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THURSDAY DECEMBER 2, 2010 Breaking news at: One Night on Television Pastimes www.redbluffdailynews.com See Page 4A RED BLUFF Hoop Previews SPORTS 1B likely Weather forecast 6A Rain 52/43 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 The bucks stop here Top bareback to retire after Vegas finals Special to the DN This year when Red Bluff's Growney Brothers Rodeo Company takes livestock to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, it will be the last time for #403 Moulin Rouge. After an illustrious bucking career, Moulin Rouge will be retired fol- lowing this year's finals. “She's been a hell of a bucking horse,” says owner John Growney. “She was small to begin with, so we waited a cou- ple extra years to start her in rodeos.” Moulin Rouge is still small in comparison to the pen she'll be with in Las Vegas. “She has done Growney Brothers and Pro Rodeo an awesome job over the last 8 years,” Growney said. Moulin Rouge has the distinction this year of being named first runner up to Bareback Horse of the Year against 4,000 or 5,000 other bareback horses — quite an accomplishment for an older lady. She has been voted in the top three bareback horses every year since 2002, the first year she went to the finals. Moulin Rouge was born in Red Bluff in 1994. Her mother was the famed Bareback horse Dreamboat Annie, who in 1981 was named Top NFR Bareback Horse and went on to be chosen for the finals from 1981 to 1987. Moulin Rouge's father Two question candidate’s eligibility By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer CORNING — Questions have arisen regarding whether or not Jesse Lopez, the candidate receiving the most votes in the November election, will be able to serve on the City Council. Lopez, who has served on the Library Commission and sits on the Planning Commission, pled guilty to a single felony count of forgery in 2005. Court records show that the charge was reduced to be a misdemeanor by Tehama County Courts after Lopez completed a 36-month probationary period. Councilman John Leach and resident Dean Cofer, See TWO, page 3A Santa visit and holiday mixer By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Courtesy photo Moulin Rouge is shown here at the 2010 Red Bluff Round-Up Rodeo. was the saddle bronc Hard Times. Before Hard Times came to Growney Brothers, he had gone to the NFR 14-15 years, when he was still owned by Flying 5 Rodeo Com- pany. “Moulin Rouge has had a great career.” Growney said “She's earned her retirement. Calif approves use of pesticide linked to cancer FRESNO (AP) — Cali- fornia regulators approved a pesticide Wednesday for use by fruit and vegetable growers despite heavy opposition from environ- mental and farmworker groups that cited its links to cancer. The state Department of Pesticide Regulation will register methyl iodide as a substitute for the pesticide methyl bromide, which is being phased out by interna- tional treaty because it depletes the Earth’s protec- tive ozone layer. California’s $1.6 billion strawberry industry will undoubtedly provide one of the biggest markets for the chemical, as will the Central Valley’s nut orchards and the flower industry, which is concentrated in Ventura and San Diego counties. The pesticide is included on California’s official list of cancer-causing chemi- cals. The department tenta- tively approved its use in April and Wednesday’s decision made it final. Regulators insist the fumigant can be used safely and say permits will be required and strict guide- lines will be followed. ‘‘The process has been more complex because of methyl iodide’s toxicity as well as because of the intense public interest,’’ director Mary-Ann Warmerdam said. ‘‘Methyl iodide can be used safely under our tough restrictions by only highly trained appli- cators at times, places and specific conditions approved by the county agricultural commission- ers.’’ The new restrictions — which include setting up buffer zones within which it can’t be applied — go fur- ther than those imposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or by any other state, and will be in place later this month, Warmerdam said. Tests have found no traces of the carcinogen in fruit from treated soil. See CANCER, page 3A 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 POWER PRODUCTS DOLMAR Red Bluff Outdoor Power She’s had a great run.” Also going to the National Finals Rodeo from Growney Brothers are bucking horses Bit- tersweet, Witch Doctor, Sherlock, Beaver Fever and Cowcamp and buck- ing bulls No Glory, Juicy Vindication, Bible Ben- der, Little Juicy, Secre- tary of Soul, Original Prankster, South Point's Touch of Class and War God. The National Finals Rodeo runs in Las Vegas runs today through Dec. 11 with coverage on ESPN’s networks. For a complete schedule, visit sports.espn.go.com/sport s/tvlistings/schedule- Week?sport=EQ. Los Molinos is already getting into the holiday spirit starting with Break- fast with Santa on Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 7980 Sherwood Blvd. The breakfast, which is in its third year, is a much- loved event for the commu- nity co-sponsored by the Los Molinos Elementary Booster Club, Chamber of Commerce and Tehama VFW Post, said event Chairwoman Anne Coelho. The public is invited to attend and there will be plenty of activities for fam- ilies to enjoy from 8 a.m. to noon, she said. A full pancake breakfast will be served 8-11:30 a.m. by the Booster Club, with Santa plates costing $5 each and Elf plates avail- able for $3 each. Santa will be available for visits from 9 a.m. to noon with free photos and a free gift for children. Free children’s art activities will be available along with a boutique full of hand-craft- ed items, baked goods and more. Everyone is asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Food for the Hungry pro- gram. A silent auction will take place to benefit the elementary school class- rooms. For more informa- tion call the school at 384- 7903. Holiday Mixer The Chamber of Com- merce will be hosting its annual Holiday Mixer from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Los Molinos Umpqua Bank. The event, which is non- alcoholic, is open to all and See SANTA, page 3A Spartans back on air today By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer After a few silent months, Spartan Radio is back on the air. Students from Red Bluff High School will host a special, live sign-on at 1:30 p.m. today. Tune in to KRBH FM 93.1 to listen to the segment. A brief history of the radio station and other fun features are planned for the show, senior Megan Doyle said. “We just want everyone to know that we’re back,” Doyle said. “We’re return- ing with a bang, and we want to give people that lit- tle extra push to listen.” In July, Spartan Radio was pushed off the air- waves after a Fall River Mills station at 107.9 FM expanded its frequency power and took over the airspace that was occupied by Spartan Radio, then at 107.7 FM, said Erik Mathisen, the radio sta- tion’s technical consultant and a retired teacher. Spar- tan Radio operates under a low power license, so it had to accept the interfer- ence from the full power station. “That station just blew a signal through here like a freight train,” Mathisen said. Radio adviser Brad Wagner and Mathisen peti- tioned the Federal Commu- Daily News photo by Tang Lor Sophomore Laura Defonte goes live on Spartan Radio Wednesday afternoon offering a weather report and plug for the community to tune in for a sign-on segment at 1:30 p.m. today. nications Commission for a new dial position and found a new spot for the station at 93.1. The most difficult part of the move was having to get a new antenna. The new equipment was required because the station was moving from a high fre- quency to a lower frequen- cy, which is affected by the size of the antenna, Mathisen said. The trans- mitter had to be retuned to the new dial position. Student are glad to be back on the air, saying being a part of Spartan Radio gives them opportu- nities and responsibilities that are different for their core classes. Getting to record, mix and edit tunes and material for the air allows for creativity, senior Mali Flores said. There is a lot more that goes on than most people think, and by tuning in, lis- teners can show their sup- port for what the students do, senior AJ Jacobs said. The school and community have been supportive of Spartan Radio before it went off air and while it transitioned to its new home. He is hopeful the community will continue to support the station and tune in. “A lot of people have been expecting us to return, and now we’re coming back, so it’s a good thing,” Jacobs said. The station offers music from all genres and decades, from the ’60s to today’s hits. The school bulletin can be heard on Spartan Radio every school day.