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ByJulieZeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF The fifth annual Red Bluff-Tehama County Cham- ber Business Expo And Mixer, or BEAM, filled the Red Bluff Com- munity Center to near capacity Thursday evening, when hun- dreds of community members came to learn more about what businesses and organizations have to offer in Tehama County. "It's cool to see all of the differ- ent businesses here," said Chris- tine Baisch, Wells Fargo branch manager. "There's a really good turnout." PATH President Allene Dering said Thursday's event was the second she has attended and she finds it's a great way to get the or- ganization's face out into the com- munity to let them know about CHAMBER Business Expo, mixer draws hundreds By Risa Johnson rjohnson@chicoer.com @risamjohnson on Twitter OROVILLE Department of Water Resources representatives said Friday they did not anticipate needing to use the emergency spillway to control the level of Lake Oroville, even with the main controlled spillway damaged. DWR even dialed back the re- leases a bit on Friday evening, concerned about erosion on the north side of the spillway. "The sun is coming out. The rain has stopped. We think the inflow has peaked and it's on its way down," said DWR public in- formation officer Eric See. "We hope that continues." Overnight from Thursday to Friday, spillway releases were upped from 45,000 cubic feet per second to 65,000 cfs. Friday eve- ning they were reduced to 55,000 cfs because officials were wor- ried the foundation of an electri- OROVILLE DAM Saved by the sun DWRcatchesbreakwith weather, says emergency spillway might go unused By Julie Zeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF Friends of Red Bluff resident Dr. Phil Clinton cele- brated his 100th birthday, which takes place Sunday, with a sur- prise party at the Red Bluff Vet- erans Memorial Hall. "I first met Dr. Phil about eight years ago when he came to shop at Raley's where I worked," said Rebecca Whatley, who helped or- ganize the party. "He's real per- sonable and reminded me of my grandpa and I told him that. We became friends over the years and one Thanksgiving I invited him for the holiday and we just adopted him. He's really special and a sweet guy. A veteran and I admire that. He's so spry and quicker than I am. He's really sharp." Born and raised in the Bay City, Michigan area, Clinton was drafted into the military, serving from 1942-1946 in the medical corps. After the war, he went to school at George Washington Uni- versity to become a doctor. PHIL CLINTON Veterancelebrates100years Friends surprised Dr. Phil Clinton Thursday evening with a surprise party at the Red Bluff Veterans Memorial Hall for his 100th birthday. JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS Red Bluff resident served in WWII, Vietnam By Heather Hoelscher hhoelscher@redbluffdailynews. com @DN_Heather on Twitter REDBLUFF Areas of Red Bluff River Park were blocked off Friday as water levels were expected to rise once again over the weekend causing possible flooding throughout the park, similar to Monday's floods, and other areas within Tehama County due to the in- creased releases below Kes- wick Dam in Shasta County. The Sacramento River wa- ter levels have decreased since Monday, but that may change as the Bureau of Rec- lamation began incremen- tally increasing releases from the dam late Thursday The bureau is expected to release 70,000 cubic feet per second by Sunday. During Thursday night's rain showers a quarter of an inch of rain was recorded for the city from 4 a.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Sunny weather is expected for Saturday through Tuesday. Even though rainfall was expected to taper off by Sat- urday, runoff will continue and many rivers and streams will remain high with contin- ued fast flow down stream, according to the weather ser- vice. Standing water in some locations may be very slow to recede due to the saturated soil. Roadway flooding may con- tinue despite the end of the rain. Due to the saturated soil, mud slides may be pos- sible. The weather service re- ported at 2:42 p.m. Friday there is a flood warning con- tinuing for the Sacramento River at Vina Woodson Bridge WEATHER DAM RELEASE MAY CAUSE FLOODING PHOTOS BY HEATHER HOELSCHER — DAILY NEWS Areas of Red Bluff's River Park are blocked off as water levels are expected to rise once again this weekend causing flooding throughout the park. The Sacramento River water level remains high a er Monday's Keswick Dam release and the recent storms. Have a great day, Gary Cordray GOOD MORNING Temperatures affected wildlife in a pair of major ecosystems along the West Coast and Canada. PAGEB5 OCEANS Experts:Warmwater triggered seabird die-off As government attorneys debated their next move, they faced unsympathetic judges on both coasts. PAGE B3 COURTS Travel ban opponents seek another victory Roadway flooding may continue despite the end of the rain. Due to the saturated soil, mud slides may be possible. 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