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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 2012 Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com Business of the Month See 5A Commerce RED BLUFF Cards sweep Sports 1B Scattered rain 48/41 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 Baby, it's cold outside Fairboard mulls funding options By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Attendance was up for the month of December at the Tehama District Fair- ground, but the fair- ground is not out of the woods yet. A few new events and increases in others had the attendance at 5,634 for December and 135,935 for the 2011 year-to-date "If we wait too long, the gates will be closed. That's my biggest fear." —Fairboard Director Tonya Redamonti attendance, up from 118,681 in 2010, said Fair CEO Mark Eidman. The Tehama District Fairboard continued to look at its options Tuesday as it looks to fill the $200,000 gap left by Governor Jerry Brown's elimination of state funding. "If we wait too long, the gates will be closed," Fairboard Director Tonya Redamonti said. "That's my biggest fear." Daily News photo by Chip Thompson An orchard on the south side of Antelope Boulevard suffers from the icy effects of recent weather. By ANDREA WAGNER DN Staff Writer Many Tehama County residents woke up, Tuesday, to icy yards and frozen water pipes with the season's first freeze. Temperatures reached as low as 18 degrees at the Red Bluff airport early Tuesday, according to The National Weather Service records. Some 20 calls came in to Red Bluff public works Tuesday morning from people with frozen pipes. About 10 customers reported broken pipes once they began to thaw out, a water service employee said. Since it doesn't freeze often in the area, many people don't bother wrap- ping their pipes to prevent these prob- lems, she said. Overall, it wasn't a major problem for the city, said Red Bluff public works director Bruce Henz. Most city lines were fine, but pipes that continue into houses that either were not wrapped with insulation or had failing insulation were most affected, he said. Public works employees tried to help residents by shutting off water to homes with bro- ken pipes, but it is up to the residents to repair them. "It hasn't been overwhelming, and we hope it stays that way," Henz said. On the south end of Antelope Boulevard, the Tehama District Fair- ground had two pipes and three faucets break from the freeze, said fairground CEO Mark Eidman. Nearby, Crain Orchards' walnut trees were blanketed in frost as sprin- klers tried to reduce the effects of the cold. The National Weather Service pre- dicted the freeze would give way to rain starting today and increasing chances of showers on Thursday. The Weather Channel issued a spe- cial weather statement Tuesday about the changes expected. A series of wet storms are expected in the region with moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow, gusty winds and cooler temperatures. High elevations are to expect heav- ier snowfall through early next week, the statement said. Travelers and out- door recreationalists should prepare for the changes and carry chains, extra food and warm clothing. For weather forecasts and updates, go to www.redbluffdailynews.com and click on the weather link at the top of the page. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or awagner@redbluffdailynews.com. Frosh basketball team scores for troops At the December meeting, the fairboard formed an ad-hoc committee made up of Redamonti and director Ray Bianchi to check into its options. There are between 10 and 14 fairs that will likely be closing the doors when the year is up and sever- al more that are in danger, including the Tehama District, if things don't change, Eidman said. "We can hold on for two-plus years depending on rentals, what breaks etc.," Eidman said. "We hope the fundraiser set for May will allow us to fund this year's fair entertainment." One complication of the Tehama District Fair's status is that it has state-owned buildings on county- owned land. There are questions surrounding what would happen as far as ownership should the 30th District Agricultural Association dissolve. "I think we need to do what's right for this coun- ty," Redamonti said. "We need to move forward and that decision needs to be made today." Several fairboard directors agreed to make sure the county is behind them no matter what route is chosen. Director Bob Kerstiens, Jr., proposed the idea of adopting a building. "We're looking for ways to ease the budget and take care of maintenance," Kerstiens said. "It'd be kind-of like adopt-a-highway. The name of the building would remain the same, but there'd be a plaque that says adopted by." See MULLS, page 7A Relay For Life kickoff tonight By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer The public is invited to travel to the islands for the Relay For Life's 2012 kickoff at 6 p.m. tonight at Rolling Hills Casino. "The theme this year is 'Hope in Paradise'," said co- chairwoman Twila Cordova. "So far we have 45 teams signed up with our goal at 85 teams, so we are halfway there." Attendees will be visiting Celebrate Island, Remem- ber Island and Fight Back Island as they learn about the event, which benefits the American Cancer Society. "It will be a fun-filled night for all who attend and there are a few surprises in store as well," Cordova said. The Relay For Life Kickoff gives people a chance to find out more about the event, which will be May 19-20 at the Vista Middle School track in Red Bluff. Those interested in participating can also visit the Red Bluff Relay For Life Website: www.relayforlife.org/redbluffca. Those wishing to be team captains will have monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the month. The next captains' meeting will be Feb. 16 at Round Courtesy photo The Red Bluff frosh girls' basketball team is Hailey Pritchard, Abby Brown, Hannah Scholzen, Jami Matheson,Ashley Exum,Tessa Jones,Ashlyn Griffis, Brittany Manner, Allison Winning,Cara Hencratt, Alek Funk and Samantha Winning. Special to the DN The Red Bluff Union High School frosh girls' basketball team is cam- paigning with the Tehama County Military Family Support Group to honor and support local service members. The public is invited to join in the team's cam- paign by attending the Jan. 24 game at 4:30 p.m. in the main gym at Red Bluff High. The junior varsity game will follow 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 Red Bluff Outdoor Power at 6 p.m. and the varsity competition at 7:30 p.m. The girls' teams will face- off with Oroville High. Admission will be waived for all past and present military in uni- form. Donated care pack- age items will be collect- ed during the event to mail to deployed troops. Foot powder, DVDs, ener- See SCORES, page 7A COMPUTER SKILLS CLASS 9:30 am – Noon Job Training Center 718 Main St., Red Bluff $49.00 per person Thurs, Jan. 26, 2012 Call 529-7000 BASIC Table Pizza and the rest of the meetings will be at Hampton Inn in Red Bluff. All meetings start at 6 p.m. More information is also available by calling Event Chair Jackie Frazier at 840-0723 or Cordova at 354- 4565. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com. PHYSICIAN REFERRAL A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE 1-800-990-9971 CHW North State Region