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10A – Daily News – Friday, May 14, 2010 Lift for Freedom Strength of Independence Strong Men The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Com- merce announces the return of Lift for Freedom Strength of Independence Strong Man competition to the Tehama District Fairground as part of the Fourth of July Heritage Days festival. Strongmen competi- tors will converge on Red Bluff from various parts of North America to com- pete in what is the first Gold Ribbon North American Strongman, Inc.-sanctioned event in the area. These athletes make their way to Red Bluff attempting to acquire the needed points to qualify for the Nov. 12 North American Strong- man National Champi- onships in Reno, Nev. These strongmen come from all different walks of life. Firefighters, teachers, police officers, mechan- ics, students and sales people all get to let their hair down and roll up their sleeves to do what they love. “This is a hobby for most of the guys coming to compete,” said a NAS spokesperson. “They don’t make a living doing this, they do it because they like to lift and carry things that most people wouldn’t want to move with a forklift. Besides competing in and training for Strongman, these guys also work full-time jobs. One of these strongmen might work right next to you.” This is the second year the chamber has hosted a Strongman Competition. The event will incorporate new implements for 2010. The five events taking place this 4th of July are, 700 lbs. tire flip, truck pull, axe clean and press for reps, farmers walk and the barbell dead lift. There will be two divi- PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OFFICE TWO, 2010 William Murphy 30 years experience as an attorney. 23 years as a public servant. Experienced. Independent & Fair. Paid for by the committee to elect William Murphy Experience and Temperament Count WilliamMurphy4Judge.com Daily News file photo The strong man Competition was a crowd favorite at the 2009 Fourth of July Heritage Days event. sions, heavyweight — more than 231 lbs. — and lightweight for lighter than 231 lbs. If you think you’re strong, used to be strong, want to be strong or want to see some strong guys lifting and carrying crazy heavy objects then come down to the Tehama Dis- trict Fairground July 4. Dave’s Boots Sales & Repairs 478 ANTELOPE BLVD. • RED BLUFF • 529-5466 2 old favorites are up for a redesign. ALL CURRENT INVENTORY OF THESE 2 STYLES WILL BE MARKED DOWN Any model in the store $ Quarry Non Steel Toe Reg. $199 $ Steel Toe Reg. $209 $ 159 169 150 Tax Included Pronghorn Timberland Pro Work Boots Introducing Super comfort on concrete. Very flexible and light. Wildland Fire Boots Lots of sizes and models in stock White’s Smoke Jumper $ 409 $149 Newspaper website visitors spend more time online than other internet users Average online hours per week 9 hours General internet population 9 hours 19 hours ` local site for local news & information February 2010 Stats Newspaper Visitors 302,206 Page Views 45,399 Unique Visitors RedBluffDailyNews.com is the most visited 19 hours