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TEN Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner Oregon Wednesday, August 18,1999 Grand Marshal Charlie Daly to reign over parade Cattleman of the Year He and other members helped build the original livestock corrals at the fairgrounds Charlie is a member of the St Patrick's Catholic Church and the Heppner Elks Lodge Though semi-retired, the Dalys continue to have cattle isn't ready to hang up his spurs yet. With his ready smile, he will mount up and be ready to head up the 1999 parade-a fitting tribute to a longtime fair and rodeo promoter. A fr e s h new d a y a n d i t is our.* a d a y of h a p p y beginnings when we, K a th r y n A nn C utsforth a n d E d w a rd E ugene F u llm er p led g e o u r love a s one on S a tu rd a y , the tw en ty-eig h th of A u g u st nineteen h u ndred a n d n in ety-n in e a t two o ’clock in the afternoon S t. P a tr ic k Church, 525 N o rth Gale, H eppner O u r j o y w ill be m ore com plete if yo u can jo in in this celebration o f life Reception im m ediately following a t the Alike a n d K im A rm ato residence 68970 Willow Creek Road, Heppner (676-9777) RJ’s Restaurant Second AnnuaC Lexington Harvest Day o n Saturday, A u g u st 2 8 th a t RJ's p a rk in g lo t in L exin gtonI There will be horseshoes, a magic show, beer garden (open at 3 p.m.), and dance to live music by Desert River Band (the music starts at 6 p.m.) Rolled-back prices! Barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs will be available between 4-7 p.m. All your favorite beverages will also be available. RJ's Restaurant will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 28 and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Sunday. August 29 For questions, call 989-8359 Thank You Very M uchi Charlie Daly C harles J. Daly, the 1999 Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo and Morrow County Fair Grand Marshal, is a lifetime eattle rancher with roots deep in Little Butterereek soil Not only has he ridden long and tall in the saddle, but his other cowboy kicks came from mounting untried bareback brones, roping fresh calves and mugging wily critters during wild cow milking events at rodeos. His dedication to prcser\ ing these western traditions includes years of s e r \ ing as chairman of both the local rodeo and fair boards. Charlie is the only son of pioneer settlers. His father, James Daly, immigrated to America from Ireland and herded sheep for area ranchers, lames prosed up on a homestead in Newman Canyon, a branch of I ittlc Butterereek. After serving in the army for three years during World War I, James married Kate McDevitt in 1919. Charlie has three older sisters, Mary Doherty, Patricia Boyd and Kathleen Stuvland. all currently living in Pendleton. As young girls they faced all kinds of weather riding horseback to a country schoolhouse about six miles from home. When Charlie was six years old. the family sold their homestead, which is now part of the Currin Ranches. I hex purchased the Olie Neil place about three miles from Pine City. Charlie attended school there through the seventh grade. The Butterereek children were then bused to Echo where Charlie graduated from high school in 1948. The Pine City schoolhouse was also the site of social events for Butterereek residents during the earlier years when neighbors closely interacted and depended on each other. In the late 40's and 50's Charlie "couboyed up" and sometimes down at rodeos held in surrounding places, including Pendleton and iJkiah. Ranch rodeos were common back then like when cowhands gathered at the Hughes Ranches corrals at Lena Wild horses were captured, tried out there and often sold to stock contractors. Local cowherds provided fresh "waspy" calves, while their mothers were used for wild cow milking. In 1951. the Morrow County amateur calf roping contest was created, which sparked renewed participation by local cowboys, Charlie says. Orville Smith, then the manager of the Heppner sawmill, donated the first championship saddle. After it became Kmzua. the business continued to donate trophy saddles through the years. By scoring the fastest time on two calves. Charlie won his championship saddle in 1961 For years the relay races with teams from surrounding towns were a good draw for the Heppner rodeo, recalls Charlie t Those hotly contested races were put on by volunteers willing to donate their time and fastest horses. Times change and Charlie credits the present rodeo committee with upgrading the facilities with a smaller arena for better management of professional shows. Speaking from experience, Charlie says the larger arenas bum time and horsepower. In addition to contesting, he became a pickup man for stock contractors such as Harley Tucker, Ed Ring, Howard Johnson and Ronnie Raymond at various shows. His rodeo knowledge led to help with college rodeos and 29 years of helping at the Pendleton Round-Up, often officiating as chute boss. Charlie was involved with management policies of the local rodeo through the years. As chairman of the rodeo board, he credits a cohesive, hard-working board of directors for staging that era of rodeos. It was during his tenure that the south grandstand was built. Later when Charlie was chairman of the fair board, the Heppner rodeo format was upgraded to a PRC A show and cyclone fencing was built around the large arena. The fairgrounds were connected to the city sewer system and there were other improvements. For four years Charlie served as district director of the Oregon Fairs Association, which required Charlie's attendance at meetings throughout the state. At home, family and ranch life progressed after Charlie and Yvonne Jarrard. a registered nurse, were married in 1953. In recent years, they have built a new home on their Butterereek property where they continue to reside. Their six grown children are Jeanne Daly, Portland; Patty Daly. Pendleton; David Daly, Baker City; Tim Daly, Portland; Mary Gill. Hermiston and JoLynn Anderson. Blue River. OR While those children were growing up, the family became active in Wranglers Riding Club. Charlie served on the board of directors and was president in 1959. He also helped with the annual Wrangler-sponsored horse show held as part of the fair In 1959. Charlie. Gary Tullis, Bonnie Banrat, Kay Anderson and Katie Hager became leaders of the first 4-H Horse program in Eastern Oregon As the Daly family became involved with 4-H. in addition to helping at fairs, Charlie helped seed grasses in the snow to establish a successful groundcover near the 4-H building at Cutsforth Park Junior and high school rodeos became part of the Daly children's lifestyles. The oldest daughter. Jeanne, reigned as Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Queen in 1973. Charlie is a past president of the Morrow County Livestock Growers Association He was the 1978 Morrow County * You will continue to see these familiar faces (except ours!) at the store every day! We welcome Bert and Kim Houweling & family to Heppner After 44 years in the grocery business with Central Market, it is time to retire. Our last day in the store w ill be Saturday, August 28th. Please stop in and say goodbye and m eet the new ow ners Bert and Kim H ouw eling. The H ouw elings w ill take over store operations on Sunday, August 29th. T O O U R CU STO M ER S: O u r hair is gray O u r nerves are frayed O u r patience wearing thin... O u r feet are sore O u r backs are bent We think this has to end. W e've sold the store W e'll take a rest and feel better fast. W e'll get involved And do some good A nd maybe we will last We love it here W e'll never leave This is our home indeed- We'll miss you all Thank You And THANK YOU MUCH for your business, your loyalty For helping us succeed. and your friendship over the years. We hope you w ill offer the H ouw elings the support you have offered us. -Gall Burkenblne central Ded A
