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FRIDAY MAY 14, 2010 Breaking news at: Fox does ‘Good’ TV Select www.redbluffdailynews.com See Inside RED BLUFF Track Preview SPORTS 1B Weather forecast 10A Mostly Sunny 85/53 DAILYNEWS 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 Muto and Skillman vie for bench By GEOFF JOHNSON DN Staff Writer Attorney Lisa Muto and Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Skill- man are facing off for Tehama Superior Court Judge Office 1 in the June 8 primary election. Here are their responses to questions about their qualifications and experi- ence. Tell us about your experience. Jonathan Skillman: I went to law school at Cal Northern School of Law in Chico, and I started my first year of law school in the DA's office nearly 20 years ago, 19 to be exact. I worked in the District Attorney's office for the Muto rest of my law school career until...I took a job at McG- lynn and McG- lynn law firm here in town...I took the bar, and passed the bar, first time, that summer... I decided I would like to work back in the DA's office, where I had worked for a number of years... I started in 1995, as a deputy dis- trict attorney and, because of my experience with the office I was immediate- ly able to start trying felony cases. I work with the TIDE task force, the underco v e r Not forgotten Skillman cases at the high school. One of my first sets of cases was a large under- cover opera- tion, so we had dozens and dozens of defendants... I've spent my career trying cases in the courtroom. I became assis- tant district attorney in 1998 when Gregg Cohen See BENCH, page 9A June 8 Primary Corning asked for interim skate park By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer CORNING — John Richards of the Corning Skate and Bike Park Association asked City Council Tuesday about providing a temporary location for members of the association to practice their craft. “Corning youth volleyball, baseball, soccer and other sports have a place to go,” Richards said. “Those who skateboard and bike don’t have a safe place to go. We’re asking for the south end of the park and ride lot (across from City Hall) as a temporary location.” Richards said the group has had an amazing amount of support from businesses and community members, but he knows it may be awhile before funds are avail- able to create a park. “Kim’s (Beck) resignation should save $70,000 a year, which should make it possible to pay (liability) insurance,” Richards said. “The kids deserve some- thing.” City Manager Steve Kimbrough said the council would have a report on the matter and the item will be up for discussion at the next meeting. Information about the association is available at Daily News photo by Tang Lor Members of the Red Bluff Police Department perform a 21 gun salute for fallen peace officers during the 16th annual Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony Wednesday evening. Every day police officers face dangers. The event honors those who faced those dangers and did not survive the encounter, keynote speaker Judge Richard Scheuler said. Ranch comes up big for Red Cross www.corningskate.org. The council held the first of two public hearings for the 2010-2011 Community Development Block Grant application. The first meeting was not project specific, but the second will be and those wishing information on the federal program can contact Planning Director John Stoufer. The city can apply each year for grant funds. Pro- jects receiving funding must meet at least one of the national objectives including benefits to targeted income groups, elimination of slums or blight and See CORNING, page 9A Ready to fight back against cancer By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Nearly 70 teams will take to the track at Vista Middle School in Red Bluff Saturday as part of the annual Relay For Life fundraiser for the Ameri- can Cancer Society. Relay kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday with open- ing ceremonies and 69 teams will take on the bat- tle against cancer. “It gets bigger every Daily News photo by Tang Lor Masami Cattle Ranch, Inc. donates $5,000 to the American Red Cross of Northeastern California. From left are Hideru Kawasaki, Penny McGee, Yoshinori Kanda and Martha Griese of Red Cross. By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer CORNING — The coffers of the American Red Cross have been beefed up thanks to a hefty donation by a local cattle ranch. Masami Cattle Ranch, Inc. donated $5,000 Thursday to the American Red Cross of Northeast- ern California. The business had been looking to donate to a good cause and decided to go with the Red Cross because it was an organi- zation that is trusted and well-recognized, General Manager Yoshinori Kanda said. “We talked about it, and the local community needs more help,” Kanda said. “We are really happy to give.” The money will be ear- marked for individuals 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 See RANCH, page 9A year,” said Chairwoman Debbie O’Connor. “We’re really excited. This year, with the down economy, the teams have really blossomed with their fundraising.” O’Connor was excited to have 11 youth teams signed up — more than in the past, she said. “It’s affecting more and more young people and they’re learning about giving back to the com- munity and to support the fight against cancer,” O’Connor said. Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours is holding a kick-off con- cert and barbecue for Relay at 8 p.m. Friday at the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Tickets for the benefit concert, sponsored by the Red Bluff Kiwanis Club, are $30 at the door and Courtesy photo Team Friends Fighting Back gathers at the 2009 Relay for Life. The 2010 event begins with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Vista Middle School track. include a barbecue, door prizes and the show. The barbecue starts at 6 p.m., the show at 8 p.m., and a no-host bar will be provided by the Palomino Room. The first lap on Satur- day will be a survivors’ lap with all teams joining in on the second lap. Other activities and per- formances will take place See FIGHT, page 9A District Attorney A Proven Choice Bob & Ursula Kerstiens TEHAMA COUNTY GLASS MOULE’S IT’S SCREEN SEASON Enjoy the Fresh air without Bugs New Window & Door Screen Re-screen your existing screens 515 Sycamore St. 529-0260