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WEDNESDAY MAY 30, 2012 www.redbluffdailynews.com See Inside Breaking news at: Paint The Town American Profile RED BLUFF The V's Athlete Dinner Weather forecast 10B Sunny 95/61 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 State funding Ag tourism's big weekend Support agricultural tourism with Tehama Trails Second Annual Passport Weekend. Local farmers will host a weekend of wine tasting, farm-fresh food sampling, music and art on June 2-3. The Passport Weekend will be a chance for locals and visitors alike to tour 16 farms, wineries and pro- ducers in Tehama County. Passport tickets can be purchased at all participating stops and at the Tehama County Farm Bureau. The passport is $20 per person and you receive a passport with savings at each location, wine glass and a chance to wine the grand prize. All proceeds go to benefit the Tehama Trail associa- tion to further develop agri-tourism in Tehama County. The Tehama Trail also highlights local tourist attrac- tions, historic landmarks and local shopping. The map See AG, page 7A Farmers markets to accept EBT Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb Volunteer Front of the House Manager and State Theatre For The Arts Board Member Linda Bullock hands popcorn to Board President Bill Cornelius from the new machine donated by Harry and Betty Dudley. By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer The State Theatre For The Arts is well on its way to completing the purchase of the historic State Theatre, 333 Oak St., with $310,000 of the $440,000 purchase price raised. "Escrow closed Octo- ber 2011," Board Presi- dent Bill Cornelius said. "The amazing thing to me is the overwhelming sup- port we've received from every corner of the com- munity from individuals to business and founda- tions that we've received in one year." Donations have includ- ed services, supplies and in-kind donations, he said. as they've The McConnell Fund of the Shasta Regional Community Foundation made a $44,400 donation that paid for a state of the art sound system and a projection screen, Cor- nelius said. "We've been told by numerous orchestras, bands and performers that the acoustics are as good Calif. 9/11 fund raided for deficits SACRAMENTO (AP) — After the 2001 terrorist attacks, California lawmak- ers sought a way to channel the patriotic fervor and use it to help victims' families and law enforcement. Their answer: specialty memorial license plates emblazoned with the words, ''We Will Never Forget.'' Part of the money raised through the sale of the plates was to fund scholarships for the children of California residents who perished in the attacks, while the major- ity — 85 percent — was to help fund anti-terrorism efforts. review of the $15 million collected since lawmakers approved the ''California Memorial Scholarship Pro- gram'' shows only a small fraction of the money went to scholarships. While 40 percent has funded anti-ter- ror training programs, $3 million was raided by Gov. Jerry Brown and his prede- cessor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, to plug the state's budget deficit. Millions more have been spent on budget items with little relation to direct threats of terrorism, includ- ing livestock diseases and workplace safety. Moreover, the California But an Associated Press Department of Motor Vehi- cles has been advertising the plates as helping the chil- dren of Sept. 11 victims even though the state stopped funding the schol- arship program seven years ago. The specialty plate fund continues to take in $1.5 million a year. loved ones in the attacks take the raid on the license plate fund as an affront to the memory of those who died. ''I can't believe that they Californians who lost Cornelius said. "The the- ater continues to operate virtually by volunteer par- ticipants. Community vol- unteers spent more than 7,500 hours in 2011 and the 18 board members perform a variety of func- tions on behalf of the the- ater." ever been," received great support for its capital campaign and continues to look for ways to improve the operations aspect, he said. The theater has The theater held 35 events in 2011, many of which involved and sup- ported the youth of the community, and close to 15,000 attended, Cor- nelius said. one event a week, which shows the theater is wide- ly supported and accept- ed," Cornelius said. The theater is in the process of its annual membership drive and anyone interested in becoming a member can call 529-2787. A variety of fundrais- "In 2012, we have had See STATE, page 7A The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Com- merce Certified Farmers Market is coming 7:30 a.m. to noon June 2 at the River City Park. The Wednesday night downtown market is set to get underway June 20 and run through Sept. 12. This year's markets are especially exciting because they will be accepting CalFresh Cards with a new EBTmachine. "Farmers markets are an integral part of com- munities across America and this growing trend is a direct demand from peo- ple who want to be able to chose fresh, quality pro- duce and know where their food comes from," said Sandy Burkett, mar- ket manager for the cham- ber. "Now with the addi- tion of the EBT, more people in our community of Red Bluff and the sur- rounding county can have access to that fresh farm grown produce and devel- op a relationship with the farmer who has grown it." The Community Action Agency has gener- ously purchased the wooden tokens or Market Coins that will be used by EBT customers to pur- chase fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey, eggs, meat (not cooked), baked goods and plants and seeds that produce food from local farmers and producers. "It's exciting to be able to fill a need within our community and partner with other businesses and agencies that want to see the people in our commu- nity live healthier lives," See MARKET, page 7A Collision snarls South Main, no injuries SPORTS 1B would do that,'' said Can- dice Hoglan, who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and bought a plate to com- memorate her nephew, Mark Bingham. ''We're paying extra for the plate; we're making a point, and it means a lot to us.'' Bingham was killed on United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsyl- vania, and was one of the passengers who led the attempt to wrest control from the hijackers. His See FUND, page 7A Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb A non-injury collision about noon Tuesday blocks the far right southbound lane of Main Street in front of the Tractor Supply parking lot. A baby was uninjured, but was taken to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital to have glass removed. Oh Snap! The Daily News wants your photos: Cute kids, Adorable pets, Inspirational sights, Any shot you think readers would enjoy 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 You might just see it in the Daily News Send pictures to editor@redbluffdailynews.com or drop off at 545 Diamond Ave. in Red Bluff. Include a caption. HAVOC WITH YOUR SOCKS? toenails WREAKING Are your 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 PHYSICIAN REFERRAL A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE 1-800-990-9971