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Tuesday, June 4, 2013 – Daily News Educational Outreach Academy graduates 23 By ANDRE BYIK DN Sports Editor The Educational Outreach Academy graduated 23 on Friday at Red Bluff High School's Performing Arts Center in a ceremony that was true to the school's mission — personal and intimate. The Academy is an independent study-based high school on Red Bluff Union High School's campus, where students can choose to attend classes daily or complete school work at home. The school's principal and history teacher, J Howell, in his keynote speech gave a personal commendation to each in this year's graduating class. From the maturity and focus of Matthew Lapriore, to Jamiee Sells' vibrant personality, Howell marked each graduate before each walked the stage to grip a diploma. "It means everything," Sells said after the ceremony, adding, "It feels good knowing that I accom- Daily News photo by Andre Byik The Educational Outreach Academy graduated 23 on Friday at Red Bluff High School's Performing Arts Center. Bryan Dale, left, enjoys the moment. plished something." Sells said she plans to attend Shasta College and will study to be a medical assistant. What Sells will remember about her high school years, she said, will be the friends she's made and everything she's learned. "Watching these kids fulfill their dream of graduating from high school — it's a 13-year journey that we get to relish and celebrate tonight," Howell said after the ceremony. He also had some advice for the graduates as they head to college and the workforce. "Today's society requires you to be a lifelong learner," Howell said, "I hope they all keep that in mind as they go forward." The Education Outreach Academy High School Class of 2013 is: Alyssa Bailey, Scott Bernal, Jadrian Bettega, Kayla Cates-Priest, Owen Dahl, Bryan Dale, Steven Dillon, Andrew Freeman, Devin Halas, Amandra Cahalan, Christopher King, Jason Lance, Matthew Lapriore, Megan Mandolfo, Alondra Ortiz, Jennifer Paniagua-Preciado, Caleb Peterson, Robert Puglisi, Cheyenne Secreto, Jamiee Sells, Danielle Speers, Madison Stevens and Alyssa Tenter. Showcase draws talent, raves With even more performers and larger audience in attendance this year, the annual Red Bluff's Got Talent Showcase 2013 marks another success for North State Events and the Red Bluff Elks Lodge. The showcase featured 23 acts this year, as opposed to 16 in 2012. Attendance also increased to more than 125, compared to just more than 100 last year. But it wasn't just the numbers that made the evening a success, according to returning attendees, it was fancier food, the pacing of the show, the lively emcee and lack of technical glitches. "Everyone was clapping and laughing and having a great time," said Bradley Combes. "The talent was amazing, the food was wonderful and everything kept moving along at a good clip. You couldn't ask for anything more. This was definitely the best one yet." The talent showcase winners of the night were Emilia Gray, 13, of Red Bluff, who sang and performed "The Cup Song" a cappella, in first place; Collette Emmick, 9, of Red Bluff, who sang, "Part of Your World" from the Little Mermaid for second; Riley Palmer, 16, of Gerber, who sang "If I Were a Rich Man," from Fiddler on the Roof for third. An honorable mention went to William Gentry, 16, of Red Bluff, who Courtesy photo The winners from the annual Red Bluff's Got Talent showcase, held Saturday at the Red Bluff Elks Lodge, from left, are William Gentry, 16, of Red Bluff, who took Honorable Mention; Third Place winner, Riley Palmer, 16, of Gerber; Second Place winner, Collette Emmick, 9, of Red Bluff; and First Place winner Emilia Gray, 13, of Red Bluff. played "Hedwig's Theme" from the Harry Potter films, on the piano. The winners shared more than $1,000 in goods and services provided by Red Bluff Merchants, including Cozy Diner, 2 Bud's BBQ, La Corona, Scoops, Gumm's Optical Shop, Dr. Lesa Lane, First Love Tattoos, Vitality, T.J.'s Antiques, Firehouse Pizza, Ramos Doughnuts, Round Table Pizza, Nail & Hair Design, Whole- some Goods, Wild Oak, Modern Cleaners, We Shoot Ya Photography, Three Generations, Knick's Family Fun Zone, Hair Goddess, Tai's Deli, Los Mariachi's, Ringtail Vineyards, A Mane Attraction, Sky River Music and Luigi's Pizza. Elks Lodge chef Chris Sharpe and his crew got good reviews for the dinner, which featured tender chicken marsala and Sharpe's popular lemon meringue. "This event certainly does have the right name," said emcee Matt Vaughan, a reporter from KHSL and KNVN's daily Wake Up morning program, who drove the high energy of the show on a smooth course all evening. "Red Bluff really does have talent." United executive tells Chico-L.A. flight unlikely By LAURA URSENY Staff Writer CHICO — After getting a response from United Airlines that quelled much hope of a Chico-to-Los Angeles flight, the Chico Airport Commission has pledged to reinvest its energy on the existing commercial passenger service to San Francisco. Late last year, the Airport Commission penned a letter to United, asking for consideration of another destination from Chico. Flights here — three daily, operated by SkyWest Airlines — go only to San Francisco, where weather delays and congestion play havoc with reliability, passengers have complained. For several years, the business community has shown interest in Los Angeles as a destination. United Airlines executive Jim Ferea called the city about the letter, speaking with airport management analyst Deborah Collins, who relayed the information to the Airport Commission last week. United would not consider changing its service without substantial market review, including historical data on area residents' flight habits, Collins reported. Ferea also suggested business people be asked why they fly out of Sacramento, which has always pulled travelers away from the Chico airport. Travelers often say flying out of Sacramento, only 90 minutes away, gives them more, cheaper options. If the city could count on businesses filling a 100-seat plane twice a day to and from L.A., then it might be worth Chico commissioning a new passenger market study, the United executive said. Collins said Ferea would be willing to look at a Chico market study from 2005. Saying service to L.A. would be more risky and expensive for United, Ferea noted Chico couldn't have both destinations. Regarding tickets, which travelers criticized for their price volatility, Ferea said new pricing better aligns Chico prices with Sacramento, and that reliability issues were being addressed. Ferea also pointed out even if Chico got flights to L.A., it might only be two daily, compared to Sacramento's eight. The United executive, who is managing director of domestic planning, reviewed computer data about Chico, saying that of existing passengers from here, only about seven daily end up in L.A., Collins told the commission. The United executive hinted the 100-seat threshold likely wouldn't be possible. He also noted San Francisco is a larger hub, with more destination options than L.A. Last week, the Airport Commission reviewed Ferea's letter as part of its discussion for its 201314 work plan. In view of the letter's content, several commissioners supported focusing on existing San Francisco flights, and seeing how Chico service could be improved. Airport commissioners have been talking with the business community about expanded flights and other destinations. They noted Chico State University and Enloe Medical Center officials fly south, as well as private businesses. Ferea told Collins if Chico were to offer a subsidy to United for the L.A. flights, it would cost millions of dollars per year. Ferea could not be reached for further comments. and the DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF Sierra Sound 226 So. 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