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Corndog qualifying Thursday 1B Wednesday, September 26, 2012 – Daily News By RICH GREENE DN Staff Writer Dominated by profes- sional eaters its first two years the fair's annual Corndog Eating Contest featured an upset in 2011. Tehama County Social Services worker Tomas Loarca became the first local to nab the $1,000 grand prize when he edged out professional eater Johnnie Excel in the finals. Loarca downed 15 corndogs in the 7-minute final to claim the title of Tehama County's gastral champion. The previous two events had been dominat- ed from professional eaters who had traveled in from out of town to scoop up the prize money. With Loarca's suc- cessful upset bid, hopes are high for another local to rein supreme when the contest begins 5:30 p.m. Thursday with the four-minute prelimi- nary rounds on the Mid- way. The top qualifiers, no more than 12 according to the contest's rules, will then advance to the 7:30 p.m. Saturday $1,000 Finals on the Midway Stage. The final will be an 8- minute event. Those wishing to enter the contest must sign up before 5:15 p.m. at the Tehama District Fair- grounds Office. Contestants must be 18 years-old and there is a $12 registration fee. Miss Tehama County hits stage Thursday By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Lacie James, 18, of Red Bluff who was sec- ond alternate, earning the title of Young Woman of Merit, and Miss Congeniality in the 2011 competition is run- ning against fellow Red Bluff residents Hannah Miller and Kayla McCoshum along with Tina Acosta of Corning. Krista Mae Lucier and Monica Day of Red Bluff round out the com- petition. Six girls will be com- peting at 7 p.m. Thurs- day for the title of Miss Tehama County on the midway stage at the 2012 Tehama District Fair. Hannah, the 16-year- old daughter of Jeff Wing and Joanna Miller, is a Junior at Slaric Christian Academy who wants to get a degree in Behavioral Sciences and work in the Behavioral Science Unit within the FBI. She is sponsored by Black Ranch, Bob's Tire Center, Bryan's Painting and Construction, Rustic Rose, Farmers Insurance and Mane Attraction. Lacie, the daughter of Chris and Toney James, is a graduate of Red Bluff High School and is attending Shasta Com- munity College. music theory. Kayla, the 16-year- old daughter of Dayle and Kathy McCoshum, is a junior at Red Bluff High School. Upon graduation Kayla intends to obtain her degree as a regis- tered Nurse. She is sponsored by Wheeler Logging Inc., Gold Exchange, Growney Motors, Cumpton Trucking Inc., Red Bluff Auto Sales, Red Bluff Glass Company and Moule's Tehama County Glass. Monica, the 16-year- old daughter of Ronnie and Marcie Day, attends Shasta College to com- plete her senior year of high school. She plans to attend UC Berkeley to get her PhD in Linguis- tics and become a speech pathologist. She wants to learn at least seven languages. She plans to transfer to CSU, Chico to get her degree in dietetics. Lacie is sponsored by Linda Durrer, Growney Motors and Sunrise Rotary. Tina, who is 18, attends Shasta College and wants to be a mar- riage and family Thera- pist. She plans to trans- fer to CSU Chico and achieve her degree in psychology. Tina is sponsored by Marco's Pizza, Classic Touch and Auto Zone. Monica is sponsored by American Embroi- dery, Heart Strings and Love Knots Boutique, Circle 7 Days, Bob's Tire Center, Growney High School. Upon graduation he intends to enlist into the US Marine Corps and later study history and Miles is sponsored by Rick Bertrand Profes- sional Horse Trainer, Jill's Fresh Stop Market and Deli, North State Starter, The Stove Junc- tion, Two Buds BBQ, Greg Rash Electrical, Norcal Nursery, Leyva Dental Labs, Gobber- sknob Farms, Pumpkin- land, The Hope Chest and Hazel's Alterations. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynew s.com. Follow her on Twitter @DN_Zeeb. OPENING SOON Motors, Andy Houghton Insurance Agency, A Mane Attraction and Shelly Emerzlikar. Krista Lucier of Corning is the 19-year- old daughter of Julie Postma of Nevada and the sister of four sib- lings. She is attending Shasta College working on a degree in Pysiogno- my. Price's Pharmacy and Fourth Street Nails. One contestant, Ernesto Miles Leyva who goes by Miles, has She is sponsored by Welcome to the Fair TEHAMA ESTATES PROVIDES: ◆ Independent Living ◆ Private Apartments ◆ Three Nutritious Meals Daily ◆ 24 Hour Secure Environment ◆ House Keeping Services ◆ Warm & Friendly Staff ◆ Recreational Programs ◆ Private & Formal Dining Rooms ◆ Scheduled Transportation EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY A Retirement Community for the Active Senior Citizens 750 David Avenue, Red Bluff • 527-9193 stepped forward to try for Tehama County Ambassador. Miles Leyva, the 17- year-old son of Diane Leyva of Dairyville and the late Daniel F. 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