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Wednesday, May 29, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Sisters rider headed to rodeo finals By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief Sisters Rodeo is rolling into town, but for one rodeo athlete, the big action next month is in South Dakota, where she9ll be among 1,000 contestants from all over the U.S., Canada, Australia and Mexico in the National Junior High Finals Rodeo. Twelve-year-old Gabby Bartolotta, a sixth-grader at Sisters Christian Academy, will travel to Huron, South Dakota at the end of June to compete in pole bend- ing. Pole bending is a timed eo where a event in youth rodeo ing slalom rider runs a weaving between six poles set in a line. It9s a lightning- kes quick, high-stakes event. As Bartolo tta notes, <Messing up ess on one run can mess up everything. It9s tal a really big mental thing.= eels Bartolotta feels well-prepared. She9s eekly, been competing weekly, under the expert t tute- lage of trainer Alicia om she Lettenmaier, whom cing her credits with introducing ing a real to rodeo and sparking passion. <I actually didn9t know that I would do that good in my first year of junior rodeo,= she said. Bartolotta says that, <it9s probably the relationship with the horse that keeps me doing it. My horse has everything to do with it.= Jessie is a five-year-old golden buckskin quarter horse mare. <She9s patterned on all gaming events,= Bartolotta said. <She is very mature for her age. She9s an old soul and I love her to death. She9s drop-dead gorgeous. She9s an awesome horse.= <They take care of each other, that9s for sure,= said Gabby9s mother, Julie. That9s an important thing to know for a mom watching her daughter blaze across an arena, weaving among poles at top speed. The horse isn9t the only one who9s mature for her age. Rodeo and the responsibilities of caring for a horse fosters a culture of grace under pres- sure, humility, and mutual encouragement. <Good run/bad run 4 (the competitors) always cheer each other on,= Julie said. <They know how hard a sport it is, so there9s that encour- agement behind it.= The Bartolottas know that the long trip to South Dakota is leading to competition that can end in seconds. As always in rodeo, contestants come a long way for a short ride 4 and there are no quarters or innings to make a late-game comeback. Gabby is ready for all that. She9s focused, has faith in her horse and her trainer and herself. She9s ready to join the best in her age group in the sport to chase $80,000 in prizes; $200,000 in scholar- ships; and the chance to be a National Junior High Finals Rodeo winner. It all lies just beyond those six poles lined up in the arena. Entertainment & Events The Belfry Live Music with Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai with David Jacobs-Strain 7 p.m. For tickets MAY call 541-815-9122 or go to BelfryEvents.com. 30 THUR Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. MAY 31 FRI JUN 1 SAT After Rodeo Parties! Thurs.-Sat. June 6, 7, 8 JUN 2 SUN Live music with #1 Country band from Las Vegas! Th d J June 6 at 8 8:30 Thursday, Thursday 30 pm Fri., June 7 & Sat. June 8 at 9:30 pm 175 N. Larch St. 17 1 t. 13 JUN 3 MON 541-549-6114 5 4 The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Live Music with The Blank Tapes 6 to 8 p.m. Big Lawn Music series with food & beverages for purchase. Free and open to all ages. For additional info call 541-638-7001 or go to thesuttlelodge.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill DJK9 Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Cork Cellars Live Music with Cuppa Jo 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill DJK9 Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market Opening Day 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh local produce. Live music with the Appaloosa band. Now on Sundays! Call 503-997-0301 or go to sistersfarmersmarket.com. Paulina Springs Books Author Presentation with Heather Anderson 4:30 p.m. The author will present her new memoir,“Thirst: 2,600 Miles to Home.” For more info call 541- 549-0866 or go to paulinasprings.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Open Mic & Jam Night 7 p.m. Every Monday, no cover! For information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Paulina Springs Books Music, Storytelling & Poetry Open Mic 6 p.m. First Monday of every month. For information call 541-549-0866. hardtailsoregon.com JUN 4 TUES JUN 5 May 30 / Thurs. / 7 PM Keith Greeninger & Dayan Kai PHOTO PROVIDED Gabby Bartolotta and her horse Jessie will compete in Pole Bending at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in South Dakota next month. with special guest David Jacobs-Strain Both critically acclaimed solo artists, together they create a soulful sound that has moved audiences nationwide. June 12 / Wed. / 6:30 PM Americana Project CD Release Show BelfryEvents.com 541-815-9122 2019 Summer Music Line-up! Shows start at 7 p.m. $5 cover Fri • June 21 Honey Don’t Fri • June 28 Pete Kartsones Mon • July 8 Abbey Road Live AngelinesBakery.com 121 W. Main Ave. | 541-549-9122 WED Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Sisters Rodeo Grounds Xtreme Bulls 6:30 p.m. $22. Tickets at 541-549-0121 or 800-827-7522. For details go online to sistersrodeo.com. Sisters Saloon Live Music with Moon Mountain Ramblers 8 to 11 p.m. Free concert after Xtreme bulls!. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Hardtails Bar & Grill After Rodeo Party Live Music with Thrillbilly Deluxe 8:30 p.m. For additional information call JUN 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. 6 THUR Sisters Saloon Rodeo Party Locals’ Night with Joe Slick Band and Dry Canyon Stampede 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. $10 cover, free for locals. For additional information call 541- 549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. JUN 7 FRI Sisters Rodeo Grounds Sisters Rodeo 7 p.m. Tickets at 541-549-0121 or 800-827-7522. For details go online to sistersrodeo.com. Sisters Saloon Rodeo After Party with Joe Slick Band and Dry Canyon Stampede 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $10 cover. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Hardtails Bar & Grill After Rodeo Party Live Music with Thrillbilly Deluxe 9:30 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Live Music with MAITA 6 to 8 p.m. Big Lawn Music series with food & beverages for purchase. Free and open to all ages. For additional info call 541-638-7001 or go to thesuttlelodge.com. Paulina Springs Books Author Presentation with John Dodge 6:30 p.m. The author will present his non-fi ction account,“A Deadly Wind: The 1962 Columbus Day Storm.” For more info call 541-549-0866 or go to paulinasprings.com. Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to lisa@nuggetnews.com ?