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WEEKEND FEBRUARY 26-27, 2011 Breaking news at: Why We Love The Oscars USA Weekend www.redbluffdailynews.com See Inside RED BLUFF Playoffs Continue SPORTS 1B Mostly sunny 43/27 Weather forecast 8A By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer A trial date has already been set in a case involving marijuana cultivation and sale, but that is not stopping attorneys from trying to keep their clients from facing trial. Attorneys for Joseph Dailey Froome and Daniel Miguel Lud- wig have filed a motion to keep 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 Trial approaches in monster pot grow case the two men from being tried, claiming a ruling made during the preliminary hearing is pre- venting the defense from moving forward. In question is Judge John Gar- aventa’s ruling during the prelim- inary hearing that only a primary caregiver can exchange money in a medical marijuana association. In a pretrial conference Wednesday set to discuss the ‘Let’s say that everyone in this room is going to grow marijuana as a group. If we share the cannabis and the money, we can’t make a profit’ Defense attorney William Panzer motion, Judge Todd Bottke, the third judge to be assigned to the case, said he had read the court transcripts and all the submitted West bound for RB briefs and the transcripts do not show Garaventa specifically say- ing only primary caregivers can be in a collective. Froome’s attorney, William and Ludwig’s attorney, Panzer, James Silva, said that meaning can be inferred. Bottke said if Garaventa did indeed say that in the judge’s See POT, page 7A Foot chase ends in arrest, injury By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer A Red Bluff man and Red Bluff Police officer were treated for minor injuries at St. Eliza- beth Community Hospital Thursday after the 27-year-old man led the officer on a chase. Officer James White was on patrol near the intersection of Second Street and Park Avenue when he recognized Vernon Lee Williamson III, who had an active parole warrant for his arrest. White attempted to make a traffic stop after Williamson See CHASE, page 7A Some wary of Antelope sewer Photo courtesy of Matthew West Matthew West brings his twangy-style and a true-life storytelling to Red Bluff March 6 at the Tehama District Fairground. By ANDREA WAGNER DN Staff Writer In one of just three California stops on his “The Story of Your Life” tour, Christian crooner Matthew West will be making his first appearance in Red Bluff Sun- day, March 6, at the Tehama Dis- trict Fairground. The Nashville singer, a 33-year- old father of two, doesn’t make it out to California too often, but he’s very excited to come here, he said. Between visits home to his wife Emily and their daughters, West will be performing almost daily in 17 states through April 2. Songs from his latest album “The Story of Your Life,” which were based on some 10,000 life sto- ries he gathered from fans, make the concert unique. West will incor- porate videos into the show that feature people whose stories became his songs, he said. “It’s just a real moving experi- ence, not just for the audience but Corning praises city officials and board volunteers By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer CORNING — The City Council honored several past members of various city commissions with plaques, presented at Tues- day’s meeting. Mayor Gary Strack pre- sented four people with plaques, thanking them for their service, and said the remaining plaques would be mailed to recipients. Those present included Recreation Commissioners Shannon Boles, who served from 2006 to 2010, and Loretta Price who served 2007 to 2010; Library Com- missioner Gloria Church, who served 2008 to 2009, and Airport Commissioner Ron Ostarello, who served from 2005 to 2007. Not present were Recre- ation Commissioners Marya Mahutga, 1997 to 2008, and Craig Purcell, 2007 to 2008; Library Com- missioners Patricia Ras- mussen, 2003 to 2010, Jerry Dunham, 2006 to 2009, Robyn Stuart, 1999 to 2008; Airport Commissioner James Hand, 1999 to 2009; and Jesse Lopez, Planning Commissioner 2006 to 2011, Library Commission- er 2005 to 2006. The council approved an appropriation of $1,350 from the general fund to Corning Volunteer Fire Department for flow testing of the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). “We tried to pare the (fire department) budget down, but things came up,” Fire Chief Martin Spannaus said. “This is directly relat- ed to volunteer safety and our volunteers deserve the best equipment.” The council approved the first reading of a new ordinance that amends the municipal code regarding maintenance of backflow prevention devices. The amendment allows the city to initiate inspections and 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 See PRAISES, page 7A for me,” West said. By intermixing performing the songs with the videos of the people who inspired them, West hopes to inspire people to find purpose and meaning in their own life stories and encouragement when they feel discouraged. “I hope people hear my music and don’t necessarily think about me,” he said. “I hope they think about their own lives.” The album emerged after West See WEST, page 7A By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer Property owners in the Antelope area gathered Thursday evening to learn more about a proposed sewer system project that would, as several resi- dents put it, ultimately affect their pocket books. The meeting was orga- nized by resident Robert Harvey who wanted to get people informed about the project. “Get out and get involved in this thing because it’s going to affect your pocket book down the road,” Harvey said. There was a resound- ing resistance to the pro- ject as residents who walked into the meeting with their minds already made up to vote down the project encouraged their neighbors to do the same. One of the main rea- sons they opposed it was cost, which is estimated at $44 million. One resident said he was concerned the cost would only increase by the time the project is See SEWER, page 7A RBPD honors officers, others Special to the DN The Red Bluff Police Department recognized several personnel Feb. 17 at its annual awards cere- mony. The ceremony, which was attended by family members, City Council members and retired Red Bluff Police personnel, is held to recognize and honor employees for their service to the city, the department and the resi- dents of Red Bluff, Lt. Kyle Sanders said in a release. Detective Brett McAl- lister was recognized as the 2010 Officer of the Year and Administrative Assis- tant Farrah Morris was rec- ognized as the Civilian Employee of the Year. Officer Jerry Fernandez was given the Life Saving Award for his efforts in three different events in 2010. Sgt. Dan Flowerdew and Officer Aaron Murray were given the Meritorious Service Award for their actions in a late 2009 shooting incident. Officer Jeff Wing received a Meri- torious Service Award for rescuing a man in the Sacramento River. Officer Josiah Ferrin and Detective Kevin Hale Courtesy photos Red Bluff Police Department Dispatcher Heather Eastridge, right, and Records Specialist Jessica Hoehman display their Good Conduct Commendations at an awards ceremony held Feb. 17. The commendations were given for three years of consecutive honorable and faithful service. were recognized with Mer- itorious Service Awards for their actions during a violent encounter with a man who attacked them in 2010. Certificates of Good Conduct Commendation were given for honorable and faithful service for completing three consecu- tive years of service to Officer Aaron Murray, Records Specialist Jessica Hoehman, Dispatcher Heather Eastridge and Community Service Offi- cer Keith Curl. A Longevity Ribbon for completing five years of service was given to Reserve Officer Shannah Johnson, Officer Mike Coley and Dispatcher Suszette Erb, who was also given a Tactical Dispatch Ribbon.