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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2013 Your Cancelled Health Plan Corning Bounced Vitality Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com See Page 6A SPORTS 1B DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF Rain likely 58/48 Weather forecast 6B 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 Respects paid Students arrested after apparent gang fight Two 14-year-old boys were arrested stemming from what the Red Bluff Police Department believes to have been a gang-related fight during lunchtime at Red Bluff Union High School Thursday On Friday school staff contacted the two boys who had been in a fight the previous day. They learned the boys had fought as a result of affiliation with the rival Norteno and Sureno gangs, according to a Red Bluff Police Department press release. The boys were arrested and taken to Tehama County Juvenile Hall where they were booked for felony participating in a criminal street gang and misdemeanor fighting on school grounds. See GANG, page 5A Man nabbed for stealing woman's 2 cars Daily News photo by Andre Byik In celebration of the life of Andrew Giambroni, who died at the age of 90 on Nov. 4, Joe Giambroni, the older of Andrew's two sons, delivers a speech at the Red Bluff Elks Lodge on Saturday. By ANDRE BYIK DN Staff Writer Hundreds turned out at the Red Bluff Elks Lodge on Saturday to celebrate the life of Andrew Giambroni, who died at the age of 90 on Nov. 4. Giambroni, a World War II veteran who moved to Red Bluff in the 1950s, was remembered as a grand storyteller, a man who judged people by their character, and a wellconnected figure in Tehama County. Joe Giambroni, the older of Andrew Giambroni's two sons, delivered an emotional eulogy at the Elks Lodge, where his father was a member for 60 years. "My dad was a mentor to many, young and old," Joe Giambroni said. "And many would ask for his wisdom on many subjects from raising animals to financial prob- lems. Or just being a mediator for those with relationship problems amongst family and friends." The day featured dedications from state Sen. Jim Nielsen, who had known Giambroni since the early 1980s, John Growney, Don Moore, Jim Roddy and others. Andrew Giambroni, who was born in Alameda and raised in Oakland, was drafted at the age of 19 and went on to fight in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. He received one of France's highest decorations, the Chevalier or Knight Legion Medal of Honor at the Elks Lodge in March. Joe Giambroni said the military wanted his father to be a paratrooper when he arrived at boot camp, but he was soon promoted to sergeant instead. "Andy did not want to be a paratrooper," Joe Giambroni said. "Thank God." Andrew Giambroni moved graduated from Colorado State University and moved to Red Bluff in the early 1950s. Known as Dr. Andy, he enjoyed a career as a veterinarian and started a practice in Red Bluff. Giambroni served on the Tehama District Fairground Board for more than 16 years, when he was integral in developing the Pauline Davis Pavilion, sketching out its design on a blackboard, said Jess Giambroni, the younger of the late Giambroni's sons. "My father was and always will be my hero," Jess Giambroni said in a sweeping remembrance, which touched on his father's disappointment in how veterans have been treated, his stature in his community, and his talent for being a frequent master of ceremonies. "My father also had many many heroes, A 39-year-old Red Bluff man was arrested Friday night after he reportedly stole his exgirlfriend's vehicle and then later the rental car that had been provided to her as a replacement. The incident, which occurred on the 900 block of Franklin Street, also led to the arrests of three other individuals. A 19year-old white man believed to be a suspect is still wanted. Around 6:20 p.m. a 37year-old woman called the Red Bluff Police Department to report the theft of two vehicles, according to a department press release. The woman said her former boyfriend, Eli James Boudreau, along with 24-year-old Britteny Virginia Long and another man had taken the keys to her Honda Element and a white 2013 Nissan Sentra with California license plate 6ZSA559. The Nissan has been provided by as a rental by her insurance company after the Honda was stolen last week by Boudreau. In that case the vehicle was recovered in Redding. Around 10:30 p.m. Friday police officers responded back to the woman's residence for a domestic violence incident involving the woman and Boudreau. Boudreau was taken into custody following a brief struggle. As soon as Boudreau was handcuffed, for charges of felony vehicle theft and misdemeanor battery, an officer witnessed the stolen Honda Element drive up and park about 50 yards south of the woman's residence. The occupants got out of the car and started to quickly leave the area. Officers pursued a man and a woman, later identified as Long, on foot. Long was apprehended and charged with felony vehicle theft and misdemeanor obstruction. Her See NABBED, page 5A See PAID, page 5A Animal center to Lincoln Street School turns 30, gets home hold Bully Bash The Tehama County Animal Care Center is holding a dog adoption event that runs through Saturday, Nov. 23. During the Bully Bash event, the Care Center will reduce the adoption fees for "bully" type dogs to $45 or less. Animal Care Center Staff are hoping to highlight often forgotten breeds during this adoption event. "Pit bull type dogs are often signed out, when that label is often applied to many different breeds, often collectively referred to as the bully breeds," Center Manager Christine McClintock said. "The bully breeds include the American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terriers and Bull Terriers. Boxers, all types of Bulldogs and Boston Terriers 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 are also breeds in the bully family." American Pit Bull Terriers and mixes of the same breed can be wonderful pets and family dogs, McClintock said. Last year, 86.8 percent passed temperament tests with the American Temperament Test Society, higher than the average 82.4 percent. "We would love to show you the diversity of the breed, as well all the different breeds that make up the bully family," McClintock said. "We are a big fan of the bully breeds here at Tehama County Animal Care Center, and we want to show them off with this adoption event." Dogs ready for adoption are micro-chipped, licensed, current on vaccinations and have been tested for heartworm. Additionally, all spay and neuter and rabies vaccination fees for dogs adopted during the Bully Bash will See BASH, page 5A Students, parents and teachers at Lincoln Street School are preparing for change as their new school building was brought in and set up at the corner of Lincoln and Union Streets the first week of November. The school has been in operation since the '80s seeing nearly three decades of steady growth. "We started home schooling in a very old two-room school building in Gerber almost thirty years ago," said Chris Byrd, lead teacher. "The location was not very accessible, and at that time, home schooling was very different from what it is today. We always had adequate books and materials though, and so we considered ourselves lucky." The 1990s brought the school into Red Bluff, and the program grew. Still, the location left some room for improvement, but it was a step up from the previous one. As more families heard about the program, enrollment increased and the school grew to employ three full time teachers. Courtesy photo In 1999, the school was again moved to accommodate it's growing student population – this time to the Department of Education building on Lincoln Street. Two years later, it became officially known as Lincoln Street Independent School. The school has become known as an academic leader throughout the community and beyond and was recognized by the California Department of Education in 2011 with an Exemplary Independent Study award. "The road to 'Exemplary' has been an exciting one," said Larry Champion, Tehama County superintendent. "The constants have been strong academics, excellent support, vision, high expectations, a school culture of commitments, and mutual respect." The new building will allow Lincoln Street School to continue to grow and educate students in ways that will prepare them for success in college and career. For more information about Lincoln Street School visit www.lincolnstreetschool.org.