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AUGUST 18-19 2012 WEEKEND Garden ideas in Country Life 4B Mostly sunny 99/65 Weather forecast 8B By JULIE ZEEB famous British Agent 007 made an appearance here Thursday in the form of Tehama County Ambassador Kenny Brewer when 16-year- old Catlin Ochs was selected as the 2012 Miss Corning. "It didn't hit me at DN Staff Writer CORNING — The first," Ochs said. "Then when the reality dawned on me I was pretty over- joyed." 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 Ochs crowned Miss Corning Report details police attrition By RICH GREENE DN Staff Writer In a detailed report submitted to the Red Bluff City Council, Police Chief Paul Nanfito said his department's attrition and retention problems are bringing on significant financial impacts as well as declining officer morale. Nanfito introduced a "Seven Point Plan" Aug. 7 he said could be used to fight the decades old prob- lem. Ochs was selected for her job as an agent out of a field totaling four recruits during a night that featured a James Bond theme. She competed against three other Corning resi- dents: Cristal Bobadilla, 17, Monica Curiel, 16, and Alicia Profant, 16. Ochs, who attends Corning High School, is looking forward to all the people she will meet, she said. "I chose to compete for Miss Corning because I wanted to do something to better my community," Ochs said. "I wanted to do some- thing out of the ordinary for me so I could do something out of the ordinary for my city." The competition com- prised multiple parts, which included an inter- view through a personal- ity essay and a history of Corning section. Mayor Forrest Flynn said, although it appears sometimes as if the police department is lobbying the council, information such as Nanfito's report helps bring the point home. "As long as I'm in this role, I'm going to be lob- bying on behalf of this department," Nanfito said. According to Nanfito's report, since 1990 the city of Red Bluff has spent more than $1.4 million training 47 officers who are no longer with the department. Nanfito estimated the city loses about four to Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com five officers per year. "In other words, this will mean investing approximately $500,000 over the next five years to See REPORT, page 5A Corning council seeks clarification By JULIE ZEEB Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb Miss Corning 2011 Kyli Delgado hands flowers to the newly crowned Miss Corning 2012 Catlin Ochs at the finale of Thursday's Miss Corning competition. The three parts at the contest included a wel- come speech, a historical character depiction and an extemporaneous question. To win her title, Ochs did a character imper- sonation of Helen Keller which provided details about Keller's life and explored her role as a well-known social activist who taught peo- ple that determination and imagination can tri- umph over any disabili- ty. 2011's Miss Corning Kyli Delgado, who told contestants that it had been an amazing experi- ence that included face painting at local events to walking 13 miles at the inaugural Corning Ochs was crowned by Relay for Life event. "The journey wasn't easy (to get to the title), but it was worth it," Del- gado said. "I have mem- ories that will stay with me a lifetime. Good luck. Your journey has just begun." Also crowned by Del- gado were First Alter- nate Monica Curiel, Sec- ond Alternate Cristal Bobadilla and Miss Con- geniality Alicia Profant. A big thanks was DN Staff Writer CORNING — The City Council authorized City Manager John Brewer to send a message to its state legislators regarding the Americans with Disabili- ties Act. given to Bell Carter Foods, which has spon- sored the Miss Corning program for several years, Brewer said. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynew s.com. Follow her on Twitter @DN_Zeeb. LaMalfa (R-Richvale) and Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) seeking assistance in getting legislation for clarification regarding buildings in existence prior to the 1990 passage date of the ADA. Letters were sent Wednesday to State Sen. Doug have been given letters from an attorney represent- ing a disabled client who is seeking damages due to alleged violations of the ADA requirements, Brew- er said. Six small-business owners in the downtown area Mayor Gary Strack said that while the ADA was a good thing it is something that can get out of hand and become expensive, at least $10,000, for smaller businesses to comply with. "No matter which way you cut it, it's wrong," Ice Cream Social set for Sunday Progress made on 2 wildfires Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb Kelly Guides, docents at the Kelly-Griggs House Museum located at 311 Washington St. in Red Bluff, greet guests at the 2011 social. The 47th Ice Cream Social from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug.19. Tickets are $5 at the gate. Everyone in the community is invited to attend and support the f oundation replacement fundraiser. MEDIA NEWS STAFF REPORT Progress was made in attempts to contain both the Reading and Mill Fires. the fire has crept up to the $10 million mark. Favorable weather con- ditions and management tactics utilizing current resources have allowed crews to make increased progress fighting the fire. As of Friday morning the Reading Fire covered 27,167 acres, but was 28 percent contained. Fire- fighters hope to contain the fire in the Lassen Vol- canic National Park and Lassen Volcanic National Forest by Tuesday. The total cost to fight Councilwoman Toni Parkins said. "It's very upset- ting for some of the small businesses in Corning." See SEEKS, page 5A However hot and dry conditions are predicted for the weekend. In Butte Meadows the acreage burned is higher, but the percentage of the Mill Fire contained has also increased. A Friday press release says the fire has grown to about 1,250 acres with 20 percent contained. Fire camp for the Mill Fire has been set up at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico. The fire fight is being complicated by high tem- peratures, northeast canyon winds and steep terrain. Erratic canyon winds are pushing the fire to the northeast, says the release.