Chamber Chat: Sept. 1

The Corning Chamber of Commerce welcomes J C Landscaping & Maintenance as new member, located at 4115 Woodson Ave., phone: (530) 838-8097.

Event "olivefully" good

The 21st Annual Olive Festival turned out to be a wonderful success and the attendance for both the parade and the day in the park exceeded previous years.

Congratulations to the parade winners. They are: Best Marching Unit, Corning Cardinal Marching Band; Best Float, Corning Tea Party Patriots; Best Miscellaneous, Chico Shrine Mini Cars; Best Senior Equestrian, Corning Cowboys; Best Jr. Equestrian, Jazziah Sherrod; and Best Vehicle, Kelly Griggs House.

The winners of the "Corning Does it Bedder" Bed Races were: First Place Men's Team, "Bed Bugs" from Harvest Christian Center; First Place Women's Team, US Bank, and First Place Mixed Team, "The Flower Bed" from Corning Florist.

Saturday, the park was full of people from all over the area enjoying the variety of food booths, craft booths and more. There were plenty of kid's activities and entertainment by local individuals and groups.

Something new this year was the chance to sample olive oil ice cream made with mandarin olive oil and lemon olive oil.

Those who were brave enough to taste them were pleasantly surprised and said it was very tasty. Next year, the chamber plans to have more varieties and show everyone what great ice cream can be made from our own local olive oils!

Thanks to all who helped

The Chamber would like to thank our major sponsors: Bell Carter Olive Company, Crane Mills, Lucero Olive Oil, Red Bluff Daily News and US Bank.

Other sponsors include: Les Schwab Tire Center, Rolling Hills Casino, Mix 95.1 Radio, SouthWest Water, Corning Observer, Corning Rotary, Hall Bros. Mortuary, Richard Dunbar DDS, Ramada Inn, Round Table Pizza, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, and the Lodge at Rolling Hills.

Thanks also to the City of Corning, the Volunteer Fire Department and especially, Carl Crain from Public Works who worked on his furlough Friday and on Saturday to help with things that needed his expertise.

From around the county

Tehama County Museum's 29th Annual Fundraising Jubilee will be 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 275 "C" St., in Tehama.

There will be a pancake breakfast, raffle drawings, a Country Store, live entertainment, craft/vendor booths, and hamburger/hot dog lunches.

New this year will be an exhibit featuring local artist and crafters, "Oink 'n Cluck" BBQ Dinner, and a Classic Corvette Display.

From 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, the Tehama County Museum also invites all to a preview showing of their latest exhibit, the "Nelda Babb Collection." There will be a program, dessert and tour.

The Tehama County Arts Council, Sacred Heart School and the Red Bluff Art Association would like to invite students to participate in the 10th Annual Tehama County Student Art Contest.

This year's theme is "Magnificent Machines" with an optional sub-theme for Grades K-5: "Robots." Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners in each of four divisions, and the Best of Show receives $50.

Entries are due by 4 p.m. Sept. 28, at Sacred Heart School 2255 Monroe St., Red Bluff. Participants may pick up the rules and entry forms at the chamber office, 1110 Solano St.

Information submitted by Valanne Cardenas, manager of the Corning Chamber of Commerce. Contact her at 824-5550 or corningchamber@sbcglobal.net.