the review will settle a lawsuit by environmental groups that challenged a 2008 decision saying there wasn’t enough information to decide that the animal needed federal pro- tection. The wolverine’s current range includes California, Col- orado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. The weasel-like animals, bigger than badgers and known for their ferocity, were once common in the northern Rock- ies. But they were nearly wiped out by 1930 due to trapping and poisoning by farmers and ranchers. Colorado documented its first wild wolverine in 90 years when one roamed from northwest Wyoming into the state last summer. California’s Sierra Nevada, where it’s believed wolver- ines have been extinct since as early as the 1920s, has been visited the past three years by a wandering wolverine. Tuesday as investigators searched print and online ads, and a twelfth was arrested Wednesday when investigators swept through 18 con- struction sites around Red Bluff. The twelfth man showed investi- gators a license that did not belong to him and received two citations for lacking worker’s compensation insurance, according to the release. The California Business and Pro- fessions Code requires all home improvement jobs valued at $500 or more to be conducted by licensed contractors, who must include their license in any advertisements. students to Cowboy Up against the dangers of drugs and gangs. It teaches the students to stick to the cowboy ideals and make good choices in life – saying no to drugs and gangs and yes to build- ing self esteem. coupon to those donating. Other businesses where boots can be found include Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn and Suites, Durango RV Park, Cow- girl Cafe, Cozy Diner, Countryside Cafe, M&M Ranch House, Tremont Cafe and Creamery and Best Western Inn. — Julie Zeeb Contractors who operate without a license do not insure their employ- ees, meaning homeowners may be liable for injuries suffered by the workers, according to the release. These workers are typically paid in cash, keeping the exchanges tax- free. “Always check your contractor’s license to make sure it is current and valid,” Registrar Steve Sands said. “Many homeowners don’t realize the huge risk they take when they hire someone who is not properly licensed.” —Staff report Just like the American bald eagle, the cowboy stands for God, home and country, as well as hard work, courage, responsibility, hon- esty, determination and simply doing the right thing. In cowboy language this is called Code of the DISC Continued from page 1A side, where people would have to trudge through the thicket — part of the of appeal of the game, Grissom said. Parks Director Debbie Carlisi said Civil War Days was taken into consideration West, teaching students the value of high ethical and moral standards. This year the Red Bluff Round-Up provided free rodeo tickets for the 2,000 children who participated in the Cowboys & Kids program. when the city looked at where the holes would be placed. Baskets could be covered with hay bales to hide them, should that be necessary. Other factors, such as erosion and mobility of the baskets for lawn care, have been considered by the pro- ject initiators with conclu- sions that the course would cause little or no impact in those areas of concern. The commissioners said they were excited about the disc golf course, as it would attract more families and out-of-town visitors to the park. Carlisi will take the com- mission’s favorable recom- mendation to the City Coun- cil, which will make the final decision at its meeting Tues- day. Blow drying the rodeo grounds Daily News photo by Geoff Johnson Walnut stores burglarized Three Walnut Street businesses were found burglarized Thursday morning, and police found evidence of a fourth, unsuccessful attempt on the same block. The Cutting Edge Hair Salon, Rub-A-Dub Dog Grooming and Open Vis- tas Awareness all reported evidence of breaking, entering and theft Thurs- day morning, according to a Red Bluff police press release. The nearby Hen House was targeted and showed signs of an attempted, but unsuccessful, break-in. A complete tally of stolen items was not avail- able Thursday, but police are listing the items as “numerous.” Several exterior doors and interior doors were damaged during the crime, and one business had a window broken. —Staff Report Deep tissue massage therapy specializing in chronic pain & injury relief. your giddy-up? Been pushin cattle, Working horses? Got a hitch in A Better Path Located between Red Bluff & Corning Sally Eisinger, CMT 824-6860 SACRAMENTO (AP) — More than 2,000 tea party supporters descended on the state capital Thurs- day, calling for lower taxes and smaller government, but also working hard to polish their image. The crowd spilled out over the lawn of the Capitol in Sacramento as part of a statewide Tax Day protest organized by one of the nation’s largest tea party groups, the Tea Party Patri- ots. Other rallies were held throughout the state. Many participants car- ried signs railing against the national health care over- haul and the federal stimu- lus package. They promised to vote out politicians who supported either one. In addition to the famil- iar battle cries, supporters spent a noticeable amount of time refuting claims that tea partiers are racists or that the movement has been co- opted by the Republican Party. However, when Tea Party Patriots co-founded Mark Meckler asked the predominantly white crowd how many of them were current or former Republi- cans, nearly every hand went up. Rich Strohecker, a tea party supporter from Sacra- mento, said he was pleased with Thursday’s turnout but disappointed by the lack of diversity, particularly in a state where nearly 60 per- cent of the population is non-white. ‘‘We need to reach out more to minorities,’’ he said, scanning the crowd. ‘‘I don’t see a lot of them out here today.’’ Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service Family owned to provide you the best service & pricing in the area. It’s what you can expect from family. 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 (530) 527-1732 • FD Lic. 1931 A smaller protest in Irvine had a similar demo- graphic make-up. The vast majority of the 200-300 par- ticipants were white, and most were over 60. One memorable exception: a young girl holding a sign that read, ‘‘I am broke and I’m only 3 years old.’’ The tea party’s image has taken some hits when it comes to issues of race. In March, reports surfaced that Over 50 years of serving Tehama County A helicopter hovers low to the ground Thursday morning at the main arena at the Tehama County District Fairground. Red Bluff Round-Up organizers hired the helicopter as part of a last-minute maneuver to dry out the dirt before cowboys take to the arena today, Round-Up President Dave Ramelli said. Calif. tea party protesters focus on image repair some tea party activists were lobbing racial slurs at black congressmen during protests over the health care bill. In addition, members of the nonpartisan Tea Party Patriots watched another major player on the national tea party scene, the Tea Party Express, capture the spotlight this month with its flashy bus tour featuring Sarah Palin. Located in Chico, CA Combining Quality and Low Cost is what we do. 529-3655 www.affordablemortuary.net Independently owned Telephone: (530) 824-3792