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A10 SPORTS Wallowa County Chieftain Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Photos by Ellen Morris Bishop Ty Warnock’s dog turns a steer with a show of force during the stock dog trial at the Wallowa County Stockman’s Rodeo. Stock Growers Rodeo ropes in fun, scholarship funds By Ellen Morris Bishop Wallowa County Chieftain The Wallowa County Stockgrower’s Ranch Rodeo and dinner on Saturday provided a good time for all and roped in funds for scholarships, includ- ing more than $600 from the sale of a pick of the lit- ter from a stellar cowdog. Tom Birkmaier and B.J. Warnock took top prize in rock-jack building with an energetic performance. Devin Patton and Mark Ramsden were a close second. Stock dog competi- tion was won by Cody Ross and his two border col- lies, who put the set of three steers through stock fences, barrels, and in and out of a corral in 4 min- utes, 14 seconds. Second place stock dog went to Mark Schott. Team sorting was won by an out of county team of Dave Gordon, Wes Osborne, and Lexie Osborne. Local favorites Barrie Qualle, Zach Compton and K.C. Little took second place honors. Branding honors also went to an out of county team: Mark Kerns, Savanah Kerns, and Wes Osborne. But Todd Nash, Greg Seufer and Hadley Miller teamed up to garner a close second. Three teams competed in the horseback relay race—with the fi rst three legs ridden at a trot and the last leg usually at a full-out gallop. First place easily went to the team of Zeb Ramsden, Lute Ramsden and Trevor Wentz who loped home with the prize. The real competition was between sec- ond and third place, with Skyler Willis, Scott Shear, and Deanna DeMelo holding off a fast-closing third team to win by just a few seconds at the fi nish line. The kids’ stick horse races were a little less dra- matic. In what seemed a display of good sportsman- ship, most of the 3 to 5 year old set “galloped“ to the fi nish line, and then stopped just short of cross- ing it until most of their fellow racers arrived. The 5 and up group was not as polite, with the winner letting out a whoop as he carried his (stick) horse across the fi nish. Deanna DeMelo was recognized as all around top cowgirl. Trevor Wentz took top cowboy honors. And the Wallowa County Stockman’s Ranch Rodeo top horse award went to Dan Probert’s sturdy sorrel. Tom Birkmaier takes a break while BJ Warnock tacks a tag to the rockjack upright to indicate that their work is complete in the rockjack competition. The pair won the contest. Jessie Cunningham ropes the fi rst of two steers during the team branding competition. IT’S A HORSE RACE! In a hotly contested fi nish, two riders vie for second and third place. Mark Schott gets off a tough shot, but successfully ropes his heifer during the team branding competition. Gayle Beck Ladies Invitational is always a fun golfi ng event at Alpine Meadows The annual Gayle Beck Ladies Invitational took place Tuesday, August 13th. It’s always a fun golfi ng event at Alpine Meadows. Here’s looking back at the day’s highlights. First, the weather was grand for golf . . . warm sun- shine, cool breeze. Nature being nice. Second, a “fi rst time” tourney scramble format proved to be a good deci- By Rochelle Danielson sion for the Invite. (Scram- ble defi nition of scramble is where two or more play- ers form a team, with rules emphasizing fun without pressure of players keep- ing individual scores. Each player hits tee shot on each hole, then everyone plays from the spot of the best drive and so on to fi nal putt. One score per team.) Six 4-man teams par- ticipated in play including twelve gals, Alpine Mead- ows; four gals, Buffalo Peak, Union. Linda Taylor represented Baker’s Quail Ridge. Dara Alverson from Meridian, ID joined in with six La Grande Country Club lady golfers. Back to School L HIGH SCHOO NEWS SPORTS ST UDENT of the LUNC U H s WEEK MEN ATHLETE OF THE WEEK WALLOWA AIN COUNTY CHIEFT CONTEST Fall/WINTER Sports Calendars Bringing you the News! Contact Jennifer Cooney • jcooney@wallowa.com • 541-805-9630 The team of Cathy Reyn- olds, Dayle Harmon, Cindy Parks and Deb Koppman were the big winners scor- ing a low 70, 2 under. The team of Cally Goss and Carol Franks (LaGrande) along with Rochelle Daniel- son and Donna McCadden (Enterprise) worked dili- gently to win the big money, but was foiled by tree branches, sand, water, and air quality. They fi nished 1 under with a 71. The team of Carol Marr, Jacquie Myers, Gwen Thornberg and Mary Lynn Townsend found that Trout Creek on #7 marred their chances of even win- ning a used golf ball. KP on #1 and #10: Flight One, Linda Taylor. Flight Two, Judy Ables. Longest Drive #6 and #15: Flight One, Deb Koppman. Flight Two, Mary Lynn Townsend. Closest to Line #2 and #11: Flight One, Linda Taylor. Flight Two, Sally McCraw. Longest putt on #9 and #18: First Flight, Sandy South- ard. Second Flight, Gwen Thornberg. A luncheon at the club- house, provided by Cheryl Kooch and served by Mar- sha Hauptmann and Belinda Kunz, culminated a fi ne, fun day. Carol Marr, chairman announced scramble win- ners. Cindy Parks/Panky Hauxwell, co-chair in deco- ration/raffl e prizes, helped in calling winners. Cally Goss and Sally McCraw split the 50/50 drawing. Raffl e prizes: Wallowa Lake Tram, 2 tick- ets to ride. Vesta Jacobs, 2 pecan pies. Be Charmed and Rusty Spur, gift certifi cates. Cindy Parks, horticulturist, supplied potted succulants. Numerous gifts donated by AMGC members, and also by Union gals made for a very enjoyable afternoon. Much appreciated was the help from Gary Marr, Ken Hauxwell and Terry Lamb who helped carry golf bags from cars to golf carts. Introducing Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Adam Heisinger • Doctor of Osteopathy, Des Moines University, Iowa • Internship and Residency completed in orthopedic surgery at Affinity Medical Center, Ohio; Fellowship in sports medicine completed at Orthopedic Research of Virginia, Richmond • Served four years as flight surgeon, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia and Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina Dr. Heisinger will be seeing patients at Wallowa Memorial Hospital regularly for clinic visits and surgery. Ask your physician for a referral today. We treat you like family 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise, OR 97828 • 541-426-3111 • www.wchcd.org 209 NW First St., Enterprise OR • 541-426-4567 • wallowa.com Wallowa Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
