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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
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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.
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"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.
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"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
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