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WEDNESDAY Fair Exhibitor JULY 10 2013 District Champs Handbook Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com See Inside SPORTS 1B DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF Sunny 100/66 Weather forecast 8B TEHAMA COUNTY DAILY 50¢ T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U NTY S I N C E 1 8 8 5 Website makeover Bridge replacement near Los Molinos The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 along with contractor Proven Management from San Francisco will begin work this week to replace the North Fork Mill Creek Bridge on State Route 99 East near Los Molinos, according to a Caltrans release. Work on the $1.95 million project will begin Thursday. One way traffic control, with flaggers, will be in place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for two weeks. Motorists can expect up to ten minute delays. A temporary signal will then be installed and will control one- way traffic while the bridge is removed and replaced. The project includes replacing the 90-year-old, twospan bridge with a single span precast concrete structure. Work is expected to be completed by November. Caltrans would like to remind the traveling public to please move over if safe or slow down when they see Caltrans vehicles flashing warning lights along the side of the highways, and to slow down for construction zones. Man arrested with backpack of meth A section of the new Tehama County website is shown in this screen capture. By RICH GREENE DN Staff Writer Tehama County launched a redesigned website last week — one that fits the growing world of cell phones and tablets, but is geared toward the first time user. Treasurer-Tax Collector Dana Hollmer, who also fills an informational technology role for the county, said it had been about six years since the website received a facelift. Hollmer said she spent five months overseeing the transition to the new look, working on making the site easier to navigate especially for first time users. "They're coming because they want information. They want their birth certificate or they want to On the web... www.co.tehama.ca.us. find out about getting a building permit," she said. The site's new look was designed by West Coast Marketing. "I think it looks great, I'm pleased with how it looks," Hollmer said. Hollmer said early comments about the site have largely focused on the new look, although some users with older computer systems have complained the site takes longer to load. Those load times should decrease after the initial visit, Hollmer said. Individual departments will have the ability to update their own web pages within the site. The site resizes if accessed by a smart phone or tablet. The goal of the site is to allow residents 24-7 access to all the forms they need. "We have less resources to run the county," Hollmer said. "The obvious first choice is to get that information to people without having to hire a person to pick up the phone and do it. The county's web site is located at www.co.tehama.ca.us. Rich Greene can be reached at 527-2151, ext. 109 or rgreene@redbluffdailynews.com. A concerned resident and Tehama County Sheriff K-9 Streiter helped to locate about 179.3 grams of methamphetamine leading to the arrest of a 32-year-old Red Bluff man on Post Release Fackrell Community Supervision Saturday afternoon. Tehama County Sheriff's deputies were contacted by a resident in the area of Byron Avenue in Red Bluff for a report of a white man who had been acting suspiciously as he exited a white and red truck several times in the area carrying a large backpack, according to a department press release. Around 2:45 p.m. deputies located a vehicle matching the description leaving the Gilmore Road area. Deputies eventually stopped the truck on Sale Lane near the Farm Bureau building after witnessing several moving violations. The driver, Christopher Calvin Fackrell, also known by the last name Meier, was contacted by K-9 Deputy Curtis Knight. During an exterior search of the vehicle, See METH, page 7A Stevens seeks Tehama Shooters donate to hospital return to council By RICH GREENE numerous ADA upgrades throughout the DN Staff city. The settleWriter ment included a r o u n d L a r r y $275,000 in Stevens is legal fees and a seeking a personal payreturn to the ment of Red Bluff City $30,000 to Council. Stevens for an The 66- Stevens injury he susyear-old retired tained. retail manager In 2005 the council is one of two people to successfully fill out an appli- stripped Stevens of his role cation for the seat vacated as mayor, after accusations by the resignation of from city employees that he was overstepping his Robert Sheppard Jr. Raymond Eliggi, a 71- authority. Since leaving the City year-old retired mechanic and frequent council visi- Council, Stevens has tor is the only other appli- served on the Area 2 State Council on Developmental cant as of Tuesday. The Red Bluff City Disabilities and more Council is scheduled to recently as a member of appoint someone to serve Independent Living Serthe remaining 3-plus years vices of Northern Califorof the term when it meets nia. Stevens, who moved to Aug. 6. Stevens served on the Red Bluff in 1993 is marcouncil from 1998-2006. ried with two children and He decided not to seek a five grandchildren. He has previously third term at the time as he was in the midst of a law- served on the Glendale suit against the city regard- Parking Commission and ing Americans with Dis- the Tehama County Social Services Transportation abilities Act violations. Stevens, who is legally Advisory Board, which blind, and the city eventu- helped launch TRAX serally reached a $520,000 vices. Stevens attempted to settlement, which required rejoin the City Council in 2010, but finished seventh amongst a list of eight candidates for three positions. 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 See SEEKS, page 7A St. Elizabeth Community Hospital has received a generous donation from the Tehama Shooters Association as a part of the Tough Enough to Wear Pink effort and the 11 days of Round-up. Bud George and Walt Mansell from the Tehama Shooters Association and Jacob Patterson and Carrie Patterson from the Jr. Clay Busters presented donations to hospital President Todd Smith, Senior Director of Mission Integration Sr. Pat Manoli and Development Officer Sue Ampi from the 3rd annual 3-gun rodeo shooting match. The event was held at the Tehama Shooters Range on the Long Ranch in Manton and raised $1,100. The Nor Cal Jr. Clay Busters earned more than $300 by serving a hot barbecue lunch with a variety of food and beverages during the event. These proceeds were included in the gift presented to the hospital imaging center. The Clay Busters volunteered time to score and keep shooters safe. "The event made an impact on the kids who participated," said parent Carrie Patterson. "It really helped to raise awareness among the Jr. Clay Busters and the club is committed to continuing to assist in the fund raising effort." Thirty-five contestants participated in the Tehama Shooters event. The champions were as follows; overall high score Courtesy photo Pictured, from left, are Carrie Patterson, Todd Smith, Jacob Peterson, Walt Mansell, Bud George, Sue Ampi and Sr. Pat Manoli. belonged to Jamie Raglin with a score of 53 out of 60 potential points, 2nd place was awarded to Big Frank Caltabiano owner operator of Jefferson State Firearms Training with a score of 52 and Mark Brown of Browns Precision took 3rd with a 49. Top ladies shooters were Lori Raglin, Imaging Center Managing Coordinator and Technician who shot 1st place with a score of 35, Pam Caltabiano placed 2nd with a score of 28 and Susan Bradley placed 3rd with a score of 20. Junior Shooters were as follows, Jase Northup shot 1st place with 42 and following him was Jason Beltrano in 2nd place who scored a 40. Dylan Price was awarded 3rd with a score of 34. Team champions were men's 1st place Jamie Raglin and Josh Sutherland shot a 101 for 1st place, Youth Team was awarded to Dylan and Dalton Price with 63, and the mixed team of father and son, Rick and Jase Northup shot 83 and the ladies team of Pam Caltabiano and Lori Raglin won their category with 63. Mercy Foundation North is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and is dedicated to supporting their activities throughout Northern California. Smog Inspection $ 2595 +$825 certificate (MOST CARS & PICK-UPS) • Members Welcome 530 527-9841 195 S. Main St., Red Bluff