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WEEKEND DECEMBER 24-25, 2011 Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com Sunny 64/31 Weather forecast 8B DAILYNEWS RED BLUFF 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 Marine honored Indoor pot grow busted A 54-year-old Corning man said he was growing marijuana for medical reasons for himself and others when he was arrested Thursday morning at his home. Tehama County Sheriff's deputies and a district attorney investigator raided a home at about 9:45 a.m. Thursday in the 22200 block of Liberal Avenue with a search warrant. They found 703 "green and growing" marijuana plants of various sizes along with 15 pounds of processed marijuana, three firearms and an ASP brand police-style baton, a sheriff's press release said. Scott Edward Daugherty of Corning was found See POT, page 7A Survey shows growth in endangered smelt population FRESNO (AP) — The endangered delta smelt's population has rebounded this year to its highest level in a decade in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, according to an annual survey. The tiny fish is signifi- cantly more abundant than in 2010 and at its highest population level since 2001, biologists with the California Department of Fish and Game said in the survey, which was released Thursday. Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Drevalas shakes hands Thursday with retired Marine Capt. Her- bert Nelson after presenting him with a certificate and medallion for his service in World War II. By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Long-time resident and the first city manager of Red Bluff, Herbert Nelson was honored Thursday with a certificate and medallion from the Governor of Saipan. "Thank you very much," Nelson said at the small ceremony held at Lassen House in Red Bluff. "This is very unexpected." Nelson, who has Alzheimer's, remembered well the uniform, instantly trying to stand with help from his family who came for the ceremony. Even when he was seated in his wheel chair, family members remarked on the noticeable way he began to sit up straighter as four young Marines entered the room and a smile lit his face when the Marines Hymn played from someone's phone. The Historic Visit Certificate was presented by Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Drevalas of the Redding recruitment office along with Pfc. Jeffrey Burwell, Pfc. Jacob Shaidell and Pfc. Matthew Smith. "Capt. Herbert Nelson, Second Division, Sixth Reg- iment, Second Bn C Company, I would like to present this certificate for your unselfish sacrifice during World War II in the Pacific," Drevalas said. The certificate was originally presented, along with the medallion, to Nelson's niece Paula Brody and her husband Donald Brody, accepting on the behalf of her See MARINE, page 7A While the fish is no longer at the brink of extinction, the biologists said, the present popula- tion is still a fraction of its historical highs. The three-inch-fish, which is native to the delta, acts as a barometer on the health of the estu- ary. The delta is a fresh- water source for two- thirds of California's pop- ulation and millions of acres of farmland. The smelt's decline has led to pumping restric- tions on water funneled to California's cities and farms. Abundant rainfall is being credited in part for the fish's rebound, according to state biolo- gists. More river in the water increases smelt habitat and its quality, Marty Gingras, supervis- ing biologist for the Cali- fornia Department of Fish and Game's Bay-Delta Region, told the Fresno Bee. High water flows also diluted pollution and removed some invasive species from the river. Environmentalists said it was the pumping cut- backs that helped the smelt recover. The gov- ernment imposed pump- ing restrictions in Decem- ber 2008 after a federal judge determined that pumping in the delta had led to the decline of the smelt. But Brandon Middle- ton with the Pacific Legal Foundation, which is fighting the restrictions, said the recovery of the smelt wasn't tied to the cutbacks, because they have not been implement- See SMELT, page 7A Lighting up the Local golf pro earns President's Plaque Christmas season CORNING — Sevil- lano Links at Rolling Hills Casino announced Tuesday PGA Head Golf Professional Ron Kuwata is the recipient of the Northern California PGA President's Plaque, a cov- eted award given for exemplary contributions to player development and promotion of the game. Kuwata, a Vietnam The following addresses have been provided for those wish- ing to view Christmas decorations during the holiday season: Red Bluff 1128 Walnut St. 12121 Craig Ave. 339 Michael Drive 14790 Hilltop Drive, off McCoy Road 620 Paynes Creek Road 14562 Carriage Lane 1800 Aloha St. Cabernet Court 20776 Highland Court 216 Treasure Drive in the Forward Addition 106 Chestnut Ave. Los Molinos 8470 Sherwood Blvd. Tehama 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 360 Second St. veteran whose tenure with the PGA of America extends 26 years, accept- ed the honor at the Nor Cal PGA Annual Awards Banquet & Membership Meeting held recently at Marin Country Club. "We are extremely proud to present PGA Section Member Ron Kuwata with the Presi- dents Plaque for his enthusiastic efforts in helping grow the game of golf," said NCPGA Awards Chairwoman Cathy Jo Johnson. "Ron and his staff serve as excellent role models for others, not just within our section but throughout the entire country." Kuwata's dedicated efforts in growing the game are based from Sevillano Links at the Rolling Hills Casino Resort in Corning and include junior golf, assist- Mercy Banquet SPORTS 1B entire staff at Sevillano Links," Kuwata said. "Reaching out to the com- munity is a great part of our mission, and we do so by providing quality golf programs for local golfers as well as for our resort stay-and-play guests." Kuwata and his team endorse the PGA of America's Golf 2.0 Initia- tive and Play Golf Ameri- ca, which serves as the umbrella for player devel- opment programs year- round. Sevillano Links offer- ings include Golf Digest's Free Lesson Month, Fam- ily Golf Month, Women's Golf and Patriot Golf Day. The course has par- ticipated in the Savings Stroke Program in con- junction with the Ameri- can Heart Association and advocates for community ing veterans and golfers with disabilities and host- ing the nationally-recog- nized Golf Fore A Cause Clinic that introduces women to the game in a fun and welcoming envi- ronment. The latter event serves as a fundraiser for Girls, Inc., a non-profit organization that helps educate and empower young women. honor I share with our See PRO, page 7A Christmas Holiday, Monday, Dec. 26 New Years Holiday, Monday, Jan. 2 Advertising deadline for these editions & the Tuesdays following is 10am the previous Thursday. "I am humbled to D NEWSAILY receive this award, an RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY 527-2151 • FAX 527-3719 545 DIAMOND AVE., RED BLUFF The Daily News office will close at noon Friday, Dec. 23 & closed