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TUESDAY APRIL 24, 2012 www.redbluffdailynews.com Breaking news at: Children's fitness Partly cloudy 73/53 Weather forecast 10B DAILYNEWS See 6A Vitality RED BLUFF Sports 1B 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 Red Bluff tradition Accidental shooting injures Gerber girl An 8-year-old Gerber girl, who suffered acci- dental gunshot wounds to her arm and torso, was taken by air to U.C. Davis Medical Center Sunday morning. The victim, whose name was withheld, was shot in the arm by a 20-gauge shotgun at a residence in the 9100 block of Oat Avenue in Gerber, a sheriff's press release said. The shotgun had been left loaded and propped against a wall of the dining room with the butt of the gun on a small wicker chair when it fell and discharged a load of "birdshot" into the living room, the release said. Pellets went through the arm of one of the couches and struck the victim in her bicep and abdomen causing major injuries. The 8-year-old victim and her 7-year-old friend were watching television alone in the living room when the gun went off, the release said. One adult was in a bedroom while the rest of the family mem- bers were outside when the incident occurred. Deputies believe that one of the several dogs in the home may have bumped the wicker chair caus- ing the shotgun to fall, the release said. The old shotgun was taken as evidence, the release said. The victim was awake and alert when deputies Daily News photo by Andrea Wagner The Red Bluff Round-Up parade took over the town, Saturday. kept it all about kids and cowboys with more than 125 entries this year from baton twirlers and marching bands to dancing tennis balls and a man-size eagle. Kicking off the parade were the By ANDREA WAGNER DN Staff Writer Red Bluff's Round-Up parade Their youngest son enjoys the horses and the loud noises, Rodelo said. Tehama County chapter of the Young Marines followed by the parade grand marshalls — the Red Bluff Little League All-Star Team and the Jr. Spartans PeeWee foot- ball team. Some in the crowd were at the parade for the first time. Micela Santana, 28, of Red Bluff brought several family members out for the first time. She was most impressed by the dancing horses and the Asphalt Cowboys, she said. Dancing horses with all the relat- ed trots and bows were portrayed by La Charreria: A Mexican Tradition, who won special recognition for the "best depiction of the theme," and the El Camino Charro Association. The Asphalt Cowboys of Red- ding ended the parade once again with eardrum-busting gunfire while handing out cowboy hats with freshly-blown gunshot holes. Some onlookers who have been coming to the parade for many years might have expected the noisy finale. enjoy bringing their children to the parade, they said. The two have come every year Carl Worley and Brandy Rodelo since they moved to Red Bluff more than 18 years ago. Special to the DN Daily News photo by Andrea Wagner A crowd of human tennis balls bounced around the float for the Valley Oak Racquet Club which won special recognition as the committee's choice entry as well as the first prize in their division as part of the 2012 Round-Up parade Saturday. new flag pole and Pledge of Allegiance plaque are under way at the Corning Senior Cen- ter as members from VFW Post 4218, Corn- ing Exchange Club and city of Corning get set to pour cement. The presentation and dedication for the new outdoor featured display will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the Corning Senior Center, followed by the Volunteer Appre- ciation Banquet at 11:30 a.m. Corning Senior Center gets new flag pole Preparations for a carnival on Pine Street before head- ing home. Saturday's warm temperatures and clear skies had many grabbing for shade or hiding under umbrel- las. They were heading over to the Another woman in the crowd, Barbara Collins, 77, of Red Bluff, would get in the parade as a dressed-up pooper scooper if she were able to, she said. She would be in good company, joining groups such as members of Wink Fashion and Salon who won special recognition as the parade's pooper scoopers this year. A California native, Collins moved to Red Bluff from Pinole about six years ago, she said. "I love the small town," Collins said. Since coming here, she hasn't missed a parade, she said. "We really look forward to the See PARADE, page 9A Round-Up winners arrived. She walked to the ambulance which took her to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, the release said. She was later air-lifted to U.C. Davis Medical Center for treatment. The case is being forwarded to the Tehama County District Attorney's Office for review of possibly filing criminal charges. - Andrea Wagner Tractor rodeo makes debut Daily News photo by Andrea Wagner Red Bluff Sears owner Phillip Smith helps Cub Scout Colby Smith, 8, rope a "calf" Saturday dur- ing the first Sears Tractor Rodeo event as part of Round-Up activities. By ANDREAWAGNER DN Staff Writer Ever wanted to barrel race a tractor? the first Sears Tractor Rodeo Saturday in the Sears park- ing lot as part of the 11 Days of Round-Up events. Phillip Smith, the owner of the Red Bluff Sears Hometown Store, offered up six brand new Craftsmen tractors for guests to try out. Participants drove the tractors around barrels and tried to loop a miniature metal calf with equipment loaned to Sears by Reynolds Ranch. "We like to support the community," Smith said. The locally-owned store tries to support programs that benefit the community, such as events at the State Some got that chance in Bucky Bowen, Mas- ter of Ceremonies, will be heading the event. Several volunteers from the community will be See FLAG, page 9A Courtesy photo 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 A group gathers to pour cement for the new flag pole and plaque at the Corning Senior Center. Pictured from left are Corning Exchange Club mem- ber and VFW member Bob Lester, VFW Post 4218 Chaplain Jim Darrow, Corning Building Official Terry Hoofard, Corning Exchange Club and Corn- ing Senior Executive Board Director Delores and VFW Post 4218 member and two-tour Iraq veteran Jeremy Haley. Smog Inspection $ COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR Pass or FREE retest (MOST CARS & PICK-UPS) 2595 195 S. Main St. Red Bluff 530 527-9841 + cert. Theatre for the Arts, he said. The Tractor Rodeo was brought up when the Red Bluff –Tehama County Chamber of Commerce approached him about par- ticipating, he said. 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