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WEEKEND OCTOBER 19-20 2013 Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com Farm Day Recap — Page 5A DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF Sunny 83/48 Weather forecast 10A TEHAMA COUNTY $1.00 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 Pedestrian hit crossing Walnut Wash. man hit, killed on I-5 CORNING — A 28year-old man from Federal Way, Wash. died Thursday night after he ran out onto Interstate 5 and was killed by a passing vehicle just south of Liberal Avenue. That vehicle was being driven by another Federal Way, Wash. resident. Federal Way is about a town with a population of 91,933 and about 600 miles north of Corning. According to the California Highway Patrol Shane Robertson was arguing with his girlfriend Stacy Tognazzini, 24, Eugene Ore., on the right shoulder of the interstate around 8:05 p.m. A few minutes later CHP received an updated report that the man had run into the traffic lanes and was struck by a vehicle. Emergency personnel began CPR on Robertson, who was lying in the northbound slow lane. See I-5, page 9A Hospital to host interactive event Daily News photo by Andre Byik Red Bluff police investigate a scene where a pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck about 5 p.m. Friday at Franklin and Walnut streets. Staff Report A pedestrian suffered "moderate to major" injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck Friday at Franklin and Walnut streets, Red Bluff police said. The female, described as in her teens or 20s, was crossing Walnut Street in a crosswalk about 5 p.m. when a man driving westbound on Walnut Street struck her, Cpl. Mike Brown said. The pedestrian was transported to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital by ambulance. Brown said drugs or alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the accident, and no arrests were made at the scene. He added that the pedestrian didn't appear to have suffered life-threatening injuries. A witness at the scene said he was driving eastbound on Walnut Street and had stopped for the pedestrian at the crosswalk, but the driver of a white GMC Sonoma pickup truck just kept going as if she wasn't there. The witness, who declined his name be used but had been interviewed by police, said it didn't appear the male driving the pick- up was speeding, but the force of the impact sent the pedestrian flying in the air "like a rag doll" and sent her at least 30 feet. Brown didn't identify the pedestrian or the driver at the scene. Sunlight shining down on drivers heading west on Walnut Street at the time of the accident may have been a factor, Brown said, but added that the investigation is ongoing. A section of Walnut Street was blocked for about 30 minutes as police collected evidence. St. Elizabeth Imaging Center will be hosting an interactive event featuring several captivating and informative speakers. On Oct. 23, the center will transform into a beautifully arranged presentation center featuring free gifts for every guest and wonderfully prepared foods presented by the Soroptimists International of Red Bluff. The evening will feature Dr. Danny Casey, Radiologist, who will present the latest in breast cancer detection. Dr. Curtis Wong will also present the latest in breast reconstruction surgery after a positive diagnosis and mastectomy. A unique opening to the event will include a warm welcome from Terry Wheatley, co-founder of Tough Enough To Wear Pink and breast cancer survivor. "When Soroptimists International of Red Bluff heard about the event, we were all in and Casey Wong See EVENT, page 9A Walnut buying Red Bluff homecoming queen crowned period set to start Tehama County's walnut buying period will officially begin Oct. 25. The announcement, made by Agricultural Commissioner Rick Gurrola, is part of a recently passed ordinance meant to deter the theft of walnuts. "The walnut industry is particularly vulnerable to theft due to the manner in which the nuts are harvested," Gurrola said in a press release. "Typically the walnuts are shaken from the trees and left unattended in windrows until they are collected by harvesting equipment," the release said. "Unfortunately some people steal them from orchards and sell the walnuts illegally." The Walnut Theft Ordinance was adopted Aug. 6 by the Board of Supervisors. It establishes a buying period and requirements regarding the transportation and identification of walnut crops. The buying period is declared upon the conclusion of the Chandler variety of walnuts following a consultation with a committee of walnut growers. During the period nonprocessing walnut buying operations within the county may lawfully purchase and receive walnuts that have not been dried or processed. Walnuts are Tehama County's highest valued agriculture commodity. According to the Tehama County 2012 Crop Report there were 21,753 harvested acres in the county with a market of $103 million. Daily News photo by Andre Byik Karlee Garcia, second from right, was crowned homecoming queen Friday at Red Bluff Joint Union High School before the school's varsity football team took on the Wheatland Pirates. Garcia, 17, is involved in Connect Crew, Math and Science Club, student government and varsity volleyball at the school.