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WEDNESDAY APRIL 11, 2012 www.redbluffdailynews.com See Page 5A Breaking news at: Asparagus Salad Redo County Fare RED BLUFF Posey Back On Track SPORTS 1B 58/46 Weather forecast 8B False identity causes headache for teenager DAILYNEWS Olive 100 years TEHAMACOUNTY DAILY 50¢ T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U N T Y S I N C E 1 8 8 5 he woke up to find out the newspaper reported that he was arrested for a crime in which he wasn't involved. The Tehama County Sheriff's department reported that Brian Adam Harvey, 19, was arrested for trying to steal a pickup in Red Bluff Thursday. It turned out a relative, Joshua Harvey, 22, was actu- ally the man arrested, said Sheriff Dave Hencratt. Joshua Harvey had given the deputies arresting him the younger man's name, Hencratt said. Brian Harvey, who was just trying to relocate to Red A 19-year-old man was shocked this weekend when Bluff from Sacramento, said nobody believed him when he said it wasn't him. He even lost a job offer based on the news, he said. See FALSE, page 7A Humboldt rail gets county nod By ANDREA WAGNER DN Staff Writer new railroad stretching from Gerber to Humboldt Bay got a nod of support from Tehama County Supervisors Tuesday. The county's letter of support added to a grow- ing swell of optimism among northern Califor- nia counties about the project. "It's one of those things that will not hap- pen soon as far as the actual project," said Chief Administrator Williams Goodwin. However, the officials agreed that it would be a project beneficial to Tehama County. For now, the project, headed by the City of Eureka, rekindles a 140- year-old idea to develop an east-west rail line. Developers dropped the idea after the large San Francisco earthquake of The possibility of a 1906 and decided to build north and south instead to carry supplies to the Bay to rebuild. Tehama County's letter "While Tehama Coun- ty will not be participating financially in the study we are supportive of your efforts and are willing to consider providing addi- tional letters of support for specific funding source requests in the future," the letter states. Tehama County is the "logical eastern connec- tion point," because it connects to both Interstate 5 and the national rail sys- tem, has land available to create a multi-modal ter- minal, has an existing international market for olives, fruits and nuts, and has potential for private See RAIL, page 7A vouches at least theoreti- cal support of the pro- ject's current focus, to raise money for a feasibil- ity study. Above: A Bell-Carter employee stacks boxes of olives at the Corning plant.The company celebrates 100 years in 2012. Below: Sliced olives in a pouch, which will further reduce the company's carbon foot print, are amongst the newest products at Bell-Carter. Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb Bell-Carter hits the century mark By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Bell-Carter Foods, started by brothers Arthur and Henry Bell who moved from Tennessee to Reedley to begin farming olives in 1912, is celebrating its 100th year in 2012. The company moved some of its operations, including processing, to Berkeley, eventually moving to Corning in 1978 because the com- pany needed more land and Corning is in the heart of the olive country in Northern California. "It was the perfect location to take in olives," Tim Carter said. " We're extremely proud to reach the 100-year mark as a company. We are so grateful to the entire Bell- Carter family- the supportive com- munity, loyal customers and dedi- cated employees- for being a part of this milestone." Carter, the Chief Operating Offi- cer and great-grandson of Arthur Bell, is the fourth generation of his family to be involved in the busi- ness. In July, he will take over as See OLIVE, page 7A Two top cops receive promotions Ride For Life tally By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Two members of the Red Bluff Police Depart- ment, Kyle Sanders and Dan Flowerdew, were promoted Tuesday during a packed ceremony at City Hall. "I'd like to thank the council for moving this forward so quickly," said Police Chief Paul Nanfito, who thanked the heads of several departments who came to the ceremony along with Scott Capilla, whom Nanfito replaced as chief. Sanders was promoted from lieutenant to captain while Flowerdew was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant. Both men had served as acting cap- tain and acting lieutenant for some time. "During the testing process, they earned it," Nanfito said. "I didn't cut them any slack." Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb Red Bluff Police Chief Paul Nanfito pins Kyle Sanders who was pro- moted to captain along with Lt. Dan Flowerdew, left, in a ceremony Tuesday at City Hall while their wives, Shelley Flowerdew, far left, and Michelle Sanders, far right, watch. tions Division for three years. Sanders has been with the department 15 years, serving as detective, back- ground investigator, SWAT operator, sergeant and lieutenant before serving as acting captain in charge of the Opera- Bluff, he has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Simp- son University and is enrolled in a masters pro- gram through American Military University. "First, I'd like to thank Born and raised in Red everyone for being here," Sanders said. "I'm very surprised. It's fuller than I've ever seen for some- thing like this." 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 thank everyone who has helped him get to where he is today, starting with Sanders went on to could have lived the life I have without my parents," Sanders said. "You have always been there for us at the drop of a hat." Flowerdew has been with the department for his wife, Michelle, who has had to deal with being woken up early in the morning right along with him, and his children who have put up with missed holidays and birthdays. Married for 17 years the couple has two chil- dren, Kyler, 16, and Kourtney, 11. "There's no way we 23 years, having been hired in March 1989, serving as DARE officer, School Resource Officer, detective and sergeant before becoming acting lieutenant in charge of the Support/Special Services Division. He has a Bache- lor of Arts degree from Simpson. He was born and raised in Red Bluff through eighth grade, moving back in 1989 to work for the department. "I, too, would like to See COPS, page 7A The results are in from Saturday's Ride for Life fundrais- er for the American Cancer Society. Organizers report more than $21,000 had been tallied as of Monday, with more money coming in. Awards went to the following: High Team – Wild Rags – won saddle pads donated by Judd Miller and the Ride For Life Committee. Team mem- bers are Adrienne Wagner, Kamish Wagner, Bailey Miller, Jamie Gill, Kate Grimsman, Bridgett Grimsman, Laura Schreter and Shenna Owens. Second High Team – Plumas Pines Riding Stable –won halters donated by Skeet Gould and Liz Mendenhall. Team members are Deanna Vanek, Brenda Yancy, Nicki Hogan, Leslie Burnetta, Jody Swearingen, Pam Polski and Martha Vaughn. There was a tie for Third High Team between Wranglers for a Cure — winning fleece blankets donated by Dane and Pat Cowan; team members are Aimee Canavan, Miranda Johns, kate Loomis, Corey Loomis, Craig Claver, Laurie Claver, Jessica Brown and Victoria Kumpula; and Cancer Crusaders — winning fleece blankets donated by Ride For Life Committee; team members are Madeline Flynn, Alyssa Shank, Eva Flynn, Sophia Rubright, Amber O'Con- ner, Mahlon Owens, Ashton Lopeman and Kylee Wilson High Individual went to Kamish Wagner — winning a Youth Division Winner Kamish Wagner — winning a buck- le donated by Dough and Cheryl Schreter; and Jr. Division Winner Kate Grimsman — winning a buckle donated by Terry and Donna Strong. buckle donated by Mt. Lassen Trout Farms. In the Dummy Roping Competitions, awards went to PHYSICIAN REFERRAL A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE 1-800-990-9971 buckle donated by Tehama County Cattlewomen. Reserve High Individual was Debbie Irvin — winning a