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ANDREBYIK—DAILYNEWS Shane Humphreys, a park docent, brands a wood round cut from the fallen limbs of an oak tree at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park on Saturday during Adobe Day. ANDRE BYIK — DAILY NEWS In July, the limbs of a centuries- old oak tree fell on the adobe house at the historic park. On Saturday, the adobe house was fenced off during an annual Adobe Day celebration at the park. ByAndreByik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF » Ashundredsofpark- goers stepped back into the 1850s during the annual Adobe Day cel- ebration at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park here on Satur- day, an open wound from the 21st century followed them. In July, the centuries-old oak tree that provided shade over the adobe house at the park dropped its limbs, leaving the historic structure badly damaged. During the 35th annual Adobe Day celebration, which invites people of all ages to learn about the pioneer life in the 1850s through myriad workshops and activities led by volunteers don- ning period wear, the adobe house and its caved in roof was fenced off, and the oak tree stood naked, exposing a warm sun. The mood during the day, how- ever, remained upbeat. "It's very unfortunate that the tree happened, and the adobe had its issues, but nobody's been neg- ative," said Kirk Coon, supervis- ing ranger with California State Parks. "Everything I've heard so far has been positive." Contributing to the positive vibes was memorabilia that vis- itors could purchase and take home, including wood rounds cut from the fallen limbs of the oak tree that were seared with the original "IDE" brand. Bill Stewart, a volunteer who was working behind the mem- orabilia table at the Adobe Day entrance, said people were happy that the limbs were "not just go- ing to the chipper." RED BLUFF ADOBEDAYCAPTURES COMMUNITY SPIRIT By Michael R. Blood The Associated Press LOSANGELES» California's health insurance exchange faced calls Monday for a state investigation of its contracting practices, while a state senator urged the agency to account for deals that steered millions of dollars to a firm whose employees have long-standing ties to the agency's executive director. The no-bid deals "reek of the kind of cronyism that all public servants should be interested in eliminating," Sen. Ted Gaines, a Republican running for state in- surance commissioner, said in a letter to Covered California Exec- utive Director Peter Lee. "Even the appearance of well- connected consultants and per- sonal friends of decision-makers getting bid-free contracts should not be tolerated," added Gaines, COVERED CALIFORNIA Probe sought in award of no-bid health care deals By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF » Through a weekend of workshops, demonstrations, ex- hibits and entertainment, multi- ple agencies celebrated 50 years of the 1964 Wilderness Act during the Wilderness Treasures Rendez- vous at the Tehama District Fair- ground. The event, which shined a light on the beauty of untouched land and aimed to raise awareness of Northern California wilderness areas, included backpacking courses, mule packing and trail maintenance demonstrations, and an art fair, among other ex- hibits. Officials from eight national forests participated in the event, including Mendocino, Plumas, Shasta-Trinity and Lassen. Addi- tionally, Lassen Volcanic National Park presented an exhibit at the event, and Bureau of Land Man- agement offices were represented as well. "We just want to build aware- ness that we have access to so much wilderness in Northern Cal- TEHAMA DISTRICT FAIRGROUND 50 years of Wilderness Act celebrated Editor's note: The Daily News is running tran- scripts from the Oct. 6 candidates night hosted by the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce. Today's portion includes Part 2 of the answers given by candidates for the Red Bluff City Council. There are three positions open with incumbents Daneile Jackson and Rob Schmid running against Orville Knox and Larry Stevens. Whatissuescompelyoutorunfor council and where do you stand on those issues? LARRY STEVENS » I have a funny little quirk. I think that anybody who runs for public office and wants to serve should face the public and until I threw my hat into the ring this time you would have had three members of the City Council elected this time that didn't face the public. You would have had an existing council member who was appointed finishing out the term. Es- sentially you would have had four out of five people on the City Council this go around that had not faced the public to an- sw er q ue st ion s ab ou t wha t th ey h ad d on e or what they will do. That was the driv- ing force. I was also very concerned about the Chamber of Commerce. The city coun- cil members fought strongly about is this or isn't important with the Chamber and they saw fit to pull the funding and only after the candidates were announced for this race did the mayor change her opin- ion and her vote and allow the Chamber's funding to get restored. It didn't seem to do the same thing with the Tehama Eco- nomic Development Corporation. They allowed the funding shortfall to stand. I think that the only way anything is done is by supporting the people in the commu- nity who is the driving force what goes on behind this town and that's local business, big business and the people that need the services that cant get them anywhere else. ROB SCHMID » The issues that compelled me were budgetary. We're coming to an- other phase of labor negotiations in this next coming year. The last labor negotia- tions were three years ago. I was on the ne- gotiation committee. We made some pretty good strides in trying to cut some of the NOV. 4 ELECTION Candidatesaddresssalestaxmeasure Community.....A3 Health..............A4 Lifestyles........A5 Obituaries....... A7 Obituaries ....... A7 Opinion............A6 Sports.............. B1 INDEX A lobster feed to raise money for Northern Valley Catholic Social Service is scheduled for Oct. 25. PAGEA3 FUNDRAISER Lobster feed scheduled at Gerber Farm The Cardinals upset West Valley 17-14in overtime for a dramatic win for Corning's Homecoming game. PAGE B1 FOOTBALL Corning wins in OT, for Homecoming victory Fault segments running be- neath Northern California due for major temblor, could dev- astate water supply. PAGE A8 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Study: Four faults primed for big quakes Texas nurse who contracted Ebola repeatedly visited dying patient's room; protocols now under review. 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