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FRIDAY SEPT. 28, 2012 www.redbluffdailynews.com See Page Breaking news at: Fair In Full Swing Fair Section RED BLUFF Field Hockey SPORTS 1B Sunny 95/60 Weather forecast 8A 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 Education Day Crowd gathers for Russell memorial By RICH GREENE DN Staff Writer George Russell spent his life serving his community and country. He even tried to start before he legally could. More than a hundred family, friends and colleagues gathered on the Tehama County Courthouse steps Thursday afternoon to honor a man many considered to be a mentor through his time as a school superintendent and county supervisor. Russell passed away at his Red Bluff residence Wednesday. He was 80 and set to begin yet another 4- See CROWD, page 7A LMman featured on game show Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb Bend School students Kenzi Moore and Karli Rodriguez pet a cow Thursday at Education Day at the Tehama District Fairground. By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Numbers were down at the eighth annual Tehama District Fair Education Day with only 650 stu- dents in attendance. "We didn't have any of the schools from the Corning Union Elemen- tary School District this year," Committee Mem- ber April Farmer said. The annual event is sponsored and run by the Tehama County Educa- tion Foundation. Southern Tehama County was represented by a few of its smaller schools including Rich- field and Rancho Tehama, the later of which teamed up with Bend School to make a full group. A few new presenters were added this year to keep things fresh, Farmer said. Department came and did a presentation on agricul- ture. Corps. Laura Pedrozo, who is a Dairy Princess, spoke about milk cows and what life is like at her parent's dairy operation, Pedrozo Dairy and Cheese, in Orland. Also new this year was the Math Magic presenta- tion by the Tehama Coun- ty Department of Educa- tion, a nutrition presenta- tion by Dana Bandsma and the Shasta College Ag Community Colleges name new chancellor SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Com- munity Colleges on Thurs- day named a veteran admin- istrator to lead the nation's largest system of public higher education as it con- fronts a host of financial and academic challenges. Brice Harris, who previ- ously headed the Los Rios Community College Dis- trict in the Sacramento area, will become the 15th chan- cellor of the state's 112- campus system. He starts the job Nov. 6. leges, called Harris an ''excellent choice.'' ''He's a visionary. He's a good listener. He deeply cares about the educational mission of the California Community Colleges, and the students in particular,'' Lightman said. Harris will be inheriting control of a higher educa- tion behemoth buffeted by budget cuts and debates about its mission and stu- dent success rate. Harris will replace Jack Scott, who retired this month after more than three and a half years in the posi- tion. Scott recently joined Claremont Graduate Uni- versity as a scholar in resi- dence. cellor, Harris will receive an annual salary of $198,500 plus benefits, the same as his predecessor. ''I am extremely confi- dent that we have chosen the right person at the right time,'' board President Scott Himelstein said at a news conference in Sacramento. ''He has the knowledge and the skills to lead this system during what we all know are going to be some difficult days ahead.'' As the statewide chan- executive director of the Faculty Association of Cali- fornia Community Col- Jonathan Lightman, In response to state bud- get cuts over the past four years, California Communi- ty Colleges has reduced enrollment from 2.9 million to 2.4 million students, cut course sections by 24 per- cent and raised student fees from $20 to $46 per unit, officials said. Fair is all about our coun- ty and today, students get to learn about our county and be aware of what's going on here," Tehama County Superintendent of Schools Larry Champion said. "What's great is our presenters are all volun- teers." cho Tehama started off the day with a presenta- tion about Back Country Horsemen by Sam Bur- rows and Charlie Flores and Sterling Guijar of the California Conservation "The Tehama District Bend School and Ran- for over 20 years," Bur- rows said. "Our group is everyone from high school grads to people with four-year doctor- ates." Trips are about 2,000- 2,500 pounds worth of items hauled in with The Back Country Horsemen are a group dedicated to helping the conservation corps and the US Forest Service in the work to rebuild trails by providing supplies for crews on trail projects, Burrows said. "I've been doing this See DAY, page 7A Courtesy photo By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer CBS show "Let's Make A Deal" hosted by Wayne Brady at 2 p.m. today, you just might see a familiar face — two-time Los Molinos Mayor Kenny Brewer. If you tune into the ate, was at the show and picked to be a contestant. "I was dressed as a pancake with a pat of but- ter on it," Brewer said. "The costume says 'But- ter me up, Let's make a deal.'" On Aug. 8, Brewer, a lifetime Los Molinos resi- dent and 2010 Los Moli- nos High School gradu- The costume started out as a joke between Brewer and a friend who lives in Oregon when they noticed they had never See GAME, page 7A Evening of honors and new leaders Wednesday night at the Elks Lodge in Red Bluff for the annual Red Bluff- Tehama County Chamber of Commerce installation banquet and awards pre- sentation. Hundreds gathered Lisa Hansen, of Express Employment Pro- fessionals in Red Bluff, was installed as the 2012- 2013 chamber board presi- dent, taking over for Greg Stevens, publisher of the Daily News, who has served over the last year. In addition to installing chamber officers and board members for the coming year, awards were presented recognizing businesses and individuals for excellence. 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 Harris, who is married with three grown children, attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University, the University of Arkansas, Nova Southeastern Univer- sity and Harvard University before joining Kansas City's community college system as a faculty member and later vice chancellor. Harris served as presi- dent of Fresno City College before spending nearly 16 years as chancellor of the 85,000-student Los Rios Community College Dis- trict. At the four-campus district, Harris led two local bond measures to improve facilities and oversaw the establishment of the Folsom Lake campus, according to a release from California Community Colleges. The 2012 Red Bluff Chamber Award Winners are: Annual Awards Gene Penne Award – Bill Cornelius Business of the Year – The Gold Exchange – Jessie Woods, owner Beautification Award – RaboBank, Cindy Brown, manager Fuller County's Ambassador to the World – John Growney Special Recognition of Service from the Chamber – Mayor Forrest Flynn Additional information about some of the award winners. Special Awards Red Bluff-Tehama Award — Irene Fuller Irene Fuller is a force of 2012 Chamber Spirit Courtesy photo Bill Cornelius, left, was presented with the Gene Penne Award Wednesday night by the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce. He is pic- tured with, from left, Gena Penne, Ed McFadyen and Susan Penne McFadyen. Spirit Award – Irene nature — a prime example of the saying, "lead, follow or get out of the way." She is a very active member of the Tehama County Cattlewomen and the Downtown Red Bluff Business Association. Irene helped start Fiber on the Foot, Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, the Well-Being Faire, the 4th Grade Farm Day and the highly successful Beef 'N Brew. She was honored in 2010 by being named the Tehama County Woman of the Year at Farm City Night. business, Heartfelt Designs, in 2010, she joined the Red Bluff Chamber as an individual, and continues to be one of When Irene closed her its most outspoken and involved supporters. As we all strive to make a difference in our world See HONORS, page 7A Customer Service Workshop Thursday, October 4th at Rolling Hills Casino 7:30am to 9am Just $20 per person / TCEAC Members Free Continental Breakfast Provided To reserve your spot, call Skye Lown at 529-7000