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2B Daily News – Wednesday, September 21, 2011 FAIR Continued from page 1B grand opening at the front gate will be at 5 p.m. Thursday. The Eye of the Tiger show will feature a group of tigers that just finished filming for a movie before they show up at the fair and will be heading next down to southern California for a commer- cial, Eidman said. Tigers will be at the fair starting at 6 p.m. Thursday on the East Lawn with the last show being at 6 p.m. Sunday. Miss Tehama County will be the main event Thursday starting at 7 p.m. and there will also be a slow foods dinner, cost $20, at the Tehama Trail Marketplace where there will also be a wine garden. The Tehama Trail Mar- ketplace will be high- lighting walnuts for the 2011 fair during which Ray Bianchi of Bianchi Orchards will do walnut pairing. Corn Dog Eating Con- test Qualifying will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday on the midway stage with finals set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Friday's main event is a Outlaw Karts race, which begins at 6 p.m. in the main arena and with an $1,800 guaranteed purse is expected to draw some top-notch racers, organizer Ali Abassi said. On Saturday, the newest event, put on by Pacific Coast Tractor and Truck Pullers, will be a truck and tractor pull with a local event just before the 7 p.m. event in the main arena. Saturday will also see the action of the Junior Livestock Auction that kicks off at 10 a.m. with what is being sold rotated and the champions com- ing to the block at 1 p.m. in the Don Smith Pavil- ion. Sunday is the annual championship Destruc- tion Derby, which will be in the main arena starting at 6 p.m. One lucky person will be able to enter the con- test without all the hassle of working on their own vehicle as organizers this year are raffling off tick- ets for the chance to use a car that's all ready to go. Starting Thursday, the car, which has been on display at several local businesses will be on site at the fair. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Sunday will see the 38th annual Diaper Derby, which takes place at 4:30 p.m. on the Ker- stiens Lawn. For more information on any of the events call the fair office at 527-5920 or visit the fair website: www.tehamadistrictfair.c om. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews .com. Corn dog eating contest qualifiers set for Thursday By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Boasts are already flying for the third annu- al corn dog eating contest that started as a part of the fair in celebration of vendor Milo Franks' 40th year at the Tehama District Fair in 2009. "One local woman was in to register her husband and she said the prize was his and that no one can touch him," Fair CEO Mark Eid- man said. The contest, which starts with the qualify- ing round at 5:30 p.m. Thursday on the mid- way stage, has been a resounding success with winners including at least one professional eater, Eidman said. On average the contest draws between 12 and 15 people. Those who wish to can still sign up at the Tehama District Fair Office during normal business hours until 5:15 p.m. Thursday for the "cost of a cheap lunch," or $12, Eidman said. Corn dogs for the contest will be from Franks' stand, which serves corn dogs that he claims are "better than the rest," Eidman said. So good that Eidman will specifically look for Milo's stand if he's visiting another fair. The finals for the event will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on the midway stage with the first place winner receiving a $1,000 prize. For more information on the contest call 527-5920. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com. YOUTH Continued from page 1B Value, Laurie Robinson and Bickley's Heating & Air. Amanda Mandolfo, 17, is the daughter of Jeff and Judy Mandolfo of Red Bluff. Amanda is a junior at Red Bluff High School. After she graduates she plans on attending Simp- son University to major in photography. She is spon- sored by Snack Box Cater- ing, Di'z Art and Photog- raphy, Nails by Robin and hair by Janet of Westside Hair Design. Megan Mandolfo, 16, is the daughter of Steve and Sarah Mandolfo of Red Bluff. Megan is a junior at eScholar academy. She is also attending her first year at Shasta College. After she graduates high school and junior college Megan plans to transfer to Oregon Institute of Technology to study to become a medical sonographer. She is inspired by the fight to protect the unborn. She wants to work at Care Net to bring encouragement to young woman and the community. She is spon- sored by Dr. Robert L. Dunbar, Preferred Agents Real Estate, and Trish's Hair Design. Kayla Troxell, 20, is the daughter of Paula Layson of Red Bluff and Rick Troxell of Oakdale. Kayla is in her third year at Shas- ta College. Through her life experiences she has learned life is precious and she would like to help oth- ers by becoming a para- medic. She is sponsored by Rick Troxell and Shane Akers Photography. Jessica Marie Ward, 18, is the daughter of Kim Ward of Red Bluff and Theresa Church of Corn- ing. Jessica is a graduate of Corning Union High School and plans to attend college next year. She plans to study business. Jessica is sponsored by Linda Durrer Insurance and Sugar & Spice Hair Salon. Ambassador year at Shasta College. He is studying to become a district attorney. He is sponsored by Nu-Way