A BEAST FOR THE EYES AT AUCTION; HANDLERS HAVE PRICE PUT ON PRIZE LIVESTOCK.Byline: Karen Maeshiro Daily News Staff Writer For months before the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Fair, Heather Morris spent hours every day primping and training Arnold, her 1,276-pound prize steer. Morris, a member of the North Antelope Valley 4-H Club, said she started raising and grooming Arnold in November, starting out at two hours a day and working her way up to five hours a day. ``I would rinse him a lot, and blow (dry) him a lot to train the hair to go forward to go with the angle you'd like it to so he looks prettier,'' Morris said. ``I made him stand for two hours a day so he would get used to standing for show day. That way, they don't get so antsy ant·sy adj. ant·si·er, ant·si·est Slang 1. Restless or impatient; fidgety: The long wait made the children antsy. 2. .'' All that work paid off in a grand champion blue ribbon blue ribbon denotes highest honor. [Western Folklore: Brewer Dictionary, 127] See : Prize for overall best in the beef category and a selling price of $7.50 a pound at the annual livestock auction Thursday at the fair. ``It was fun doing this during the year and at the show. I took him to the state fair, and just to hear people notice him was really a big compliment for me,'' said Morris, 18, a graduate of Rosamond High School now attending Antelope Valley College Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college located in Lancaster, California, USA. It is operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District, with a primary service area of 1,945 square miles covering portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties. . Morris said she will use the money, $9,570, to buy a computer and pay for school, where she is studying to be a nurse. More than 500 animals raised by youngsters from Agua Dulce Agua Dulce is Spanish for "sweet water". It also refers to various locations: In Mexico:
Eleven-year-old Brittia Hollingsworth, a sixth-grader at Hillview Middle School Hillview Middle School is a public middle school in Menlo Park, California, part of the Menlo Park City School District. It is notable as having been named a California Distinguished School seven times. , was more creative in naming her sheep, which won the grand champion award in the sheep category. She picked Ziggy Stardust star·dust n. 1. A dreamlike, romantic, or uncritical sense of well-being. 2. A cluster of stars too distant to be seen individually, resembling a dimly luminous cloud of dust. Not in scientific use. 3. , initially not knowing rock star David Bowie took on that name for a period in the 1970s. ``My mom had a lamb named that when she was in high school,'' said Brittia, a resident of Palmdale. The 115-pound sheep sold for $36 a pound for a total of $4,140. Brittia said she will spend part of the money to buy a saddle for her 3-year-old Palomino Palomino Colour type of horse distinguished by its cream, yellow, or gold coat and a white or silver mane. It is popular in pleasure and parade classes. Palominos may conform to the breed types of several light breeds, including the Arabian horse and the American Quarter Horse. and some on next year's animal project. ``I'm excited because this is my first year in 4-H,'' said Brittia, a member of the Leona Valley 4-H club. ``It was fun because I met some new people.'' The annual fair will continue through Monday at the fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. at 155 E. Ave. I. Admission is $5 for adults and teen-agers, $3 for seniors and children ages 6 to 15, and free for active-duty military personnel with identification. ANTELOPE VALLEY FAIR AT A GLANCE TODAY ENTERTAINMENT: Figure 8 racing, 7:30 p.m., $12, $15. The Shirelles, 8, 10 p.m. Hypnotist Suzy Haner, 6:30, 9 p.m. American Made Band, 9, 10:30 p.m. Bressler, 8, 10 p.m. HOURS: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT: Rural Olympics, 4 p.m. $12, $15. Demolition Derby, 8 p.m. $12, $15. Hypnotist Suzy Haner, 6:30, 9 p.m. Brandscome, 8, 10 p.m. American Made Band, 9, 10:30 p.m. Bressler, 8, 10:30 p.m. Monster trucks, 7:30 p.m., $12, $15. Pablo Cruise, 8, 10 p.m. HOURS: Noon to 1 a.m. DAILY Carnival rides, farm animals, flower exhibits, handicraft handicraft: see arts and crafts. displays, photo exhibit, gem and mineral displays, bungee jumping, antique farm equipment, petting zoo, Hoopla hoop·la n. Informal 1. a. Boisterous, jovial commotion or excitement. b. Extravagant publicity: The new sedan was introduced to the public with much hoopla. 2. the Clown, Short Attention Span Circus, Discovering Science stage shows and hands-on exhibits. INFORMATION ADMISSION: General admission, $5; children 6-15 and adults 55 and older, $3; children under 6 and active duty military personnel with identification, free. PARKING: $2. LOCATION: Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 155 E. Ave. I. TELEPHONE: (805) 948-6060. CAPTION(S): Photo, Box PHOTO (Color) (Ran in AV Edition only) Bryce Frederick, 13, of Agua Dulce presents his sheep Thursday at the 43rd annual Kiwanis Junior Livestock Auction at the Antelope Valley Fair. Jeff Goldwater/Daily News BOX: ANTELOPE VALLEY FAIR AT A GLANCE (See text) |
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