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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2012 Breaking news at: Autism Changes Worry Parents Vitality www.redbluffdailynews.com See Page 4A RED BLUFF State Bound SPORTS 1B Rain Likely 53/39 Weather forecast 8B By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer CORNING — With Corning Police Chief Tony Cardenas expected to step down effective Feb. 29 the City Council will be discussing his replacement along with the mid-year budget 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 Corning police chief to step down review at tonight's meeting. Cardenas' contract was expected to be reviewed at the Feb. 14 meeting, however, he asked it be pulled to allow time to check into whether AB 1028 applied to him. The bill, effective Jan. 1, limits City Manager Steve Kim- brough to a one-year term as a part-time employee by contract before employment would affect his PERS retirement. Cardenas has been in contact with PERS and is stepping down until he can ensure that continuing part-time would not affect his retirement or put the city in jeopardy, according to a staff report. The council could adopt a resolution allowing Cardenas to continue employment as chief, clarifying that his appointment was made by the city manager. Another option would be to allow Cardenas to resign and Shaken baby training return on a temporary basis as a independent contractor while training his replacement. Cardenas recommends Sgt. Don Atkins as his replacement and Atkins has the support of the entire police department. See CHIEF, page 7A Wreck sends 2 to Chico hospital By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer A collision between a big rig and a 1998 GMC Sub- urban at 3:20 a.m. Monday on Liberal Avenue, east of Interstate 5, sent two people to the hospital and result- ed in two arrests. Stanley Smith, 44 of Antelope was taken by ambu- lance and his passenger, Oleg Lyu, 22, was flown to Enloe Medical Center in Chico, both with major injuries. Neither was wearing a seatbelt. Smith, who was driving the GMC, was arrested on the charge of DUI and other drug charges before being released to the hospital for medical treatment, said Cal- ifornia Highway Patrol Officer Phillip Mackintosh. Lyu, who was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, was also released to Enloe for treatment. Larry Jacobs, 57, of Grants Pass, Ore., the driver of the 2006 Freightliner involved, was uninjured in the collision. He was wearing a seatbelt. Smith was driving on the Liberal Avenue off-ramp, See WRECK, page 7A Hundreds attend wine, food, art fest Daily News photo by Andrea Wagner Kylie Tausch, left, and Trisha Vicuna, were among at least a dozen students Monday morning who were training to teach others about Shaken Baby Syndrome.County health educators led the workshop to teach the students who participate in the ROP child care program at Red Bluff Union High School. By ANDREA WAGNER DN Staff Writer Though they aren't real infants, Tehama County's "Hope" and "Faith" are teaching many about the dangers of Shaken Baby Syndrome. The size and feel of 2- to 4- month-old babies, the dolls are among the county's six simulator dolls that have see-through heads that light up when the dolls are shaken to the point that would seri- ously harm a living child. Public health nurses Linda Rose and Sharon Bradac-Clendenen brought "Hope" Monday to Red Bluff Union High School as part of a training for students in the ROP Child Care and Education program. At least a dozen students, who spend time all year working in area schools as part of the program, were given a lesson on how to teach oth- ers about the dangers of Shaken Baby Syndrome. The students passed around the doll after watching a video and slide Officers hurt in Occupy clash at Calif Capitol SACRAMENTO (AP) — At least two law enforcement officers were injured Monday during a clash with mem- bers of the Occupy move- ment who were at the state Capitol to counter a rally by a group protest- ing violence by blacks against whites in South Africa. The clash erupted in the afternoon as Califor- nia Highway Patrol and Sacramento police offi- cers were escorting about 35 members of the South Africa Project to a park- ing garage following their protest outside the Capi- tol building. About 50 members of Occupy Oakland began throwing cans and bottles at the South Africa group and at the officers. The Occupy members then clashed with the officers as people with the pro- whites group hurried into the parking garage. ''It was the activists across the street engaging the officers,'' said CHP officer Sean Kennedy. Two officers suffered minor injuries and were taken to a hospital. CHP Capt. Andy Menard said one officer who was struck in the face by an object was released from the hospital. The second officer was getting X-rays after apprehending a per- son suspected of throwing objects, Menard said. The CHP arrested three Occupy members on suspicion of disobey- ing an officer. The violence abated after a large contingent of law enforcement arrived at the scene, about a block from the Capitol. The clash followed a tense afternoon during which peace officers kept the two groups separated outside the Capitol. Members of the South Africa Project were trying to draw attention to what they said is black-on- white violence in that country. Organizers said similar demonstrations were planned in other states and elsewhere in California. 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 See CLASH, page 7A show presentation about Shaken Baby Syndrome. "Hope," once turned on with a button on her back, will cry until she is either turned off or is shaken with enough force to light up her head. The idea is not to teach people how to shake a baby, but for people to see how it can happen, Rose said. The teaching material encour- ages participants to make a plan to See BABY, page 7A Published on redbluff- dailynews.com Feb. 25. By CHIP THOMPSON DN editor CORNING — From soup to nuts, Corning Rotary's Wine, Food and Art Festival had something for everyone. With about 700 paid vis- itors as of 3 p.m. Saturday, the festival saw steady crowds starting Friday evening and continuing through Saturday night in Carlino's Event Center at Rolling Hills Casino. Visitors enjoyed cooking demonstrations, live music, a wide selection of artwork — photography to ceramics — and sampling of local produce and wines. An outside tented area played host to the annual Clam Chowder Cook-off, which draws entries from Rotary clubs throughout the northstate. Visitors sampled more than a half-dozen offerings and voted for their favorites. Leslie Stone, of Pacific Sun Olive Oil, said the crowds had been steady, and praised the Rotary Club for such a well-organized event. Roger Doran, of RFG See FEST, page 7A Public safety workers honored Published on redbluff- dailynews.com Feb. 26. By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer CORNING — The Corning Exchange Club annual Police and Fire Awards Dinner saw 17 awards handed out Saturday evening at the Corning Vet- erans Memorial Hall with several agencies adding on an award for civilian employees. "I'm delighted to see a nice crowd here to honor those being recognized tonight," said Exchange Club member Bucky Bowen in his opening remarks. "It's a great tribute to our police and firefight- ers. I have heard it said that it is easy to sit up and take notice. What is difficult is to stand up and take action. This evening we are recog- nizing some individuals who stood up and took action." Firefighters and law enforcement do not seek a reward, he said. "They are just what they are," Bowen said. "Heroes that live to protect society. Those of us who know the work they do recognize they are noble professions." Brenda Haynes, field representative for Senator Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb Corning Volunteer Fire Department Dispatcher Rocky Peterson receives a certificate from Doug LaMalfa's Field Representative Brenda Haynes Sat- urday at the Corning Exchange Club's annual Police and Fire Awards din- ner while Chief Martin Spannaus looks on. Doug LaMalfa, presented certificates of recognition on behalf of LaMalfa, Assemblyman Jim Nielsen and Rep. Wally Herger while Channel 12 News Anchor Linda Watkins- Bennett served as Mistress of Ceremonies, introducing presenters starting with Corning Volunteer Fire See PUBLIC, page 7A HAVOC WITH YOUR SOCKS? toenails WREAKING Are your COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR PODIATRY CENTER AEROFEET Painless Topical Treatment THAT REALLY WORKS. Treat your neglected nails and cracked heels with our at home SPA EXPERIENCE. Call today for an appointment (530)527-7584 Smog Inspection $ 2595 + cert. (MOST CARS & PICK-UPS) Pass or FREE retest 195 S. Main St. Red Bluff 530 527-9841