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ByJulieZeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF Several Tehama County agencies have signed sup- port letters for the California Em- ployer Support of the Guard and Reserve, an organization dedi- cated to promoting a culture of support from employers for those serving in the National Guard or reserves. Tehama County Board of Su- pervisors was the most recent of four entities to sign, with Chair- man Dennis Guard at the March 21 meeting signing a letter, which was given to California Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve representative retired Brigadier General Michael LePeilbet. "Tehama County has, in prac- tice, always been supporting," said Tehama County Chief Adminis- trator Bill Goodwin, noting the TEHAMA COUNTY Organizations sign letter of support for national guard By Sophia Bollag and Don Thompson The Associated Press SACRAMENTO How much is one vote worth in the California state Senate? A half-billion dollars, if it's linked to a big tax hike to pay for overdue road repairs. The key vote to raise gas taxes and vehicle fees came late Thurs- day from Sen. Anthony Cannella, a little-known Republican and the only GOP member of the heavily Democratic Legislature to vote for the bill. In return he won a promise of $400 million for a railroad exten- sion into his Central Valley dis- trict in California's agricultural heartland and a $100 million parkway project for the Univer- sity of California, Merced. Another $427 million will go to the overlapping districts rep- resented by Sen. Richard Roth of Riverside and Assemblywoman Sabrina Cervantes of Corona, both Democrats. In a joint state- ment they claimed credit for de- livering "Riverside County's fair share" to their constituents. GAS-TAX HIKE California math: 1 vote = $500 million in road work By Julie Zeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF An older oak tree came down at residence Friday morning just about an hour af- ter a Red Bluff woman was work- ing in her yard in the 12500 block of Armitage Road near Paskenta and Luther roads. "An hour before it fell, my wife was out tending her flowers," said homeowner Thomas Alexander. "It fell right between the plow and the fire hydrant. There was lots of new growth this year and we had trimmed it before it fell, but you can feel how saturated the ground is. The wind hit it and it just didn't stand a chance." Sometime in the early morn- ing hours, the couple had heard a cracking sound, but didn't check to see what it was. It was likely a limb falling off as the tree began to have issues, said Judy Alexan- der. She is thankful not to have been hurt. "It's a surprise to us," said Judy. "I never thought it'd go over, but I'm glad and just praise the Lord that I wasn't there when it fell. God is good. The tree was so beautiful. If only it could talk, the history it could tell." It did make quite a bit of noise when the roughly 150-year-old tree came down, said Thomas. "Most people don't know they crack before hand, but they do WEATHER OlderoaktreefallsinRedBluff Thomasand Judy Alexander of Red Bluff stand in front of an approximately 150-year-old oak tree that came down Friday morning at their Armitage Road residence. JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS By Heather Hoelscher hhoelscher@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Heather on Twitter RED BLUFF Audiences of all ages are invited to join the Mis- soula Children's Theatre Satur- day, April 8 for a production of Treasure Island, with perfor- mances at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the State Theatre. More than 60 local students are participating in this year's production and have rehearsed for five days prior to the show. Bruce Ross, a board mem- ber of the Tehama County Art Council, said the students have done wonderful during rehears- als and he was impressed with how fast the show got together. The Art Council, a sponsor of the program, made the pro- duction possible through grant funding and with the help from the California Arts Commission and local businesses and orga- nizations. The Missoula Children's The- atre has been coming to the State Theatre since 2004, said theater manager Linda Bullock. "I can't be more proud to have (The Missoula Children's Theatre) come here each year," Bullock said. The program is an opportu- nity for the children in the com- munity to come out and partic- ipate and it is wonderful to see the performances, Bullock said. Second time participant Memphis Williams, a seventh grade student at Berrendos Middle School, said he enjoys the challenge of having such a short time to rehearse. "It's a different environment here where you are surrounded by a bunch of people you don't know, but I'm having a lot of fun working with everyone and getting so much done in such a short time," said Williams, who plays a ruffian and the lead char- acter Jim Hawkins' best friend. Red Bluff High School fresh- man and drama student Brook Juarez said she has been par- ticipating in the Missoula Chil- dren's Theatre since she was in fifth grade and has enjoyed per- forming and acting ever since. Juarez has made lifelong friends in the four years she has participated and said she is working with a few of them this year in Treasure Island. Juarez, who is playing Mother Hawkins in the play, enjoys learning the parts and meeting new people each year. One of the directors of the play and the character Long John Silver, Christina Ferrari, said this year's cast is extremely talented. Many students are re- turning to Missoula for the sec- ond, third or fourth time and have the program down to an art. "We are creating something unique and something to be really proud of," Ferrari said. "Having this state of the art, beautiful theater and being able to (rehearse) on the stage has been magical." Tickets will be available at the State Theatre's front door at 2 p.m. for the 3 p.m. show and at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show. There will be a student art show in the lobby for audience to enjoy be- fore the show. The Missoula Children's The- atre is a non-profit organization based in Missoula, Montana. The production of Treasure STATE THEATRE MISSOULA THEATRE PRESENTS TREASURE ISLAND PHOTOS BY HEATHER HOELSCHER — DAILY NEWS Students from throughout the county rehearse Friday for their Saturday performance of Treasure Island, a Missoula Children's Theatre production. 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