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SPILYAY TYMOO Page 10 May 6,1983 Root Feast rodeo results Second Go 1., 2 and 3. ground split Average for both days 1. Jason Smith 2. and 3. ground split Barrel Race 1. Lucy Schnable 2. Jan Whittington 3. Sammy Allen Novice Barrel Race 1. Michelle Wells Breakaway Roping 1. Bob Findley 2. Ron Clements 3. Ron Hall Calf Roping 1. John Alps 2. John Hall 3. John Schmid Saddle Bronc First Go 1. Delbert Garcia 2. Hobo Twist 3. Ground split Second Go 1. Plummy Wright 2. Hobo Twist 3. Ground Split Average for both days 1. Hobo Twist 2. Plummy Wright 3. Delbert Garcia Bareback First Go 1. Jason Smith 2. and 3. ground split Team Roping 1. Tony Graham/Bill Gow 2. Dustin Nordman/ Thumper Miller 3. Steve Schnable/Jim Dillman 4. Terry H ockett/Ray Walker 5. William P att/R on Clements 6. Carroll Shadley/M att Wewa Wild Horse Race 1. Emerson, Troy and Jason Smith This years Root Feast rodeo was sponsored by the Warm Springs Rodeo Association. Stock contractors for this year were Earl Squiemphen, Buck Smith and Delford Johnson. Ginger Johnson was the rodeo secretary. Event timers were Evaline Patt and Val Squiemphen. Judges were Eldon Tom and Buzz Scott. Tygh Valley rodeo May 21-20 Spity ay Tymoo photo by Milter During the recent rodeo the horses were giving the contestants a go fo r their money as a few cowboys bit the dust as shown cowboy Poor Bear about to tost the dirt. Squiemphen takes first S am m i S q u ie m p h e n , daughter of Earl and Rita Squiemphen, is making a name for herself in the National Collegiate Rodeo Association in team roping. The 24-year- old sophomore at Central Oregon Community College in Bend is a member of the COCC rodeo rfeam. She and her team ropinj^partner, Bret Nordman mond, won the first- buckles at the place i n State University Wash! Collej te Rodeo held in Pullira on April 29, 30 and May 1 and Bret topped a Sari field q 7 teams to bring home the fii place awards. In the long gj the team made a time of 101 seconds, to qualify for go. In the short go, the sn a time of 9.6, thus they a winmQj the average and the title. C.R. Squiemphen, age 21 , also performed at the Pullman rodeo and won the fourth place monies in barrel racing. In the long go, C.R. made a lime of 18.32 to qualify for the short go and in that go, she made a time of 18.48 giving her an average for fourth place. There are six rodeos left in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo season. The schedule is as follows: May 5-7 Eastern Oregon at LaGrande May 13-15 Treasure Valley at Ontario, Oregon May 22-24 Northwest Regional at Haines, Oregon May 28-30 Spokane Com munity College at Spokane, Washington June 3-5 Blue Mountain at Pendleton, Oregon June 20-25 College National Finals at Bozeman, Montana. The Tygh Valley All-Indian annual rodeo will be held May 21 and 22 at the Tywama Saddle Club rodeo grounds at Tygh Valley. It will be the opening show of the year for the members of the Western States Indian Rodeo Associa tion. This year the queen selection will be open to Indian girls from all tribes. Girls will be chosen for the court on May 20, Friday at 5 p.m. The entrants must be on horseback and in full traditional Indian regalia. The contest is open to girls who are single and between the ages of 15-18 years. A' buckle will be awarded to the girl chosen as the queen. In addition to the rodeo there will be western dances, one on Friday evening at 9 p.m. and one on Saturday at 9 p.m. A Indian Arts and Crafts Fair will be held at the grounds th ro u g h o u t the weekend. Persons interested in space at the fair may call (503) 544-3093 for more informa tion. Memorial trophy to be presented The Leland E. Tom Memorial Trophy will be presented at the Tygh Valley All-Indian Rodeo on May 21 and 22, 1983. The trophy is to be presented to the All-Around cowboy who wins the most money. The trophy will be a three-year revolving trophy. A cowboy must be the all-around high money winner three years in a row to take the trophy home permanently. To be presented to this year’s winner will be a satin jacket with Leland Tom Memorial All-Around Champion, Tygh Valley All- Indian Rodeo, 1983 enscribed in satin stitch. This award is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tom Sr. and Family and the Inter-Tribal Sports Store. — ....... .... ......................................spifytty Tymoo photo by Behrend Members o f the Central Oregon Community College “G olffor Women Only” class learned the basic techniques neededfor golf. Instructor Carolyn Grote, who has golfedfor over 20 years, gave one-on- one instruction to those who needed a little extra help. Here, she is helping Luli Youngdeer with chipping.
