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Wallowa County Chieftain wallowa.com Sports July 5, 2017 A9 Two-legged, four-legged athletes shine at the Chief Joseph Days Ranch Rodeo By Steve Tool Wallowa County Chieftain A crackling thunderstorm capped by a torrential downpour couldn’t dampen the spirits of hardy Wallowa County rodeo fans. A crowd of more than 400 jammed into the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena for the 10th anniversary of the Chief Joseph Days Ranch Rodeo. on Saturday. The rodeo is a scholarship fund- raiser a students in Wallowa, Joseph and Enterprise high schools. This year’s recipients included Addie Kil- gore of Joseph, Darby Gassett of Enterprise and Ashley Starner of Wallowa. The rodeo set a number of records including attendance. Twelve teams competed for the prize money, another record, as did about a dozen ranch bronc riders and nearly that many lady breakaway ropers. The event raised more than $4,000 for- scholarships –– also a record. The Quail Run Ranch team headed by Barrie Qualle proved that the third time is the charm as they walked away with their third consec- utive team championship along with a $1,280 check and new belt buckles. They had stellar performances in team doctoring and team sorting por- tions of the competition. The Quail Run Ranch edged the Five S crew by four points, 90-86. The teams competed in four events, which also included team doctoring and team pasture roping. A massive thunderstorm hit the rodeo grounds around the time the event began, quickly turning the ground into a quagmire. Horses had the advantage, buck- ing off at least half of the riders were bucked off. Wyatt Warnock proved the only local cowboy to place, com- ing in third. However, Enterprise Police Department offi cer George Kohlhepp, who was bucked off short of a ride at the Mountain High Broncs and Bulls Rodeo two weeks ago, topped off his bronc, fi nishing just out of the money. One young cowboy took a ter- rible spill and ended up sliding into the arena fence and taking a trip by ambulance to Wallowa Memorial Hospital. His condition is unknown as of press time. The Chieftain will publish more scores in next week’s issue. Ellen Bishop/For the Chieftain Wyatt Warnock from the International Livestock team works the team sort- ing competition at the Chief Joseph Rodeo Days Ranch Rodeo Saturday. The goal was to sort cattle sequentially according to the numbers on their backs. Chief Joseph Days Ranch Rodeo Results Overall: 1. Quail Run Ranch; 2. Five S Ranch; 3. Yatah Hay Land and Cattle; 4. Lightning Creek Ranch. Team branding: 1. Five S; 2. Mor- gan Family. Team Doctoring: 1. Quail Run Ranch; 2. Yatah Hay Land and Cattle. Team Sorting: 1. Quail Run Ranch; 2. Intermountain Livestock. Team Roping: 1. Five S Ranch; 2. Lightning Creek Ranch. Ladies Steer Stopping: 1. Mari- anne Yost. Bronc Riding: 1. Monte Johnson; 2. Colt Prather; 3. Wyatt Warnock. Calcutta: 1. Karen Ramunha, $1522.50; 2. Nick Powers, $913.50; Mel Coleman, $609. Top Hand: Devin Thompson. Best Cowgirl: Marianne Yost. Gun Raffl e: Amber Fritz. Ellen Bishop/For the Chieftain Monty Johnson scored a well-deserved 81 with this ride, winning the ranch broncs competition of the Chief Joseph Days Ranch Rodeo 2017. Johnson’s ride came just as rain turned into hail at the rodeo grounds in Joseph. A number of bronc riders came away covered in mud. Ellen Bishop/For the Chieftain AT LEFT: Cody Ross of the Marr Flat team floats out a loop during competition in the Chief Joseph Days Ranch Rodeo on Saturday in Joseph. ABOVE: Fred Steen drops a loop for the heels while teammate Devon Thompson tracks the head during the steer doctoring competition in Saturday’s Chief Joseph Days Ranch Rodeo Saturday. Golf: Still time to enter this weekend’s tourney The third annual Invitational Golf Tournament is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 7-9. If you haven’t put in your entry yet, there is still time. Many golfers who have been around awhile recognize this tourna- ment as a stepped-up version of the Elks Tournament of old. It is, only with one difference ... this event is an open fi eld. Everyone is invited to participate. Rochelle Danielson For people who may be unfamiliar with the game, the play is two-man best ball. A practice round is offered Friday. The two-day contest begins Satur- day with a shotgun start. The second 800 S. River, Enterprise • 541.426.9228 • carpetonenterprise.com round is Sunday. There’ll be payouts in gross and net and tee prize give- aways. Saturday night prime rib is on the menu, and later, a team auction with a Calcutta auction will be held for the Sunday round. The sole survi- vor tops off the tourney. Alpine Meadows is well into its busiest time, with the RVs and camp- ers along with boats and bikes (golf clubs too) coming up Highway 82. If this is any sign of how busy Wallowa County recreational sites are going to be in the next three months, then the golf course is going to be even busier. The Wine-Down ladies turned out to wind down Thursday evening. Six two-woman teams played a nine-hole scramble. Gross score winners were Tammy Crawford and Kate Craw- ford with a 44. Teams were Nancy Hook and Karen Coppin, Judy Ables and Cheryl Kooch, Lil Harshfi eld and Josie Conrad, Mary Moe and Char Williams and Sherrie Currie and Rochelle Danielson. The Wednesday evening “two-per- son” team league is 12 teams strong. The league is still open to both men and women. Check with Bill Ables for details. Rochelle Danielson writes about golf for the Chieftain. For a Summer “Stay”cation e in Com y To d a t Ge and ired! p s n I
