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TUESDAY MAY 31, 2011 Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com Leading by Example See Inside American Profile RED BLUFF Holiday baseball Sports 1B Showers likely 63/48 Weather forecast 8B 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 Americans mark Memorial Day WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans from Washington to California marked Memorial Day with parades, barbecues and somber reflection in a holi- day infused with fresh meaning by the approaching 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 ter- rorist attacks. The National Memorial Day Parade in Washington honored veterans and America’s war dead but also featured special tributes to Sept. 11 first respon- ders, victims and their families. The holiday comes less than a month after U.S. Navy SEALs shot and killed Osama bin Laden, who masterminded the attacks. Elsewhere, military jets thundered through the sky above New York after a wreath- laying ceremony aboard an air- craft carrier that’s been turned into a museum, while hundreds of volunteers put small flags on the 25,000 graves at a sprawling military cemetery near Las Vegas. U.S. troops fighting in Afghanistan also took time out to remember fallen comrades. Along the parade route in Washington, children sat on parents’ shoulders and throngs cheered as high marching bands and floats passed. Special guests included Medal of Honor ‘‘Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay, but we can honor their sacrifice,’’ — President Barack Obama recipients, astronaut and Kore- an War veteran Buzz Aldrin and actor Gary Sinise, a veterans advocate who played Lt. Dan in the film ‘‘Forrest Gump.’’ Hamilton Peterson, who lost his father and stepmother when the hijacked United Airlines 93 crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pa., said the loom- ing anniversary of the terror attacks should inspire Ameri- cans to be vigilant. ‘‘Obviously, bin Laden’s death is a highlight of the 10th anniversary. However, we rec- ognize that future attacks are imminent and that, absent using 9/11 as a model for how to respond, all Americans need to get involved. It can’t just be the military,’’ the 51-year-old said. Sgt. James Patrick McMichael of the Arlington Observances in Red Bluff, Corning County, Va., sheriff’s office was part of a team of first respon- ders to the Pentagon. He said that even though the looming anniversary was dredging up painful memories, it was still critical that the public remem- ber what occurred. A commercial jet crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, See DAY, page 7A Anti-DUI Campaign nets pair of arrests By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer The Tehama County Avoid the Five Memorial Day Anti-DUI Campaign was in full swing over the week- end, but numbers were down from 2010 as of figures reported Monday morning. There were no arrests made on the first or second day of the campaign, which kicked off Friday and only two arrests were made on Sunday. On Sunday, the California Highway Patrol made the arrest of Sommer Brown, 27, of Red Bluff who had been involved in a collision. Details of the collision were unavailable Monday as the CHP office was closed for the holiday. CHP also arrested Ruben E. Vargas, 24, of Gerber. In the same 48-hour period during the 2010 cam- paign there were six arrests made. A total of eight arrests for driving under the influence were made dur- ing the 2010 Memorial Day weekend campaign with the largest amount of arrests being on Sunday. In 2010, two people were arrested Saturday, four on Sunday and one each on Monday and Tuesday. A DUI checkpoint was deployed Saturday in the Los Molinos area and extra DUI Saturation patrols were deployed throughout the weekend in Red Bluff, Corn- ing and Los Molinos. Daily News photos by Julie Zeeb Memorial Day observances were held in Red Bluff and Corning, Monday. By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Despite colds winds, Monday, many braved the cold to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to ensure freedom for their country at ceremonies in Red Bluff and Corning. “Memorial Day is the time for Americans to reconnect with their history and core values by honor- ing those who gave their lives for the ideals we cher- ish,” said Bucky Bowen who served as Master of Ceremonies in Corning. Bowen, a World War II veteran, said what inspires those who serve is the proud legacy of the armed forces and our country, grounded in the core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. “We in this country owe a great debt of gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives so we could live free,” Bowen said. “We can start to pay that debt by not for- getting what they did and what they stood for.” Bowen also read a speech by Sgt. Daniel Anderson who has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Anderson’s speech spoke of the often asked question many veterans receive of if they killed someone and how normally See VETS, page 7A The Anti-DUI campaign continued through mid- night Monday. Updated statistics are available daily and more information about Avoid programs through- out California can be found on the Website: www.cali- forniaavoid.org. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com. Annual fly fishing workshop for women CORNING — Adventurous women will gather for the Annual Fly Girls Casting for Recovery Event on Sat. June 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clear Creek Sports Club and neighboring Luk Lake, near Rolling Hills Casino. This fly fishing event focuses on education and sisterhood while giving support to women whose lives have been chal- lenged by breast cancer. Registration and networking will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by a series of fly fishing work- shops at 9 a.m. Attendees will receive fly fishing instruction from the Casting for Recovery team, have a chance to tie flies with the help of Shasta Trinity Fly Fishers and learn tips from local guides courtesy of The Fly Shop. Attendees will learn about fly fishing gear and enjoy local merchant boutiques featuring fashion and leisure wear, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics and gourmet food products. At noon, participants will enjoy a meal provided by Bacio Catering. “We are excited about having Clear Creek Sports Club and Luk Lake as the venue for our 2011 Fly Girls event,” said Kate Grissom, senior director of marketing for the casi- no. “Women will be able to learn the art of fly fishing in a natural setting yet with plenty of time for networking, shop- ping, sipping and tasting, too.” Casting for Recovery is a not-for-profit organization that supplies tools for women when healing and accomplishes this goal by hosting fly fishing retreats for those faced with the challenge of breast cancer. Cost for the event is $50 per person, which includes fly fishing clinics, on-site boutique experience, meals, a special gift and donation to Casting for Recovery. Tickets are available at TicketForce.com. For more information, call 1-877-840-0457. Are you tired of those ugly, thick, painful fungal PODIATRY CENTER toenails? AEROFEET Painless Topical Treatment THAT REALLY WORKS. 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