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MAY 26 - 27 2012 WEEKEND Lassen Opens Campgrounds See Page 3A Weather forecast 12A Mostly sunny 77/54 DAILYNEWS RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY $1.00 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 Remembering the fallen Cops to crack down on cyclists Police officers ready to crack down on bicycle rule- breakers. By ANDREA WAGNER DN Staff Writer Three bicycle accidents on Tuesday have Red Bluff At least five Red Bluff Police officers rushed to the Sacramento River bridge on Antelope Boulevard Tues- day when it was thought there was a stabbing victim there. It turned out to be a bicycle accident on the river bridge, logs said. Scanner chatter indicated a report came at about 3:45 p.m. about a man in distress on a bicycle on the bridge. Passers-by said something was seen coming from the man's stomach. He was on the ground, logs said. The man had already been taken to the hospital when Red Bluff Police officers arrived and was rushed into See CYCLISTS, page 11A CHP to ramp up enforcement for holiday weekend DN File photo Members of the VFW and American Legion carry wreaths representing each of the wars the United States has been involved in to the Lincoln Monument at the Oak Hill Cemetery during the 2011 ceremony. By JULIE ZEEB able over the weekend for Tehama County residents to stop and remember those who have served their country by making the ulti- mate sacrifice. The Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale and Orchestra kicks off the first event, a patriotic concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at First Church of God, at the corner of Luther Road and South Jackson Street, in Red DN Staff Writer Several opportunities are avail- Bluff. voice chorale and orchestra, will be filled with songs that celebrate and honor God, the United States of America and the men and women of the Armed Forces. The concert is the direction of Mark Franklin. Aaron and Kayla Franklin, son and daughter-in-law of Franklin, will offer a tribute to military fami- lies in the song For Freedom. There is no charge for admission, The program, featuring the 50- but donations will be received at the doors with money raised going Assembly approves bill for Ronald Reagan statue SACRAMENTO (AP) — The state Assembly on Friday unanimously approved a bill that would authorize a Ronald Rea- gan statue inside the Capi- tol. Republican Assembly- man Curt Hagman, of Chino Hills, told fellow lawmakers that Reagan deserves a special place inside the Capitol because he is the only California governor to become presi- dent. The actor-turned- politician is buried at his presidential library in Simi Valley. Senate. have portraits throughout California's Capitol, the bill would allow the first statue of a governor. It would be paid through private donations. While past governors Hagman and Assem- blyman Martin Garrick, R-Solana Beach, authored AB2358. The bill passed 55-0 and moves to the Hagman said former President Jimmy Carter has a memorial in Geor- gia's Capitol, and a Lyn- don Johnson statue stands at the Texas Capitol. California also honors Reagan in the U.S. Capi- tol's National Statuary Hall. In 2006, the state Legislature voted to remove a statue of Civil War abolitionist Thomas Starr King and replace it with a bronze statue of Reagan. King's statue has been returned to California and placed in a garden outside the Capitol. The state's other statue is of Father Junipero Serra, the Fran- ciscan missionary. toward ongoing expenses of pro- ducing future concerts. For more information, call Mark Franklin at 527-4203. The Memorial Day holiday traditionally marks the end of the school year and the begin- ning of summer, when many Californians head out to picnics, barbecues and outdoor events. The California High- Both Corning and Red Bluff will host Memorial Day gatherings at 10 a.m. Monday. In Corning the gathering is at Sunset Hills Cemetery, 4470 Oren Ave., where Corning resident and World War II veteran Bucky Bowen will serve as master of ceremonies and Corning resident Mike LePeil- bet will be the guest speaker. See FALLEN, page 11A way Patrol (CHP) reminds those headed out on the road to buckle up, designate a driver, and eliminate distractions, Memorial Day weekend is a Maximum Enforcement Period for the CHP. Officers will be out on the road looking for motorists who are a dan- ger to themselves and oth- ers. The Memorial Day holiday reporting period begins on Friday, May 25, at 6 p.m. and runs through Monday, May 28, at 11:59 p.m. "If you are celebrating the Memorial Day holi- day, we want you to have fun and be safe," CHP Red Bluff Area Comman- der, Lt. Todd Garr said. "If you get behind the wheel, make sure you buckle up and ensure your passengers do the same. Wearing your seat belt can save your life and the lives of those you love." In Tehama County, Memorial Day weekend 2011 was marked by five traffic collisions, includ- See CHP, page 11A County honors two top schools By ANDREA WAGNER DN Staff Writer Following celebrations last week, Tehama Coun- ty Supervisors recognized Tuesday two county schools honored as 2012 California Distinguished Schools. "It's nice to know we have schools in Tehama County that are achieving well," said Board Chair- man Bob Williams. Williams and Supervi- sor Ron Warner presented certificates to Superinten- dent of Schools Larry Champion for Los Moli- nos Elementary School and Richfield School. Champion acknowl- edged the high honor and hard work that went into it. "It does take a commu- nity to raise these kids," Champion said. "We don't do it alone." given awards for Title I Academic Achievement, along with Antelope Ele- mentary School and Lassen View Elementary School. The schools were also Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com Daily News photo by Andrea Wagner Supervisors Bob Williams and Ron Warner present certificates to Larry Champion, superintendent of schools, in recognition of two county schools being awarded as 2012 California Distinguished Schools. Title I schools that exceed Adequate Yearly Progress for two or more years. The schools also must The honor recognizes have at least 40 percent of students classified as socio-economically dis- advantaged in both 2009–10 and 2010–11 school years. The bar for education See SCHOOLS, page 11A Julia's Fruit Stand Strawberries Blueberries May 26, 2012 Cherries OPENING TODAY "All produce picked fresh daily" DOWNTOWN DAIRYVILLE