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WEEKEND APRIL 24-25, 2010 Breaking news at: Round-Up Round up Agriculture www.redbluffdailynews.com See Page 4A RED BLUFF Top Teams Meet SPORTS 1B Mostly sunny 78/49 Weather forecast 8A By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer The Red Bluff Police Department got through 2009 with limited personnel, a reduced budget, including the overtime budget, but continues 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 Same crime, fewer cops - police stretched thin to receive a high volume of work. The annual report for the Red Bluff Police Department has been released with numbers for 2009. There were 1,032 part one crimes, which include crimes such as rape, robbery, simple and aggravated assaults, bur- glary, theft and vehicle thefts. Computer aided dispatch incidents total 31,883 compared to 34,334 in 2008. Three violent crimes against people 60 years of age or older, which include robbery and aggravated assault, were report- ed. There were 248 domestic violence related calls. Arrests for domestic violence was at 77, down 10 from 2008. There were 2,338 traffic cita- Ruffing up cancer tions and arrests, down from 3,087 in 2008. Reported stolen property was estimated at $586,163. Of that, $168,857 was recovered. In a State of the Department report Chief Paul Nanfito made See CRIME, page 7A Infrastructure tops Red Bluff wish list By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer Infrastructure is at the top of the city’s wish list for federal funding. If funding becomes available, city officials want to spend it on near-term projects such as improving the South Main Street interchange, Vista Way overcrossing and Diamond Avenue overcrossing. Some other projects on the list include industrial development, implementation of required American Disability Act access improvements and downtown See LIST, page 7A Gerber holds off on CalFire vote By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer GERBER — The Ger- Courtesy photo Bark For Life friends Jack and Buddy will join the fight against cancer and invite Tehama County dog lovers to join them 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1 at Dog Island Park. By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer The second annual Bark For Life event, a Relay For Life for dog lovers, is almost here with the event set, rain or shine, for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Dog Island Park in Red Bluff. “Several people had been asking to bring their pets to Relay For Life and they’re not allowed to because of liability, so we thought (last year) we’d do one for them,” said Darlene Lee, event co-chairwoman. In 2009, the event drew 50 dogs even with the rain, she said. A dog lover herself, Lee and her daughter Katie started the event. “Dogs are companions for peo- ple with cancer, they get cancer and they’re trained to detect cancer,” Lee said. The event kicks off with registra- tion at 9 a.m. and the blessing of animals at 10 a.m., followed by a survivors lap for both four-legged and two-legged participants. “We do have lots of fun out there,” Darlene Lee said. “Everyone Corning to re-dedicate its municipal airport after recent upgrades By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer CORNING — With the recent airport improvement project at the Corning Municipal Airport nearly complete, the city is planning a rededication ceremony May 15. At the April 13 City Council meeting, the council acknowledged a $1,000 donation from Wadell Engineering Cor- poration for the ceremo- ny. A letter from Robert Wadell, president, said the donation was in recognition of the accomplishment and commended the city for its patience and perse- verance in upgrading the airport. Improvements includ- ed a 900 foot northerly- shift of the runway and eliminating 900 feet in the south, which would allow for additional sep- aration from the high school and other urban use areas. Included in the just more than $2 million project, largely paid for with Federal Aviation Administration money, was a 10-foot widening of the runway to meet FAA design standards. The rededication will include a pancake break- fast at 8 a.m., prepared by the Corning Fire Department, and a Learn to Fly Day at which chil- dren 8-17 are offered free flights with parental permission. Flights will be offered by the Young Eagles from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information is available by calling Bar- 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 bara Boot at 824-5541. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynew s.com. gets along well and it’s for a great cause.” The cost to register, which is done the day of the event, is $10 per dog and dogs must be on a leash that is six feet or shorter, she said. Those who bring $100 in dona- tions from sponsors will have the $10 fee waived, as will those who do Dimes Make A Difference, in which people put a dime in a water bottle every time their dogs do something cute or funny. It adds up See CANCER, page 7A ber-Las Flores Communi- ty Service District decided Friday not to vote just yet on the latest offered fire tax rate adjustment under discussion as a part of CalFire taking over fire protection for the area. The biggest barrier to a decision is Gerber would be paying a higher amount of money than neighbor- ing communities, District Manager Mike Murphy said. “We just want the county to be fair,” Murphy said. “The $30,000 (in the offer) is half of what we pay now, but more than double other neighboring communities.” The district signed an interim agreement July 1, 2009, following the March closure of the Ger- ber Volunteer Fire Depart- ment, for $5,000 per month, or $60,000 a year, Murphy said. Prior to the closure, the district had $46,000 a year that went to the volunteers and $23,000 a year that went to CalFire. The new offer would shift $30,000 of what went to the volunteers to CalFire for a total of $53,000 a year that the district would pay Cal- Fire. This would be 17 cents on the dollar for assessed property values, while neighboring communities such as Los Molinos pay an average of 7.3 cents on the dollar. This makes the deal unfair, Murphy said. CalFire Chief Gary Durden has denied knowl- edge of a difference in fire fees between Gerber and neighboring communities. Another part of the See VOTE, page 7A Program lauds senior volunteers By CHIP THOMPSON Daily News editor May Ebers volunteers for many reasons, but recognition is not one of them. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program hon- ored Ebers, 82, as its Vol- unteer of the Year Friday during its Annual Recog- nition luncheon. When her name was announced, it took Ebers a few moments to compose herself before walking to the front of the room to a standing ovation. “I love the people and it’s good to get out and about,” Ebers said. “I feel good doing things. Every place I go, they make me feel important.” And important she is. As the afternoon recep- tionist at Alternatives to Violence, which assists those trying to escape abusive relationships, Ebers has worked every weekday for five years and is often the first point of contact for victims of domestic violence. “(Ebers is) very impor- tant,” said Clara Osborne, executive director of the non-profit. “She always See SENIOR, page 7A Daily News photo by Chip Thompson May Ebers gets a rousing ovation Friday from Alternatives to Violence Executive Director Clara Osborne after being selected Volunteer of the Year at the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Annual Recognition luncheon. Business Connections Has added another service! LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING With results electronically sent to DOJ & FBI Appointments and/or walk-ins. 332 Pine St., Red Bluff 527-6229 Since 1979 EXCLUSIVE! 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