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MONDAY MARCH 28, 2011 Breaking news at: Exercise and Milk Products Vitality www.redbluffdailynews.com See Page 4A RED BLUFF Final Four Surprises SPORTS 1B Mostly Sunny 62/44 Weather forecast 8B By ANDREA WAGNER DN Staff Writer A 31-year-old man reported- ly driving under the influence was arrested Saturday evening after he hit a parked car and drove on to hit and kill a 73- year-old woman bicyclist on Main Street. Multiple 911 calls came in starting at 5:33 p.m. with reports of collisions, first at City Park, 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 Murder charge in hit and run with cyclist and moments later, at the inter- section of Main Street and Ante- lope Boulevard. Victor Hugo Rodriguez of Red Bluff was identified as the driver of a dark-colored Dodge pickup who drove away after hitting a parked car at the City Park and soon after plowed into the victim at Main Street and Antelope Boulevard, police said. The victim, identified as Wanda Pridemore, 73, of Red Bluff, was flown to Enloe Med- ical Center in Chico where she died from injuries related to the collision, police said. Rodriguez continued to drive after hitting the woman until Red Bluff Police officers caught up with him at Jefferson and Hickory streets. Three other drivers, witnesses of the second collision, had fol- lowed Rodriguez and boxed in his vehicle with their vehicles, Proms away preventing him from going further, police said. Rodriguez was medically cleared before being taken to the Tehama County Jail on charges of murder, driving under the influence result- ing in bodily injury and felony hit and run resulting in death. He is being held without bail. The California Rodriguez Highway Patrol and Tehama County Sheriff’s Depart- ment were asked to help with traffic con- trol and other calls while police officers were talking to wit- nesses at the three scenes. School cracks down on dirty dancing By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer New rules at Red Bluff Union High School have stu- dents on their toes about inappropriate dancing. A new dance contract, which must be signed by students and parents of students who plan to attend a dance, is a result of some reportedly promiscuous behavior following the Winter Formal. The discussions and complaints of inap- propriate behavior came from students, staff and parents, Principal Patrick Gleason said. “It was clear that most reasonable people would agree some of the things that happened at the dance were not acceptable, and we decided we needed to figure out a plan to address it,” he said. While most of the rules, such as those addressing no use of drugs or alcohol on campus, are already part of student codes, the contract further defines expectations of student behavior. The contract and enforcement really is an overt way of letting students know that the culture of inappropri- ate behavior needs to change, and change immediately, Gleason said. Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb Tehama County Department of Education Foster and Homeless Youth Coordinators Denise Rochlitz and Jo Kee pose for a picture with a few of the dresses available for Prom Project. Prom Project may end without new storage option By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Prom dresses in a variety of sizes and colors are looking for a home, not just for a night out on the town. “We might not have the Prom Project next year,” said Denise Rochlitz, Tehama County Depart- ment of Education Foster and Homeless youth coordinator. “We have no storage for the dresses.” Rochlitz and fellow Coordinator Jo Kee, who founded the Prom Pro- ject, used to store dresses at their homes, but have long since run out of room. Rochlitz estimates the project has between 200 and 250 dresses, all of which have to be stored in a temperature controlled environment to prevent deterioration, she said. “We learned our lesson when it Fate of Brown’s special election plan uncertain SACRAMENTO (AP) — As the gulf appeared to widen over the weekend between Gov. Jerry Brown and Republican lawmakers, Democratic legislative leaders said they are poised to pursue options aside from seek- ing GOP support for a special election to help solve California’s budget deficit. After months of dis- cussions but no real progress, budget negotia- tions appeared to reach an impasse after Senate Minority Leader Bob Dutton, R-Rancho Cuca- monga, released a list of more than 50 policy and budget reforms Republi- cans want in exchange for their votes on Brown’s plan. The GOP wish-list covered a broad range of proposals — including converting public employee pensions to 401(k)-style plans, tying future state spending to inflation, restoring fund- ing for county fairs and moving next year’s presi- dential primary to March, rather than June as Democrats would like. In a statement posted on his website over the weekend, Dutton said Democrats’ rejection of GOP ideas “proves that they were never serious about a true bipartisan budget, but instead are only interested in Repub- licans giving in to their demands for more taxes.” He called the Republi- can requests “small but important changes” and necessary reforms to fix California’s long-term budget problems. 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 See FATE, page 7A comes to storing dresses after we lost some in the beginning,” Kee said. While having a temperature con- trolled environment would cost $1,200 a year, the program is defi- nitely needed and well worth hav- ing, Kee said. It provides prom dresses to those who would other- wise be unable to purchase them to attend Senior Prom. “With this economy now we basically serve everyone,” Kee said. See PROM, page 7A The contract bans sexually explicit dancing, saying dancers need to remain upright and no bending at the waist. A dress code requires boys to wear long pants, a dress shirt and tie. Shirts have to be kept on at all times. A girl’s dress must be past her fingertips or she will have to wear tights, which will be provided by the school. Students will be given a wrist band as they enter the dance. Those who violate the rules will be given a warning and their wrist band removed. A second violation would result in removal from the dance, and students could face suspension, expulsion or legal citation, depending on the offense. The contract was implemented for the first time at the recent Black Light Dance, held earlier this month. No one was asked to leave the dance, Gleason said. Student Ruben Valentine said the dance contract was a good thing, especially because it would be easier for teach- ers to break up inappropriate dancing. “People will act more appropriately and be more com- fortable,” he said. Other students agreed the contract was an effective way to enforce school rules, but sophomore Erick Fulk said the contract is not necessary. “I don’t like it because people who don’t dance like that should be subjected to it,” he said. “Not everyone dances like that, you know.” Gleason said it does not surprise him that there are stu- See SCHOOL, page 7A Roadshow seeks local treasures for cash If you have gold, sil- ver, antiques or other rare collectibles lying around your house, you may be able to turn them into some quick cash. The Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow will be stopping in Red Bluff March 29 through April 2 at the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center. The roadshow is in search of rare and unique collectibles. Collectors have set aside $300,000 to be distributed to residents for their items during the free five day event. According to Vice President of Media Rela- tions, Matthew Enright, “The Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow makes offers based on what collectors are will- ing to pay,” said Matthew Enright, vice president of Media Relations in a release. “After one decides to sell an item, he or she is paid on the spot. Then, the roadshow sends out the item to the collec- tor.” More than 1,000 peo- ple are expected to attend the event, which runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 1500 rare gold coin collection purchased for $107,000, a Civil War pistol used dur- ing battle for $40,000, and a letter written by George Washington to the doctor of his wife expressing his disdain toward the doctor’s actions regarding the treatment of his wife. “Collectors are very serious about their hobby and will pay a lot of money for the items they are looking for,” Entright said. “Nearly all coins and paper currency, vintage jewelry, war memorabilia, musical instruments and toys made prior to 1965 are highly sought after by collectors.” All local area business- es that deal with precious metals are encouraged to call ahead and make an appointment with a repre- sentative. There are no appointments needed for the general public to sell items. Courtesy photo S. Jackson St. A few recent finds for collectors have included a The event is free and there is no limit to the number of items that can be brought in. For additional infor- mation, call 217-726- 7590.