Hermiston
Herald
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015
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ABOUT TOWN
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NEW COACH
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YOUNG SQUAD
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THE TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE FAIR
Rodeo section
inside today
The Farm-City Pro Rodeo kicks
off tonight at the Umatilla County
Fairgrounds.
Find out more about the rodeo
that started with a handshake and
still does business that way today
in our Farm-City Pro Rodeo spe-
cial section inside today’s paper.
Learn more about the event’s
history, its future and the new
Chute Eight whiskey and vodka
named for the rodeo that will even-
tually help bolster prize money to
continue to attract the best profes-
sional cowboys, cowgirls and ani-
mals to Hermiston each August.
Knaus
Dogs bite man
fleeing police
through backyards
STAFF PHOTO BY SEAN HART
Justyce Mosher, 4, of Hermiston, rides on a pony named Ginger at the opening day of the Umatilla County Fair Tuesday in Hermiston.
Reporter Sean Hart,
with a little help from
fairgoers, put together
a list of must-see
items for this year.
By SEAN HART
Staff Writer
From the elephant ears to the
wide variety of animals, there
are dozens of reasons to check
out the Umatilla County Fair.
After in-
t
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r
viewing
FAIR
attendees on
opening day
Tuesday, the Hermiston Herald
compiled this list of some of the
top attractions.
The Food
Michael Gregerson, Hermis-
ton, said he had just arrived at
the fair, but the cuisine is always
his favorite part.
Where else can you get a ba-
con-wrapped corn dog? The fair
features so many different food
options it would be dif¿ cult to
try all of them if you ate every
STAFF PHOTO BY SEAN HART
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the Umatilla County Fair Tuesday.
meal there all week.
From the service club and lo-
cal restaurant booths to the clas-
sic fair vendors, there is some-
thing for every palate. Whether
it’s barbecue, a torta, cotton
candy or a fried treat, you won’t
leave the fair hungry.
Stop by the Coke Stage before
the awards presentation for the
Back Yard BBQ Contest at 3:45
p.m. Wednesday, and you might
even be able to sample some of
the entries for free.
If you’d prefer to compete
yourself, sign up for the eating
contests new to this year’s fair.
Fiesta Foods is sponsoring jala-
peño, mango and cherry pie eat-
ing contests at 5 p.m. Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, respective-
ly, at the Coke Stage.
The Animals
It wouldn’t be a fair without
the animals, and this year’s se-
lection won’t disappoint.
Not only do the 4-H and FFA
students have a variety of ani-
mals from rabbits to cows to pe-
ruse, there are even more exotic
species to see.
The Legendary Longhorns of
Sweet Home, two 2,300-pound
longhorn steers, are an impres-
sive sight — whether or not
they’re being ridden around the
grounds by their handlers.
And don’t miss the Walk on
the Wild Side exotic animal tent
on vendor row near the front
gate. The exhibit features snakes,
bobcats and even a large tiger.
Aimee Mosher said the animals
were the best part of the fair as her
daughter, Justyce, rode on a pony.
The Entertainment
From the carnival to nightly
concerts, there is plenty to do at
the fair.
Chadd Mace, Hermiston,
brought his 2-year-old son, Rod-
ney, to try the rides and said oth-
ers should do the same.
The Davis Carnival featuring
rides and games opens at 2 p.m.
each day, but there are a variety
of other activities this year as
well.
See FAIR, A6
HERALD STAFF REPORT
Are dogs really man’s best
friend?
One Hermiston man may dis-
agree after being bitten while
allegedly À eeing from police
through people’s backyards on
Friday.
Zachary T. Knaus, 26, Herm-
iston, was arrested at about 4:20
p.m. for unlawful entry into a
motor vehicle and second-degree
theft, Hermiston police chief Ja-
son Edmiston said in a press re-
lease.
A neighbor reported that a man
unlawfully entered a vehicle on the
800 block of West Ridgeway Ave-
nue and À ed on foot. Of¿ cers set up
a perimeter and canvassed the area.
After about 5 minutes, Of¿ cer Mike
Ellwood took Knaus into custody
and noticed he was scratched and his
clothing was torn.
Police believe Knaus came into
contact with several dogs while À ee-
ing through backyards to elude of¿ -
cers and friends of the victim.
“Whether it is real or not, it would
appear some kind of Karma came
into play as Knaus was pursued out
of the backyards and onto the streets
where of¿ cers captured him,´ Ed-
miston said in the release. He cred-
ited the protective canines with help-
ing of¿ cers apprehend the suspect.
Knaus denied medical atten-
tion, and was lodged at the Umatil-
la County Jail on a detainer warrant
issued by parole and probation, Ed-
miston said.
He said $105 in cash was sto-
len from a wallet inside the vehicle,
which was unlocked.
“This is why it is so critical for our
citizenry to remove valuables from
vehicles and lock the doors,´ Edmis-
ton said.
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Rodeo features some of the
best cowboys in the world
and a heavy dose of local talent
By SAM BARBEE
Staff Writer
The 2015 Farm-City Pro Rodeo has the
most entrants in its history, with 527 cowboys
and cowgirls entered to rope
ride this week.
RODEO and David
Bothum said.
There were 53 bareback
riders entered, 83 saddle bronc riders, 86 bull
riders, 72 calf ropers, 84 bulldoggers, 68 team
roping teams and 81 barrel racers.
The bareback, bull riding, team roping and
barrel racing had the most entrants in the rodeo’s
See RODEO, A18
FILE PHOTO
Above: Ty Breuer of Mandan, N.D., rides
Starburst for 86 points in bareback
riding at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo in
Hermiston.
FILE PHOTO
Right: Bradley Harter of Weatherford, Texas won a
share of the 2013 saddle bronc competition at the
2013 Farm-City Pro Rodeo in Hermiston. He tied his
travel partner Sam Spreadborough with identical 87s.