Market, Brewer's Arena, Brewer's Saddle Shop and his family. Michael DeFonte, 18, is the son of Robert and Lisa Defonte of Red Bluff. Michael is a senior at Red Bluff Union High School. He plans to become an officer in the army. After serving his country he would like to pursue a career as a game warden. He is sponsored by DW Plumbing, Christine Hamilton Clapp and Richard Clapp and Robert and Lisa DeFonte. The Miss Tehama County contest is one of several held throughout the year under the umbrella of Tehama County Youth Focus through which scholarships are offered. Others include the Teen Miss Tehama County, Miss Corning and little Miss Christmas. The girls from Miss Tehama County are part- nered with Little Miss Tehama County contes- tants as big sisters for the Little Miss program. The most recent compe- tition was Teen Miss Tehama County in which Morgan James, daughter of Chris and Toney James of Red Bluff, was crowned on July 4. "It's been an awesome experience," Morgan James said. "It's so fun to have the privilege to do this." Morgan, who was 14 when crowned, turns 15 during the fair on Sept. 25, attends Red Bluff High School. The most enjoy- able part about being Teen Miss Tehama County is going to the different fairs and see others crowned, she said. The person crowned following the contest Thursday will replace 2010 Miss Tehama County Courtesy photos Top: 2010 Miss Tehama County Linda Jo Bennett Below: 2011 Teen Miss Tehama County Morgan James Kendric Brewer, 19, is the son of Steven and Jana Brewer of Los Molinos. Kenny is in his second Linda Jo Bennett. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews. com. State champ comes home for local fair By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer For one Red Bluff fam- ily showing Pygmy Goats is a family affair, some- thing that has resulted in winning big two years in a row in the California Clas- sic Open at the California State Fair. In 2010, Ally Hasting won the California Classic Open Grand Champion and also showmanship for 4-H 13 and under. In 2011, her mother, Tanya Hast- ing, won the California Classic Open. "It was a huge class of about 20 goats," Tanya Hasting said. "It was a shock. Everyone else around me was so excited and I was like who won?". The judges sift the goats in the class, picking the top five or six goats with the top two being brought back to compete against the top two from other age groups within that class. Hasting won the event showing 'R' Wild West Pygmys Boss, who is bet- ter known to the family as Boss. Hasting describes win- ning with Boss, who was given to them for free, as Courtesy photo Tanya Hasting, left, poses for a picture at the California State Fair with her Pygmy Goat "Boss" who won the title Grand Champion in the California Classic Open. something akin to a rags to riches story. "He was so ugly," Tanya said. "A very scrag- gly, long haired little guy when we got him when he was eight or nine months old." Now one and a half years old, the goat has won several ribbons including a second place at a national show. The family started out with Ally, who is now 13, showing sheep as a part of the Bend-Jelly 4-H and from there went into pygmy goats, now owning nine of them, Tanya said. When Tanya's youngest daughter eight-year-old 15% - 75% off excludes Oakley & Ray-Ban 15% off all prescription sunglasses 910 Main Street, Suite C, Red Bluff (530) 527-2510 1-800-481-LENS (5367) gummsoptical.com You have a need. We have a solution We are currently looking for forklift operators, general laborers and experienced warehouse workers to start immediately. Seasonal positions with opportunity of full-time employment. Call, come in, or go online today! • Administrative • General Production www.expresspros.com 530-527-0727 243 So. Main Street Red Bluff, CA 96080 Megan, who placed third in 4-H Showmanship at the state fair, was first wanting to show an animal they were looking for something a little easier for her then sheep. "We wanted to get Megan into showing ani- mals and Tammi Joseph- son found two pygmy goats for us," Tanya said. "Now we have nine of them." Even her husband, David, has started to show goats, Tanya said. The family travels to several shows as far away as Wat- sonville and even Wash- ington. Ally and Megan will be showing the families goats with other at the Tehama District Fair. Ally will also be showing three lambs, two in breeding and one in marketing. "Showing goats, they learn about animals and it teaches them about responsibility," Tanya said. "Both my girls are very excited about fair and want to keep going to and doing this (fairs and shows) as long as they can." One thing they particu- larly enjoy is teaching people about their ani- mals, especially those who have never seen a pygmy goat before, Tanya said. "They're hoping for the best this year," Tanya said. "The fair is a good thing for the kids, whether it's state or county level. It gives them hands-on experience with caring for animals and also helps them to make friends. It's one of the better choices I've made for my kids." The public is invited to stop by and ask the Hast- ing girls questions about pygmy goats in the Bend Jelly 4-H section at the Tehama District Fair, starting Thursday. $5.00 Cozy Diner Burgers 11AM-6PM week of fair except Monster or Prime Rib Bugers 10% off for all 4-H & FFA members Try our new Salad Bar 259 S. Main St. Red Bluff 528-8777 OPEN: 7 days a week 5:30 am - 9 pm