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THURSDAY Short Memory NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Breaking news at: SPORTS 1B www.redbluffdailynews.com DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF Partly cloudy 63/43 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 Weather forecast 8B Readers give thanks for Thanksgiving Day The Daily News this week asked readers on Facebook what they were thankful for and why. Here is a sample of their responses: Tamara Ashworth: For the ability to finally have a family of my own, the family and friends I already have, and for the every day things many take for granted. Food, shelter, clothes, and a place to call home. Shawna Haub Chrasta: I am thankful my nephew did not get deployed and my whole family will be together for Christmas for the first time in 5 years!!!!! :) Ken Holmes: for my health and friends i have Jessie Lacy: I'm thankful for my Mother, she has taken care of me all my life (I'm physically disabled) and has never once given up on me. Through everything good and bad she's there.... Thank you Momma! :) Red Bluff Derby Girls: We are thankful for our community and all the support we have received during our first competitive season. It's not possible without you! Here's what you have helped us do Round-Up represents over the last year http://www.rbdg.org/our-mission.html Thank you Red Bluff!! Jim White: I am thankful for my Family & Friends Also I am thankful for my job. Pair arrested driving stolen car A man and woman were taken into custody Tuesday night following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle. Around 8:40 p.m. Tehama County Sheriff's deputies initiated a pursuit of a gray Volkswagen Jetta, which had been reported stolen to the Red Bluff Police Department earlier in the evening. The pursuit was initiated on Wilcox Road and ended at the east end of Mesa Court, according to a Tehama See PAIR, page 7A County dissolves park commissions By RICH GREENE DN Staff Writer Courtesy photo Red Bluff Round-Up Directors, volunteers, and the national anthem singer await the arrival of the American flag via parachute at the 2013 Red Bluff Round-Up. Thirteen directors will attend the PRCA's National Convention in Las Vegas Dec. 3-5. Round-Up to be represented at national convention The Red Bluff Round-Up will be represented at the upcoming Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association National Convention in December. A total of 10 directors, including three who have been chosen as delegates, will be in Las Vegas for the annual PRCA Convention, held at the South Point Casino and Hotel Dec. 3-5. Delegates attending are Mike Dudley, Don Krois, and Paul Wood. Directors who will also be there include Harvey Camacho, Mike Millions hit the road for holiday DN Staff Report About 43.4 million Americans are projected travel 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving weekend, which runs from Wednesday to Monday, according to a AAA news release. That amount is reported to be a 1.5 percent decrease compared to last year, when 44 million people traveled during the holiday weekend, according to the release. The decline is being attributed to a "weakened consumer sentiment tied to economic uncertainty and the government shutdown," a AAA spokeswoman said in the release. "On a positive note, travel volumes are expected to remain well above 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 the 2008 and 2009 levels when the recession caused a 25 percent drop in travel numbers," spokeswoman Jessica Brady said in the release. "However, last year there was a larger increase in overall travel than initially forecast for the Thanksgiving holiday. We could see more travelers this year than expected as a result of falling gas prices and last minute travel plans." AAA projects 90 percent (38.9 million) of people to travel by automobile, according to the release. Recent prices at the pump in Red Bluff have ranged between $3.33 and $3.55 per gallon of regular gas, according to californiagasprices.com. The state average is $3.55, and the website marks gas prices as being "stable." The national average is See HOLIDAY, page 7A Growney, Jolene Kemen, Corky Kramer, Frank Moore, John Trede, and President David Ramelli. While at the convention, they'll attend PRCA meetings to be informed of changes in rules and regulations and will network with other PRCA rodeos across the nation. They will also be looking for specialty acts for the 2015 rodeo. The Tehama County Board of Supervisors dissolved seven county park commissions Tuesday in favor of creating a single Countywide Commission to advise on operations, conduct and management. An individual park commission will be maintained for Camp Tehama in Mill Creek., which was said to still be managing itself unassisted. The new eight-member countywide board will include a member to represent each of those parks in addition to Simpson Finnell Park, Cone Grove Park, Mill Creek Park, Ridgeway Park, River Park, Noland Park and Gerber Park. The Board of Supervisors will appoint the members and should a new park be built in the future, a member would be added to the commission. In March the board created an ad hoc committee consisting of supervisors Burt Bundy and Steve Chamblin to gather information about the eight separate park committees. The committee found the individual commissions were having a hard time retaining full boards outside of Camp Tehama. In addition to dissolving the seven commissions, an amended ordinance approved by the board requires that donated funds or funds derived from park use be deposited to the County Treasurer — with the exception of Camp Tehama. The funds will be accounted for separately by park and used accordingly from the new Park Commission's oversight for special projects within the respective parks. Supervisor Bob Williams raised some concerns over that aspect of the plan when it came to Simpson Finnell Park in Paskenta. Williams said the community there takes great pride in its park and has heard some concerns about the new arrangement. He noted that it was just a first reading on Tuesday See PARK, page 7A Holiday Fair to feature local gifts The 4th Annual Buy/Sell/Trade Holiday Fair is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Kitchel Family Organics farm. Vendors from Redding to Paradise will be showcasing their home grown or home crafted goods. Several local artisans will be debuting their ingenious creations: J&J Garden Enhancements, Fudgin' Around Confections, Whisper of the Goddess and The Rock Show, a new Paradise store featuring rainbow obsidian, '60s books and LPs and vintage clothing. Fair offerings include organic, heirloom-variety walnuts, an abundance of local fruit, vegetables, plants, honey, sun dried fruit, homemade jellies and sauces, pesto, olives, pickles, salsa, herbs, spices, baked goods and chocolates. Hundreds of hand- crafted items include creative clothing creations for all ages, birdhouses, garden art, cutting boards, wall hangings, repurposed china hurricane lamps, jewelry, soaps, linens, tile coasters, stationary sets – and, of course, homemade Christmas ornaments, decorations and stockings. Visitors may bring a few special items to sell or trade, making the holidays affordable and promoting locally produced gifts and quality recycled items. Gift certificates from locally owned restaurants and businesses, including health practitioners and hair stylists, are also welcomed. The indoor and outdoor event will be held rain or shine. Homemade refreshments will be available. Please bring a gift of food, clothing, blanket or toy for the homeless in Red Bluff. Kitchel farm is at house on your right, big red barn, plenty of parking. Vendors interested in reserving a table for a $15 fee and those seeking more information should contact Lana Kitchel at 384-1966 or visit www.kitchelfamilyorganics.com. 25255 3rd Ave. in Los Molinos. From State Route 99E, turn east onto 3rd Avenue about 3 miles north of downtown Los Molinos. The fifth Have a news tip? 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