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WEEKEND October 22-23, 2011 Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com Stiller, Murphy See Inside USAWeekend RED BLUFF Super skater Sports 1B Sunny 85/55 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 Bye Bye Birdie TIDE arrests 3 in meth bust By ANDREA WAGNER DN Staff Writer In the climax of a five-month investigation, Tehama Interagency Drug Enforcement task force agents arrest- ed three people Thursday in Corning for trafficking methamphetamine. During the investigation, agents seized 158 grams of meth, with a street value of $15,800, according to a TIDE press release. Undercover agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and TIDE had purchased 56.8 grams of methamphetamine from a Corning couple during the five month investigation, the release said. The couple, Marcos Ramirez Maldonado, 28, and Cynthia Leann Fox, 21, met with an undercover agent Thursday at Love's Travel Stop in Corning to sell three ounces of meth when agents arrested them, the release said. During the arrest, agents found the couple's 1-year- old child and another 86.4 grams of meth inside their vehicle, the release said. The child was released to Child Protective Services and an additional charge of child endangerment is being requested. Maldonado and Fox were charged with possession of a controlled substance for sale and transportation of a controlled substance. Following the arrest, agents searched the couple's home and another residence in the 22200 block of Kraft Avenue. Daily News photo by Tang Lor Don Bird and his attorney Aaron Williams outside Tehama County Superior Court Friday after a judgment on a restraining order filed by Assemblyman Jim Nielsen. Legislator granted restraining order against activist By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer Activist Don Bird will stay away from Assemblyman Jim Nielsen, at least for the time being. As he walked out of Tehama County Superior Court Friday morning, flanked by a group of sup- porters, an overly joyous Bird said, "I won. What I wasn't doing in the first place, I don't have to do any- more." In court, Bird agreed to comply with a restraining order that was filed by Nielsen, R-Gerber, in August. For a period of three years, Bird will stay away from Nielsen's prop- erty on Pomona Avenue in Gerber and not threaten or attempt to make a citizen's arrest on Nielsen. In return, as long as Bird com- plies with the restraining order, Nielsen will waive the $7,500 in attorney's fees that Bird still owes him from a 2008 anti-SLAPP case that Nielsen won. In the restraining order, Nielsen claims Bird drove by his Gerber home 108 times between January 2008 and December 2010. Bird also sent threatening handwritten notes accompanied by newspaper clippings about politicians convict- ed of crimes and repeatedly threat- ened to arrest Nielsen during public events. Agents seized five grams of meth, 551 grams of mar- Nielsen filed the restraining order, as he and his wife feared Bird's behavior could escalate into a violent act or physical invasion of their home, according to the court document. Nielsen was present in court Fri- day morning, but had no comments. That afternoon, he released a statement claiming victory against his stalker, who has continuously harassed him and his family for several years. "I'm pleased that the court has issued this order which is necessary to protect my family from the con- duct of a person who has become increasingly concerning to me, my See BIRD, page 7A ijuana bud, 387 grams of marijuana shake, a 9mm cal- iber semi-automatic pistol, scales and packaging mate- rial at the couple's residence, the release said. A dog was taken from the couple's Kraft Avenue address as well, sheriff's logs showed. An associate of Maldonado, also under investiga- tion, Pedro Cordova Chavez, 62, of Corning, was arrested within an hour at the second residence. Agents contacted several residents on the property during the search, the release said. Chavez was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a narcotic after agents found 10 grams of meth, four grams of cocaine and five grams of marijuana in his apartment, the release said. Agents also confiscated two .22 caliber rifles found in a barn on the property, the release said. All three suspects were booked into the Tehama County Jail. Maldonado and Fox are being held in lieu of $65,000 each. Chavez' bail was set at $30,000. The Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement's North State Marijuana Investigation Team and the Corning Police Department assisted TIDE and the U.S. DEA on the investigation. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or awagner@redbluffdailynews.com. Crowds revved at annual car show By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer Free hot dogs, classic car and a short drive to join the heart of the com- munity drew out a record number of exhibitors and event goers during the 4th annual Cornerstone Com- munity Bank Car Show on Thursday evening. More than 60 mostly local exhibitors mingled with the crowd, as John Gentry of Gentry Media provided the entertain- ment. Jim Beeman has been at the show each year. While he is an exhibitor, showcasing his '34 Ford Coupe, he also likes walking around to see all the other cars and their owners. The local feel that includes camaraderie, meeting new people and old friends and the sup- port for local business draws him back each year, Beeman said. "This is a very local and small show but the quality is just as good as any show," Beeman said. First timer Bill Rice of Performance Auto said he was fortunate to be home and be a part of the event. farthest to get to the car show. The free event is Cor- nerstone's way of thank- ing the community for its support as well as provid- ing an opportunity for people in the community to get out and enjoy each other's company, said the bank's Senior Vice Presi- dent J.B. Stacy. "Every year we've done this, it gets bigger and better," he said. Cornerstone, which prides itself on being a local bank, celebrated the opening of a Redding branch last week and will celebrate its fifth anniver- sary on Oct. 23. Stacy said, "Thanks to the community for being a huge supporter of Cor- nerstone." ——— Tang Lor can be reached at 527-2153, Ext. 110 or by e-mail at tlor@redbluffdailynews.c om. Daily News photo by Tang Lor The crowd turned out once again for classic cars and free hot dogs during the 4th annual Cor- nerstone Community Bank Car Show. Rice, who is usually out on the National Hot Rod Association race cir- cuit during this time of the year, had a short break in his schedule, so he wanted to participate, he said. 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 He showed off a 1970 Porsche 911, in which he had swapped in a 355- cubic-inch Chevy engine among other features. While Cornerstone provided the barbecue, it enlisted the help of Dave Cripps of Westside Rods to invite the exhibitors. Through word of mouth and some advertis- ing at his shop, Cripps got 64 cars to show up. "We don't limit this in any way," Cripps said. "Anything and any car is here. There's so many people with so may inter- ests that it's open to all enthusiasts." Event goers got a chance to vote for their favorite cars. Cripps ended up win- ning the 2011 People's Choice Award for his '37 Chevy Coupe. Doyle Sanders of Colusa, with a 55 Chevy Bel Air, won the award for having traveled the From the family of Teresa Marie Salinas McEnaney Our heartfelt thanks to Vista School, RBUESD, TCDSS, Pastor Igarta of the Vineyard Fellowship, Los Mariachis, Puckett Residential Support Services and the many individuals that provided food, flowers, cards and their precious time at the passing of our beloved Teresa. She would be pleased to know she had so many wonderful friends. Thank You All! Mike and Emily McEnaney, Molly Bush, Shirley Salinas and Family