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WEDNESDAY JUNE 30, 2010 Breaking news at: Demo honored by Corning Community www.redbluffdailynews.com See Page 2A RED BLUFF Swim results SPORTS 1B Sunny Cooler 93/62 Weather forecast 8B Young pros to hold first gathering Special to the DN NEXT Tehama, a new group in Tehama County loosely modeled after the Young Professionals of America, will hold its first social event Wednesday, July 7. The goal of the group is simple — bring together like-minded local professionals that want to advance and champion communi- ty revitalization through social networking. There are no mem- bership fees or sales pitches, just an interest in enhancing the quali- ty of life in Tehama County. Social networking events will be held the first Wednesday of each month at local hotspots. The first event will be 5:30-8 p.m. at See PROS, page 7A Little Miss Last chance By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Chances to enter the Little Miss Tehama County Program end today at the close of business at the Tehama District Fair office. As of Tuesday, there were 10 girls entered in the competition open to girls ages 5 through 7, leaving four slots open. “I love the whole program,” said Program Director Rosemarie Smith. “It gives the girls a low- key, non-threatening way to be on stage and to represent Tehama County. I don’t want people to think it’s a beauty contest or pageant because that’s so the opposite end of what we do.” As a part of the program, con- testants introduced at the Miss Tehama County program Thurs- day evening, will be paired with Miss Tehama County contestants during the Little Miss Program. “They aren’t told they make a mistake or what not to do,” Smith See MISS, page 7A Governor seeks to take water bond off ballot SACRAMENTO (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tues- day urged lawmakers to pull an $11.1 billion water bond off the November ballot after spending much of the last year fighting to get it there. The Republican gover- nor had said improving the state’s water storage and delivery system was one of his top priorities. He now says the timing is poor and wants to delay the measure until 2012. Schwarzenegger said the prospects for approval would be hurt by putting the measure on the ballot now, while the state faces a $19 billion budget deficit and record unem- ployment. Instead, he said the focus in the Capitol should be on fixing the deficit, reforming govern- ment pensions and creat- ing long-term budget reforms. ‘‘It’s critical that the water bond pass, as it will improve California’s eco- nomic growth, environ- mental sustainability and water supply for future generations,’’ the gover- nor said in a statement. ‘‘For that reason, I will work with the Legislature to postpone the bond to 2012 and avoid jeopardiz- ing its passage.’’ The Legislature would need to agree for the mea- sure to come off the bal- lot. Schwarzenegger’s call for delaying the bond measure had support from both lead negotiators in last year’s water legisla- tion. ‘‘While I believe we must immediately invest in our water future, timing is everything and I’m willing to wait to bolster voter understanding of this critical measure,’’ Republican state Sen. Dave Cogdill of Modesto See WATER, page 7A 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 Red Bluff Outdoor Power DAILYNEWS Bigger and Better 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 County to spruce up park site By GEOFF JOHNSON DN Staff Writer Tehama County River Park is on its way to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. County supervisors on Tuesday agreed to put the Tehama County River Park Improvement Project out to bid, a $316,000 plan to give the park new barbecue grills, drinking foundations, irrigation systems, ADA-compliant picnic tables, pads and restroom. Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb The organizers of the Fourth of July Celebration, pictured here, have a variety of events ready for Sunday’s event at the Tehama District Fairground and hope members of the community will come out for a day of fun that starts at 3 p.m. New events, more fun planned for 4th By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer For those who attended last year’s Fourth of July celebra- tion at the Tehama District Fairground and thought there was lots to do and see, there is even more this year. “We’re ecstatic about the community support we’re receiving and the addi- tion of the PATH group to our committee,” said Event Committee Chair- woman Tonya Redamonti. New additions to the large number of events at the family-friendly celebration include a horseshoe tournament, BMX racers and the presence of a live band that will play an hour before and after the fireworks show. The band, Northern Heat, plays contempo- rary country western music and is one of the more popular bands at the fair, said Fair CEO Mark Eidman. There will be the addition of a Kid’s Water World area to help combat the heat of the day, Redamonti said. Some events from 2009 have expanded, including the Miss Teen contest, which will include a talent contest, the car show organized by Gary Murray of Gary’s Auto Body and the strongman competition, which is now a nation- ally sanctioned event, Redamonti said. “We just wanted to be able to have more for the community to enjoy while celebrating this patriotic day,” Redamonti said. Asked if she was sur- prised by the turnout for the inaugural event, Reda- monti said she was. “I was filled with pride at the number of community members that turned out for last year’s event and look forward to the fairgrounds being filled to capacity this year,” Redamonti said. Eidman said he thinks the event will be one that builds off last year’s success and continue to grow. “It’s a community thing with lots of people involved,” Eidman said. “It’s just one of those things that we have to keep. Probably one of the better fireworks I’ve seen.” Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce President Kris Behrens is excited for Sunday’s event. “We talk about getting back to the simplici- ty of life and what’s most important and here we have a perfect example,” Behrens said. See 4TH, page 7A The project is supposed to be paid through an earlier state grant. Work on the park, just east of Corning on South Avenue and across from the Woodson Bridge State Park, could be finished within 75 days of when the winning bidder begins construction, according to county documents. Also on Tuesday: • Supervisors voted to accept a $230,000 grant from the California Energy Commission to pay for the installation of energy efficient light bulbs, programmable thermostats and new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. County staff will install most of the equipment, choosing which buildings to retrofit and in what order based on the potential energy savings and quality of equipment. A full list of county buildings potentially receiving new equipment covers dozens of buildings, includ- ing the Sheriff’s Department, Red Bluff Veterans Memorial Hall, the County Library and the Administra- tive Building. As a condition of the grant, the county must purchase equipment by November. The Tehama County Board of Supervisors meets 10 a.m. every Tuesday in its chambers at 727 Oak St. More information is available by calling 527-4655 or visiting co.tehama.ca.us. ——— Geoff Johnson can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or gjohnson@redbluffdailynews.co m. Crowd lines up early for premier By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer Even before vampire Edward Cullen and were- wolf Jacob Black turned up the heat on the screen in their battle for Bella Swan’s love, Twilight fans were already burning up. “Eclipse,” the third movie in the Twilight Series, debut at midnight, but fans were lining up at the door well before that Tuesday. Despite the 100 degree weather, Karri Thompson, Kaysha Ross and Barbara Casteel were the first fans in line, arriving at 7 a.m., Tuesday. They don’t mind the heat because seeing the hot, young actors on the screen will totally be worth it, they said. As fans of the book series, the three wanted to watch the movie to make sure the director gets all the parts right, they said. Some of the teen fans said it seems they have been surrounded by Twi- light their whole lives and it is all anyone at school talks about. Breana Kemp, 14, said she wants to see if “Eclipse” is as good as the other two Twilight movies. As to whether she is on Team Edward or Team Daily News photo by Tang Lor Twilight fans battle the triple digit heat as they wait outside the Prime Cinemas theater for a chance to see the fight between vampires and werewolves in the debut of “Eclipse,” the latest in the Twilight series of movies. Jacob, she said Jacob is way cuter. “I’m just excited to get to see Jacob with his shirt off again,” she said. Christopher Tallan, one of several male fans in line, said the movie is not just about hot guys taking their shirts off. He enjoys the series because of the plot. There is more to the See CROWD, page 7A PHYSICIAN REFERRAL A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE 1-800-990-9971 CHW North State Region