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6 Smoke Signals AUGUST 15, 2003 AUGUST 15, 2003 Smoke Signals uoht In dica row HPRA But De ted Grand Ronde Rodeo Com mittee mixes humor into a full schedule of traditional rodeo events. By Ron Karten The summer's second rodeo in Grand Ronde could have been better attended. "Too many rodeos going on elsewhere," said Marvin Kimsey, Rodeo Board Chairman and event organizer, "in Eugene, Corvallis and else where, and they didn't have time to get back and forth." But those who came had good reason and great fun. "What really drew me to this one is the Native American sponsorship," said Dallas rancher Michael Cartwright. "That really turns me on. I want to support Native Americans any time I can." Sanctioned by the Northwest Pro Rodeo Asso ciation with stock provided by the P9 Rodeo Com pany, the rodeo featured all of the usual events as detailed in the results box, plus the old 'Chicken-to-the-Moon' trick. It was the first rodeo for Nancy Anderson, a web-designer from Beverly Hills. She loved the riding and the color and crafts, but winced when ropes from riders on horses brought down a big bull. "I wish they wouldn't do that," she said. Don Etzel and his wife, Joyce, farmers from Turner, came with four grandchildren and one of their friends. Nine-year-old David came for "the bull riding, the bronco, the burro racing mainly everything," he said. Eleven-year-old The Winners Bareback: Mitchell Rickman Saddle Bronc: Ryder Gautereaux Bull Riding: Cody Campbell & Rob Sweeney Calf Roping: Clint Endicott Steer Wrestling: Michael Reger Team Roping: Brandon Beers & Mike Beers Barrel Racing: Melody Smith Breakaway: Jordan Crossly J "V? Aft - V XL. - III Ml) m.nijimn.1 mmm mmmuu . in. warn ii , , nmwmm mi. m.hi i. in mm I - r-frriJ- h turnup ?4it. . i iik S-HfiVilI m I Tsui v v 'fw iPf "p Wif -fpfip ip1 5 s . 3 If .- 4 Local Kelly Chapin gets ready to ride. Mary came for the Donkey Race, and all of a sudden it was on and the interview was over. "Hurry," said Joyce. "It's time for the donkey race," and five more kids headed in a dead run for the corral opening. It was a race that also drew the likes of Tribal Elder Buddy White and his wife, Anna, along with Kimsey and his wife, Michaelle, who is Rodeo Committee Trea surer and a long-time volunteer for the Tribes' rodeos. When Michaelle couldn't get up on the donkey, Marvin jumped on, and with unforgettable form, rode the length of rodeo grounds. "Look Ma, No Hands" Cowboy Shawn Johnson of Albany, Oregon, gets more than he bargained for at the "Wild Horse Stampede," an exiting free for all that kicked off the rodeo which attracted participants from thoughout the Northwest. J0 WJUTy It Focused Keeley Harnes concentrates before her event. i , 1 niiuwwoMMi uuAi....- 'lLjr -'"'rr Iw it. ;n-v."' "Life's A Drag" James Crogan of Willamina is dragged by one arm during the bareback competition. Scary Cody Campbell, a professional cowboy from Summerville, Oregon, attemps an eight-second ride on a bull provied by stock contractor P9 Rodeo Company of Parma, Idaho. Watchful Tribal Elders had a good view of the rodeo from the Elders' seating area. From left are: Kenneth Lafferty, Darlene Lafferty, Margaret MacAbee, Janet Phillips and her mother, Pearl "Cookie" Langley-Lyons. h ..:J r "-ri rrri t?- n U . .' 6 I TZ. .ImM- BMP' A h ( T , . , , '111 4l " j VJ' ; -, , ' J Just Ridin' Mike Walts of Welsh, Oregon. 2003 NRPA Rodeo Photos by Peta Tinda "When Is My Turn?" - Tyler Wynn, age 6. There were many youth events at this year's rodeo, including the ring toss, the calf de ribboning, and stick horse races . ... t . ... .. -I". TIN ". .. r-. iA' '-".i. - 4 , . -a ... ... ...... . - t - . ; Viri - ft ".. ' i SPIRIT -MI MOUNTAIN 7 QTAMDPnC 1 t .5 1 w 1 1 h m n rrt! v CONPFnPRATPn ' y V'" -.iniL.u a 1" 1 "i m Si 3 t 11 ii.1 GRAND RONDE MP -3 F LCCTRIC 503-843-J Rookie 4-year-old Jordan Luttrell takes his first shot at riding a "Junior Bull" during the Junior Bull Rodeo held here in Grand Ronde on Friday, July 11. If ...JU ujj , fit t 1 CONFEDERATE! tan GRAND RONDE r . v. ELECTRld 503-843- y 4 If i 1 1. J Luttrell won that event and will be back for the Oregon Junior Bull Riders finals scheduled to be held here September 27-28. Photos by Brent Merrill A.
