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Yet, Mason’s success with raising cattle has given him a high profile within the industry.
Clint Mefford, American Angus Association spokesman, said it’s not easy doing what Mason and others do, showing their cattle in competition. “To excel in beef showmanship is to spend countless hours practicing, preparing and caring for projects,” he said via email. “The National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest represents the best- of-the-best at the peak of their careers. It is considered to be the pinnacle of beef cattle showmanship contests in the country, and perhaps the world.”
Similar praise came closer to home.
“Mason is an outstanding young man,” said Randy Perry, a Fresno State professor and chair of animal sciences at the university, via email. “The American Angus Association has an outstanding
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Little brother Hayden
cattle. He’s aging out. “I still have stuff to do,” he said.
Mason will continue pampering his herd. He gave Lula and the others snacks. Angie used the word “pampered” to describe the diets and lifestyle of their herd.
Mason does more than just attend college, work a farm and drive heavy equipment. He also cooks.
Mason and other California competitors won first place in the senior-other beef division at the All- American Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off at the 2019 National Junior Angus Show. His fellow chefs included Tyler Coleman of Modesto, Charlize Guess of Tulare and Calista Schreck of Placerville. The Angus Association said they prepared “Fajita Fiesta” and also claimed top honors in the recipe and showmanship categories.
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Mason Tarr, third from left, and others at an American Angus Association event.
Tarr also has a hand in raising animals. Angie said both boys are products of 4-H and FFA. “Tremendous programs,” she said. “Our kids have been blessed.”
Hayden won some regional acclaim when he sold a 255-pound hog named Sparky at auction. He raised an estimated $36,000 at the Big Fresno Fair last year when people learned he was donating the proceeds to the Honor Flight, which sends veterans to see war memorials in Washington, D.C., according to the Fresno Bee.
The Tarr ranch comprises about 40 acres and additional leased land. Angie said her son works hard and also had a lot of help from people “looking out for him.”
Mason said he plans to help others. “I’ve sold to a few different individuals from different high schools,” he said. “I’ve tried to help them.”
And he’s wrapping up the job of showing
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The Dinuba Senior Center holds Coffee & Conversation every Monday at the center’s Social Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 437 N. Eaton Ave. Details, Cece Bobst at 591-2450.
Bingo is held from 8 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Dinuba Senior Center, 437 N. Eaton Ave., in Room A-3. Dinuba senior director Cece Bobst, says bingo offers certain health benefits for those who play. Details, Cece Bobst at 591-2450.
Open Gate Ministries will be celebrating its 45th Anniversary at a Red Carpet Event on Sept. 5 at Living Word Fellowship in Dinuba. The event will include hors d’oeuvres, dinner and entertainment and will begin at 6 p.m. Vegetarian options will be available up until Aug. 19. Tickets are on sale and will not be sold at the door. For more information, call 591-
junior program where young people can get involved in many programs that offer opportunities for youth to develop leadership and communication skills. In addition, the young people learn more about cattle, cattle management and the beef industry in general.”
Perry, a family friend who has kids close in age to Mason and his little brother Hayden, 17, said those involved
with the association also learn a lot about the nutritional qualities of beef and the desires of the American beef consumer.
“We started buying cattle from him (Perry),” Mason said. “We kinda went from there.”
Mason’s a busy guy. He had just come from shaking almonds near his house and already had been in Reedley, where he attends college, and to Fresno.
He drives for a heavy equipment contractor and has very little free time. For this interview, he carved out an hour before heading off on another assignment.
He said he intends to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas and major in business agriculture. “That’s the plan,” Mason said. “One day I’d like to run my own business. Whether it’s ag or construction, we shall see.”
interested to its monthly book discussions. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Reedley Library, 1027 E. St. The titles of books the group is reading are posted in the library. Details, gnmjohnson2@ comcast.net.
Learning is a snap! Elenco’s Snap Circuits makes learning electronics easy and fun! Kids have fun while learning the basics of electricity. These classes will be taking place the first and third Wednesday of every month for ages 6 and up. Classes will begin at 2 p.m.
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Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno plans a fundraising vendor fair and yard sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at KC’s Ranch, 6414 S. Pederson Ave. in Reedley. There will be vendor booths and yard sale booths. Donations are also accepted. Details, Lupe Ramirez 559-970-4230 or Tina Woods-Tovar 559-827- 7225.
Reedley Class of 1989 Reunion is planned from 6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 12 at the Wakehouse, 850 Kings River Road. Go to reedley1989. eventbrite.com. Details, reedley1989@gmail. com.
Kings River Quilt Show is planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Reedley Mennonite Brethren Church, 1362 L St. in Reedley. Details, 559-638-3560.
St. La Salle Catholic School has a couple of events in September. The Jog-a-Thon on Sept. 13 challenges students to walk, jog or run to show support for the school and raise awareness of the importance of having an active healthy lifestyle with positive choices. Students seek sponsors
for support. Pledges can be made on an “amount per lap” basis or can be collected at any time as a flat donation. All funds raised to directly benefit St. La Salle students in the classrooms and throughout the school. The school’s annual Girls Volleyball Tournament starts at 8 a.m. Sept. 14. Junior high students will be playing. Both events are at the school, 404 Manning Ave.
Reedley’s Business Resources Expo by Fresno4Biz is scheduled 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 12, at the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. Reedley business owners and employees can learn what resources are available to them. Free registration can be done online at tinyurl.com/ y353v393. Information: (559) 490-7190.
Reedley Senior Prom and Dinner is an annual event for area seniors 60 years and older and is scheduled for Sept. 20 at Sierra View Homes. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for pictures. Dinner is at 5:45 p.m., and entertainment by Ron Surabian begins at 7 p.m. Last day to purchase tickets is Sept. 12. Signups are accepted at the Reedley Senior Center. Ticket information: (559) 637- 4207.
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The Friends of the Library at the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. New members welcome. For more details, call (559) 638-6476.
Every Thursday — Color Me Calm-Cheaper than Therapy. Begins at 6 p.m. Coloring is not only fun but great for stress relief and relaxation coloring pages and pens are provided by the library or bring your own. This is an adult activity. For more information contact the Reedley Branch Library at (559) 638-2818 or visit fresnolibrary.org
Every Saturday at 10 a.m. Read to a Dog. Dogs love children and books, come read a story to a registered therapy dog from Tail Waggin’ Tutors. All school age children are welcome. For more information contact the Reedley Branch Library at (559) 638-2818 or visit fresnolibrary.org.
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