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TUESDAY DECEMBER 21, 2010 Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com Top 10 board games See Inside American Profile RED BLUFF Weekend wrestling Sports 1B Few showers 51/42 Weather forecast 8B By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer The question of who should pay for traffic control at Tehama District Fairboard events will once again come before the Red Bluff City Council, when it meets today at 7 p.m. For months the city, Tehama District Fairboard and stakehold- ers, consisting of mostly event organizers, have been at odds over how to recoup police overtime costs incurred as a result of traffic control provided outside the fair- grounds during special events. Mayor Pro Tem Forrest Flynn has requested the council reconsid- 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 Council to mull traffic costs, again er the Budget Committee’s origi- nal proposal that was presented and rejected earlier this year. The proposal would require for- profit promoters to pay 50 percent of traffic control. In July, the council voted against adopting the Budget Com- mittee’s proposal with the majority of the councilmen saying they wanted to give stakeholders a chance to meet and come up with alternative suggestions. “More than ample time has passed for this to occur and I believe it is now time for the Coun- cil to reconsider the original Com- mittee report and recommenda- tion,” Flynn wrote in a letter to his “If I felt like it was taking advantage of a particular group, I wouldn’t ask for it to be brought back. I realize it’s going to upset some people, but we have a city to run, and we’re trying to run it to the best of our ability.” Red Bluff Mayor Pro Tem Forrest Flynn colleagues explaining why he was bringing the issue back. Even though time has past, not much has been done about the issue. In August, the fairboard pre- sented three recommendations to the council for traffic control. The council took no action on the rec- ommendations and did not give staff any direction to further pursue the issue. Since then, the fairboard and stakeholders have not met, assum- ing the issue was dead, Fair CEO Mark Eidman said. As for the original proposal coming back before the council, Students brew over ban Eidman said, “They asked for rec- ommendations, we gave them some, they ignored those and brought up the original plan again, how do you think we feel?” Flynn and City Manager Mar- tin Nichols said, the original pro- See TRAFFIC, page 7A Holidays prompt DUI enforcement By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer The Tehama County Avoid The Five DUI cam- paign is in full swing with four arrests made over the weekend, including two arrested by the California Highway Patrol following collisions. The two arrested Saturday following collisions were Jim Williams, 51, of Los Molinos and Michael Gary, 48, of Cottonwood. Williams was driving north on 99E around 9:50 a.m. when he stopped in a two-way turn lane to make a left at the intersection of 99E and Marek Road. Jason Hale, 36, of Palo Cedro was driving south on 99E with his pregnant wife, about 50 mph, approaching Marek. As Hale entered the intersec- tion, Williams turned directly into Hale’s path and Hale was unable to avoid a collision. Williams tried to flee the scene prior to CHP Photo illustration courtesy of Aaron Vasey The school’s ban of the popular Sierra Nevada sweatshirts has caused an outcry from many students. The school banned the sweatshirts because they said that the sweatshirts promote alcohol. By Ashlan Brunello Special to the DN Sierra Nevada Brewery sweatshirts have become more of a problem than ever before. Many students own one of these sweatshirts and often wear them to school, despite being against the rules. Some argue that the sweatshirt is comfortable and warm and they don’t wear it just because of where they bought it. “I think that most of us just wear the sweatshirts because they are comfort- able and they’re really cool. I don’t think that the sweat- shirts are supporting just beer, in my opinion they are also supporting the restau- rant,” said sophomore Gar- rett Sandow. This is not the only year the sweatshirts have been worn. “Last year they seemed to be getting popular,” said Principal Patrick Gleason. “This year they just seem to be more popular. This isn’t the only year that the rule has been here. It has always been in place.” At the beginning of the school year, students were wearing the sweatshirts, and throughout the year so far, the number of students has been consistent. “I am actually probably one of the most guilty for previously looking the other way on students wearing the sweaters,” Gleason said. “I think you can make the argument that they are not like any other beer sweat- shirt. They are about more than beer, Sierra Nevada is more of community. I am not out to make a big deal out of it, however, bottom line is that it’s a beer sweat- shirt and it’s against rules to wear them.” the rule. Some students dispute “I see why they’re not allowed because of the school’s dress code, but I think the rules should be overturned because of the amount of students that have them,” said senior Kyle Davis. “I don’t think that students will start drinking because of the sweatshirts. They also help to support the local economy, which has been in the downfall for the past two years.” While the rule has always been in place, the school is now being more consistent about enforcing it. Ashlan Brunello is a Red Bluff Union High School student. This article originally appeared in the school’s newspaper, The Bluffer, and is reprinted here by permission of the author. arrival, but was contacted and placed under arrest on suspicion of DUI and being under the influence of a controlled substance. Williams and the Hales were taken to St. Eliza- beth Community Hospital for minor injuries. Hale’s vehicle had major damage and Williams’ received moderate damage. Earlier Saturday, Gary, 48, was arrested following a crash at 2:05 p.m. at Jellys Ferry Road, west of Spring Branch Road. Gary was driving east on Jellys Ferry Road when due to his level of intoxication he drove his vehicle off the left side of the road, through a fence and into a small pasture. Gary was uninjured, but his vehicle received minor damage. He was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of DUI. Red Bluff Police arrested one person, Kevin Koplen, 24, of Red Bluff and Corning Police arrest- ed Lawrence Lawson, 40, of Corning on suspicion of driving under the influence. Lawson was also booked on the charges of driving while license suspended, willful cruelty to child and contempt of court: disor- derly conduct. In 2009, during the same 48-hour period there were also four arrests made. The DUI Winter Holi- day Anti-DUI Campaign continues through midnight Sunday, Jan. 2. For more information on DUI arrests and the cam- paign or for statistics on previous years visit www.californiaavoid.org. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com. Four days to Christmas: Red Bluff’s best light displays The following addresses are for homes in Tehama County dec- orated for the Christmas season. All are Red Bluff addresses unless otherwise noted. 20776 Highland Court (pictured) 1709 El Cerrito Drive 1322 Washington St. 12121 Craig Ave. 2125 Walbridge St. 1229 Aloha Court 115, 125, 135 Gilmore Road 14790 Hilltop Drive 19475 Live Oak Road 783 Del Ave. 325 Homestead Drive 13535 Evelyn St. 2505 Cimarron Drive 870 Sherwood Blvd., Los Molinos Sun River neighbor- hood If you would like to submit your address, please send an email to clerk@redbluffdai- lynews.com or call 527- 2151. Congratulations Christmas album winners Story Photo or artwork Diane Geiger, winner Wilma Martin, runner-up Recipe Sheryl Georgi, winner Janice DeWart, runner-up Poem Senia Owensby, winner Gerry Olsen, runner-up 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 Darbie Gutierrez, winner Kathy Jungwirth, runner-up Winners receive $100 cash prize, runners up $50. Please stop by the Daily News, 545 Diamond Ave. in Red Bluff, with a photo ID to claim your prizes. Thanks to all who submitted work. ARTHRITIS, AND POST SURGERY. DR. 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